Owning a pet in Singapore can be expensive, with the average cost of owning a dog over 10 years going as high as S$26,000. Thus, it makes sense that despite wanting the best for their pet, pet owners are always looking out for ways to reduce the costs. However, not all cost reductions are beneficial. In fact, trying to reduce costs in some areas such as quality food and medical check-ups can lead to higher pet care costs over the long run. Below, we discuss 3 areas of dog care you should not skimp on to reduce paying high costs over the long-run.

The saying "you are what you eat" applies to your pets as well. However, pet food can end up being one of your greatest expenses. Because of this, pet owners may try to cut down on the cost of their pet's food to