I agree that pet items and food cost too much IMO. My little dog AND cat love a toy I made. I took a regular tennis ball (or any small ball would do) and put it inside a very long sock, tied the sock in a knot to keep the ball inside, and I throw it and they bring it back. Another toy for the cat I made is I tied a long narrow piece of cloth onto a dowel stick and I move it and Luke tries to grab it. Yes, I have bought some things at Petsmart but most of the time, I think it's too expensive. I bought a dog coat there at half price and it was still $7 but it had velcro and it fit which was the selling point.

Until early Dec I was feeding Luke regular dry food (Purina) but after his severe and expensive constipation problem, I switched to canned Wellness Grain Free and that food is expensive. I recently found though that if I buy the tall cans of Wellness from Petmeds Online I can save $10 a case but it still cost a lot. He's a big cat (22 lbs) and it cost $2.50+ a day...but he is feeling so much better and is more active...so I guess I'll keep doing it. For flea and tick meds (Advantage and Advantix), I usually wait for a good deal at Petmeds Online and order several at one time. Kay in NC, Mon, Jan 10, 2011