When people are asked how much they think it will cost to have a dog in the family, most think they will not incur expenses in excess of $6,500 over ten years. Boy howdy, is that wrong! This graphic from CNBC shows it could be more than seven times higher!
Turns out size really does matter!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Thursday’s post linked to an infographic showing about how much people spend on their dogs each month, but noted that most of us drastically underestimate what we spend.
What’s your guess for dog-related expenses (for one dog) for an average month?
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OK, after you vote, go look at the infographic, and see if you are close to the average from the survey.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
A new survey from Rover.com found that most of us underestimate the amount of money we spend on our dogs. Make your guess before you scroll down. Ready? Continue reading Cost of Living with a Dog
Last week, we posted a picture of a $4.2 million dog tiara. Would you spend that much on anything for your dog?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
I read an interesting article weighing in on the possible issues with buying your dog’s medication online rather than through your vet. It is certainly cheaper online, but it seems there are a whole slew of potential issues you could be exposing your pet to if you do purchase medications online. I certainly wasn’t aware of all of the issues. I haven’t purchased pet medicine online but I have considered it. Money is tight for many of us so it’s tempting to save where we can.
But it’s possible some online pharmacies repackage expired medicine with new expiry dates, and some prescriptions could be outright counterfeits. At the worst, it could put your dog at serious risk, and at a minimum the medication could simply be ineffective. You don’t know that the medication was stored properly, and it’s difficult to be certain that what you receive is the correct dose for your dog’s weight.
It seems like the risks outweigh any cost savings. Have you ever purchased any prescriptions for your dog online? Would you consider it? If you have, what was your experience like? Are some online sources of pet prescriptions more reliable than others?
In this tight economy, we’re all looking for ways to save a little cash. Here are our top ten tips that can help you toe the line on expenses for your best friend.
Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Ways to Save Money on Dog Care