Pets

The Pet & The Vet

When it comes to vet-related pet expenses — is it ever okay to just wait and see when a pricey plan is recommended? Our friend Tammy decided to forgo $200 worth of x-rays for her pooch, but now is wondering if she did the right thing. Was she being frugal…or just doggone cheap?

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The Expense of Elderly Pets

As your pets age, their medical expenses grow. Find out what financial help is available to help you afford the veterinary costs of your elderly pets!

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Puppy Love To The Rescue

Thinking of getting a puppy? Instead of spending potentially hundreds to thousands of dollars buying a dog from a pet store, adopt the perfect pet instead! See how celebrity dog trainer and animal lover, Mary Gormley took the Fab & Fru path of pet rescue to find her latest furry super star!

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The Cost of Holiday Pet Care & Travel

Traveling this holiday season? Time to make a Fab & Fru plan for to care for your furry friends!

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Cat Food Confidential

Are Bargain Brands Worth the Savings?

Although cats need a diet high in meat, many cat foods either don’t contain actual meat. If I bought Friskies, I was essentially feeding my cats corn. Meanwhile, the beautifully packaged, meat-packed, holistic brands seemed prohibitively expensive. What am I supposed to feed my cats?

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Puppy Love

A Dog Trainer’s Tips for Cutting Canine Costs

We’ve got great tips for cutting canine costs! With all the press about the Obama’s new puppy, Bo, we wondered: how does an ordinary American afford all the costs of a new pet in this challenging economic environment? Celebrity dog trainer Inger Martens shares her insider tips to help you control all those doggone expenses!

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