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.

Here are a few types of cat barriers and the many good benefits they can bring to you and your beloved cat:

Cat Doors
Cat barrier, in the form of a cat door, will allow your kitty to enter and exit the house in a safe manner. As you all know, cats are naturally territorial and they immensely enjoy playing inside and outside the house. If you have a small cat door installed specifically for her, it can make the life of your cat easier and convenient. Hence, there’s no more need to exert effort to open the main door at all times to let her out or in.

Cat Flaps
This unique feline door design will let your cat to enter and exit a house on their own without needing you to open the main door from time to time, while providing protection against wind, rain and other harsh elements.

Cat Enclosures
For outdoor use, cat enclosures are very functional to contain your cat in the backyard or the park. More than being a cage, this spacious cat containment system can serve as an outdoor feline barrier where your furry friend can play, run, exercise and rest safely while enjoying the beauty of the outside world.

Cat Playpens
For indoor use, on the other hand, cat playpens and kitten playpens are a great solution. This type of cat barrier provides a comfortable space for your feline pet to stretch out, move around and play inside the house, while preventing her to get in touch with fragile objects such as furniture and other precious decorations. Cat playpen is also ideal to use if you leave your cat home alone.

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To make life easier, first measure your dog’s neck, then go with a collar that’s a few inches longer than that. You should be able to fit two fingers under the collar once it’s on. You don’t want him to be able to slip out of it.

If you’re buying a collar for a puppy, you’ll want to check on the fit rather often because those cute little puppies grow very fast!

Standard Collar

The collar should really sit a little higher on the dog’s neck. That also helps with being able to control him more if he tends to pull on the leash when walking.

You’ll want to buy a collar and lead that will be in proportion to your dog’s size. You don’t want a thin little lead if you’re walking a mastiff, and you wouldn’t want to put a huge thick lead and collar around the neck of a Yorkie.

Select a collar and lead that matches the weight of your dog.

Don’t forget the name tag!

If your dog should run away or become lost, the name tag, with the dog’s name and your name and address on it, will help bring him home safely once he’s found.

Choke Collars

Choke collars should only be used if you’re training your dog. They aren’t to be used for walking a dog! I wouldn’t recommend using them on smaller dogs.

Halter collars

These allow you to have more control over your dog, especially if he likes to take you for a walk! They give you more control because these types of collars go around the back of the head and around the nose.

When your dog pulls, his head his pulled to one side, which stops the “forward” thought of the dog. Good for larger dogs that tend to pull on the lead.

Harnesses

Let’s talk about dog harnesses

Unlike collars, harnesses fit around the shoulders and neck and behind the front legs of the dog. These are best for dogs that tend to pull on a traditional leash and choke themselves. My dog loves to pull then starts gagging from the pressure of the collar.

Harnesses are great but they don’t fit comfortably on certain dogs.

Dogs with shorter legs and broader chests may find it a little uncomfortable when wearing a harness. My Corgie can’t wear one because her legs are so short and her chest is wide.

An example are: Corgis, bulldogs, dachshunds, etc.

If you have a “low-rider” dog like mine, consider using a collar and lead instead.

Prong Collars

These collars have prongs that sick against the dog’s neck. They’re mainly used if your dog tends to pull a lot or as a training collar.

Choosing a Lead

Selecting a lead is easier than choosing a collar. Simple get one that closely matches the weight of your dog. It doesn’t matter whether it’s leather or nylon, that’s simply a personal choice. I prefer nylon because it’s lightweight and can be washed if it gets dirty.

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