The cost of everything has jumped over the past year thanks to rising gas prices and the possible recession the country is slumping into, although no one wants to admit the latter. Because of this, pet supplies and care have not only risen in costs in their own right but also feel like a burden to already strained pocketbooks.

 

Here are some tips on saving money for pet care and supplies so that you won't end up in the poorhouse because you are taking care of your friend who lives in the doghouse.

Though you may think having a pet in your bed is a nice, cuddly way to fall asleep, experts say think again. In fact, a study done by the Mayo Clinic found that 22 percent of sleeping disorder patients were likely have a pet in bed with them at night.

If you own a cat, you're likely aware of how easily they become startled. The paranoid behavior is even more prevalent when strangers make their way to a cat owner's doorstep. When the doorbell rings, quite often, cat owners find themselves tripping over a fleeing cat as they make their way to the front door.

Warm weather is always a sweet solace after months of super cold weather – especially if you live in the Windy City like me. But with the warm weather comes an all new enemy: pests. And when it comes to pets, fleas are the biggest pests of all.