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　　I believe no one thinks they have endless money in their pockets! For those with tight budgets who also love dogs, raising a pet is really not easy. But just making sure your dog is fed is truly not enough. The money saved now might not even cover future medical bills for your dog. So, below I will teach you how to spend the least money to raise the healthiest dog.

　　1. First Understand the Necessary Expenses for Raising a Pet

　　1. Food is Essential

　　Food is the most basic need, and there are many options. The needs vary based on dog breed and size, but this expense is the first necessary cost for raising a pet!

　　2. Basic Medical Prevention

　　Annual vaccinations and medications to prevent parasites are also very necessary! Also, regular health check-ups are important; owners must not skip these to avoid causing their beloved dogs to suffer illness. Vet bills are even more expensive, and surely you would not want to abandon your dog because of this, right?

　　Note: It’s best to also get a microchip implant, which only needs to be done once!

　　3. Necessary Grooming and Cleaning

　　This might be done at a professional pet store or by buying pet shampoo to bathe and clean your dog yourself, trimming nails and fur. These costs cannot be avoided. As someone who spends a lot of time with your dog, you wouldn’t want him dirty and covered in germs, right? Skin diseases could also occur!

　　4. Other Types of Expenses

　　Dog collars, leashes, dental chews, dog bed arrangements, even dog clothes, toys, or some non-meal snacks are all costs that many owners share. Certainly, a leash is essential. Don’t assume your dog is well-behaved; accidents happen unexpectedly on the streets. Many dogs have been frightened into escaping or even worse, causing harm to others.

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　　2. How Can Owners Save on Their Dog Expenses?

　　1. Adopt Instead of Buying

　　Buying a dog is an expense, and the dog might not even be healthy. If it gets sick, you’ll have to spend more money on treatment. Adoption is also a way to save money. It’s recommended to ask about the dog’s basic situation before adoption, such as age, whether it is spayed/neutered, personality, etc. It’s best to adopt an adult dog, as responsible caregivers will have followed vaccination and deworming protocols.

　　2. Learn to Manage Care Yourself

　　Owners need to spend more time and effort. Grooming, trimming, bathing, even nail clipping can be done by yourself, saving the money you would spend at a pet store. However, this requires extra time and learning — you can’t just cut randomly, because hurting your dog’s paws will upset him a lot.

　3. Maintain Good Physical Health

　　For example, drying your dog thoroughly after bathing, regularly observing your dog’s condition, and not overindulging in food can effectively reduce sickness chances, thereby saving vet costs. This is both a healthy and money-saving method.

　　4. Carefully Select Food

　　If you previously didn’t pay much attention, now you can carefully study different dog foods’ ingredients, nutritional value, prices, etc. Plan carefully. The premise is always to provide adequate nutrition. You can also strictly control food amounts. Many owners feed too much, causing dogs to become overweight and unhealthy, and increasing food expenses.

　5. Toys Can Be Easily Made

　　Many things around you that are about to be discarded or unused can, after some clever modifications by owners, become great toys for dogs, or small objects that encourage your dog to run around. This keeps your dog active and healthy without having to buy expensive toys! But this also requires owners to put in more effort.

　　6. Pay Attention to Group Buying Activities

　　Some large pet websites will hold big events during holidays to attract new and old members. You can prepare a list of pet supplies needed in advance and compare prices across various large pet websites on event days, ensuring you buy authentic products at good prices.