Pets

Pets are precious, but they’re not cheap. Still, they’re worth every penny. As a big part of the family, pets deserve the best that we can give them in food, toys, healthcare, and comfort. Luckily, there are plenty of inexpensive alternatives for giving your pet healthy, safe, and fully functional toys, treats, litter options, and even medications. Read on for great articles about how to to do this.

Don’t miss these most popular posts ranging from 14 Things You Can Do to Cut Pet Expenses in Half, to A New Puppy? Woof!, to A Machine that Gets Pets’ and Human Hair Out of Carpet Like Magic.  Prepare to save money!

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Emergency Plan for Pets: 5 Ways to Prepare Fur Babies for Disasters

Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-know subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We
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How to Clean Hardwood Floors With Hydrogen Peroxide

The finish on hardwood flooring is not fragile, but it is not indestructible, either. Hardwood floors must be cleaned properly
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How to Get Pet Hair Out of Carpet, Ugly Out of Laundry and More

Once again, it's time to reach into my virtual mailbag and answer a few questions from my dear readers ...
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Got a Pet Hair Problem? Here Are The Best Tools to Keep it Under Control

If you love your pets but have just about had it with finding their hair everywhere from the couch to
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Cat Litter Box Care and Cleaning Basics You Should Know

Got cats? Then it's fairly certain you know something about... that odor. Yikes! it can bring tears to your eyes
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7 Common House Plants That Are Pet Safe (and 12 That Are Not)

I love plants, especially beautiful house plants. Healthy, economical plants can make any space warm and inviting—not just for humans,
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14 Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care

It is no surprise that pet lovers and owners treat their animals like their children. Dogs and cats are known
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A Machine that Gets Pet and Human Hair Out of Carpet Like Magic

How often have you been vacuuming and you turn off the vacuum only to see stray hairs—from your own head
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How to Completely Eliminate Pet and Other Strong Household Odors

It is rare, but now and then I hear from a reader who is frustrated using one of my all-time
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15 Ways to Cut the Cost of Owning a Pet

So how can you afford to care for your pet—in sickness and in health? Make prevention maintenance your top priority