Josh Whitford offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Article Marketer (www.ArticleMarketer.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Article Marketer does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: What A Dog Costs Author: Josh Whitford Category: Pets and Animals Word Count: 526 Keywords: Pet, Pets, Dog, Dogs, Animals Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.articlemarketer.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
The average dog owner spends at least $1,000 on his or her dog every year. The costs really add up. Newspaper advertisements that say "Free to good home" forget to point out the expenses that will naturally come with the dog. Just a few costs involved with dog care include food. Food can cost anything from $15 to $60 for a 20-pound bag. On average, a 20-pound bag will cost about $25. Those who want to buy a higher quality food for their dogs will spend more. Vet bills are another big expense. Annual shots are about $100, plus the exam itself, which is around $50. Add in flea prevention medicine ($60 per year minimum) and heartworm prevention medicine (another $50) and not to mention the heart worm test which all vets seem to require ($40). Sometimes you can find good deals on dog products online such as Frontline and dog food. And that's assuming the dog does not have any injuries or illnesses throughout the year that require extra trips to the vet such as ear infections, sprained paws or kennel cough. Even if little is spent on toys and chews, all dogs need something to chew on and play with. Each owner is going to be different when it comes to what is spent in this area. Most will spend about $50 per year. Typical dog supplies most people buy include a bowl, collar, leash, identification tags and a kennel. Other costs related to dogs include boarding, pet sitting, training costs, dog treats and grooming costs. What each individual dog needs and what each individual owner wants will vary. Someone who travels a lot and owns a big, hairy Newfoundland is going to spend more on grooming and dog boarding than someone who owns a Chihuahua and never goes anywhere. Luckily, there are ways to save on dog care. As already mentioned, many discounts are available for those who take the time to look for pet products online. Other ways to save on pet care include grooming the dog at home rather than paying for a professional groomer. Or, instead of taking the dog to a boarding kennel, hire a neighbor or friend to pet sit. Dog toys can cost a lot, but stuffed animals at garage sales typically cost about 25 cents. Fancy leashes and collars can cost $40 a piece, but basic nylon collars are about $8. Healthy dog food can be expensive, but it's not so bad if it is mixed with a cheaper food. That way the owner is only buying the expensive bag every other month or so instead of every time the dog needs food. Another way dog owners can save money is to cancel that gym membership and spend more time walking and running the dog instead. The dog and the human need the exercise! One of the most important and easiest ways to save money on dogs that people often over look is to make sure that dog is trained and exercised. A dog that knows the rules and does not have extra energy is not going to get into trouble, destroy things or bite someone. http://www.thatmutt.com is an expert site on dogs and dog related topics such as pet products online and dog products online. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
