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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 Dog Beds: Ultimate Comfort & Support for Your Beloved Pet

Find the best dog beds with the buying guides from PETCO. Get help choosing cozy, quality dog beds and bedding.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Top 9 Mother's Day Gifts for Dog Moms: Unique Ideas Pet Parents Love

Explore Petco's top 9 picks for Mother's Day gifts this season, from cute tees to unique accessories.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Find Your Dream Dog: Match the Perfect Breed to Your Life & Home

Learn how to choose the right dog for you. Petco encourages adopting dogs from shelters or reputable animal welfare organizations.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

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

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.

What are the best affordable dog boots for paw protection and comfort?

Ruffwear is generally considered one of the best apparel companies for pets. Otherwise it is all highly variable. I recommend to look at product recommendations online. Any boot is liable to cause annoyance to a pet since they are not use to wearing them. Petsmart and Petco both tend to carry products that work well and are durable. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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!

Which puppy activity tracker has no monthly subscription fee?

My personal (and totally independent of Boop by Petco or Petco) recommendation would be the FitBark2. It is small, durable and links to my FitBit. It is at the top of the list here too: https://www.caninejournal.com/dog-activity-monitor/