Don't waste dog food by overfeeding your dog

Dried dog food is usually cheaper than wet/tinned dog food.

Work out how much dog food your dog should be getting on a daily basis and stick to it!

Don't overfeed your dog. Overweight dogs are more likely to get seriously ill.

If you feed your dog lots of treats, make sure you reduce their main meals so you don't over feed them.

Don't forget to look out for dog food coupons on the back of packaging as well as online. Save them in a safe place for when you can use them.

Look out for bulk buy deals on dog food, especially if you have the room to store it.

Invest in a large container to put your dog food in to help keep it fresh for longer. You can then buy large quantities of food at a time usually saving some money.

Don't overlook the cheapest dog food brands! They have to pass tests to be sold in the first place and the saying you get what you pay for is not always true!

Don't forget to try supermarket own brand dog food, they wouldn't be able to sell it if it was rubbish.

Invest in a second hand freezer if you are interested or already feeding your dog frozen meats. This will give you more space to bulk buy which is usually cheaper.

Beware: Buying dog food in bulk will usually save you money, but not all the time. Maths skills or a calculator are useful here.

Keep an eye out for free samples of dry dog food. They can be great for treats.

Look out for dog food aimed at working dogs. These foods are cheaper because of the lack of VAT having to be added to the price.

Bits of fruit and veg make cheap and healthy treats for your dog.

A raw carrot makes an excellent treat and doubles up as a chew too!

Dental sticks may seem expensive, but they are much cheaper in the long run than treatment for poor dental health.

Don't forget to always check Bunnydog for special offers and prices when looking to buy dog food. Shops change their prices and offers on a regular basis but Bunnydog can help you find the cheapest option everytime.

Try bulking up your dogs dinner with left over meat and veg from your own meals.

When finding the cheapest dog food, remember to take into account delivery costs or petrol costs.

Finding dog treats expensive? Have a go at making your own treats!

A cheap filling for kongs are the supermarkets own brand sandwich paste. They are only around 20p each. Much cheaper than kongs own paste!

Want to buy your dog food in bulk but have nowhere to store it? Do you have a friend you can share with?

When ordering dog products online, try to order as many products as you can that you will need and use in the near future so that you can get free delivery. This only works if you will definitely use all products.

Order from online pet shops with a friend to share the delivery cost.

A cheap summer treat for your dog is to make a big ice cube with bits of food in it. You can use small plastic tubs instead of ice cube trays.

Going through pounds worth of dog treats regularly? Try giving your dog a little taster of supermarkets own brand sandwich paste instead of a treat.

Cut up dog treats into smaller pieces to make them last longer

Make sure your dog wears a collar with a ID tag on at all times. Dogs can often escape at times when least expected like at home.

Make sure your dog has an ID tag otherwise you could get fined up to £5000 if caught.