How To Save on Pets

Today I would like to talk to you about pets.  How many of you have cats or dogs for pets? Some of you may even have smaller pets like fish, rats, gerbils, birds or any other small pet. Pets can be expensive no matter what size pet you have. So today I want to give you some helpful tips on how to save a little money when it comes to pet food and supplies. If you have a bigger pet like a cat of dog you have to consider vet bills. These bills can add up to a lot of money each year.

1.       Vet bills. Check around and do some calling to different vets and see who is the cheapest for your pet’s annual check- up. Some of you smaller vets can be a little cheaper. Smaller towns and vets sometimes can save you a little money, Vet bills are your biggest expense when you have a pet.

2.       Food can be expensive, or cheaper if you do some research and check out different stores. We have a cat named Mari Mar ( alias Pinky because she has pink ears and paws).

I find I get a better deal at a Farm and Feed stores. I use Fleet Farm for an example. I buy bigger bags at a much bigger discount. Even your local Warehouse store like Sam’s Club or Costco’s has bigger bags of food at a much cheaper price than at a Vet office or a store like Petco. I even go to Aldis sometimes for cheaper cat food. Food prices can vary, so why not go where you can save a little money.

3.       We have a cat so let’s talk about cat litter. I saved a bundle when I went to Costco’s for my cat litter. I bought a 40-pound bag for $10.00 dollars. Even at Walmart, a 20 Pound bags would cost me over $8.00 dollars. Watch for the deals and stock up when you find a deal.

4.       Toys for your pet are best bought at a Farm and Feed store. Again, we have a local Fleet Farm where prices are a lot cheaper.  Buying these things from a pet store is paying way to much.

5.       I buy all my cat supplies like Hairball medicine, Catnip spray, and Nail clippers at either Walmart or Fleet Farm. I don’t have my cats nails cut professionally because I can cut them myself for a lot cheaper. I bought a $2.00 dollar nail clippers from Walmart and cut my cats nails myself.

Having a pet can be expensive, so why not cut cost where you can. Having a pet can give you a lot of love and companionship. You don’t have to break the bank when you have a pet. You just have to know how to shop for the deals and how to cut costs. Enjoy your pet while saving money in the process from Suzie Homemaker.