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What Do You Spend on Treats?

November 15, 2010, at 10:54 am

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My friends laugh that my dogs get fruit and veggies as treats, but it’s the only way to make sure that my allergy-ridden Pug doesn’t get something he shouldn’t have from Miss Doxie. 

Now, I know I’m lucky because my dogs will happily eat anything.  They like potato peals, the white parts of lettuce, and even spinach leaves.  Their favorite “treat” seems to be a three-way tie between frozen grean beans, watermelon, and bananas. 

Altogether, I probably spend around $2-$3 a month on extra fruits and veggies.

How much are you spending on treats for your animal friends?

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How Much Do You Spend on Pet Food?

November 8, 2010, at 6:00 am

I was running the numbers recently on our total expenses so far this year on our dogs.  We spend a lot on food!

Miss Doxie is pretty cheap.  Her 30-35 pound bags of food last about 3 months and cost $40.  I usually lean towards Nutro Max for Seniors but Petsmart stopped carrying the 30 pound bags consistently.  I had to expand to a couple of different options including Blue Buffalo.

Mr. Pug is much more expensive.  His 16 pound bags of vegetarian dog food from the vet cost $45 each and last 1.5-2 months max.  I can’t find a brand at Petsmart that avoids meat, dairy, soy, wheat, and corn.  Sheesh.  I could make his food but don’t see myself cooking up batches of sweet potato dog food every Sunday…

We are easily spending $400 a year on dog food and an additional $30 on treats like frozen green beans and bananas.

How much are you spending every year on pet food?  Is $430 pretty bad?

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