How You Can Save Money on Dog Costs
We love our pets, but between training, grooming, and all the necessary things to keep them happy and healthy, they can get really expensive really quickly. It’s not uncommon for pet owners to find themselves racking up debt in order to maintain their pets.
Even the most frugal pet owners can find themselves drowning in dog costs. In order to prevent that, here are our top tips to keep pet costs low.
Be a Dog Trainer
If you want your dog to be well trained but don’t want to pay the expensive training fees, become your dog’s personal dog trainer. There are tons of online videos and posts on the best ways to go about training your dog at home. And as an added bonus, your dog will be being trained by the person they love and trust the most.
Bargain Shop for Pet Food
When you find the right pet food for your dog, don’t just settle for the first price you see. There are tons of different places to buy pet food that offer discounts and coupons all the time.
Pet Medication
Medication for your pets is one of the costs that can get out of control the quickest. However, there are tons of websites, such as 1-800-PetMeds, that offer better price points or coupons on different pet medications. Also, local pet shops or regular pharmacies might carry the medication that your pet needs but for a better price point than you may get through your vet.
Keep Your Pet Healthy
The best way to ensure your pets continued good health is by making sure they are getting plenty of exercise. A healthy pet will have low healthcare costs and will live a happier life. Fortunately, exercising your pet is free! A walk around the neighborhood or a game of fetch in the park are great workouts for your dog and are also completely cost-free!
Spay or Neuter Your Pet
While having this procedure done to your pet may cause a blow to your budget initially, it is a no-brainer compared to the costs you could run into down the line if you were to have a litter of puppies in your home.
Pet Boarding
When you need to board your pet when you go out of town, pet hotels and boarding places are the obvious choice, however, can be very costly. Instead, ask around to some of your friends or family who may be willing to do you a favor or watch your pet at a discounted rate.
There are tons of other ways to save money on pet costs. What are some of the ways that you keep pet costs low?