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Overcome Rising Veterinary Costs: Affordable Pet Care Tips
01 Aug 2024
Learn how you can balance the joy and financial responsibility of having a pet without having to compromise either of them. How much does it cost to own a pet? How can you make pet care affordable without compromising quality? Hosts Sean Pyles and Ronita Choudhuri-Wade share personal stories about their pets and discuss the rising costs of veterinary care to help you understand how to manage pet expenses effectively. They discuss various financial aspects of pet ownership, including tips and tricks on managing the rising costs of veterinary services, creating a rainy day fund for pet emergencies, and leveraging community support for pet-sitting. Chloe Butler, a new kitty parent in Tulsa, also joins the show to talk about the process of becoming a pet owner. Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, veterinarian and CEO of the San Francisco Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), joins Sean and Ronita to discuss strategies for affordable pet care and making informed decisions about pet adoption. They discuss the time and financial resources required for pet ownership, tips for sourcing cost-effective pet supplies and treats, and common financial pitfalls new pet owners should avoid.Ā In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: affordable pet care, pet ownership costs, pet care tips, financial responsibility for pets, cost-effective pet care, veterinary expenses, pet rainy day fund, multiple pets benefits, pet enrichment items, pet treats, travel with pets, community pet support, pet sitting tips, pet setup costs, ongoing pet maintenance, pet adoption considerations, pet insurance, unexpected vet expenses, pet financial planning, pet budgeting tips, pet parent tips, pet parenting guide, financially responsible pet ownership, managing pet expenses, maximizing pet joy, pet ownership challenges, pet care strategies, pet quality of life, pet grooming costs, pet food costs, pet medical needs, pet social needs, pet adoption fees, and pet community building. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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