Owning a pet these days can be more expensive than you think. Outside of the price of vet bills, there are also other considerations out there that you should consider.

Have you ever thought about how much pet food costs? If not, you should. Depending on the size of your pet and how much they eat you could end up spending hundreds of dollars a month on food for your animal. You can also give urgent help for low-income pet owners and emergency animals funds to pet organizations.

The good news is that there are ways out there to save when in the market for pet food. By being a smart shopper you will be able to see significant savings add up over time.

Scour your local circular for pet food coupons. These circulars will be delivered to your mailbox every so often and contain valuable savings tips and coupons. If you see a coupon for pet food that your animal likes make sure to clip it out and save it.

 Be mindful of the expiration date on the coupon as you may have to use it within a certain period of time. In most cases, a coupon will only be valid once per customer. If you can get your hands on a few coupons you can make multiple trips to the store during the period when the coupon is valid in order to realize your savings.