![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/vet-scott-miller-tells-dog-owners-to-cut-out-treats-to-save-money-this-winter/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_This-Morning.jpg&description=Dr Scott Miller has shared how dog owners can save money as the cost of living crisis continues - he has urged them to keep an eye on how much their feeding their petsThis Morning's resident vet Dr Scott MillerThis Morning's resident vet has shared how dog owners can keep costs down this winter, as many owners send their pets to shelters amid the cost of living crisis. Dr Scott Miller is encouraging owners to keep an eye on how much they're feeding their pets and reach out to charities - such as the RSPCA and the Blue Cross, if they're struggling to keep their food bowls topped up. He told ITV News: "There are some amazing charities that are helping to keep pets healthy and well fed in their own homes. In my 25 years of experience as a clinical practising vet, unfortunately, up to 50 per cent of every pet I see is obese. "It's because they are consuming too many calories. A great way to save money is to just cut out treats - either reduce them dramatically or cutting them out entirely. Adorable dog left paralysed after spinal stroke defies odds to walk again Dog owners should ask the RSPCA or Blue Cross for help if they're struggling to feed their pets (stock photo) ( Getty Images/iStockphoto) The RSPCA has reported a stark increase in pet abandonments in recent months due to the cost of living crisis - with a 24 per cent increase this year so far. A spokeswoman told The Mirror: "We are seeing at the moment a rise in pet abandonments especially as the cost of living crisis bites and we are really concerned about this." A report released by the RSPCA in partnership with the Scottish SPCA shows the cost of living crisis is the most urgent threat to pet welfare in the UK. Their research found 78 per cent of pet owners think the cost of living will impact their animals, almost seven out of 10 (68 per cent) expressed concern that the cost of care was increasing, and a fifth (19 per cent) are worried about how they'll afford to feed their pets. The study also showed cat o){kind=link}
Dr Scott Miller has shared how dog owners can save money as the cost of living crisis continues – he has urged them to keep an eye on how much their feeding their pets
This Morning’s resident vet has shared how dog owners can keep costs down this winter, as many owners send their pets to shelters amid the cost of living crisis. Dr Scott Miller is encouraging owners to keep an eye on how much they’re feeding their pets and reach out to charities – such as the RSPCA and the Blue Cross, if they’re struggling to keep their food bowls topped up.
He told ITV News: “There are some amazing charities that are helping to keep pets healthy and well fed in their own homes. In my 25 years of experience as a clinical practising vet, unfortunately, up to 50 per cent of every pet I see is obese.
“It’s because they are consuming too many calories. A great way to save money is to just cut out treats – either reduce them dramatically or cutting them out entirely.
The RSPCA has reported a stark increase in pet abandonments in recent months due to the cost of living crisis – with a 24 per cent increase this year so far.