5 Pet Items that Waste Money

I agree with most everything listed, with a few exceptions:

Clothing: since we got our chihuahua a coat to wear outside on cold days, she won't go outside anymore without it on cold days. She even runs over to where it's hanging on the wall if we try to snap the leash on before we've put the coat on her!

Grooming: my folks are elderly and have arthritis in their hands and wrist. They can cope with a light, daily coat brushing but washing and haircuts are more than they can handle themselves. A reasonably priced groomer is more than worth the cost for them.