In today’s episode, Dr Paul Manktelow talks about something which affects most of us in some way: the costs of living crisis.  As a professional vet, Paul’s contacted on a daily basis by pet owners who are concerned by costs and the affordability of keeping their pets. He’s also recently spent a lot of time in pet food banks around the UK, speaking to the charities which run them and to the pet owners from all walks of life who are really struggling to make ends meet.  In this podcast, Paul pulls together all of these experiences, along with questions from The Consult Room listeners, to respond to pet owners’ concerns with some really practical suggestions on how to cut costs in pet care without compromising on pets' health and wellbeing. Topics include: Ideas to support the pet food budget. Planning cost-effective pet care. Getting the best value out of vaccinations. Ideas about pet insurance and meeting the costs of treatment. Tackling the cost of toys - with free play. Alternatives to doggy daycare. Ways to make pet ownership affordable for everyone. The Consult Room is a space that celebrates pets and people, offering practical pet support even when times are tough. Join us at www.theconsultroom.co.uk or reach out at [email protected]