Hi, This is in response to cutting up the bandits treats into small pieces... that does work to prolong it a little more but cost remains the same. If the cost for one small milk container it adding up, try ordering a case all at once. I know that the pet store I work at does large orders for customers with a substantial discount. We also do things like ordering one case every first week of the month for pick up etc. If you have a favorite store, they may do this for you as well. As for homemade treats, pieces of unseasoned chicken and beef work for my fuzzies. Small pieces of watermelon with raisins inside make for a good once-in-awhile treat too. What else... Freeze dried liver for dogs are cheap and my ferts love those. Hope this helps. Keep ideas coming cause I'm learning a lot too! Lisa, Bentley and Cinnamon Lisa [Posted in FML issue 4045]