Looking after your pets during the recession

Here are alist of tips most vets in sussexcan agree on.

The recession has effected us all, and animal homes seem to disturbingly be reporting an increase in the numbers of animals they are having coming in and are close to being full. Owners are facing a tough decision over the beloved family pet. The following are tips to get you and your pet through the hardship of the coming times.

• If you dont already have a pet, do some research into how much getting one will cost. They do cost, and can you afford to look after one at the moment? Get in contact with the local animal shelters for a resuced animal, which needs some love more than most.

• Take out pet insurance. Its not always cheap, but it'll be alot more cheaper than all the vet fees that you'll have to pay in the future. Cover can cost from as little from £8 per month -shop around online and find out.
• Downgrade their food- your downgrading the brands with your food, so why shouldnt fluffy chip in for his keep? They may not like the cheaper stuff at first (thats if they even know its been swapped), but after 10 minutes of being hungry, your pet will come around.
• Neuter your pet. One pet is exspensive enough, so why risk having to go from one pet to four or five? This can help keep the numbers of animals down as the shelters cant really cope with more animals.

You've done these tips to try and keep hold of your pets, but sadly, what if those animal hospital bills are too much? Vet referrals are so expensive these days! My local Worthing vet has recently put up his prices due to the recent recession.

• Contact the animal homes to find out if they have the room for your pet -the RSPCA, Dogs trust.
• Friends and relatives may be willing to lend a helping hand to you and look after your pet temporarily/ permenently.
• DO NOT JUST ABANDON YOUR PET in the middle of nowhere.
• Include an ad in the classified section of a local newspaper to see if someone will adopt your pet.

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