Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care

According to one survey, owning a dog costs an average of $1,480 in basic expenses annually.

Establish a savings account just for pet care, into which you regularly deposit money. Even $10 per week will turn into $520 in one year. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock

If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high that you’re the one coughing up fur balls, take heart. There are many little ways to cut the cost of pet care that will add up to big savings.

According to one survey, owning a dog costs an average of $1,480 in basic expenses annually. For cats, average annual expenses amount to roughly $902. Fish are the cheapest pets, coming in at about $750 per year to care for aquatic friends.