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The cost of owning a pet, vet bills, and whether pet insurance is worth it. Give your pet good care at a price you can afford.
Before you buy your pet’s medicine at the vet’s office, ask for a written prescription. If it’s one of the many generics people also take, price it at a regular pharmacy with a free coupon, which can cut the price to a fraction of retail.
Buy pet insurance for your dog or cat while it’s young and healthy, because most policies won’t cover a condition your pet already has. If you’d rather skip coverage, open a separate vet fund and transfer at least what a policy would cost into it every month.
A pet health insurance policy can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket veterinary costs, such as emergency surgery and chemotherapy. More generous policies defray vet bills for preventive care as well. Plus, by limiting the long-term costs of owning an aging or…
One of the most significant costs of having a dog or a cat is veterinary care. In 2021, the average dog owner in the United States spent a total of $700 on routine and surgical vet visits, while cat owners…
You’ve almost certainly faced a major unexpected expense at some point in your life. Probably more than one. There’s a good chance you paid for that expense by taking on debt, perhaps a high-interest credit card or personal loan ….
As is the case with any animal, being a good pet parent to dogs means feeding them the proper diet, which can become quite expensive. As the owner of four large-breed dogs, I can attest to just how expensive feeding…
There’s nothing like owning a cat. These playful creatures can easily tug at your heartstrings and become fixtures in your life through affection they only show on their terms. But it’s getting more expensive to feed our furry friends, which…
Pet ownership can be expensive. Annual vet bills, kenneling expenses, and pet food are significant costs of owning a dog or cat. You can partially offset some costs with the right pet insurance and relying on friends to pet-sit. But, at…
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, more than 50% of households own at least one dog, cat, or bird. Owning a pet is an emotional investment — and it’s also a financial one. According to the Bureau of Labor…
Pets are family members, which means they need to be cared for in every way. They need food, shelter, love, and their long-term health needs to be looked after. For many pet owners, though, medical care can be a big…
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