Hello Darlings!
While pets make our lives healthy and a bit more whole, they
can be expensive to care for. Veterinary bills, grooming, food, toys, treats- paying for our furry little children adds up. But raising healthy and happy
pets does not always have to be incredibly expensive. These seven tips will
help keep a few of your costs down while still providing the best care you can
give.
1. Grow Your Own Cat Grass! Wheatgrass berries are quite inexpensive and you can buy them in bulk. Rather than spending seven dollars a pot for petstore grass, spend a dollar or so on your own! Shade (pictured above) loves his wheatgrass; make sure you subscribe using the buttons on the sidebar to see an upcoming post detailing how to grow your own!
2. Buy Toys That Engage Your Pet. Toys like Kong’s Wobbler
keep your pets busy when left alone. This keeps your pets from getting bored- saving you from having to replace doors and baseboards, and your pets from ingesting
possibly toxic debris.
3. Remove Pet-Toxic Plants From Your Home and Yard. Doing this prevents costly visits to
the emergency room, keeping your pet healthy and your wallet fat. The ASPCA has
a great resource for checking which plants are toxic to different types of
animals. Check out the database here.
4. Buy Catnip in Bulk. Cats go crazy for catnip, and constantly
replacing toys filled with it can get expensive. Look for organic catnip in
bulk at your local health foods store.
5. Buy the Expensive Food. While it is a bit more costly each
month, the more expensive foods have higher quality ingredients, higher protein
contents, and can provide specialized supplements for different types of pets. Wellness
pet foods offer a number of specialized foods, including the large breed dog
food that my pup Tinkerbelle, and our family’s dog Kiwi, eat. This specific food
contains glucosamine, providing extra joint help for large dogs, like mine, who
are prone to joint problems.
6. Invest In Good Grooming Tools. Having high quality grooming
tools on hand help keep your pets looking great, without the extra cost of a
groomer. Also, regular brushing keeps your pet’s skin healthy, removes debris,
and helps to prevent hotspots. I love the Furminator.
7. Buy Dog Toys That Last. Constantly buying cheap dog toys
that are easily ripped apart can add up. Instead, buy better quality, more
expensive toys that last. I swear by Tuffy Toys - Tinkerbelle has a
collection of them. She has had her shark and lobster since she
was six weeks old. Now, at nearly two, they are still in great shape. Not a bad
investment for just under twenty dollars a pop.
Also, don’t forget regular vet checkups, plenty of exercise,
and lots of time with you! Our pets need to be cared for regularly and need to
feel loved. Cuddling with our furry (or not so furry) friends benefits both you
and your pet!
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| Tinkerbelle as a Puppy with Her Tuffy Toy Shark! |
I would love to see your little darlings! Leave links to your blog
posts, Instagram pictures, and Twitter posts featuring your pets in the
comments! And don’t forget to
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to see more of my herd of four legged and
feathered friends.
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feathered friends.
Please note that this
post is not sponsored. All of the products reviewed in this blog I have purchased and
personally use.
