Alright everyone – it’s time we stopped looking at budget pet care as a social faux paw.

We know you love your pets, but keeping up with their luxurious lifestyles can be challenging – and costly.

That’s why at PetTalk, we work our tails off to offer you Australia’s leading pet brands at low prices.

Need help finding the diamonds in the ruff of affordable pet care ­– or just some money-saving tips for your next purr-chase? We’ve got you covered.

Switch to Repeat Delivery

With autoship services, like our repeat delivery system, you can save all that time you spend agonising over the latest issue of Vanity Fur, trying to keep up with the trends.

Instead, shop all your pet’s favourite products in one low-cost place and have them shipped right to your door, regularly – whether that’s every week, month or year.

Never again will your hound eat you out of house and home – or your picky pussycat’s preferences break the bank.

And if you and your pet pal have a paw-liday on the horizon? No worries. You can adjust, or cancel, your delivery schedule at the drop of a cat.

Set up your own at-home grooming salon

There’s no need to go all the way to Kit-al Sassoon for your furry friend to feel fabulous.

Seriously – with the amount some of those fancy-schmancy salons charge for a simple sham-poodle, you’d think you were in Bark-ingham Palace!

Instead, why not set up your own grooming studio at home for your dog or cat

Grooming at home will save you time and money – all while getting some priceless bonding moments in with your pet.

So get started by stocking up on all the same high-quality grooming products they’re using in Paw-llywood – and let the pup-arazzi know your pet is ready for their close-up.

Prioritise preventative care

When it comes to avoiding illness and injury for your pet – we got our Sherlock Bones on to crack the case.

Because the cat burglars out there – fleas, ticks and other nasties – are coming to steal your pet’s pep!

And the best way to stop them is to not even let them get close.

So make sure you’re regularly taking your pet to the vet. Keeping up to date with their vaccinations. And never forgetting to look after their oral hygiene – we’re talking a full teeth-brushing schedule, mouse-wash included.

Because you know how it goes: a dental chew a day keeps the dog-tor away!

Set up a payment plan at the vet

Do you ever look at your pet-care bills and think, “You’re stressing meow-t!”?

You’re not alone – so don’t terrier-self up about it.

Instead, head on down to your local vet to set up a payment plan. And while you’re at it, budget for any unexpected expenses in case of an emergency.

When it comes to reducing pet-related financial stress, the pug-gle is real. But setting up a payment plan will break up your vet bills into smaller, more manageable payments – so your wallet doesn’t need to howl in pain every time your pet does!

Upgrade to premium pet food

As we all know, our pet pals are paw­-sh at heart.

They’re used to being waited on hand and foot, groomed to perfection, and stared at reverently by their loyal subject – i.e. you.

So stop kitten yourself at mealtimes with generic supermarket brands, and start investing in the higher quality, premium stuff.

Premium pet food may feel like a splurge now, but it’ll end up saving you some serious cash in the long walkies.

Because when you provide your pet with a nutritious, balanced diet – you’ll prevent them running into any ruff patches later in life.