Are you wondering how to save money on pet supplies, food and gear? You’ve just hit the jackpot with these easy frugal hacks!
Do you love your pet and love saving money?? Check out this BIG list of tips for How to Save Money on Pet Supplies and get your pet supplies for less!
Whether it’s time to stock up on more food and toys for your furry and feathered friends, or maybe you’re just wondering if you can really afford that next pet you’ve been wanting… you’ve come to the right place! These brilliant tips are just what you’ve been looking for!
Seriously, you won’t believe how much you’ll save with these simple tips and tricks for your furry and feathered friends! From DIY shampoos to frugal treats, and hacks to score free gear to creative tips shared by your frugal friends, there are so many tricks to help you spoil your pets on a budget!
Read on for a huge collection of my favorite easy tips you’ll wish you tried sooner! Here’s what you need to do…
How to Save Money On Pet Supplies
#1: Use FREE Petco Gift Cards Every Time You Shop!
If you’re looking for an easy way to Save Money On Pet Supplies, I’ve got a thrifty money saving tip for you. Use Swagbucks to earn free gift cards to pay for your pet supplies at Petco!
I consistently earn multiple free gift cards every month with the Swagbucks SB Points I accrue. Simply cash in your Swagbucks SB points for Free Petco gift cards and use them to stock up on food, pet supplies, or fun new gear!
- Go here to sign up for your Free Swagbucks account.
- When signing up, select ‘I have a sign up code’ (see below)
- Enter code: FRUGAL100 for 100 SB points {code is case sensitive ~ sometimes it works better to type it, rather than copying and pasting it}
- After you sign up… here are my 16 Best Ways to Earn Swagbucks Fast!
#2: Shop for Free at Petco.com With FREE PayPal Gift Cards!
Did you know that you can use PayPal when checking out online? Go start collecting FREE PayPal Gift Cards when you take surveys with Survey Junkie. Once you reach 1,000 points, you can cash out your points for a $10 PayPal Gift Card!
Yes… that means you can shop online at the Petco for FREE!!
#3: Never Pay for Petco Shipping with FREE In-Store Pickup!
Did you know you can avoid all shipping costs on Petco.com when you choose to have your order shipped to your local store for FREE? Just select this option at checkout, swing by your store when you’re out doing errands, and pick up your order for free!
#4: Take Advantage of FREE Curbside Pickup at Petco!
If you don’t want to go inside your local store, you can also take advantage of FREE curbside pickup at select stores. Check here to see if your local Petco offers this service, then follow the website instructions for how to pickup the items you’ve ordered!
#5: Get Cash Back Every Time You Shop at Petco.com!
ALWAYS Shop through Rakuten when Shopping Online at Petco.com – you’ll get cash back on every order!
Be sure to also read my tips to learn how Rakuten works!
#6: Groom Your Pet at Home!
I know, I know… those doggie spas and mobile grooming services can be tempting, but you will save SO much money by grooming your pets at home!
How to Groom Your Dog at Home – Supplies You’ll Need:
- Baby Wash , Dawn Dish Soap, or Dog Shampoo
- A Dog Hair Clipper {if your Dog’s Breed Needs Trimming}
- Doggie Nail Clippers
- Dog Hair Detangler Brush
Mary Lou writes: “I give my dogs hair cuts instead of taking them. I have figured that I save $45 each dog every other month x5 dogs.”
#7: Skip the Expensive Dog Shampoo!
Justin S. writes: “Baby shampoo is gentle enough for most dogs, and way cheaper than pet shampoo (unless your dog requires a prescription/medicated wash)”
Tonya writes: “Blue Dawn won’t strip their natural oils.”
Christina writes: “Blue Dawn Dish Soap is AMAZING. It will also take care of fleas, and is amazing at getting them clean”
Check out my favorite frugal trick to make your own Homemade Foaming Baby Wash…
How to Make Homemade Foaming Baby Wash
How to Make Foaming Dish Soap
Homemade Dog Shampoo Recipe
Have you been wondering… how can I make homemade dog shampoo? It’s easy, and you only need 3 ingredients!
#8: Wash Your Dog’s Collar Rather Than Replacing It!
Before you pick up a new dog collar, you can add lots of life do your dog’s current collar just by washing it and keeping it clean! Check out this easy tip…
How to Clean a Dog Collar
#9: Skip the Flea Collars & Try a Natural Flea Repellant Shampoo!
Frugal friend Kirsten writes: “I use 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup dawn mixed and poured into a pump bottle. It works as a flea shampoo for puppies!”
#10: Condition Tails with Coconut Oil!
Did you know that you can use Coconut Oil to condition your horse’s mane and tail? It makes it silky smooth, and will save a bundle, too! Skip the expensive horse mane and tail conditioners, and just use coconut oil instead! Learn more here…
Easy Horse Tail Coconut Oil Conditioner Trick
#11: Get Free Pet Gear on Amazon!
Did you find your pet’s favorite food on Amazon? Or maybe you wanted to pick up another Dog Toy for Fido? One of my favorite tricks is to load up on FREE Amazon Gift Cards and use them to score free pet supplies online!
Karen writes: “Amazon has their own brand of crates and outdoor cots that are high quality and low priced.”
Alesha writes: “I use subscribe and save with amazon. Having cat litter delivered saves my back!”
Malonie writes: “Set up repeat delivery on food and maintenance meds for a discount and free shipping on repeat deliveries.”
#12: Always Use Coupons!
Whether you’re heading to the grocery store or big box retailer, always take along your printed coupons for Pet Supplies! When you match them up with in-store sales, you can really save BIG! To get started, check out these Couponing for Beginners Tips!
Tonya writes: “I opened a non profit pet food pantry by couponing :)”
#13: Score Free Trendy Pet Supplies at TJ Maxx & Homegoods!
You never know what you’ll find at TJ Maxx, but you know it’s going to be cute, trendy, and hard to resist! So before you wander down those pet supply aisles of TJ Maxx, make sure you go armed with your FREE TJ Maxx Gift Cards!
Karen writes: “TJ Maxx and Homegoods have tons of pet stuff cheap! Toys, shampoo, treats, beds.”
Learn more here…
How to Get a FREE TJ Maxx Gift Card + 24 Money Saving Shopping Hacks!
#14: Skip the Training Classes, and Do-It-Yourself!
Got a new puppy? You may be tempted to enroll it in obedience class, but training a dog yourself can save SO much money! Yes, it will take patience, but the results are totally worth it! Get inspired with these tried and true tricks…
15 Puppy Training Tips That Work Like a Charm!
#15: Buy Secondhand at Garage Sales & eBay!
Another EASY way to save a bundle on dog, cat, bird, and fish supplies is to pick them up at deep discounts at Garage Sales and on eBay! Check this out…
How to Get a Free eBay Gift Card + 14 Clever Money Saving Tips!
#16: Skip the Doggie Wipes, and Use Baby Wipes to Clean Paws Instead!
If you’re anything like Roy Boy, your paws will just find a way to find that mud! But rather than buying expensive ‘Pet Wipes’, you’ll find that inexpensive Baby Wipes work just as well! Check out this easy hack that works like a charm…
Cleaning Dog Paws After a Walk Trick
#17: Use Your Free Target Gift Cards to Restock Dog Food, Cat Treats, and More!
Before you head to Target, make sure you take along your FREE Target Gift Cards you’ve earned! Spoiling your pets with new toys and treats is always fun, but it’s even more fun when you’re shopping for free! Learn more here…
22 Ways to Save More at Target
#18: Use Free Home Depot Gift Cards to Get Supplies for Dogs, Cats & Farm Animals!
Did you know that Home Depot now sells pet supplies? I was surprised to see a display at my local Home Depot, and then found an even bigger selection online at HomeDepot.com! You can find anything from Dog Houses to Cat Toys to Chicken Coops!
New to Chickens? Check out these 20+ Backyard Chickens for Beginners Tips!
Then… learn How to Get a Free Home Depot Gift Card + 22 More Shopping Hacks for Pet Supplies!
#19: Price Match at Petsmart!
Did you know that you can price match at Petsmart? Check out this Petsmart Price Match Guarantee!
Frugal friend Joanne writes: “Petsmart price matches! And you can use coupons on top of the price matching!!!!”
Frugal friend Tonya writes: “Petsmart also does 75% off sales when things get close to expiring.”
#20: Check Your Local Feed Store for Better Deals on Pet Food!
Sarah writes: “Dog food is cheaper at feed store than pet specialty stores”
#21: Save Money With Frugal Pet Treats!
Margie writes: “A fantastic treat for dogs is a raw carrot. They love it, good for the teeth and low in calories.”
#22: Score Free Pet Food and Supplies in Bulk with FREE Sam’s Club Gift Cards!
You know those BIG ol’ bags of dog food and cases of cat food? And those jumbo containers of treats? You can get them all for FREE at Sam’s Club when you use your Free Sam’s Club Gift Cards!
Ellen writes: “Buy a case of cat food, instead of like 10 at a time. We don’t need to buy it every week. She eats like 1 can a day, sometimes more. One case lasts us at least 3 weeks.”
Buying in bulk is such an easy way to save some serious cash on the pets! Check this out…
Free Sam’s Club Gift Cards + 22 Money Saving Hacks!
#23: Use Free Walmart Gift Cards to Load Up on More Free Pet Food and Supplies!
Walmart has some great prices on gear, food, and treats for your pets… and you can sweeten the deals even more when you shop with your Free Walmart Gift Cards! Learn my favorite tricks here…
How to Get Free Walmart Gift Cards + 15 Little Known Shopping Hacks
Now that you know how to save money on pet supplies, check out Dutch.com for more tips for pet parents.
Could your dog use some entertainment? Keep those curious and high energy dogs busy with these creative ideas…
30+ Best Dog Toys to Keep Dog Busy {+ Hottest New Gear}
So what are your favorite tips for How to Save Money On Pet Supplies?
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