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Surviving the credit crunch is difficult enough, but when you have animals which depend on you for nourishment, shelter and medical attention, anything that can be done, helps.

It’s a shame that many pets are given up or abandoned every week, as pet owners struggle to cope with today’s financial climate.

This is very problematic for pet charities who have look after cats when money is scarce, surviving on contributions to keep their cats in good health. 

Here are a few points which could help make looking after a pet on a budget a little easier:

1. Consider every pet expenditure? Is it a key part of pet care? Do you need that branded animal food or product? It is always a good idea to raise cats up with variety, equally dry and wet, as well as different brands and flavours. Keep an eye on promotions. You can stock up. Investigate vouchers, search on the net for some good deals. Buy based on price per pound / Kg, as sometimes, particularly with promotions, the smaller pack can be more economical.

2.      Wherever possible, cat owners can often club together to buy feed and bedding in bulk, reducing the overall price and passing on savings to all.

3.      Veterinary bills are unknown but must be considered. If cash is a little tight, you may find a lot of Vets will allow you to spread the cost, and reimburse monthly. If you can, afford it – have or keep cat insurance.

4.      Can you modify the way you live? It’s not all about finding ways to keep your animal more economically, what about yourself!

5. Can you earn some cash?  There is also the possibility of cat sitting, though good businesses such as London Cat Sitting will require you also to do dog walking. Perhaps find a dog walking  job Become a Dog Walker. Good companies such as London Dog Walking will require you do it regularly.

 6. What about your other cats, you may have put cats in kennels, what about using a cat sitter? The animal may prefer it and the cat sitters often do other things.

7.  Are you thinking of choosing an animal, certainly think about rescuing a pet from a charity, they are suffering during this crisis.

Enjoy your pet, they are worth the cost.