4 Frugal Tips To Save Money On Pet Care Supplies

If you’re like most pet owners, you enjoy your animal companion and want them to have a long, happy, and healthy life. You go to tremendous lengths to provide them with the greatest food, mentally stimulating toys, and, of course, heaps of love. However, you might be shocked to learn how costly having a pet can be. 

Every year, Statista reports on how people spend on pet care products. According to their estimates, the British spent 7.5 billion pounds at the end of 2020. If you’re a frugal pet owner on a budget who wants to spoil your feathered, scaled, or furred friend, without breaking the bank, we have some good news for you. Being a wise pet supplies shopper can save you a lot of money. Here are a few pointers you can immediately use:

Buy Pet food online or make your own

Pet food, especially luxury pet food, can be costly. This cost alone can devastate most household budgets. You should buy your pet food online to save money on this. Online retailers such as Zooplus sell reasonably priced pet food, or you can look out for weekly Morrisons offers for more substantial discounts. You can save up to 30% or more by shopping online. For those of you who want to save even more money, you can create your own pet food. It’s not only healthy for your pet, but it’s also fun!

Even better, team up, buy in bulk and split the cost. If you have a neighbour, family, or friend, who is also a pet parent who purchases the same pet food as you, you should team up and buy your food in bulk and share it. Not only will you buy food in bulk at a lower price, but you’ll also have less food to keep because you’ll only be getting half as much.

Be a smart fashion, toys and accessories shopper

Fashion, accessories, and toys should all be purchased with discernment. There’s nothing wrong with purchasing stylish toys and clothing for your pet. If you’re on a budget, however, you’ll have to be more vigilant with your purchases. So, for your pet, shop off-season and save up to 70%. For example, in the summer, you can get cute winter dog coats, in the fall, you can get summer kitty t-shirts, in the winter, you can get bird harnesses, and so on. ‌

Do not scrimp on check-ups

When it comes to your pet’s health, cutting corners isn’t an option. Regularly see the veterinarian and take preventative steps such as neutering or spaying them, vaccinating them, using flea and heartworm preventatives, and so on. ‌

Neutering or Spaying your pet. Spaying or neutering pets means no procreation. If you have a female pet, spaying can save you money in the long run by prohibiting you from having to pay for a litter of offspring. Moreover, some cancers and other health issues can be avoided by spaying or neutering your pet. ‌

Think about medical insurance

Veterinary services are costly, and medical emergencies occur on a frequent basis. If you don’t have enough money aside to meet a £2000 pet emergency, you should consider purchasing pet insurance. You can cover all kinds of pet emergencies for a minimal monthly charge. Most pet insurance companies will pay 80% or more of the cost until you reach your annual deductible, which is a significant saving. You should also set aside funds to help finance a separate pet savings plan, which will act as your friend in distress.