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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP again - I've tried cheaper food options, but they go through a lot of food.  I buy 2 bags a month of Performatrin Ultra Limited, and because of a pet store loyalty program, I pay $50/bag.  That's $100/month.  To that, I add $30 in canned dog food, because I buy 12 cans a month at $2.50/can after discounts.  I could skip the wet food, but I like to put a few dollops on top of the dry food.

I'm 100% open to good, cheap dog food suggestions!  We used to feed them Taste of the Wild and then moved to Performatrin, which is less expensive.  I don't have a Costco membership, but I belong to BJ's if there's a good alternative at that store.

The boarding fee will eventually decrease, but it will be at least a couple of years before my elderly parents would feel comfortable with my crazy pup.  The training fee could drop now, but I'm about to dig in & start with agility, which I think will be an enjoyable outlet for me and the pup.

As for the vet cost, that $250/month is based on $3,000/year for 2 dogs.  Most of that goes to the older dog, who has repeat UTIs and ear infections, plus regular treatment and scans for her hip dysplasia.  Regular vaccination appointments are at least $150 as well.  Yikes.[/quote]

We use Science Diet - it's probably a little less than what you're feeding your dogs. Our vet says it's great.

If it's too late to get pet insurance for the older dog, make sure you've gotten it for the younger one.

Other than that, what can you do? Things cost what they cost! Just count your blessings that you're able to do this for those pups of yours.[/quote]

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