March 12, 2009
Caring For Your Pets on a Budget
These days we are all looking for ways to cut costs. If you’re a pet owner, keeping their tummies full is part of your food budget. The good news is this is an area you can cut some fat. Expensive pet food is wonderful; quality food makes healthy pets and lower vet bills. My kids ate great food, but with 5 mouths to feed (3 dogs & 2 cats) in this economy I had to reevaluate*. After talking with my vet & researching on-line I discovered alternatives.
- There is decent dog/cat food to be purchased at reasonable prices at discount stores. Check your labels as advised in this article.
Supplement with people food. Some think this is a no-no. I’ve always done it, but never thought of it as additional nutrition. My dogs love their fruits & vegetables. They think baby carrots are dog treats & fight over who gets my apple core. Think of it as recycling. Of course you need to watch their calories & some things dogs should never have such as chocolate & grapes. Consult your vet, they are there to help.
In these trying times we return to the simple things in life for comfort & enjoyment. You may have to postpone that trip you planned but you can always go home, hug your 4-legged family, head to the park with a Frisbee or simply take a walk – Good for All.
*I switched from $40/bag to $20/bag & everyone is fine.
Besides being an animal lover I am an active, full-time real estate agent in Lake Geneva & would love to help you in any way I can. You can reach me at 262-949-6910 or mhammett@keeferealestate.com.
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Marcy Hammett
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