How to save money on your pet food

5 Ways to Cut that Doggone Pet Food Bill Australia — Pet food isn’t cheap 

Australians are expected to spend over $2 billion on pet food this year, up from $1.83 billion in 2009, according to the Pet Industry Association of Australia. 

Pet food is the second largest sector of the $8 billion plus pet industry.

Australia is pet crazy with about 2 million more pets than people. There are 4.2 million dogs and about
3.3 million cats.

By 2017, demand for pet food is expected to reach sales of $95.7 billion across the globe, according to
Global Industry Analysts Inc. (GIA). 

During these tough economic times, pet owners more than ever seem to be turning to their pets to bring comfort and joy to their daily lives even depriving themselves of some items to spend on their pet.

So what are the ways to get your pet food bill down?  Here are five tips from leading Australian online pet food retailer, Jalal Mattar of Boomerang Pet Food www.boomerangpetfood.com.au to cut down your pet food budget:

1. Check out the delivery fee first before you place an order as some online pet food retailers charge very high fees. You shouldn’t be paying more than $6.95 for city delivery and regional and country delivery should start from $7.95, according to Jalal Mattar of Boomerang Pet Food. 
   
   
2. Follow big brands: Food makers and online stores often post coupons on social media sites and their websites. So follow your pet’s favorite brand on Twitter and like it on Facebook. Do the same with online stores. 
   
   
3. Get automated: Set up a subscription online to get your pet food delivered to your door automatically on a regular basis. 8kg bags of Advance Adult Active sell for $78.40 in some major pet food stores, but with Boomerang Pet Food it’s just $57.95. 
   
   Boomerang Pet Food also sells 15kg Pro Plan Senior for just $89.95 which is a saving of up to 30% compared to regular pricing of other pet food suppliers. You can also get your worming and flea treatments at reduced prices at the same time – and save even more. 
   
   
4. Share with a friend – Have a small dog or a cat? Then get the large bags of food delivered as they offer lower prices than the standard size and share with a friend. As well as saving money you don’t have to lug a large bag of food home and you can split the cost with a friend. 
   
   
5. Make your own: Whipping up a freshly cooked meal for your pet can offer up some savings, especially if the pet has an allergy or other medical condition. Before switching to a cooked diet, consult with a veterinarian or pet nutritionist to make sure your pet is getting all the nutrients it needs.
   

For more information, visit www.boomerangpetfood.com.au.