Perfect pet projects to show your pet some love

Is your dog getting a little chubby? Try replacing his high-calorie treats with plain rice cakes. Even if you think they’re tasteless, dogs go nuts over them and vets often suggest them as a lower fat (and less expensive) substitute for regular dog treats.

If you have a pretty big dog, and hate seeing him or her strain their neck every time they eats from his bowl, you can buy a pair of elevated dog bowls for $20 to $40 at pet stores. But you can make your own out of a couple of cheap 8-litre plastic buckets from a discount store. Just flip them upside down, cut holes in the bottoms with a jigsaw and set a couple of stainless steel bowls into the openings.

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Source: Family Handyman