How To Save Money On Pet Food
Your dog or cat is part of your family and you would never let them go hungry. But pet food is expensive and prices seem to increase all the time. So, we’ve decided to put together a short list of ideas to help you save money on pet food.
Aim to buy in bulk and the price per portion starts to decrease exponentially. That means, the more you buy at one time, the bigger the discount. While the likely locations to buy in bulk include many of the major cash and carry establishments, the internet may prove to be a more lucrative resource to buy pet food in bulk. Plus, because the pet food suppliers don’t have as many overheads when selling direct to customers from online, products are sold even cheaper.
Similarly, online sellers often produce and distribute discount coupons – either through email, social media or even direct mail – to entice more and more customers to buy pet food online. What’s more, buying online usually comes with a free delivery when spending over a certain amount. So not only have you saved the time and effort driving to the store to buy pet food, but also the cost of petrol. Add that saving to the discount coupon and the pet food price per portion starts to reduce even further.
Not sure how to find online pet food retailers? The first place to try is comparison sites. You’re likely to have seen adverts for insurance comparison sites starring cute little meerkats with a Russian accent on TV. Well, they also exist for a whole host of products and services including pet supplies. Search online for a phrase like ‘pet food comparison sites’ and you will see the most relevant results on the first page. Comparison sites make their money from finding their users the absolute best deal who then click through to buying that deal and make a commission. However, to ensure you get the best deal, compare the price shown on the comparison site to the actual brand direct and then make your decision.
Many of the pet food suppliers are now keeping up with the social media revolution and maintaining a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and many other social networking sites. That means they want to engage with fans and learn more about how to improve their business. As a result, they frequently hold sweepstakes and photo or caption contests to win prizes in addition to pet food giveaways. To save money of pet food and possibly even other pet related products, follow many of the brands you know and trust, and who knows, you may win a free supply of pet food.
If you’ve tried some of the ideas above and want to save even more on the cost of pet food, then why not try making your pet’s meal fresh every day? This is especially useful if your dog or cat has particular tastes or allergies and buying specialty food at a discount is near impossible. However, it is imperative to keep in mind that an animal’s diet and nutritional needs are quite different from those of us humans. That means you can’t simply serve your pet the same meal you serve the family. The first port of call is to visit your local vet for a meal plan or seek the advice of animal nutritionist.