We just read a brief article on tips to save money on pet supplies and pet services. Like buying pet food in bulk is typically more cost effective, and
keeping up with vaccinations and heartworm preventative not only keeps your pet healthy but helps you avoid potentially costly treatments down the line.
But the fun part of the money saving suggestions was to make your pet some toys at home that will be just as entertaining for them as the expensive ones at the pet store. For example you can make a simple food or treat dispensing toy of your own by filling an empty (clean) soda bottle with food or treats. It may take them an hour of nosing it around before they get all the goodies out. If your dog is a chewer, just be sure you don’t leave them unattended with it. Or if you have some old fabric in a craft bin somewhere you can tear it into strips, tie a knot in one end, braid the strips, then tie a knot at the other end and you’ve got a homemade tug toy.
For cats, just turn over a wine cork or the plastic lid from a carton of milk, or never underestimate a good old fashioned ball of yarn.
It’s not the money spent that makes it fun for them, it’s your interaction and their imagination. And remember, walks are free!
