--- title: "Saving Money as a Pet Parent" id: "70645" type: "post" slug: "saving-money-as-a-pet-parent" published_at: "2021-05-06T08:50:00+00:00" modified_at: "2021-05-06T08:50:00+00:00" url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2021/05/06/saving-money-as-a-pet-parent/" markdown_url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2021/05/06/saving-money-as-a-pet-parent.md" excerpt: "We all want to spoil and care for our pets as best we can, and one major factor that plays in is the financial…" taxonomy_category: - "Petcare" --- May 6, 2021 # Saving Money as a Pet Parent May 6, 2021 · [Petcare](https://wagsaboutyou.com/category/petcare/) Share[https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F) [https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F&text=Saving%20Money%20as%20a%20Pet%20Parent](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F&text=Saving%20Money%20as%20a%20Pet%20Parent) [https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F&description=Saving%20Money%20as%20a%20Pet%20Parent](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F&description=Saving%20Money%20as%20a%20Pet%20Parent) [https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F) [https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Saving%20Money%20as%20a%20Pet%20Parent%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Saving%20Money%20as%20a%20Pet%20Parent%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F) [mailto:?subject=Saving%20Money%20as%20a%20Pet%20Parent&body=We%20all%20want%20to%20spoil%20and%20care%20for%20our%20pets%20as%20best%20we%20can%2C%20and%20one%20major%20factor%20that%20plays%20in%20is%20the%20financial%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F](mailto:?subject=Saving%20Money%20as%20a%20Pet%20Parent&body=We%20all%20want%20to%20spoil%20and%20care%20for%20our%20pets%20as%20best%20we%20can%2C%20and%20one%20major%20factor%20that%20plays%20in%20is%20the%20financial%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2021%2F05%2F06%2Fsaving-money-as-a-pet-parent%2F) [Stay Connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=wagsaboutyou.com) We all want to spoil and care for our pets as best we can, and one major factor that plays in is the financial aspect. This implies money spent on feeding, the vet, pet supplies, grooming products, and toys amongst others. For the most part, this is money that you probably don’t mind spending and perhaps you even enjoy doing so. But certainly, you won’t mind learning some ways to cut back, so, here are some proven ways to save money as a pet parent: 1. Prioritize Your Pet’s Health It’s a fact that most dogs are not big fans of the vet. But maintaining your pup’s quality of life and saving yourself money involves routine trips to a capable vet. By ensuring that your dog gets adequate exercise and a healthy diet, you can start wading off ailments that may come later in their lives. 80% of dogs over age three experience dental problems, so, make sure to keep your pup’s teeth healthy. 1. Work With a Budget Lesson 101 in saving money is working with a budget. This budget would be based on your dog’s needs and topping the list would be recurring expenses like quality food. Some expenses that are far in between such as a vet visit should be planned for ahead of time. 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Make Your Dog Treats You’d be surprised at what all the money you spend on treats sums up to. We can’t help spoiling our pups with chewy treats and tasty goodies and making them yourself can save you a great deal of cash. Homemade dog treats using ingredients you already have at home are surprisingly easy to make and healthier even! You could also make a significant portion and preserve in the freezer. 1. Regular Doggo Playtime If you’ve seen the movie *Marley and Me*, then you probably understand where this is coming from. A tired dog is a happy dog and in addition, can save you a great deal of money. If you have a dog who constantly needs physical or mental exercise for stimulation, and they aren’t getting it, they could lovingly take it out on your shoes or couch. Provided their teeth and claws can get in, they would stimulate themselves. Save yourself extra expenses by creating playtime for Fido! 1. Groom Your Dog at Home Bath time is a pretty great time for bonding. There’s nothing like saving yourself money while deepening the loving bond between you and your pup. Professional groomers could cost a pretty penny, and there’s the stressful drive down there too, depending on how often you groom. When you’re grooming, make sure to concentrate on the coat, the paws, the inside of the ears, and other semi-hidden parts of your dog’s body. Know someone who’d love this? 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