Home remedies over vets: Are pet owners making costly mistakes?

The rising cost of living crisis is not just hitting grocery bills and rent but it is now affecting our four-legged family members too. Latest research shows that 36 percent of pet owners are turning to home remedies or online searches before contacting a vet, while another 34 percent are actively seeking lower cost veterinary treatment options. Can Google and home hacks really replace professional veterinary care when your pet is in trouble? In this podcast, we speak with Dr Melanie Hill, a Petstock vet, and pet owner Alok Barsode, who share real life experiences of navigating tough choices between cost, care and doing what is best for their pets.