Do you have pets? If you do, I certainly don’t have to tell you how expensive they can be! I have 2 dogs that don’t have any health issues or needs, but I still spend $75+ per month on them. If they happen to need anything else, those expenses grow quickly. 

For most of us, our pets are our family and we want to take great care of them. Because of this many of us are willing to spend whatever is needed to take care of them. If you are looking for ways to save money on pet expenses, these tips can help you! 

Tips for Saving on Pet Expenses

Budget

If you are prepared for the expenses, both typical and unexpected, can help ease the pain of how much you have to spend on your animals. 

Be sure to budget for the following:

• Food
• Medications
• Grooming Care or Supplies
• Vaccinations
• Annual Vet Visits

Compare Prices

Comparing prices can help you to be sure that you are getting the best deals. This goes for everything from dog food to vet care to toys. 

Do Home Grooming

Groomers are great and help save you some work, but let’s face it. Regular grooming can cost a fortune! You’ll be far better off buying grooming supplies and doing it yourself at home. 

Buy in Bulk

We say this about groceries and household supplies often, but the same goes for pet supplies. Buying in bulk can save you a lot of money!

Keep up with Preventative Care

Keeping up on your animal’s preventative care can help to avoid emergency expenses. Making sure to keep up with dental care, vaccinations and prevention (flea control, etc) are all parts of preventative care that is imperative for your pet’s health and your budget. 

Just like with people, preventative care tends to be considerably cheaper than treating an illness.

Do you have pets? If you do, you know just how expensive they can be. That doesn’t have to be the case though! There are some things that we can do to save money on the expenses that come with having a pet.

If you want to find out how to save money on your pet, be sure and check out these tips below on how to save money on pet expenses. If you have tips to add, please feel free to comment below and share your tips and tricks. We all love to help each other out!

How To Save Money On Pet Expenses

Invest in Pet Insurance

First and foremost get pet insurance. You just simply never know when an accident may occur or your dog may become sick. The small investment of getting pet insurance can save you thousands of dollars in this situation. Pet insurance could even potentially save the life of your pet. There have been many instances where a pet owner couldn’t afford a lifesaving treatment needed for your pet, however if they had pet insurance it may not have been an issue.

Shop Online

It is surprisingly simple to find coupons and deals on pet food and accessories online. I recently got a 40 pound bag of dog food for only 12 bucks just by spotting a coupon that was available on Amazon.  Typically that Sam’s bag costs upwards of $40. It was a great deal and reminded me of precisely why I like to shop online for my pet. 

I like to check out Amazon, Target, PetSmart and Chewy for discounts and coupons. 

Sign Up for Rewards Programs

Many stores offer rewards programs that will help you save big money on pet expenses. This can be your grocery store (yep, they have pet deals too), but also pet stores and even farm stores. For instance, I have signed up for Tractor Supply rewards program and I have, on multiple occasions, received coupons for free or discounted dog food.