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Pets: how to cut costs without compromising on care
Always weigh your pet’s food
“I have a French bulldog and weighing their food is vital, not only for their health (they can easily become overweight, which is dangerous for their breathing), but also to keep food costs down, as bulldogs will just keep eating and eating if you let them.”
- James, 43, Weldon
Consolidate pets onto one insurance plan
“We have three cats: Diesel, Freddie and Flint. Diesel was insured with a different provider to Freddie and Flint, as they joined us four years later and we stayed with the same insurer the rescue centre had assigned. After checking, I discovered that adding Diesel to their account would save me a lot of money. It’s worth asking your insurer if they offer a multi-pet discount, or shopping around for one that does.”
- Anthony, 56, Chester
Don’t neglect your pet’s teeth
“I’ve been brushing my cat Dougie’s teeth since he was a kitten. He’s now 11! Brushing three times a week will keep pets’ mouths clean and healthy, but even better, you could save yourself lots of cash in the future by avoiding vet bills for tooth extraction, which isn’t necessarily covered by insurance.”
- Aileen, 58, Dundee
Brush dogs (and cats) regularly
“I’m brushing my dog Woody much more often at the moment, because it saves me from getting the vacuum out every day. I’m trying to keep my electricity costs down and every little helps. Even short-haired dogs shed fur continually throughout the year, so regular brushing is a must if you want to stop hairs covering your home.”
- Kate, 54, Brecon
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