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Quick answer: buy in multipacks what your pet already eats and likes (its usual tins, litter, favourite treats). Buy single items when trying a new flavour or product. Always compare the price per unit or per kilo and check the best-before date.
Multipacks and value bundles can cut your monthly spending considerably, but only if they get used in time and your pet likes the product. These guidelines will help you decide.
When a multipack is worth it
- Everyday products your pet already knows: wet food, usual treats, litter.
- Products with a long best-before date that store well at home.
- When the price per unit in the pack is clearly lower.
- Variety packs from a range your pet already likes, to alternate flavours.
When single items are better
- If you are going to try a new flavour, texture or brand.
- If your pet is fussy and changes its tastes.
- If the pack would take months to finish.
- If your vet may change its diet soon.
How to compare the real price
- Divide the price of the pack by the number of units.
- Compare it with the price of a single item.
- For products sold by weight, compare the price per kilo.
- Factor in delivery costs: grouping orders can save them.
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Frequently asked questions
Do multipacks expire sooner?
No: each unit has its own date. Check the best-before date and work out whether you will use it up in time.
Can I mix flavours in a multipack?
That is exactly what variety packs are for. If your pet has a sensitive stomach, introduce new flavours gradually.