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Money Saving Tips On Dog Supplies
from: Kyle BesserCleaning up after your dog, especially if he is a big dog or sheds anything he can get his teeth on, generally requires more effort than expense, but some commercial cleaning products are expensive. If you'd like to reduce the expense of cleaning up after your dog, try some of these lower cost alternatives.
*Baking soda makes an excellent, cheap alternative for cleaning marks from 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 accumulate and clog the drain. For less than the price of one container of drain cleaner, you can purchase a strainer to prevent hair from going down the drain.
*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 And Water Bowls
Dogs don't care what their food and water bowls look like. Those fancy colorful dog food bowls are designed for the owner rather than the dog. Your dog will love you just as much if you put his food in an old pie pan as he will if you feed 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 food containers.
*If your dog eats dry and canned food, serve it on a divided plate such as those used for picnics instead of using 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 cardboard 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 knock off the cover until he learns to do it 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 glass or metal bowls to use for your dog's food.
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