Dog foods should contain the essential nutrients a dog needs such as protein, fat, complex carbohydrates, beneficial fibers and supplemental vitamins and minerals. Some dog foods come in grain-free formula of fruits and vegetables, and may be mixed with raw meat and oil.
Basic dry kibble can cost somewhere from $150 to $300 per year for a 30 pound bag every one to two months. High quality dry kibble with holistic ingredients usually costs about $250 to $450 per year for a 30 pound bag every one to two months as well. Canned food or frozen raw food can cost $400 to as high as $1,000 per year for three cases of 13 ounce cans per month or for three of 10 pound bags of frozen raw food per month.
The costs are essentially based on the age, size and daily activities of the dog. Take for an instance, a dog owner can spend $100 per year on dog food to a sluggish sedentary breed dog, while $1,000 per year on food alone can be spent easily to a young and very active huge breed dog. If you want to save a little, you can purchase large bags for a less expensive cost than choosing to buy small bags on a daily basis that will actually be more expensive.
There are also other available food that you can provide your dog, such as grain-based treats that actually cost $2 to $5 per bag, and handmade treats that can cost $3 to $5 per bag at any dog bakeries. In addition to your total expenses, your dog will require to have his daily vitamins. Generally a total of $70 to $80 per year is spent on vitamins. For discounts, you might want to ask your local dog food store if they offer promos. Some food stores offer a free bag of food to their regular customers after buying a certain number of bags.
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