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How to Save Money on Dog Food

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  • Which Type of Dog Food Provides the Most Value?
  • The Best Value Raw Dog Food
  • Repeat & Save
  • Don’t Cut Corners!
The cost-of-living crisis is putting a strain on every household but it’s hitting pet owners especially hard as they try to provide everything their beloved furry family members need. Sometimes they might be feeling like they’re just falling short. The RSPCA saw a 24% rise in animals being dumped last year and the Dogs Trust conducted research that found 48% of dog owners attributed the cost of living to not being able to meet their pet’s needs.
While household budgets are being stretched and the cost of pet care is on the rise, we are making sure you don’t have to compromise on the well-being of your four-legged friends and making it easier to save money on dog food. It’s important not to compromise on some things, including a good diet that can help keep your pooch fighting fit and avoid hefty vet bills in the long run. Instead of cutting costs.

Which Type of Dog Food Provides the Most Value?

There is a range of different diets you can feed your beloved pet, but finding the right one is key to saving money. Having a diet that perfectly suits your pet means they can unlock the most nutrition possible from it while also keeping in mind your preferences and needs.

  1. Easy to store, you just need to keep it sealed in an air-tight container to maintain freshness. Dry food can be kept for up to six weeks if stored correctly.

  2. Most dry dog food is complete and balanced so you don’t need to add anything else.

  3. It’s harder than other foods which makes it good for dental health.

  4. Can be left out for dogs who are grazers without going stale too quickly.

  5. Dry food can be used in enrichment and puzzle feeders as well!

  1. Wet food is usually more aromatic and palatable so can help tempt dogs to eat who might waste more bland food, so you have to throw less out.

  2. Easier to chew for older dogs or dogs with dental issues if they’ve had teeth removed.

  3. Higher water content, so good for dogs who drink less or have kidney issues.

  1. Most palatable food available, raw feeding is great for furry eaters.

  2. Although it might seem more expensive, you usually have to feed less of a raw diet because it is so nutritionally dense.

  3. Only lasts a few days in the fridge but can be stored for six to 12 months in the freezer so you can bulk buy.

  4. There’s no need to buy supplements when feeding a raw diet.

  1. If your dog has a sensitivity to grain, feeding grain free can keep them healthier with shinier coats, brighter eyes and no skin irritations, saving you potential vet fees.

  2. Grain free comes in different diets like wet and dry so you can feed what your dog likes best, or even mix them together to cut costs.

  1. Weight loss food helps to keep your dog satisfied for longer as it expands in their stomach to keep them feeling full while containing fewer calories. If they feel fuller, they should be looking for fewer snacks.

  1. Made from ingredients dogs have evolved to eat, so helps their digestive system without having to add any supplements.

  2. Natural antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and plenty of nutrients so fewer trips to the vet.

  3. Can also be fed as treats throughout the day so no need to spend extra on packs of expensive treats!

Every kind of diet offers different benefits to your pup and any diet can be made to be cost-effective if you look for what suits you best and produces less waste. If your pooch is more likely to waste a dry diet then buy something more tempting that may cost a little more but you’ll be throwing less out.
The cheapest option isn’t always the best value for money, but a diet you don’t have to add anything to keep your pet happy and healthy means it could make less of a hole in your pocket.

The Best Value Raw Dog Food

While raw diets may sometimes be the most expensive when considering cost per kilogram, don’t let that trick you into thinking it’s a less cost-effective diet. Raw feeding can actually be a great way to pinch pennies as you often need to feed a much lower quantity to keep your four-legged friend well-fed.
Raw diets are highly palatable as well as being very digestible so there’s less waste. It doesn’t hurt that it means you’ll be picking up less waste from the garden afterwards too! If you want to get really technical, you can save on poo bags by raw feeding as well.
You can pick up a 400g pack of Natures Menu Frozen All Beef for £2.49, which if you’re constructing your own raw food and adding vegetables you have at home that are either spare or you’ve grown yourself, it can be a great way of saving money while feeding raw.
Benyfit Natual Raw Dog Food Meat Feast is a complete diet that comes in a 1kg pack for just £5.49 and there’s no need to add anything to it, just defrost and serve. Feeding this per kilogram actually comes to less than feeding a dry diet like Royal Canin Mini Adult, which costs £29.99 for a 4kg bag.
Not only can you find reasonably priced diets but the benefits of raw dog food means you can have a pup that will still have a nice shiny coat, clean teeth and fewer vet visits on a budget. 

Repeat & Save

You can save even more on your pup’s food with the Repeat & Save initiative we offer which allows you to save 10% on dog food when you order in advance. The Repeat & Save offer not only saves you money, but it means you can set how often you would like a fresh bag of your beloved pet’s food to arrive at your door and you don’t even have to remember when you need to pop to the shop to get more!
A 12kg sack of K9 Maxi Adult Chicken would usually cost £45.99 but with Repeat & Save you would only be paying £41.39, which comes to just £3.44 per kilogram!

Don’t Cut Corners!

It might be tempting to bulk up your pup’s calories by giving them leftovers from your plate, but this can do more harm than good. Not only will your pooch stop eating their own food to see if they can get something better from your plate and waste more than you bargained for, but feeding your pet the wrong things can also lead to costly vet bills. 
If you’re planning on switching out your doggie’s diet for something more cost-effective, remember to do it gradually so you don’t upset their stomach.
We’ve got a guide on how to switch your dog's diet.
Browse our extensive range of dog food to find what diet suits you, your beloved pet and your bank account the best. You can find cost-cutting meals for your pooch without sacrificing on quality.