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Gift Ideas and Top Presents for Pets

Use Petco’s guide to shop for the perfect gift for your furry, feathered, or scaly friend!

Updated on December 19th, 2025

Preventative Pet Care: Ensure Your Pet Stays Healthy, Happy & Thriving

Discover how proactive pet care, from regular vet visits to specialized grooming, can support a healthier, happier life for your pet. Learn more about the growing focus on affordable and accessible preventative care at Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Find Your New Pet: Best Places to Adopt a Dog or Cat Safely & Happily

Learn about animal shelters, humane societies & breed rescue groups. Visit your neighborhood Petco pet care center & meet adoptable pets in your area.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Best Mother's Day Gifts for Cat Moms: Petco's Purr-fect Picks

Have a cat mom in your life, or is your mom also an avid cat fan? Explore these favorites on Mother's Day.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Find the Perfect Cat Name: Popular & Unique Ideas for Your Feline

Are you looking for the perfect male or female cat name? Petco’s list of cat names can help you choose the best one for your cat!

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What truly defines a high-quality premium diet for my dog or cat?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. My top recommendations of veterinary diets include Hill's Science Diet, Purina, and Royal Canin. These are well-known brands that are stocked in veterinary hospitals, and are AAFCO formulated to be balanced and appropriate. I recommend avoiding grain-free, boutique diets from other brands, as these are not regulated and often are do not have balanced nutrients. I hope this is helpful!

What are the best dog and puppy food and treat brands to buy?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! I personally like the Purina Pro Plan diets as well as the Hill's Science Diet foods as I think they are both palatable and highly nutritious. In terms of treats, I think the milk bones products are both nutritious, palatable and reasonably priced. Good luck and best wishes!

What are the best flea and tick meds I can buy for my dog at Petco?

You can buy those products at Petco for Beaux. I would advise to only purchase Frontline or Advantix. I would not get anything cheaper than that. Be aware that these are still your best over the counter products but fleas are developing immunity to them. In general, the oral products like Simparica and Bravecto are the best. Please post if you have any additional questions.

Can I bring my dog, cat, or other pet into a Petco store with me?

Yes. Any domesticated, licensed, vaccinated companion animals are welcome to accompany you to your visit to Petco. All visiting pets are required to be appropriately restrained (leash, carrier, travel habitat). Please note that any pet found to pose a danger to other animals, customers, or Petco Partners will be asked to leave to preserve the safety of all pets and people in the store.

Getting a new puppy? What should I do to prepare for their arrival?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! What an exciting time. You would need to start by getting a high quality diet (I like the Purina Pro Plan diets though there are plenty to choose from). Also, a dog bed and toys will be important as well. I recommend that you check with your veterinarian to get him in for initiation of vaccines and to start other preventative care medications such as flea and tick preventatives and heartworm preventatives. Good luck and enjoy your pup!