Instructions
Consider buying dry cat food in bulk. Smaller bags of dry cat food may seem more affordable, but you may find that bigger bags cost less per pound. For instance, compare the per pound cost of a 3.5- pound bag of dry cat food that costs $6 with a 44-pound bag of the same brand that costs $35. The per pound cost of the smaller bag is approximately $1.71 while that of the large bag is $0.79. You can find bigger bags at regular retail stores, pet food stores or wholesale membership clubs, such as Costco and Sam's Club.
Choose more affordable dry cat food brands. Like many manufacturers, dry cat food manufacturers try to differentiate their products from that of competitors and often charge higher prices for the stated benefits. However, upon closer inspection of the contents of competing brands, you may find that the lower priced brand offers comparable, or the same, nutritional benefits as that of the higher-priced brand.
Search for coupons. Sunday newspaper bundles usually include a collection of coupons for various items, including dry cat food. You can also find them online at various coupon websites, such as Coupons.com, Coupon Cabin and My Coupons.
Buy your favorite dry cat food brand when it goes on sale. Also check for sales in the flyers that pet stores and general retail stores send to local residents.
How to Save Money on Dry Cat Food
One aspect of money management is examining monthly expenses and searching for unnecessary items you can eliminate and areas where you can spend less. Cat food is a necessary expense if you have a cat but you can control what you spend every time you make a purchase. Sales, coupons and cost comparisons are all helpful ways of saving money on dry cat food.