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Things You Must Consider before You Get a Pet

Posted 26 weeks 3 days ago by Xin Lu

Lifestyle

Eight years ago my family purchased our dog Happy on a total whim. Since then we have made some mistakes in raising him that cost us quite a bit. We also faced other challenges in raising him but we would not give him up for another dog. However, I have learned many lessons in pet ownership and if I do acquire another pet I will be doing my research. Read on for some of the things you must consider before becoming a pet owner.

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What to pack for a road trip with Rover

Posted 1 year 5 weeks ago by Andrea Dickson

Lifestyle

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Our friends at Itchmo.com recently posted some helpful hints about what to pack when you go road tripping with your four-legged friends. It might seem like a bit much, but planning ahead and having everything you need on hand is the best money saver for road trips. That, and never stopping at a gas station even when all your children really need to pee and haven't eaten since the day before (you know who you are, Dad).

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Pet Peeves Part 3: Vet Visits

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Life Hacks

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My animals are a pricey bunch. Cute, and sweet, but medically challenged. Between facial fold issues, allergies to grass (seriously, what kind of dog is allergic to grass?), and a cat with apparent manic depression, we've spent a lot of time at the vet's office, at a few hundred bucks a pop.

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Pet Peeves Part 2: Good Grooming

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Life Hacks

Dogs are by far the most expensive pets to groom. Cats need a good brushing and maybe the occasional bath, birds clean themselves (as do rodents) and fish LIVE in a bath. So, dog grooming is where a lot of pet owners drop a wad of cash. It doesn't have to be that way.

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Pet Peeves Part 1: Couture Critters Are Expensive!

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Frugal Living, Life Hacks

All totaled, my dogs cost me $600 every month last year.

Between vet visits and allergy meds and their special diet and grooming and the dog walker and new bedding and a bark collar and having to replace my entire first floor carpet because of one doggie's explosive bowels, I spent more on my dogs each month than I did on my own health and beauty needs.

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