Budget your Dog needs!
Budget your Dog needs!
Budget your Dog needs!
In today's time, we are all looking for ways to save money on our needs including our pet's needs. These tough times should not make us fulfill the needs of our two legged family member's as well as our four legged family members! Budget your dog needs and take control of the situation by limiting your expenses.
Depending on the dog breed and lifestyle, an average dog expense is approximately $1000 for a year. Most of the expense being food and then grooming and toys and then other once in a while expenses leashes, beds, clothes, etc. Not to forget the vet visits and vaccinations and supplements. Based on years of experience, here is a compiled list of money saving ideas that should give your wallet a good break!
To begin with, start noting the expenses you make towards your dog. Make a weekly, biweekly or monthly expense list and that will help you keep a track of expenses.
Set up a budget for your dog that will help you to analyze expenses and needs from time to time. Also it will help you anticipate future expenses and hence, you will be well prepared.
Always keep aside some savings for emergency expenses. You never know what comes up next, so rather be prepared than be sorry.
Don't compromise of dog food quality rather buy the same brand and quality you prefer but try buying more quantity at once from stores offering discount or when the food is on sale. Many online stores offer great prices and free shipping for the same packet food.
Use coupons. Seriously when you can save money with coupons why not use them.
Buy dog food for the whole month or two. Buying bulk is always cheaper and you save on gas. Use airtight dog food containers to store so dog food stays fresh longer and does not deteriorate with time.
Homemade dog food can be nutritious and cheap alternative. Not all dog food recipes are complex, use the simple ones. Dog treats specially are expensive but when you make at home, they are simple bake and make.
We all know car pooling, how about pooling of shipping charges. You and your relatives or friends having pets can order from the same online store and share the shipping cost!
Dogs love toys and interactive games. It is more of mental activity to them than luxury. Make sure you get toys suitable to their habits like get more strong chew toys for aggressive dogs, also sometimes our old woolen socks can be nice tug and pull toy for gentle dogs.
Dog insurance is a big time money saver too.
Grooming at home is cheaper than outside. Even if you take your dog to professionals, you can do certain grooming in between to delay visits and save money, like give a nice baking soda bath, brush the coat after the walk, brush their teeth regularly, trimming their hair from time to time, etc. Small things go a long way!
Don't skip the routine chores like taking them out for walk, keeping their sleeping bed, toys and food bowls clean regularly, etc. Take turns to do the chores or join neighborhood groups to talk dogs for a walk.
Check your local animal shelter for vaccination programs. Sometimes there are free or low cost shots available.
You dog does not care if he has a fancy collar with charm or designer clothes, all he cares about is your love and companionship! Get smart and don't compromise caring for your dog due to a bad economy!
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