Deals on pet food

Resolve to be a better pet owner in 2006 by taking the following pledges:

“Pets should have yearly examinations by licensed veterinarians.

“Pets also should be properly vaccinated every year and receive preventive medicines, such as flea and heartworm treatments.

“Pets deserve to be properly groomed and to get the exercise they need.

“Pets also deserve love and attention all the time, not just when their owners are in the mood.

Here are this week’s coupon savings in pet items:

“Save $5 on any 4-lb. bag of IAMS active maturity dry dog food. Get an 11-oz. bottle of savory sauce free with purchase of any two bottles. Save $1 on any six or more IAMS cans or Select bits for cats and four or more cans or pouches for dogs. Expires Dec. 31.

“Kibbles ‘n Bits offers a $1 coupon on any bag of Homestyle variety dry dog food, 4 lbs. or larger. The company also offers a buy-one, get-one-free offer on any 13.2-ounce can of dog food. Expires Jan. 8.

“Whisker Lickin’s offers a 75-cent coupon on any package of Deli Slices treats in chicken and tuna flavors, and 55 cents off any pouch or canister of Whisker Lickin’s treats. Expires March 31.

“Save $1 on any package of Purina brand Appatizers Party Mix for dogs. Expires Feb. 15.

“Pounce offers a $1 coupon on any two packages of cat treats and a 55-cent coupon on any Meaty Morsels cat treats. Expires Jan. 29.