OUR pets have been lifting our mood during lockdown and they have enjoyed plenty more company too.
But, as the nation heads back to work, our furry friends may struggle to adapt to being left alone for longer periods, with experts warning pet owners to look out for signs of depression and anxiety. Here are some budget-friendly ways to treat your pooch and show them they are loved.
TOY-RIFFIC: Entertain your dog with a new selection of toys. I love B&M for these. Snuffle matts can entertain pups for hours and have been seen all over Instagram.
You can nab one at B&M for just £4, far cheaper than similar sold on etsy.co.uk for £10.
SAVE: £6
CUDDLE UP: If your furry friend has been enjoying constant cuddles with you over the last few months, they may miss this when you head back to work.
Help them get substitute snuggles with a plush pet toy. Petplanet.co.uk has some lovely options — I like the Kong Cozie toys, £5.99, down from £6.72.
SAVE: 73p
NO WORRIES: If your pup is prone to nervousness when it is left alone in the house, it is worth trying an anti-anxiety plug-in. Nab an Adaptil Calm Diffuser Pack at petdrugsonline.co.uk for £19.31, down from £35.10, plus get an extra 5.25 per cent back when buying via TopCashBack.
The diffuser offers a natural, convenient and unique pheromone solution to canine stress, which helps comfort and reassure dogs — perfect for days when you are in the office.
SAVE: over £15.79
PICK UP STIX: Not only is Dentastix a tasty, chewy treat that will keep your pooch happy, it is also great for freshening your pup’s breath — win, win.
Pick up a bumper pack of 56 for £7.99 at vetshop.co.uk, down from £18.99.
SAVE: £11
- PRICES correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Deal of day
IT’S the Friday £5 flash sale at boots.com. Bargains include the No7 Custom Blend highlighting drops, was £13.50, now £5.
SAVE: £8.50
Cheap treat
ENJOY a tube of Pringles for half price at Tesco. I like the Texas BBQ flavour, now £1.25, down from £2.50.
SAVE: £1.25
Top swap
INSTEAD of paying £32 for this hexagonal metal shelf, above, at etsy.com, buy the similar one, below, from B&M for £15.
SAVE: £17
My SunSavers fiver
THALIA HUGHES, from Amlwch, Anglesey, says: “I put my Sun Savers fivers towards new jewellery from TV shopping channels.”
- Share your Sun Savers fiver stories at sunsavers.co.uk/fivers and you will get 28 codes worth £5 if yours is used. Please include your name and town.
