The most expensive pets to own are horses, large parrots, saltwater reef aquariums, exotic cat breeds and giant breed dogs, and the reason is upkeep rather than purchase price. Purdue Extension puts horse upkeep at roughly $1,100 a year kept at home and a minimum of...
If you need to know how to pay for vet bills with no money, work the options in this order: talk to the vet about a payment plan first, then apply to a veterinary charity, then look at clinic financing, then a low cost clinic or crowdfunding. Charities like RedRover...
The hidden costs of pet ownership are the ones that land after the adoption fee: emergency care, dental cleanings, boarding, grooming, pet rent and prescription food. The ASPCA puts the first year at $3,221 for a dog and $1,904 for a cat in its 2021 figures. Most of...
The best 3D printed dog accessories are the ones that hold something rather than go in a dog’s mouth. Raised bowl stands, ID tags, treat puzzles, leash and collar wall racks, and replacement clips for gear you already own. Printed plastic is not a chew toy, and...
Dog toy storage is the thing I put off for years, and my floor paid for it. An English Mastiff does not own three toys. He owns thirty, and he wants all of them, in the middle of the living room, at once. I have been through six or seven of these. Two collapsed the...
What to bring to a vet appointment comes down to five things: your pet’s records, a fresh stool sample if the clinic asked for one, a list of everything your pet eats and takes, a carrier or leash you trust, and high-value treats. Add a written list of your...