Friday, December 30, 2011

Why Free Pets Always End Up Costing More Money

By Andy Smith


Pet owners will often times want to make sure their pet is safe, no matter where they are in the home. Even if a family has a dog that is usually outside, there are going to be cold nights where the dog will want to be inside, and a well-trained dog is a nice companion to have indoors.

Much like any other pet, they call for the appropriate food, care and environment, and it depends on what kind of animal you've got. You must also take into account the grooming and any other facilities vital for appropriate care. Below, we're about to discuss several of these areas in taking care of a free pet, and how they end up costing more money than you anticipated.

Size - The very first thing that you need to consider is the size. Before you go to the store or even shop online, it will benefit you greatly to measure the distance between the posts that you are going to place your new purchase between. Most options are standard, with openings being around 32 inches in length, it's important to get a gate that is no less than that length, with few exceptions.

You ought to make certain everything's maintained as much as possible, especially when you have the problem of animal droppings making things a little problematical to put them in a healthy environment. In this regard, non-toxic cleaning agents and animal-specific equipment like litter boxes should be carefully considered.

Materials - There are a few materials that make up gates of this type. Many are hybrid versions with wire and wood options being most prominent. However, there are several choices that come in either all wood or all wire, and as an alternative there are plastic options as well. You'll have to consider which option fits the visual aesthetics of your home and functions well. If you can't find one that fits the overall dcor, you can always paint it to fit your interior design scheme, if that's something you're concerned with.

Don't Give Her That Figgy Pudding. You may be tempted to slip some of the rich food that you love to your pet, but keep in mind that too much fatty foods could result in pancreatitis. Beware of symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, and lethargy - they could indicate a serious problem that needs immediate medical attention.

Visiting the vet at least one year will truly add up to your costs, especially when you take into consideration any form of preventive medication that will sustain their health. Other costs which are essential for free pets consist of suitable grooming and discipline training, which would certainly take a chunk out of your savings.




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