For Pets Like Blue
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Meet Blue
We got him as a puppy. He jumped off walls, nearly didn’t make it, and now runs the house on three legs. Long story short: we love pets.
A note from Blue’s family
This is Blue. We got him as a puppy. He’s a yellow Lab with three legs, a soft spot for the carpet, and zero interest in your personal space.
How he got to three legs is a longer story than we planned to tell online. We’re telling it anyway — because long story short, we love pets. And if these recommendations help other owners keep their animals healthy for less, that’s the whole point of For Pets Like Blue.
— the humans
01 · Puppy chaos
As a pup, Blue had a favourite high retaining wall and a terrible sense of physics. He’d go up, launch, and tumble head over heels — over and over, like the landing was the fun part.
We thought it was hilarious. Until it wasn’t.
“Gravity is a suggestion.”Blue, age: too young to know better
02 · The scare
He got hurt. While we were traveling, we didn’t know how bad it was. By the time it was clear, Blue was on life support with a blood infection.
That’s the sentence you never want to say about your dog.
The infection ruined his front right shoulder. The leg had to be amputated. Keeping him alive cost what people have put less down on a home — and we would do it again tomorrow.
03 · Today
This is Blue now. He sits like a kickstand, watches the room, gets back up when he wants something, and does not appear to have filed a complaint about the missing leg.
“Four legs seems like a lot of legs to keep track of.”Blue, probably
04 · The goal
Chin down, tail out, completely flat. This is what we almost didn’t get — and it’s what we’re working toward every deal we share: earning enough from these recommendations to get Blue a prosthetic. Maybe even build and test a 3D-printed one.
A good nap shouldn’t be interrupted by an itch. Or by us giving up.
Why we don’t mess around
We’re not saying flea and tick meds would’ve changed that chapter — we’re saying after watching Blue on life support, we don’t wait around on the everyday stuff that keeps a dog comfortable and protected. Flea and tick prevention is routine, like dinner.
Our rule is simple: let the vet pick the product, then don’t overpay for it.
The brands your vet recommends. 12% less at checkout. That’s the tip — and it helps Blue’s next chapter too.
Budget Pet Care
Budget Pet Care is taking 12% off Nexgard, Simparica Trio, Revolution Plus and more, with free shipping sitewide.
Opens budgetpetcare.com. Prices, stock and promo terms are set by the retailer and can change.
About that prosthetic: Every purchase through our links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We’re putting that toward Blue’s prosthetic project — not a donation, not a charity. Just honest affiliate math.
How to use it
Heads up: prescription meds may need vet approval before they ship. Have your vet’s details handy. Nothing here is veterinary advice — your vet knows your dog.
Coming up
We’re rounding up the pet deals worth your time before Black Friday — the ones that help owners and help fund Blue’s next leg. Until the list goes out, current picks live here:
More from Blue
Same idea: help you save, keep pets healthy, and chip away at Blue’s prosthetic. We haven’t tested every product — compare prices and read their terms.
Flea, tick and heartworm brands. Worth a price check against your usual order.
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