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                            Oct 30, 2025
 
                        We agree that pet parenthood can be heavy on your pockets. According to studies, pet parents in South Africa spend an average of R30,000 to R60,000 on vet fees in the first year of adopting a pet. If you’re also among those new pet parents who are struggling with the massive expenses of pet care, don’t worry, as we’re here to help. In this blog, we will walk you through some of the efficient ways to take care of your pet without making a hole in your pocket.
Read on to find out more.
Here are some of the easy and affordable pet care tips for you to consider.
Pet insurance generally helps by covering a significant portion of veterinary costs for accidents, illnesses, surgeries, and chronic conditions, which can otherwise be unexpectedly expensive. Insurance also helps you manage your finances by providing manageable monthly premiums, which can be easier to budget for than saving a lump sum for potential emergencies.
While seeking medical help for your pet, you may consider getting in touch with various clinics to compare their prices. You may also opt for veterinary college clinics where medical students provide care under expert supervision. They charge less when compared to regular clinics.
Keeping your pet on a healthy diet and managing its weight by limiting harmful treats can prevent heart and kidney issues, the treatment of which is highly expensive.
Purchasing food, treatments, supplements, grooming essentials and other essentials in bulk will help you save a considerable amount of money. However, watch out for expiration dates on perishable products before stocking them up.
Both cats and dogs love treats, which tend to be quite expensive. You can bake healthy treats at home using pet-safe ingredients, which will most likely be available at your home or can be sourced from the local store.
Grooming services offered by professional pet groomers tend to be pricey. If you are tight on your budget, you may learn basic grooming skills like nail trimming and fur clipping to reduce professional grooming costs.
Products such as pet toys, kennels and other accessories are available at charity stores, second-hand outlets and online marketplaces at competitive prices and won’t hit hard on your pockets.
You may consider saving money by using your old blankets to make bedding for your pal and creating DIY toys from household items like cardboard boxes and old socks.
Ending Note
Pet care can be highly expensive, but the expenses can be controlled with the help of proactive planning. To save on your pet essentials, you may visit BudgetPetSupplies, where we carry a wide range of pet treatments and other pet products at discounted prices. Check out our online store to enjoy lucrative deals on your preferred essentials.
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