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Money Saving Tips: Great Ways To Save Money On Dog Supplies
Cleaning up after your dog (especially if he is a big dog or sheds often) generally requires more effort than expense, but some commercial cleaning products can cost an arm and a leg. If you'd like to reduce the expense of cleaning up after your dog, try some of these low-cost alternatives.
* Baking soda makes an excellent, cheap alternative for cleaning marks from the corners of your walls. It also can be used as a dry shampoo for your dog.
* If you bathe your dog in a sink or bathtub, dog hair can build up and clog the drain. For less than the price of one container of drain cleaner, you can purchase a hand plunger to remove clogged hair from your pipes.
* Add some white vinegar to the rinse water when you wash your dog's bedding to remove odors or rinse your dog with one part vinegar to four parts water after a bath.
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs don't care what their food and water bowls look like - only what's in them. Dog food bowls are designed for the owner rather than the dog. Your dog will love you just as much if you provide his nourishment in an old pie plate as he will if you offer it in a specially made doggie bowl. Instead of spending money on something that won't make a difference in your dog's well-being, try one of these low-cost solutions to pet platters.
* If your dog eats dry and canned food, serve it on a divided plate such as those used for picnics instead of providing two bowls.
* Place your dog's food bowls on an old rubber dish drainer to prevent spills and keep bits and pieces of food from falling onto the floor.
* Another idea for a pet place mat is to use the shallow cardboard cartons in which cases of dog food are sold. For extra protection of your floors, leave the plastic covering on the card- board case before placing your dog's food and water bowls in it.
* If your dog leaves some of his canned food in his bowl to snack on later, cover the dish with a lightweight plastic container, such as a cottage cheese container, to keep the food from drying out. Your dog should be able to knock the lid off to get to the food when he is hungry. If he has trouble with the concept, show him how to remove the cover until he learns the technique for himself.
* Instead of bowls, use heavy glass ashtrays available at dollar stores. The weight keeps them from sliding around the floor.
* Visit flea markets and yard sales to find inexpensive bowls to use for your dog's food,
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