Times are tough and because of the cost of living, many find it difficult to care for their furry friends or worse, give up or abandon them.
“One in five surrenders that come to us are from people who are struggling financially,” Kieran Watson from RSPCA NSW told the media recently.
And, with more than 1,200 animals on their surrender list, waiting for a shelter slot to become available, any way people can budget to buy their pets is welcome.
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So what small steps can pet owners take?
1. Prioritize Preventative Care
Spending money on the vet may not seem like a great way to save money, but actually keeping pets up to date on vaccinations and regular checkups can save pet owners money in the long run.
Taking care of pets’ oral hygiene with dental care products is also a big thumbs up.
Good oral hygiene and plaque control can help prevent dental disease, which is caused by plaque build-up and infection.
If you help remove plaque from your pet’s teeth, you greatly improve the chances of a healthy mouth.
Brushing your pet’s teeth, chewing teeth and dental products are great ways to do this and you can shop a range of these at PetPost, which prides itself on having top pet brands animals in Australia, at low prices.
From dental stixs and chews, to Tropiclean Enticers Peanut Butter and Honey Dog Teeth Cleaning Kit there’s something for your dog at a low price.
And if you want to keep moggie’s mouth clean there are fresh breath drops and cat treats for them too.
2. Set Up Your Own At-Home Grooming Salon
Grooming your pet at home will save you time and money while getting some priceless bonding moments with your pet.
The upfront cost of repairs quickly pays off when costly repair appointments can be canceled.
PetPost has a huge range of brushes, clippers, shampoos and doggie towels perfect for the job.
3. Budget Bundles
Save money when you shop two or three products in a bundle.
PetPost has a large range of products that it sells like this, designed to save customers money.
For example, six kilos of Hill’s Science Diet Adult Dry Cat Food 6kg plus six packs of parasite prevention costs just $165 at PetPost, a great saving compared to buying the products individually.
PetPost also does bundles in pet accessories and you can buy a cat scratcher and hammock together or catnets and shade sails, perfect for early set up costs.
4. Upgrade to Premium Pet Food
Again, this means spending money to save money in the future.
Premium pet food is more expensive but will save you money in the long run because it provides your pet with a nutritious, balanced diet designed to keep them as fit and healthy as possible.
PetPost’s range of premium pet foods, which include Royal Canin, Adbace and Eukanuba, can all be found on its website and prices are designed to be lower than other stores.
Customers agree, with reviews particularly praising the prices.
“Would highly recommend, great price and quick delivery,” said one.
“Amazingly fast service and delivery, saved over $50 off my usual pet stock and faster delivery! I will be a regular customer now!” said another.
5. Switch to Repeat Delivery
When you find a food that your pet likes, you will likely buy it again and again so save time and money by getting products in repeat deliveries.
With PetPost you can cancel or reschedule at any time but you can save 5 percent on selected brands by going with the repeat delivery option.
Options range from delivery every 2 to every 16 weeks.
For more information and to shop the full PetPost range, head here.
