Reading Time: 2 minutes Today I’m reviewing a recent purchase — the Van Ness Corner Enclosed Cat Pan. By the way, that adorable pawprint mat is from Dollar General. It was only $4, and I’m planning on going back and grabbing a couple more to put under the pet’s good dishes. It looks nice, its inexpensive and it has…
Category: Pets on a budget
How to keep your house clean when you share it with a furry friend (or friends)
Reading Time: 3 minutes For many, there’s no greater joy in my life than having pets – but trying to rid one’s home of pet hair, dander and odors are a different story. With that in mind, guest author Tyler Evans of dogzasters.com, did some research and found some of the best budget-friendly advice out there to help dog…
Review of Ameritex Loveseat Cover
Reading Time: 3 minutes I purchased a small loveseat a couple of weeks ago, and almost as soon as I had it, one of my kitties decided the armrest was a wonderful new place to sharpen her claws. So, I new I was going to need to buy a cover quickly. I looked at all kinds, but I wanted…
Making a chicken feeder from a recycled soda bottle
Reading Time: 3 minutes Today, I’m re-running a story originally published on Oct. 8, 2018. Looking back, I can’t believe how much the grandbaby has grown. The chickens have pretty much stayed the same size, however. LOL. Anyway, I had forgotten about this story until I went back into older posts and then I remembered how…
Our review of Citrus Magic Odor Control Pods, and a handy, free litter change reminder sheet
Reading Time: 3 minutes So, I was doing some shopping recently and came across these:
How to save on care for an aging pet
Reading Time: 2 minutes by guest author Penny Martin According to the ASPCA, your first-year costs for a dog can be more than $2,000, and if you are planning to adopt an older animal, you might have to spend even more. Even if you already have your pet, veterinary bills, supplies, and general upkeep can get very pricey. When…
Dog treat gift bottles: make homemade dog treats and recycle bottles into beautiful gifts!
Reading Time: 4 minutes This post started with us wondering what to do with the massive amount of Starbucks Frappuccino bottles we have collected. They are very nice bottles, so we don’t really want to throw them out, but they’ve been sitting on our shelves for awhile and we feel guilty whenever we get a new one. So, we…
Creating a free pet portrait online
Reading Time: 3 minutes Commissioning an artist to paint your beloved pet can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars — more than the average pet owner might be able to pay. There are some great artists out there who will create your pet’s picture in a variety of styles for much less though. Check out deviantart.com as one…
Fear not, advice about pet anxiety is available for free!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Now, becoming a Fear Free member won’t cost a penny. FearFreeHappyHomes.com, a website for pet owners, features articles, courses, and other content created by board certified veterinary behaviorists and other top pet care experts. Its focus is helping pet owners prevent and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress for their pets at home and in their…
A great way to save money on pet supplies
Reading Time: 2 minutes We stumbled across Wikibuy when we were surfing the Internet and read that it can be a great way to save money on pet products. Wikibuy is a Chrome extension that finds coupon codes and discounts while you shop online. It can be downloaded by going to this address: https://wikibuy.com/ You can then add it…
Product Review: SmartyKat Super Scratcher
Reading Time: 2 minutes So, we were looking in Walmart last night for a scratching post for our new kitty, Jingles, because he likes to sharpen his super long claws on everything — the bed, the living room furniture, the back of the couch. We feel like if we taught him to put those tiny but extremely sharp claws…
Pet product review: Kitty City Jungle Panther Play Cube
Reading Time: 3 minutes We bought the Kitty City Jungle Panther Play Cube from Wal-Mart in Greenville, North Carolina for $4.98 plus tax. We had been eyeing this for a while now. But, our cat, Motor, pretty much likes to sleep on top of things as opposed to inside stuff and we weren’t sure if she would care for…
Changing clay cat litter: Download our cute litter changing reminder
Reading Time: < 1 minute Different kinds of cat litter require changing with different frequency. But the most basic kind — clay cat litter — usually needs to be changed at least twice a week. But with so many other things going on in our busy lives, it can sometimes be easy to forget about changing the litter on time…
How to make a swing for a chicken
Reading Time: 3 minutes We have seen chicken swings for sale for $30 and up on online pet stores and ebay. We love our chickens, but that seemed a bit pricey. So we made our own. Given that we already had everything we needed except the rope, it ended up costing us about $4. And that leaves us enough…
The struggle is real: Tip for cleaning algae out of pet’s water bowl
Reading Time: 3 minutes A lot of pet owners seem to struggle with keeping algae (either green or red) out of their pet’s water bowl. We have this problem with our dogs and cats, but the chickens’ water is harder because, even though we have a hose back where they are, we don’t like to use any soap products…
How to make a fancy dog collar for under $10 and in about 20 minutes
Reading Time: 2 minutes First off, here’s Scooby modeling the collar we made. Here’s how we did it: We bought a large collar at Dollar General for around $4. The collar is an adjustable-type collar. Just plain black, but the color didn’t really matter because we knew we were going to be covering it up with ribbon and decorations….
What can you feed chickens if you don’t have money for chicken feed?
Reading Time: 2 minutes We’ve been there. Buying bag after bag of chicken feed can get expensive. And sometimes you just run out and can’t get to Tractor Supply or wherever you buy your feed before the chickens are going to get hungry again. We don’t recommend it for chicks, but in a pinch, we’ve bought bird seed, especially…