Save Money Tips On Buying Raw Meat Dog Food


Now that you’ve started your dog on a raw meat dog food diet, you may have discovered that feeding raw is not as convenient or as cheap as feeding kibble. Buying human grade meats, depending on the type of meat and the cut you are buying, can add up to some serious dollars and take up a lot of space in the freezer compartment of your fridge.
If you are new to this diet, or if you are a veteran looking for smart ways to stay within your budget, here are some tips I’d like to share with you on saving money buying raw meat dog food:

You’ve probably heard this many times before, but have you actually sat down and plan what you will be serving your dog for 1 or 2 weeks? Creating a meal plan has a lot of advantages for you and your dog. For one, it helps you provide your dog with a variety of meals that he can enjoy throughout the week. Variety is important to make sure your dog gets all the nutrients he needs and that he doesn’t become tired of eating the same kind of food all the time.
Having a meal plan on hand also helps you figure out what you need to buy ahead of time. This can save you from making numerous trips to the market or the grocery for food you could have bought on your regular market days.

  • Identify portion sizes.

One way to save money is to avoid wastage. And one way to do this is to measure the portion sizes of your dog’s food when creating your meal plan. This will give you an idea of how much food your dog can actually consume so when you store your raw meat dog food, keep them in the right portion sizes, so you only thaw what your dog can consume.

  • Figure out your available storage space.

We all know that we can buy meat in bulk and then store them in the fridge. So the next thing you need to check is the capacity of your fridge. Don’t forget to allot space for your food if it’s a shared fridge. You also don’t want to overload your fridge because the food you store may not cool properly and this will cause spoilage. At the same time, you want to maximize it because buying in bulk saves you time and money from frequent visits to the market or the grocery.

  • Check the prices of meat in various shops.

Now that you’re buying a lot more, it might be worth the effort to compare the prices at various butcher shops and markets. A lot of owners actually prefer to buy meat from a local butcher because there is more variety on the kinds of meats and the parts that are available. And if you become a regular customer, you may be able to get a discount from the butcher.