Simple Ways to Cut the Cost of Pet Care

Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital

269 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

(908) 464-0023

Pets bring an unexplainable amount of joy to our lives, but it's no secret that being a pet parent can be expensive. After all, by assuming the role of a pet owner, you take on the responsibility of caring for them in both their best and worst times, and just like our own care and the care we provide to children, pet care comes at a price too.

We have good news for you, though. Although pet care costs can add up, there are certainly things you can do to keep those costs low! And what's even better is that it's really not too difficult. Below, take a look at how you can work on cutting the cost of pet care.

Bring your pet to the vet for routine check-ups.
Taking your pet in for yearly exams is a lot more cost effective than ignoring them and waiting until something serious happens - not to mention, you risk the health of your pet by skipping wellness visits too. Treating illnesses and other health concerns can be a lot more expensive than protecting against them, so it's well worth it to visit your vet as recommended for routine check-ups.

Have your pet spayed or neutered.
Spaying and neutering doesn't just help reduce the overpopulation of animals - it also helps protect your pets against serious health concerns. For example, female animals that are not spayed have a higher risk for mammary tumors and uterine infection, which would require a very critical and a very costly surgery. Additionally, female dogs and cats will continue to go into heat when not spayed, and this can potentially result in pregnancy problems at an older age. For the males, a health concern in particular that neutering can help prevent is testicular cancer. Considering that all of these health concerns would cost money to treat, spaying or neutering is a cost effective choice.

Brush your pet's teeth.
We know it can be hard to get your pet to sit still, but poor dental hygiene can result in dental disease, which can further lead to heart and kidney problems. Keeping your pet's teeth and gums healthy is an easy way to protect against serious diseases and illnesses, and your main expenses will really just be the supplies you need to brush. If you have a dog that makes it difficult for you to brush their teeth, we have some tips for you here. We also have a $299 dental special going on right now!

Look into pet plans and pet insurance.
If you ever need to bring your pet in for an emergency visit or if they have a serious illness that requires treatment, we know it could put a financial strain on you - this is where pet insurance and pet plans can come in handy! Here at Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital we offer one-year unlimited canine and feline well-care plans (ask us for pricing!) and there are tons of pet insurances out there that you can look into.

See, it's simple! If you're looking for a veterinarian in Westfield, Plainfield, Murray Hill, Summit, New Providence, or Berkeley Heights, NJ to help with preventative pet care, routine exams, spays/neuters, animal density and more, we've got you covered.

To learn about the services we offer at Berkeley Heights Animal Hospital, visit www.berkeleyheightsah.com or call (908) 464-0023 today.