Part Deux......

From the Desk of Rich Shull...........

In part 1 of This one's for the pets!, I passed along information I found at my local veterinarian office to help prevent pets from being abandoned by owners who have lost their homes and cannot find pet-friendly accommodations. Now I submit part deux, which is from the same article, about ways to help save money in pet care costs during a time of financial "tightness."

Here's the list:

1)      Provide regular veterinary care. Annual exams can catch health problems before they become critical.

2)      Give your pet regular at-home exams. Check for lumps, bumps, discharge and scabs, and keep an eye on their eating and drinking habits as well.

3)      Spay or neuter your pet. These surgeries reduce the potential for diseases that target the reproductive organs.

4)      Set and stick toa budget for toys and pet accessories.

5)      Keep cats inside to avoid outside accidents that could become costly vet bills!

Pass this along as far as you can send it!

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Rich is a licensed assistant to Michelle Bowman of Keller Williams Realty in Severna Park, Maryland.  To learn more about Michelle Bowman, including contact information, please visit her website at www.michellebowman.com.