http://clipmarks.com/clipper/Babe_ORiley/date/2008/5/12/http://rss.clipmarks.com/clipper/Babe_ORiley/date/2008/5/12/15Clip, tag and save information that's important to you. Bookmarks save entire pages...Clipmarks save the specific content that matters to you!en-ushttp://clipmarks.com/clipmark/60F75A99-0188-42CE-9298-AD4D48AB52F6/<b>clipped by:</b> <a href="http://clipmarks.com/clipper/Babe_ORiley/">Babe_ORiley</a><br><b>clipper's remarks:</b> good heavens! <br><div border="2" style="margin-top: 10px; border:#000000 1px solid;" width="90%"><div style="background-color:"><div align="center" width="100%" style="padding:4px;margin-bottom:4px;background-color:#666666;overflow:hidden;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-weight:bold;">Clip Source: <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=565709&in_page_id=1770&in_a_source=" title="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=565709&in_page_id=1770&in_a_source=">www.dailymail.co.uk</a></span></div><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>Chihuahua owners are twice as likely as keepers of other breeds to fork out on fresh meat, vegetables and gravy for their dog's dinner. </P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>They also have a pronounced weakness for costly jewelled collars for their pets, designer doggie-outfits and bespoke beds. </P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>The total bill, including veterinary costs, food, grooming, kennels and insurance, is said to come to £6,081 a year - or £88,691 over the chihuahua's 13-year average lifespan. </P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>Mike Pickard, head of pet insurance at esure, which commissioned the research, said: "Today's household pets are treated more like members of the family and this new attitude is reflected in the amount owners spend on their pet's lifestyle. </P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/Babe_ORiley/512/FB67C613-4719-4406-BACA-BD0025EF9AF5.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>"Despite this, many pets remain uninsured. Vets' fees can be very expensive and owners should bear in mind that, ultimately, their pet's health is more important than the latest dog accessories or expensive treats." </P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>He added that 20 per cent of owners faced an even bigger financial challenge because they had more than one dog. </P></div></div></div></div><br><div style="margin-bottom: 40px;"></div>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=565709&in_page_id=1770&in_a_source=Mon, 12 May 2008 07:10:34 GMT