From a gallon of gas to a gallon of milk, the cost of everything is going up.
The price of caring for our pets has not been immune to rampant inflation.
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Chat with your vet about their pet food recommendations within your target budget.
And you dont have to wait for your next vet appointment to ask.
Just call the office and ask the front desk if the vet can offer some recommendations.
Some vets might even have an email address you could contact.
The diet needs to include a lot of high-protein ingredients, like meat and fish.
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You may need to purchase supplements to ensure your dogs diet is balanced.
Dont Overfeed
According to recent AKC statistics, 56% of dogs are overweight or obese.
That means more than half of us are feeding our pups more than they need.
Just check the back of the bag to see how much you should be scooping out each day.
Buy in Bulk
Larger bags of dog food typically cost less per ounce.
If you have multiple dogs (or a larger dog), getting a large bag is a no-brainer.
Just verify you have an airtight container to store it in.
Members of wholesale clubs like Costco and Sams can find even better deals on bigger bags.
Join a Stores Discount Program
Many pet store chains and even local pet stores offer rewards or loyalty programs.
But these stores can also be more expensive.
Chewy, for example, offers 35% off (up to $20) on your first autoship.
Youll then get 5% off every future autoship.
PetFlowis another online shop to consider.
Even physical stores like PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus and Petco offer autoship options online.
Amazon is also in the pet food game.
Prime members might find Amazon to be the most convenient and economical option of all.
The savings may not be huge maybe just a couple bucks off a bag but every little bit helps.
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The biggest difference is in making your own cat food.
Homemade cat food recipes will differ from dog food recipes, just based on their differing nutritional needs.
In fact, you should slowly transition from one food to the other over the course of 10 days.
A slower transition also lets you watch for any reactions to the food.
In fact, your vet might even be able to offer you a free sample during the transition.
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Autoship All Your Needs
Autoship works for more than just pet food.
Try shopping online through pet medication distributors to save money when filling prescriptions.
Less complicated dogs (i.e., not poodles) are good candidates for grooming at home.
At the very least, you could get comfortable trimming your own dogs nails.
And rather than buy a bunch of expensive toys, try out someDIY cat toysand DIY dog toys.
Before trading such services with other pet owners, observe them with their own pet.
Here are some of the top questions our readers are asking with quick, helpful answers.
Talk with your vet about your pets dietary needs to formulate a homemade diet.
Each dog has its own unique dietary needs based on age, weight, breed and health conditions.
Contributor Timothy Moore is a writer and editor in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He focuses on banks, loans and insurance for The Penny Hoarder.
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