Your Dog and Some More Money Saving Tips

Some tips show you how to avoid spending money on everyday items, and the others concentrate on avoiding incidents that could cost you a lot of money in veterinary bills.

It is easy to go overboard and spend money on expensive bedding, toys, etc. Your pet will not realise what you are doing and so will not appreciate your generosity. Why not keep your money in your purse or wallet; keep him well provided for but strictly on your budget terms - he will not love you any the less. You show your affection in the way you speak to and treat him, not in what you spend.

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1. If you have an old duvet, cut it into four sections, depending on the size of both the duvet and the animal, stitch around the edges and you have a selection of easily washable dog beds. Your local jumble sale or charity shop may come in handy here.

2. When washing these, put a shot of disinfectant in the conditioner compartment of your washing machine to give them a good, fresh smell. After using the machine for your pet wash, run through a short rinse cycle before using the machine for a family wash.

3. Use the plastic lid from a large paint can as a Frisbee. Wash it before giving it to him. Don’t use a tin lid, as when spun towards the dog at speed it could be dangerous.

4. Never throw stones or sticks for your pet to catch. Many dead animals have been opened up after suffering chronic stomach pains. A store of stones has been found in the tummy. Also, many animals have cut their throats severely by catching a wooden stick in the mouth at the wrong angle. Play, but play safe.

5. Puppies will destroy objects in their early teething stages. Give them a plastic bottle to chew on, but check it after each play session for signs of splitting damage. Remove damaged bottles for safety reasons.

6. Another version of the plastic bottle toy (No. 5) is to put a few pieces of dry food (kibble) inside the bottle, leaving the lid off. Your pet will chase the bottle around the garden in his efforts to get the food out.

7. Taking this tip further, if you have an intelligent dog who needs to keep his brain active - collie for instance - set out a range (three or more) plastic flower pots. Put a small quantity of dry food under one of them. Tell him to 'Find it' and let him seek out his treat.

8. Remember, if you leave your own personal items within easy reach of any puppy they are likely to be chewed. It is not the puppy’s fault. He has no idea of value, so keep your own possessions out of reach. Again, saving money.

9. When you are out walking your pet you should have a 'poo bag' with you. For a really cheap deal use Tesco's Nappy Sacks. These cost 98p. per packet and contain 75 individual sacks. Much cheaper than buying 'poo bags' from regular pet stores. After all, you are only going to throw them away - eventually! A real money-saving tip is to use the small plastic bags that supermarkets provide for fruit and vegetables instead. No cost to you at all!

10. Don’t give your dog poultry bones that have been cooked as part of his diet. These will splinter when chewed and are likely to do him internal damage. Think saving money again.

11. If your pet should scratch a wooden surface such as a door or furniture rub a Brazil nut over the affected area and the scratch miraculously disappears. Saves a fortune on re-varnishing wooden floors. Many thanks to Kylie from Finland for Tips Nos. 6, 7, and 11. A real bumper bundle!

12. If possible break your dog's treat biscuits in half. Better for your dog's figure and better for your pocket. They will last twice as long, and as the price is soaring because of the increased cost of the raw ingredients, this can only be a good thing.

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If you would like to take this money-saving subject further, please go to our section, Free Books and select a FREE Report on Dog Training the Quick and Easy Way.

You will find it contains several tips for the pet owners that will make your life easier and probably save you some money and heartache.

You can also refresh your memory regarding taking a pet into your life on our main page on this subject Ways of Saving Money with Your Dog

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