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Diet and exercise

Find out what your pet’s ideal weight is and try to maintain it. It will keep them healthy and also save on pet food bills and vet visits. A good quality food with supplements – plus daily walks – are also important for their wellbeing.

Prevention is best

Keep up to date with vaccinations, flea and tick treatment, as well as heartworm prevention and worming.

Grooming at home

Learn how to keep your pet’s eyes and ears clean and clip nails at home to save on salon visits. Also, brush out knots from their fur. Keep their teeth healthy with a good diet, including plenty to chew on.

Be inventive with toys

Household items can make perfect pet toys. Cats enjoy playing with a ball of wool or romping inside a cardboard box.

Get pet insurance

There are affordable policies that could save a fortune in veterinary fees. Research each company’s product and ask questions before you commit – make sure you know which conditions are covered and which aren’t.