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NaturVets €€€ Keep your pets’ costs down Times are difficult at the moment for everyone -- people and their animals. If you are struggling with your personal finances, it may seem expensive to have a pet. Feeding it and making sure vaccinations and other treatments are up to date is certainly not free, but there are things you can do to reduce the spending without affecting the quality of your pet’s life. First of all, consider your pet’s diet. We have noticed that many owners tend to feed their dogs and cats the cheapest dry food because premium dry food is very expensive. This is in fact a false economy: in the long run, the cheap food does not provide them with all the nutrients they need, and also has additives which can be harmful over a long period. A good alternative is to make up your own diet for them, with raw meat and bones, plus some fruit and vegetables. If you go hunting for other ingredients you will be able to provide your pet with a super-healthy diet which in the long run, will save you a lot of vet bills! Secondly, vaccinations. Many vets tend to vaccinate against everything every year, but this is
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really not necessary. When vaccinating an animal it is important to consider how long the immunity will last for each disease, the environment in which the animal lives and its age and general health. By vaccinating only with what is necessary, your vet bill will be kept down and your animal will be protected without over-stimulating his immune system. Thirdly, treatment for parasites. Once a year you must treat your dog or cat against the worm equinococcus, but for the rest of the year you should only treat for worms if the pet actually gets them. In order to avoid this, you can feed garlic, for example. Feel free to come by our clinics if you would like help with recipes for your pet, or want to find out what vaccinations your pet REALLY needs and what natural remedies you can use to prevent parasites. With a bit of work and common sense you can have a cheaper pet AND increase his quality of life. Don’t forget to turn now to page 96 & enter
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naturvets Benajarafe naturvets Cómpeta Crta. n-340 málaga-almería 164 avda. de la Constitución 15 29790 Benajarafe 29754 Cómpeta tel: 952 513 207 tel: 952 553 850 monday - friday 9.30am - 2pm / 6pm - 8.30pm monday - friday 9.30am - 3pm Saturdays 10am - 1pm thursdays & mondays 4pm - 6pm emergencies 24H 617 001 723 Saturdays 10am - 1pm