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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

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

Petco Holiday Gifts: Treat Your Pet to Creative & Affordable Fun

Petco's, Jenny Wolski, shares insights on crafting the ideal holiday gifting experience for pets. Discover how creativity, affordability, and unique touches come together in Petco's Merry Makings collection to bring festive joy to pets and their families.

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

Active Cat: Essential Play & Exercise for a Healthy, Happy Feline

While most cats love a long cat nap, activity is just as important to their wellbeing as sleep is. To help keep your cat stimulated, Petco is sharing tips and tricks for making exercise and play part of their daily routine.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What do I need to buy for my new 1-month-old kitten at Petco?

Congratulations!! I would recommend making sure you get kitten appropriate toys, two litter boxes and kitten food. At 1 month of age I would recommend a wet kitten food. I would also recommend clumping litter for her. You can always get her other fun stuff like a soft bed for her. I would hold off on any treats until she gets used to her new home. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.

What are good dental treats, food, or toys for cats on special diets?

Hello. I do not know what might be available in Canada, but I highly recommend looking at this website for the Veterinary Oral Health Council. Click on the Accepted Products link at the top, then on accepted products for cats. It will list everything that is truly tested to provide results. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. https://www.vohc.org

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!

How much is a cat at Petco? What supplies do I need & will it scratch?

Hello. The cats & kittens offered at Petco are actually managed by individual rescue groups. Prices will differ from rescue to rescue. All cats can do well if they are played with & fussed over once you get home. Can they get into trouble & sometimes make a mess? Absolutely. If you do not want hair & dander & kitty litter tracked all over the house, you should not have a pet. Cats may need to have their claws trimmed ( NOT REMOVED ) & plenty of opportunities to exercise their claws, otherwise they will scratch your furniture, moldings & walls. You will need different types of scratching surfaces, plenty of toys, a water & food dish, litter box ( or 2 ), & lots of patience. All cats are individuals, so when you go looking to adopt a cat, take your family & give yourself plenty of time to spend with your potential pet, & ask lots of questions about them. Good luck & thanks for using Boop by Petco.

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!