Discount Pet Supplies
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Even though we can purchase food and accessories for our pets almost anywhere these days, it’s a good idea to learn where to buy discount pet supplies. Those with multiple pets can especially save.
Discount Pet Supplies Around Town
Pet emporiums are springing up everywhere. If you don’t have a PetSmart or similar retailer in your town, you’re sure to have one close by. These are great places to buy in bulk and they often have good sales. Their shelves are filled with many hard-to-find items, too. You’ll find the prices here are better than your local supermarket or merchandise mart. If you have the space, save money by purchasing twenty or fifty pound bags of pet food.
Pet supply warehouses are especially great for finding discount pet supplies for more exotic animals and birds.
Food Warehouses
Do you belong to a food warehouse such as Cosco, Sam's Club, or BJ’s? If so, you’ll land some great bargains. You’ll have to check often, as most food warehouses stock a limited supply, but it’s worth it to find large sacks of cat or dog food on sale.
Discount Pet Supplies on the Web
The Internet abounds with discount pet supplies. To be sure you’re getting a bargain, however, you’ll have to do some comparison shopping. You’ll need to figure in the cost of shipping,too, as many times these costs turn your discount into a dud.
Still, there are plenty of places to find a bargain. Not all of these places sell pet food, but you’ll find some good deals on vitamins, wormers, bedding, toys, treats and more.
- Doctors Foster and Smith has been a trusted source in discount pet supplies for years. As a pet owner, you probably receive their catalogue, but did you know they’re online too? There are some wonderful bargains here, even with the shipping charges. Besides pet food, you’ll find pet health supplies, collars, bedding, and other accessories. Be sure to check out their clearance outlet.
- PetMarket.com is a popular Internet retailer featuring discount pet supplies. Here you’ll find pet food and treats, accessories, even a giant dog house! Their specials change often, but there are plenty of bargains.
- FuturePets.com is an online warehouse. There is a great selection of pet merchandise, much of it at a discount. Visit their site to see the latest promotions or to request a catalogue.
- Jeffers Pet offers “quality pet supplies at discount prices.” Shop here for toys, treats, health supplies, bedding and more. Don’t forget to check out their bargain center.
- PetSmart not only has retail outlets, you can order online from them as well. Quite frequently, they offer free shipping for orders over $50.
Cautionary Measures When Ordering Online
Before ordering any discount pet supplies online, make sure you’re buying from a reputable retailer. Search online to see if there are any complaints. Visit pet forums and blogs and ask the regulars which online retailers they recommend. You might even want to check with the Better Business Bureau or local Chamber of Commerce to be sure the business has no black marks against it.
Also, check online to see if some of your favorite Internet retailers have any coupon code or rebate offers available. Even free shipping is better than paying full price.
Comments
Don't order from FuturePets.com I ordered a $200 grooming stand from them, and it took 4 weeks for it to arrive at my home. My credit card was charge right away. It took 3 phone calls to finally get the tracking number for UPS to discover that the order sat in their system for 3 weeks before it was shipped. I was never contacted by the company to inform me of the delay. When I called, they blamed the delay on the manufacturer. I don't believe they have a warehouse of merchandise, they are just an order taker with no customer service. Stay away from them!
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