A little over 4 months ago, we were lucky enough to get a really cute (and active!) kitten named Halley. She was the first pet we’ve ever had, so we had to start from scratch and figure out what to buy, where to buy it, and more. Since then, we’ve learned a lot about how to save money on everything cat related – food, toys, litter, etc. Here are some of the things we’ve learned.


5 Ways to Save Money on Everything Cat Related:

1. Don’t waste money on expensive toys. When we first got Halley, we bought a few toys. While she likes some of them – especially the balls with bells in them – her favorite toys cost us absolutely nothing. She loves to play with the tab that comes from milk containers and candy wrappers. So you can be sure to find something in your home that your cat will enjoy playing with, without having to spend anything.
2. Figure out what your cat likes before spending a lot of money on cat furniture or beds as well. We had purchased a cute little scratching post that had a little cubby hole in which the cat could hide in. In the 4 months we’ve had her, she’s gone in it once. She just doesn’t like it! At least she uses the scratching post, so we’re happy with that. Also, some cats love a bed that’s theirs alone. Our cat prefers to sleep in our bed, or on chairs or the floor, and doesn’t even usually sleep on blankets we have out.
3. Consider all options when checking out the price of cat food and litter. Yes, there are big chain pet stores like Petco and Petsmart, but you can also get cat food and litter at your local grocery store, Target, Walmart, and many other places. Plus, you can use coupons on these as well. Once you have a brand of food or litter you like to buy, make sure you check out the prices (and sales) of all of the above mentioned places so that you will always find the cheapest prices.
4. Don’t always assume you have to pay a lot at the vet’s office to get things done. Just yesterday we saw that our town will have $10 rabies shots for cats in November. Getting your cat spayed/neutered can also be very inexpensive if you look around because shelters and local towns will offer that as well.
5. Similarly, you don’t always have to buy pet products from your vet either. There are many websites (and even local stores) that will sell the medications (such as flea collars, things to get your cat to stop scratching everywhere etc…) for a lot less than the vet will, so always do a price comparison.

As you can see, there are a lot of ways you can save money when buying things for your cat. A cat doesn’t have to be a huge expense to the household, and can bring a lot of fun and enjoyment!