How to cut back pet costs
Visiting a professional dog groomer costs an average of £43 or £258 per year for six visits, according to Vouchers.co.uk.
Cut this cost by DIY grooming including regular brushing, nail clipping, cleaning around their eyes, trimming coats and occasional baths.
Check out YouTube for tips on caring for your specific breed’s coat, the General Pet Grooming and Go Groomer channels are a good place to start.
Find cheap tools, like a Furminator deshedding tool, and there’s currently 25 per cent off at Pets at Home, costing from £19.50 depending on the size of the dog.
Search Gumtree, eBay and Facebook marketplace for secondhand equipment and toys.
