Money Feeding Fido has gotten expensive. Here are a few tips on how to save on pet food costs. April 21, 2023Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAYComments Off on Feeding Fido has gotten expensive. Here are a few tips on how to save on pet food costs. The cost of pet food rose 14.4% in March from a year ago, but inflation hasn't stopped Americans from spending on their pets.