Look for 15lb to 25lb bags. While the upfront cost is higher, the price per pound is significantly lower than 3lb or 5lb bags.

Once a large bag of dry food is opened, fats begin to oxidize (go rancid). Transfer food into a Vittles Vault or similar airtight container to keep it crunchy and nutritional for months.

Buying the 12.5oz "tuffy" cans of wet food instead of the standard 3oz or 5.5oz cans cut my wet food bill in half. You just have to refrigerate the leftovers. [2] If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know: Does your cat prefer food?

The "bulk" tag can be deceiving. Always check the —usually listed in small print on the store shelf tag or near the price on websites like Amazon and Chewy .

Stores like Costco and Sam's Club offer massive bags of their house brands (like Kirkland Signature), which are highly rated for quality-to-price ratio.