Someone said: Pets bring happiness and friendship. But that truth These loyal friends can come with huge maintenance bills. Especially for new owners who have not made any preparations beforehand, according to the AP news agency.
Many potential dog and cat owners focus only on the positives of having a furry friend in their lives. and did not think about the cost issues that would follow and that could be so severe that they could affect financial stability
Vet Wendy Hauser, who owns a consulting company Give advice that The important issue for pet owners is Choose the cost-effective animal that best suits your budget and lifestyle first.
Learn the basic costs of owning a pet.
In the beginning Raising a dog or cat costs more than just the cost of that pet.
A cat comes out to play in front of a house in New York on Sept. 25, 2023.
That’s because The first thing the owner must do is Taking your soon-to-be close friend to the vet for injections and a health check first The cost for this part is approximately 200-300 dollars (approximately 6,800-10,200 baht) and when we return home. You need to prepare a place to live/bedding, food, a collar and a leash. Including fur accessories and much more. Even though all of this is not expensive. When many things add up, numbers can skyrocket before you know it.
Data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA) estimates that the average cost of owning a dog is approximately $1,400 (about 47,600 baht) per year and $1,200 (about 40,800 baht) per year. baht) per year for having 1 cat
Turn to look at your own lifestyle.
If you are a person who has to travel regularly or because work makes you rarely at home. The cost of taking care of a beloved pet increases even more for boarding services.
The AP spoke with Lauren Gelber, who recently took her family on a two-week vacation and said she had to shell out about $1,800 to keep her two dogs at a pet hotel. (approximately 61,200 baht) as she explained The number is quite high because her dog is classified as a large breed.
At the same time, some owners do not want to entrust their pets to someone else. and choose to take you on a trip with you But that means Travel costs may include airfare and extra fees that hotels may charge.
And in the case of people who work outside the home for many hours a day, some people use the help of daily or one-time babysitters. Gelber has also used the service and said it costs about 800 dollars per month (about 27,200 baht).
Consider the breed that is suitable.
Vet Wendy Hauser says it’s important to find out beforehand about the breed of pet you’ll be adopting. Because in addition to making us evaluate that Will that pet get along with us or not? We will also be able to calculate the financial burden that will follow.
One Maine Coon Cat Owner Her cat attends a cat exhibition in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on April 19, 2015. [AFP PHOTO]
Hauser, a veterinarian, gives the example of the Maine Coon, which is the largest cat in the world. But it is a breed with a very high statistic for heart disease, and owners must prepare to pay for ultrasounds and heart examinations 1-2 times a year.
Another example is french bulldog which the female veterinarian Hauser stated It’s a breed that has many health problems, and Lauren Gelber says she’s had two dogs with the breed and each had enough health problems that she required emergency medical bills of $4,000-$6,000. approximately 136,000-204,000 baht)
In addition to medical treatment The cost of food is also a factor that should be taken into account. Because each species of animal has different energy needs. This means that the quantity and type of food has different prices.
Be prepared to receive the unexpected.
Severe illness in pets can happen just like humans, so pet owners must be prepared to shell out quite a bit of money.
Hauser, the veterinarian, advises that while no one can predict the future, One thing pet owners can do to reduce this risk is: Taking pets for regular health examinations Because that will help detect abnormalities early and will help pets live a long, quality life.
Picture of a veterinarian in El Salvador. While checking the health of dogs brought in for service by their owners on February 24, 2022 [REUTERS]
Additionally, in some countries, pet health insurance is an attractive option. But many owners feel that It’s not worth much.
But whether there is insurance or not What pet owners should have is Saving money aside to use for caring for your beloved pet in case the unexpected happens.
Looking for ways to reduce expenses
Cutting costs is a method that pet owners should incorporate into their daily lives. Especially in an era where shopping online is easy at your fingertips.
With that in mind, here’s some advice for today’s pet owners: Don’t be shaken – easily gullible. And buy everything you see on various platforms, and try joining groups on the Facebook platform of nearby communities that distribute personal items for free. which currently there are many
Owners may also reduce housekeeping costs by engaging family members or friends to help care for them.
But no matter how high the cost of owning a pet is, Every owner the AP spoke to confirmed this. No one regrets having a 4-legged best friend stay with them.
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2023-09-08 21:27:48
