What to do if dog food is too expensive

What should I do if dog food is too expensive? ——The latest money-saving strategy in 2023

Recently, "pet economy" has become a hot topic on the Internet, and "dog food price increase" has been on the hot search list on Weibo and Douyin. Many dog ​​owners have complained about the soaring prices of imported dog food, and domestic dog food prices have also followed suit. This article will combine the hot data of the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.

1. Dog food price fluctuation data across the Internet (last 10 days)

2. Three major money-saving strategies

1. Scientific alternatives

According to the popular sharing from Xiaohongshu pet blogger @王星人 Research Institute, 30% homemade ingredients can be added:
• Chicken breast (¥15-20/catties)
• Pumpkin/broccoli (¥3-5/catties)
• Salmon trimmings (¥8-12/catties)

2. Procurement timing selection

3. Niche brand evaluation

Douyin#affordabledogfoodchallenge TOP3:
• Ocean Star factory direct sales (protein content 28%)
• Bile Original Fresh Series (monthly sales of 100,000+)
• NetEase carefully selects all grains (quality inspection reports are made public)

3. Long-term money-saving suggestions

1.Pay attention to the raw material cost index: The prices of corn, beef and other bulk commodities directly affect the cost of dog food. Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs show that feed raw materials in Q3 of 2023 will increase by 9.7% year-on-year.

2.Join the group buying community: The price purchased through the WeChat community can be 20%-30% lower than the retail price. Please pay attention to check the quarantine certificate

3.Take Advantage of Pet Insurance: Alipay’s newly launched “Cute Pet Health Card” includes annual physical examination and prescription food subsidies

4. Expert reminder

The Pet Industry Branch of China Animal Husbandry Association recommends:
• Replacement of food needs to follow the 7-day gradual method
• Monthly food expenses should be controlled at 3%-5% of the pet owner’s income
• Be wary of "temporary grain" and "packaged grain" that are 30% lower than the market price

Through the above structured plan, even in the face of rising dog food prices, we can ensure the nutrition of our dogs while reasonably controlling expenses. It is recommended to bookmark this article and regularly pay attention to promotional information on major platforms to make raising pets more affordable.