The resources below will help you find pet supplies, medicine, and food that will cost far less than the retail prices you’ll find at any grocery or department store.

Coupons for Pet Supplies

One of the first places to look for significant savings on pet supplies is through using coupons. Coupons can provide some significant savings on supplies, sometimes up to or greater than 50%. Various outlets, such as PetSmart, even offer free shopping for orders over a certain size. This means that by simply doing your pet supply shopping online, you are saving a fortune.

One of the best coupon providers with the most coupons for pet supplies is Coupon Mountain, with coupons for pet supplies, pet medications, and online deals for most of the major pet supply retailers. A few examples of the deals to be found at Coupon Mountain

• $5 to $20 off K9 Advantix at 1-800-PetMeds
• Get $15 off orders of $75 or more at PetCo
• 15% off orders over $40 at PETsMART
• 10% off any order at DogToys.com
• 15% off orders over $100 at PetCareRx
• 15% off Lambert Kay Pet Care products

This is only a very small sample of the long list of coupons and deals provided at Coupon Mountain.

Direct Pet Superstore

Direct Pet Superstore is a large discount retailer of everything you could possibly need for your pet. This includes toys, treats, grooming supplies, flea & tick management, medicines, and even an entire section with additional coupons and promotions.

Direct Pet has an entire section dedicated to saving money on your pet’s prescriptions called “Pet RX”. You can find medicine from Pfizer, Virbac, Boehringer Ingelheim, and other pharmalogicals at impressively competitive prices.

Other ways to save at Direct Pet Superstore:

• Sign up and you will be notified of exclusive specials on new products and sale prices for existing products.
• A current promotion is a $100 shopping spree for five lucky winners.
• Request a free catalog
• Discounts on supplies and medicine throughout the website

My Pet Outlet

MyPetOutlet.com is a fantastic discount pet supply website with multiple deals going on every month. A few examples from the main page include Dr Noys Swizzle Teaser for 15% off, a Merrick Meaty Beef Dog Bone at 25% off, and Kitty Hoots “Zoom” Organic cat nip at 20% off.

Categories at MyPetOutlet.com include supplies fro dogs, cats, birds, fish, and even reptiles and small animals. There’s even a clearance section where you can find some rock bottom prices. This week MyPetOutlet.com is offering 15% off every order over 50, as well as a free toy and free shipping. With prices this low, it doesn’t make sense to walk into a retail pet store anymore – shopping online saves so much more.

Pet Portraits, Send 5% Savings to an Animal Rescue Foundation

One of the most unique things you can do to capture the character of your pet, and to show people how much love you have for your furry friend, is to have a pet portrait done by professional artist Nikky Hughes of Los Angeles. Nikky was classically trained at the Mission Renaissance art school, and she focuses on capturing not only the beauty, but the unique character of each animal. She will accept photos through the mail of pets, and then create stunning portraits from those pictures. Pet portraits are ideal because they can be done from a photo (as apposed to getting the pet to “pose” at a studio.)

The great thing about Nikky is that she’s a pet lover herself, and this is reflected in how she runs her business. She discounts every commissioned painting by 5%, and sends those savings as a donation to an animal rescue foundation. This shows how Nikky’s love for all animals is not only reflected in her heartfelt portraits, but also in how she runs her business.

PetCo

Of course, another way to save a fortune off of pet supplies that you wouldn’t normally save if you simply visit a brick-and-mortar store, is to visit that store’s website. Petco also has a comprehensive online website where shoppers can shop virtually for all pet supplies. Petco provides internet only discounts to internet shoppers, such as free shopping, some of the lowest prices available anywhere for Frontline products, and each category (dogs, cats, fish, etc.) has a section devoted to sales, where you can find some impressive discounts off all kinds of pet products.

Prior to deciding on which kitten for sale to buy, you must be let to choose for yourself, since you understand what you want. For nice pets for sale, for your family perhaps, choose one that is happy and healthy. Shiny and bright eyes as well as a glossy coat mean the pet is healthy. In case you are after kitten for breeding purposes, you might want to see its mother, since she is the shining and perfect example of her breed.

Feeding is also an important part of the buying process, and you must know what is right for these pets. For example, a kitten that is on a special diet might not be what you are looking for. You must make sure you understand all aspects of a kittens needs before you take it home.

Choosing what kind of pet is suitable for your home is important. If you have a small house, small breed dogs or cats are appropriate for you. Big dogs need large spaces to play around in, imagine what your house would look like if a big dog becomes too playful. If your new pet is a kitty or a puppy, housebreaking is always the first priority.

Teach them while they are young so they can incorporate it until they become older. Introducing your new pet to the whole family is a must. The pet must be familiar with whom they are now officially “related”. Pets need attention, nurture and love. They give you comfort and relieve you of stress when you come home tired from work. Always consider your pet’s well-being by making sure your lifestyle is fitting for your new pet.