Budget-Friendly Advice for Ensuring Your Senior Pet is Well Cared For
There is something so special about a relationship with a beloved pet. Over the days and years, your furry friend works their way into your heart and becomes an integral part of your daily life. It’s only natural to want to take extra care of them as they enter their golden years.
Each pet will have its own particular needs, but there are some universal things you can try to make them feel their best. Below you will find a few simple methods you can use to ensure your pet ages well and stays comfortable.
Spoiling Your Pup
Your pet deserves the best of the best. When shopping for pet supplies, look for not only what is needed but for quality products as well. Fortunately, you can help secure your budget with the help of coupons, discount codes, and online cashback offers for retailers like Kohl’s or Chewy. When it comes to your favorite canine, pampering them can only improve their quality of life.
Routine Veterinary Visits
Your pet’s routine veterinary visits can quite literally be a lifesaver. When your pet establishes a relationship with their vet, the vet is then capable of making a baseline assessment of your pet’s physical and emotional state of being. That way, if something out of the ordinary pops up, your vet will likely be better positioned to spot it. Not only will this help keep your pet healthy and add to their years, but it can also save you money since you can avoid expensive medical bills.
Financial Assistance for Veterinary Visits
If money is an obstacle to your senior pet getting the medical care they need, know that you may have options. One popular option is CareCredit, which is a credit card that is used specifically for medical visits. CareCredit works like any other credit card; you can apply online, use it at any participating veterinary provider, and pay it off over time. Though there is interest involved if you fail to pay off a purchase by the end of the promotional period, using CareCredit allows you to pay for the care your pet needs right then and there.
Also, there are state-specific, breed-specific, and disease-specific resources to help dog owners pay for veterinary visits, as well as resources for seniors and people with disabilities or chronic illnesses who have dogs. Moreover, there are a number of charities and organizations that provide relief for those who need to pay emergency vet bills.
If it’s possible, you also might want to consider budgeting for your pet’s vet visits. By putting money into a pet-specific savings fund each month, you can build up funds to cover bills in a relatively short amount of time. And once you establish the habit, you may not even remember that you’re saving it! For an expensive vet bill that you haven’t yet saved for, consider using an emergency fund if you have one established.
Giving Your Pet Medication
Finally, correctly giving medication to your senior pet is critical to their well-being. Make sure you understand as much as you can about each medication and how it should be administered, read each label, and ask your veterinarian for advice if your pet is making it a struggle every time you try to give them medication. Lastly, be sure to keep up with their refills, and consider going through an online pharmacy, which can make the process more convenient and cost-effective.
Your pet deserves to be healthy and comfortable in their golden years. Remember to spoil them, take them to the vet regularly, look into financial assistance if necessary, and learn how to administer your pet’s medication. Knowing that your senior pet is being well cared for will bring a little peace of mind and joy to your life.
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Written by
Jessica Brody (of ourbestfriends.pet) info@ourbestfriends.pet
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