Question about saving on dog food without switching brands

Back in March I was at the PetSmart in Tempe and overheard this older lady telling the cashier she buys her dog food in bulk from a feed store for half the price. Same brand, same formula, just larger bags. I tried it at a place called Stockdale's Feed on Southern Ave and saved about $12 per 40lb bag. Has anyone else found a cheaper source for the same brand stuff?

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diana_king6d ago

Oh wow, that's a solid tip! I actually went down a rabbit hole on this a while back. One thing I haven't seen mentioned is checking if the brand you buy has a rewards program or a membership club. Some of the bigger pet food companies have loyalty points or cash back deals that can stack with store sales. Also, your mileage may vary but I've heard of people splitting a bulk order with a neighbor or friend to get the volume discount without having to store a huge bag. Another angle is looking into local pet food banks or rescues that sometimes get overstock from brands and sell it cheap to the public, it's hit or miss but worth a call. Just a heads up, always double check the expiration date on those bigger bags from feed stores, I got burned once with a bag that was close to going bad.

rileyl985d agoMost Upvoted

Yeah, getting burned on a bad batch is the worst feeling.