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- Why feeding your cat doesn’t have to break the bank
- Choose affordable yet nutritionally balanced cat food
- Save more with Jollyes’ Repeat & Save service
- Join the Jollyes PetClub for exclusive savings
- Shop seasonal sales and special offers
- Reduce waste and portion smartly
- FAQs: Saving money on cat food with Jollyes
- Conclusion: feed your cat smartly and save with Jollyes
Saving money is on the forefront of everyone’s mind at the moment. Particularly, when you have extra mouths to feed and essentials to buy for others. The cost of living crisis in the UK has been ongoing since 2021, where the cost of goods are rising quicker than people’s wages. Getting value for money is more important than ever, and that extends to your pet! From shopping offers to choosing the right brands, becoming a savvy shopper has never been more crucial in this climate. If you’re looking for how to save money on pets, Jollyes Pets is home to purse-friendly prices on big brand favourites, with an extensive great value own brand offering. With over 110 stores and a website with Home Delivery or Click & Collect options, Jollyes offers convenience for pet parents too.oa w In this blog, learn how to save money on cat food for a happy kitty (and a happy purse) all year round.
A major concern of most cost-saving customers is that they’re skimping on quality by choosing something that’s lower in price. That’s not always the case. You can still provide tasty, nutritious meals to your pets without breaking the bank – keep reading to find out how.
Why feeding your cat doesn’t have to break the bank
If you’re a parent to a fussier feline, and typically shop more opulent food ranges, it’s important to become offer savvy. From bulk offers to temporary promotions, remember to stock up on your feline’s favourite whilst you’re making a saving! Then you can rest assured you’re not compromising on the more decadent diet in your hunt to save some coins.
However, you can also swap between brands (cautiously and not too often as this could upset your cat’s stomach). There are often similarities or what are better known as, ‘dupes’ of premium pet food products. Similar taste, similar quality, but for a lower price tag.
Choose affordable yet nutritionally balanced cat food
Low cost does not always mean low quality! If you’re looking for great value, great quality pet food, Jollyes’ own brands deliver on both. Riley’s Cat Food offers nutritious, feline-favourite flavours like chicken and salmon at purse-friendly prices. From pouches to tins, meat to fish and gravy to jelly, Riley’s is home to plenty of options for your kitty.
Look for key ingredients
To ensure you’re still feeding your feline nutritious, healthy food, look into the ingredients list. You’re looking for named proteins, listed first as the main ingredient. A shorter, simpler ingredients list isn’t necessarily a bad thing – it just suggests there’s less artificial additives. Look for chicken, turkey, fish as the main ingredient, but also the inclusion of essential amino acids like taurine and arginine, and essential fatty acids like Omega 3 or Omega 6 which are key for supporting your cat’s health.
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Compare prices per serving, not per pack
When cat food is sold, the nutritional value is expressed per kilogram of food. This way, the nutrient density (how much protein, fats and vitamins etc. is in a kilogram of food) is easier to compare between brands and recipes.
Whilst this is helpful for comparison – this isn’t an indicator of how much of the nutrients your cat will absorb from one serving because cats don’t eat a kilogram of food. That’s why it’s worth translating this nutrient density into per serving, so you can understand the nutritional benefits per meal!
It’s also worth considering that different cats require different portion sizes! Cost per kilogram is useful for comparing against other brands and recipes, whereas cost per serving will help you understand how long the bag of food will actually last, and how often you’ll need to repurchase it.
Consider multi-pack deals or bulk buying
That’s why bulk-buying and multipacks are considered a better value for money option.
Larger backs of cat food almost always have a lower price per kilogram in contrast to smaller bags, as well as:
- Lower “cost per meal” because you’re getting more grams of food per pound/£ spent typically.
- Less waste: buying in bulk saves on packaging per kilogram.
- Convenience: fewer shopping trips, less risk of running out.
Save more with Jollyes’ Repeat & Save service
At Jollyes, we understand how busy life gets, and how sometimes things just happen – like forgetting you’ve run out of your pet’s favourite food. Want to make sure that never happens again? Sign up to Repeat & Save, for automated deliveries (on a timescale chosen by you) of your pet’s favourite food straight to your doorstep. And better yet, you’ll enjoy a discount for repeating your order! The easiest way to save money, that’s super convenient for you and your pet. You’ll never run out of pet food again.
Join the Jollyes PetClub for exclusive savings
Another way you can be a savvy shopper and save some money on your shopping is joining loyalty schemes. At Jollyes, you can join PetClub for exclusive discounts, offers and £2 vouchers to save money on every shop! You’ll receive emails tailored to your shopping habits, so you can see when your cat’s food is on offer and you won’t miss out.
Shop seasonal sales and special offers
Those seasonal sale and special promotional offers that fill your inbox? Read them! They’re a quick summary of offers relevant to you, and are likely to include savings you’ll benefit from. The same goes for checking for discount codes and money off vouchers to use on your next shop (another PetClub perk which is why you should join here).
Reduce waste and portion smartly
Another way you can save money indirectly, is by reducing the waste of your cat food! Ensuring you’re portioning the appropriate amount of cat food for your feline friend to avoid overfeeding them, but to also avoid wasting any food! This will ensure every mouthful of food is being eaten, and will mean your bag of cat food lasts longer. Look to measuring scoops and storage containers for an easier way to monitor how much you’re feeding your cat and how much food is left. Worried your cat’s food doesn’t stay fresh? Resealable pouches and air-tight containers will prevent their food from going stale, and to stay fresh for longer!
FAQs: Saving money on cat food with Jollyes
Can I save money on cat food without affecting nutrition?
The answer is, yes! You can save money on cat food without affecting the nutrition in your pet’s diet. It’s all about understanding the ingredients list and looking for great promotional offers.
How does Jollyes’ Repeat & Save help me save?
Repeat ordering under Jollyes’ Repeat & Save subscription unlocks a discount on the product, so you’re never paying full price on your pet’s food.
What are the best value cat food brands at Jollyes?
Jollyes are home to a whole host of cat food brands, including great value options like Riley’s Cat Food. Check out their selection here.
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Conclusion: feed your cat smartly and save with Jollyes
Smarter shopping and staying under budget go hand-in-hand, and hopefully after reading this article, you’ll have a few ideas on how you can save money on cat food. You do not have to skimp on quality when shopping for more affordable cat food, which is the beauty of shopping at a pet specialist like Jollyes! A combination of both premium and affordable brands are available, and our store team are more than happy to help you pick what’s right for your kitty and your budget.
Find your local Jollyes store here, or have a prowl around online to start saving today.