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Pet Peeves Part 1: Couture Critters Are Expensive!

All totaled, my dogs cost me $600 every month last year. Between vet visits and allergy meds and their special diet and grooming and the dog walker and new bedding and a bark collar and having to...

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Pet Peeves Part 2: Good Grooming

Dogs are by far the most expensive pets to groom. Cats need a good brushing and maybe the occasional bath, birds clean themselves (as do rodents) and fish LIVE in a bath. So, dog grooming is where a...

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Pet Peeves Part 3: Vet Visits

My animals are a pricey bunch. Cute, and sweet, but medically challenged. Between facial fold issues, allergies to grass (seriously, what kind of dog is allergic to grass?), and a cat with apparent...

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Give a dog SIX bones...FREE!

It's raining deals right now. For a limited time you can give your beloved pooch the benefit of not one but SIX free bones, courtesy of ruffchews.com. Their premium sample heavyweight rawhide case...

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Pet lovers beware - there's a new scam in town.

If you thought those Nigerian scammers could not sink any lower, think again. It was reported today by WTAE.TV that there's a new scam making the rounds, and this time the scammers are praying on the...

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What to pack for a road trip with Rover

Our friends at Itchmo.com recently posted some helpful hints about what to pack when you go road tripping with your four-legged friends. It might seem like a bit much, but planning ahead and having...

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Marketing Messes With Your Head

A new study out today in PNAS confirms what we always suspected was true. The higher the price you pay for a product, the greater your subjective experience of pleasure in the product. For a tightwad...

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9 Items Every New Doggy Parent Should Own

Adopting your first dog (and you should be adopting!) is sort of like having a baby: You think you know what you’re doing, but you don’t.There’s a lot of trial and error in raising a canine (and a baby...

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3 Ways to Prevent Brown Lawn Spots From Dog Urine

We have two dogs — a male Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix and a female Shepard/Husky mix. They are wonderful dogs, but unfortunately, the female marks all over our yard. (See also: 10 DIY Dog Toys You...

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7 Ways to Get Fit With Your Dog

As you might imagine, it’s hard to keep my two dogs exercised and active living in the city.My husband and I live on the fourth floor of a condo building in New York City with no outdoor space of our...

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How Much It Costs to Own a Dog

I grew up in a dog-loving family — we always had at least one dog, if not two. Because of this, I never considered not owning a dog as an adult. I find that they bring great happiness, entertainment,...

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Training Your Dog: 9 Hazardous Habits (and How to Break Them)

About six months after we moved in together, my husband started dropping hints that he wanted a dog.I was opposed to the idea because I didn’t want my social schedule to be interrupted by the...

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5 Surprising Ways Your Dog Can Save You Money

Owning a pet entails a lot of financial responsibilities. There's food, vet bills, obedience courses, grooming, toys, pet bed, leashes and other supplies, along with the occasional boarding fee if you...

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7 Homemade Pet Products That Are Cheaper and Better Than Store Bought

We love our pets. So much so that in 2013, Americans spent a whopping $55 billion on their furry friends. Almost $14 billion of that went to pet supplies and over the counter (OTC) medicines. (See...

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The 6 Least Expensive Dog Breeds to Own

Pets can be a delightful addition to your household, but they aren't cheap, and dogs can be especially tough on families looking to save.If you're looking to bring a canine into your life, there's a...

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Get Rich Walking Dogs in 9 Easy Steps

Pressed for cash? Have feet? Then you, my ambulatory friend, should read about how to set up a thriving dog-walking business in nine simple steps. (See also: Earn Extra Income With These 15 Creative...

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23 Tips for Traveling With Pets

You don't want to leave your furry family members behind if you don't have to. So here are 23 tips for traveling with pets to help you navigate the world of sticky border regulations, pet-friendly...

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7 Personal Finance Tips for Animal Lovers

The pet industry is big business — $56 billion in 2013 to be exact. And while you want your pet to be happy and healthy, you don't need to contribute any more to that $56 billion than is necessary....

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4 Pet Expenses That Aren't Worth It

Pets give us so much: fun, cuddles, love. But they are also very expensive. There are lots of ways to curb your pet expenses, but here are the four pet expenses that are really just not worth it.Pet...

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10 Ridiculously Overpriced Pet Products

Americans love their pets. In fact, the estimated amount we spent on our pets in 2014 was almost $60 billion. That's a whole lot of dog treats and cat toys. However, while a lot of those purchases were...

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