What Does it Cost to Own a Pet? Most of us wouldn't baulk at spending money on our much loved furry companions; here at The Friendly Vet we appreciat
What Does it Cost to Own a Pet?
Most of us wouldn't baulk at spending money on our much loved furry companions; here at The Friendly Vet we appreciate that the cost of pet care may not be a prime concern for everyone. How many of us understand the true financial impact of caring for a pet though?
A recent survey by the PDSA showed that 98 percent of pet owners in the UK underestimate the lifetime cost of looking after their pet (this statistic is likely to be reflective of the situation in Australia too). A pet owner should anticipate the cost of food, grooming and health care for their dog could exceed $30,000 over the pet's lifetime, caring for a cat can come close to that figure too!
So, how can you better prepare to meet the costs of pet care? Take a look at our blog this month and get some great ideas.
We'll be setting up shop at the City of Stonnington's annual Pets in the Park event on Sunday March 26.
Come along to Central Park, Malvern East from 11am and grab a coffee with the crew from The Friendly Vet.
Catch up with familiar faces or introduce your pet to some of our fantastic new team members. Cat advocate Dr Melinda will have lots of feline friendly advice, nurses Michelle and Katie will be showcasing our popular puppy preschool programme and our staff will be only to happy to peform a free dental or weight assessment as well as giving physical therapy advice for older or mobility impaired pets.
It promises to be a day of entertainment, competitions, information and demonstrations. The main stage will feature live music, pet parades, presentations and an array of stalls will offer the latest pet products, health tips and information on responsible pet ownership.
