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PETS

Everything Your Pet Needs This Year

Everything Your Pet Needs This Year

Everything Your Pet Needs This Year

Everything Your Pet Needs This Year

Food, Care, Toys, and Health Essentials

Food, Care, Toys, and Health Essentials

Food, Care, Toys, and Health Essentials

Food, Care, Toys, and Health Essentials

Owning a pet brings joy, comfort, and companionship, but it also means taking responsibility for their well-being. With more Americans than ever embracing pets as family, it’s essential to provide proper nutrition, care products, fun toys, and health support. This guide covers all your pet’s must-haves this year.

Owning a pet brings joy, comfort, and companionship, but it also means taking responsibility for their well-being. With more Americans than ever embracing pets as family, it’s essential to provide proper nutrition, care products, fun toys, and health support. This guide covers all your pet’s must-haves this year.

Here’s How to Keep Your Pet Happy

Here’s How to Keep Your Pet Happy

Here’s How to Keep Your Pet Happy

Here’s How to Keep Your Pet Happy

Pet Food

Pet Food

Nutritious options to keep pets healthy and full of energy

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Pet Toys and Accessories

Pet Toys and Accessories

Fun ways to keep pets active and entertained

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Pet Care Products and Services

Pet Care Products and Services

Essentials for grooming, safety, and daily comfort

Pet Health

Pet Health

Key tools and habits for long-term wellness and prevention

For Dogs

For Dogs

Tailored nutrition, care, and training tips for every breed

For Cats

For Cats

Smart feeding, hygiene, and enrichment ideas for happy felines

Pet Food

Pet Food

Pet Food

Pet Food

Feeding your pet the right food is one of the most important parts of responsible ownership. A balanced, high-quality diet supports energy, coat health, digestion, and longevity. Whether you’re buying kibble, canned, or fresh food, focus on quality ingredients and nutrition suited to your pet’s species, age, and health.

Feeding your pet the right food is one of the most important parts of responsible ownership. A balanced, high-quality diet supports energy, coat health, digestion, and longevity. Whether you’re buying kibble, canned, or fresh food, focus on quality ingredients and nutrition suited to your pet’s species, age, and health.

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dog having food
dog having food
dog having food
dog having food
dog having food

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Choose Quality Ingredients

Choose Quality Ingredients

Choose Quality Ingredients

Choose Quality Ingredients

Look for foods with real meat or fish listed first, and skip those with fillers or artificial additives. High-quality, human-grade pet foods are gaining popularity, offering wholesome meats, vegetables, and grains. Always check for the AAFCO statement to confirm nutritional balance for your pet’s life stage.

Look for foods with real meat or fish listed first, and skip those with fillers or artificial additives. High-quality, human-grade pet foods are gaining popularity, offering wholesome meats, vegetables, and grains. Always check for the AAFCO statement to confirm nutritional balance for your pet’s life stage.

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Fresh and Specialty Diets

Fresh and Specialty Diets

Fresh and Specialty Diets

Fresh and Specialty Diets

Subscription and fresh-food brands are becoming popular for their use of simple, whole ingredients. These are great for picky eaters or pets with sensitivities. Raw and home-cooked diets are options too—but always consult your vet or a pet nutritionist to ensure proper nutrients and safe preparation.

Subscription and fresh-food brands are becoming popular for their use of simple, whole ingredients. These are great for picky eaters or pets with sensitivities. Raw and home-cooked diets are options too—but always consult your vet or a pet nutritionist to ensure proper nutrients and safe preparation.

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Functional Foods and Supplements

Functional Foods and Supplements

Functional Foods and Supplements

Functional Foods and Supplements

Modern pet foods now feature added benefits like probiotics for gut health, omega-3s for coat shine, and glucosamine for joints. Many owners also use supplements such as fish oil or vitamins. Always talk with your vet before starting supplements to ensure they suit your pet’s needs and dosage.

Modern pet foods now feature added benefits like probiotics for gut health, omega-3s for coat shine, and glucosamine for joints. Many owners also use supplements such as fish oil or vitamins. Always talk with your vet before starting supplements to ensure they suit your pet’s needs and dosage.

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Hydration and Species-Specific Needs

Hydration and Species-Specific Needs

Hydration and Species-Specific Needs

Hydration and Species-Specific Needs

Clean water is essential for all pets, from cats and dogs to rabbits and fish. Birds, reptiles, and small mammals each have unique dietary requirements—rabbits need hay, birds need seeds and produce, and reptiles may need insects or greens. Proper nutrition and hydration are key to long-term wellness.

Clean water is essential for all pets, from cats and dogs to rabbits and fish. Birds, reptiles, and small mammals each have unique dietary requirements—rabbits need hay, birds need seeds and produce, and reptiles may need insects or greens. Proper nutrition and hydration are key to long-term wellness.

Pet Toys and Accessories

Pet Toys and Accessories

Pet Toys and Accessories

Pet Toys and Accessories

Play is essential for your pet’s happiness and health. The right toys and accessories provide exercise, stimulation, and bonding opportunities, making daily life fun and enriching for both pets and owners.

Play is essential for your pet’s happiness and health. The right toys and accessories provide exercise, stimulation, and bonding opportunities, making daily life fun and enriching for both pets and owners.

Play is essential for your pet’s happiness and health. The right toys and accessories provide exercise, stimulation, and bonding opportunities, making daily life fun and enriching for both pets and owners.

Play is essential for your pet’s happiness and health. The right toys and accessories provide exercise, stimulation, and bonding opportunities, making daily life fun and enriching for both pets and owners.

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Chew Toys

Perfect for teething pets or those who love to gnaw, chew toys keep jaws strong and prevent destructive chewing while promoting dental health.

Perfect for teething pets or those who love to gnaw, chew toys keep jaws strong and prevent destructive chewing while promoting dental health.

Fetch and Chase Toys

Balls, ropes, and frisbees give dogs great exercise and satisfy their instinct to chase, helping them burn energy while bonding with you.

Balls, ropes, and frisbees give dogs great exercise and satisfy their instinct to chase, helping them burn energy while bonding with you.

Interactive Teasers

Cats thrive on play that mimics hunting. Wand toys with feathers or ribbons keep them engaged, agile, and mentally stimulated indoors.

Cats thrive on play that mimics hunting. Wand toys with feathers or ribbons keep them engaged, agile, and mentally stimulated indoors.

Pet Tech Gadgets

Smart devices like ball launchers, laser toys, or treat-tossing cameras bring interactive play and entertainment even when you’re not home.

Smart devices like ball launchers, laser toys, or treat-tossing cameras bring interactive play and entertainment even when you’re not home.

Travel and Accessories

Keep pets safe and comfortable with travel harnesses, carriers, and weather-friendly coats or reflective gear for night walks.

Keep pets safe and comfortable with travel harnesses, carriers, and weather-friendly coats or reflective gear for night walks.

Toys for Other Pets

Birds, rabbits, and small animals need mental and physical stimulation too. Provide tunnels, chew toys, and puzzles for enrichment.

Birds, rabbits, and small animals need mental and physical stimulation too. Provide tunnels, chew toys, and puzzles for enrichment.

Pet Care Products and Services

Pet Care Products and Services

Pet Care Products and Services

Pet Care Products and Services

Keeping your pet healthy and happy goes beyond food. The right mix of products and services ensures your pet stays clean, comfortable, and safe in every environment.

Keeping your pet healthy and happy goes beyond food. The right mix of products and services ensures your pet stays clean, comfortable, and safe in every environment.

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Grooming Supplies

Grooming Supplies

Grooming Supplies

Grooming Supplies

Regular grooming maintains your pet’s comfort and health while reducing shedding and skin problems.

Regular grooming maintains your pet’s comfort and health while reducing shedding and skin problems.

Use the right brush or comb for your pet’s coat type

Always choose gentle, pet-safe shampoos and conditioners

Trim nails regularly or book professional grooming sessions

Brush teeth using pet toothpaste for better oral health

Clean ears with a vet-approved solution to prevent infection

Use grooming time to check for lumps or parasites

Cleaning and Hygiene

Cleaning and Hygiene

Cleaning and Hygiene

Cleaning and Hygiene

A clean home and habitat protect both pets and owners from odor, bacteria, and stress.

A clean home and habitat protect both pets and owners from odor, bacteria, and stress.

Keep enzymatic cleaners for stains and pet-safe disinfectants

Use pet wipes for quick paw or fur cleanups

Wash bedding and soft toys frequently to control odor

Maintain litter boxes, cages, or tanks regularly

Ensure small animals have clean, dry habitats always

Replace water and clean bowls or filters daily

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Comfort and Housing

Comfort and Housing

Comfort and Housing

Comfort and Housing

Every pet needs a safe, cozy space for rest that suits their size and lifestyle.

Every pet needs a safe, cozy space for rest that suits their size and lifestyle.

Choose the right-sized bed or crate for comfort

Choose the right-sized bed or crate for comfort

Orthopedic or heated beds support older pets’ joints

Orthopedic or heated beds support older pets’ joints

Use carriers for cats and crates for traveling dogs

Use carriers for cats and crates for traveling dogs

Provide shaded or sheltered outdoor resting spots

Provide shaded or sheltered outdoor resting spots

Create stimulating habitats for birds and small pets

Create stimulating habitats for birds and small pets

Ensure reptile terrariums have proper heat and lighting

Ensure reptile terrariums have proper heat and lighting

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Identification and Safety

Identification and Safety

Identification and Safety

Identification and Safety

Proper ID and safety measures protect pets from accidents, loss, or injury at home and on the go.

Proper ID and safety measures protect pets from accidents, loss, or injury at home and on the go.

Attach readable ID tags with your contact info

Attach readable ID tags with your contact info

Use pet GPS trackers for outdoor pets or travelers

Use pet GPS trackers for outdoor pets or travelers

Pet-proof your home to block wires and hazardous spots

Pet-proof your home to block wires and hazardous spots

Secure dogs with seatbelt harnesses when driving

Secure dogs with seatbelt harnesses when driving

Keep cats in sturdy carriers during transport

Keep cats in sturdy carriers during transport

Pet Health

Pet Health

Pet Health

Pet Health

Your pet’s well-being depends on proactive care, from regular checkups to daily habits. Focusing on preventive health, good nutrition, mental stimulation, and dental hygiene ensures your companion lives a longer, happier, and more comfortable life.

Your pet’s well-being depends on proactive care, from regular checkups to daily habits. Focusing on preventive health, good nutrition, mental stimulation, and dental hygiene ensures your companion lives a longer, happier, and more comfortable life.

dog getting vaccinated
dog getting vaccinated
dog getting vaccinated

Regular Vet Care

Regular Vet Care

Regular Vet Care

Regular Vet Care

Routine veterinary visits are essential for prevention and early detection.

Routine veterinary visits are essential for prevention and early detection.

Schedule annual wellness exams to catch issues early

Schedule annual wellness exams to catch issues early

Stay up to date on core and lifestyle-specific vaccines

Stay up to date on core and lifestyle-specific vaccines

Keep accurate vaccination and medical records

Keep accurate vaccination and medical records

Discuss diet, exercise, and behavior at each visit

Discuss diet, exercise, and behavior at each visit

Ask your vet about senior screenings for older pets

Ask your vet about senior screenings for older pets

Build trust so your pet feels calm during visits

Build trust so your pet feels calm during visits

Preventive Medications

Preventive Medications

Preventive Medications

Preventive Medications

Consistent parasite control keeps pets safe from harmful diseases.

Consistent parasite control keeps pets safe from harmful diseases.

Give flea and tick preventives monthly or as prescribed

Give flea and tick preventives monthly or as prescribed

Use heartworm prevention year-round for dogs

Use heartworm prevention year-round for dogs

Schedule annual fecal exams and deworm as needed

Schedule annual fecal exams and deworm as needed

Keep reminders to avoid missing doses or refills

Keep reminders to avoid missing doses or refills

Choose vet-approved products for safety and accuracy

Choose vet-approved products for safety and accuracy

Protect indoor pets, too—parasites can still find them

Protect indoor pets, too—parasites can still find them

Dental & Physical Health

Dental & Physical Health

Dental & Physical Health

Dental & Physical Health

Oral and physical wellness are vital to your pet’s comfort and lifespan.

Oral and physical wellness are vital to your pet’s comfort and lifespan.

Brush teeth with pet-safe toothpaste several times weekly

Brush teeth with pet-safe toothpaste several times weekly

Offer dental chews and toys to reduce tartar buildup

Offer dental chews and toys to reduce tartar buildup

Schedule professional cleanings as your vet recommends

Schedule professional cleanings as your vet recommends

Keep pets active daily for joint and heart health

Keep pets active daily for joint and heart health

Monitor body weight to prevent obesity-related issues

Monitor body weight to prevent obesity-related issues

Provide enrichment activities to support agility and focus

Provide enrichment activities to support agility and focus

Mental & Emotional Well-Being

Mental & Emotional Well-Being

Mental & Emotional Well-Being

Mental & Emotional Well-Being

A happy pet is a healthy pet—mental health matters too.

A happy pet is a healthy pet—mental health matters too.

Give daily attention through play, cuddles, or walks

Give daily attention through play, cuddles, or walks

Rotate toys and enrichment for stimulation and fun

Rotate toys and enrichment for stimulation and fun

Provide companionship; avoid long periods alone

Provide companionship; avoid long periods alone

Address problem behaviors with positive training

Address problem behaviors with positive training

Use calm spaces or music to ease anxiety

Use calm spaces or music to ease anxiety

Consult your vet if stress or withdrawal persists

Consult your vet if stress or withdrawal persists

For Dogs

For Dogs

For Dogs

For Dogs

Dogs bring loyalty, companionship, and endless energy to our lives—but they rely on us for their care. From proper nutrition and exercise to grooming and training, focusing on their daily needs keeps them healthy, happy, and well-behaved all year long.

Dogs bring loyalty, companionship, and endless energy to our lives—but they rely on us for their care. From proper nutrition and exercise to grooming and training, focusing on their daily needs keeps them healthy, happy, and well-behaved all year long.

two puppies on grass
two puppies on grass
two puppies on grass
two puppies on grass
two puppies on grass

Nutrition & Feeding

Feed your dog a balanced diet suited to their life stage and size. Use slow feeders for fast eaters, keep bowls clean, and avoid harmful table scraps. Monitor for allergies, store food properly, and always provide clean, fresh water daily.

Daily Exercise

Training & Obedience

Grooming & Hygiene

Health & Safety

Emotional Care

Nutrition & Feeding

Feed your dog a balanced diet suited to their life stage and size. Use slow feeders for fast eaters, keep bowls clean, and avoid harmful table scraps. Monitor for allergies, store food properly, and always provide clean, fresh water daily.

Daily Exercise

Training & Obedience

Grooming & Hygiene

Health & Safety

Emotional Care

Nutrition & Feeding

Feed your dog a balanced diet suited to their life stage and size. Use slow feeders for fast eaters, keep bowls clean, and avoid harmful table scraps. Monitor for allergies, store food properly, and always provide clean, fresh water daily.

Daily Exercise

Training & Obedience

Grooming & Hygiene

Health & Safety

Emotional Care

Nutrition & Feeding

Feed your dog a balanced diet suited to their life stage and size. Use slow feeders for fast eaters, keep bowls clean, and avoid harmful table scraps. Monitor for allergies, store food properly, and always provide clean, fresh water daily.

Daily Exercise

Training & Obedience

Grooming & Hygiene

Health & Safety

Emotional Care

For Cats

For Cats

For Cats

For Cats

Cats may seem independent, but they rely on you for proper nutrition, hygiene, enrichment, and affection. Meeting their physical and emotional needs keeps them healthy, engaged, and content throughout every stage of their life.

Cats may seem independent, but they rely on you for proper nutrition, hygiene, enrichment, and affection. Meeting their physical and emotional needs keeps them healthy, engaged, and content throughout every stage of their life.

Cats may seem independent, but they rely on you for proper nutrition, hygiene, enrichment, and affection. Meeting their physical and emotional needs keeps them healthy, engaged, and content throughout every stage of their life.

Cats may seem independent, but they rely on you for proper nutrition, hygiene, enrichment, and affection. Meeting their physical and emotional needs keeps them healthy, engaged, and content throughout every stage of their life.

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Nutrition & Hydration

Nutrition & Hydration

Nutrition & Hydration

Nutrition & Hydration

Feed cats a meat-rich, high-quality diet for vitality.

Feed cats a meat-rich, high-quality diet for vitality.

Choose food with animal proteins like chicken or fish

Choose food with animal proteins like chicken or fish

Mix wet and dry food for hydration and variety

Mix wet and dry food for hydration and variety

Ensure nutrients like taurine and vitamin A are included

Ensure nutrients like taurine and vitamin A are included

Introduce new diets gradually to prevent stomach upset

Introduce new diets gradually to prevent stomach upset

Provide clean, fresh water in multiple bowls daily

Provide clean, fresh water in multiple bowls daily

cat digging in litter box

Litter Box Setup

Litter Box Setup

Litter Box Setup

Litter Box Setup

Cleanliness and location matter most for litter boxes.

Cleanliness and location matter most for litter boxes.

One box per cat, plus one extra for comfort

One box per cat, plus one extra for comfort

Use unscented, fine-textured clumping litter

Use unscented, fine-textured clumping litter

Scoop daily and refresh fully each week

Scoop daily and refresh fully each week

Place boxes in private, accessible spots

Place boxes in private, accessible spots

Watch for behavior changes that may signal health issues

Watch for behavior changes that may signal health issues

cat scratching itself

Scratching & Claw Care

Scratching & Claw Care

Scratching & Claw Care

Scratching & Claw Care

Encourage natural scratching while protecting furniture.

Encourage natural scratching while protecting furniture.

Offer sturdy sisal posts and cardboard scratchers

Offer sturdy sisal posts and cardboard scratchers

Place near favorite sleeping or lounging areas

Place near favorite sleeping or lounging areas

Use catnip or sprays to attract your cat to them

Use catnip or sprays to attract your cat to them

Trim claws every few weeks to prevent damage

Trim claws every few weeks to prevent damage

Never declaw—it’s painful and unnecessary

Never declaw—it’s painful and unnecessary

cat getting fur brushed

Grooming & Hygiene

Grooming & Hygiene

Grooming & Hygiene

Grooming & Hygiene

Assist with grooming to reduce shedding and hairballs.

Assist with grooming to reduce shedding and hairballs.

Brush short-haired cats weekly; long-haired daily

Brush short-haired cats weekly; long-haired daily

Bathe only when necessary with cat-safe shampoo

Bathe only when necessary with cat-safe shampoo

Check ears and teeth regularly for buildup

Check ears and teeth regularly for buildup

Provide dental treats or vet cleanings as needed

Provide dental treats or vet cleanings as needed

Increase brushing during heavy shedding seasons

Increase brushing during heavy shedding seasons

kitten sleeping

Enrichment & Comfort

Enrichment & Comfort

Enrichment & Comfort

Enrichment & Comfort

Create a secure, stimulating environment for happiness.

Create a secure, stimulating environment for happiness.

Add window perches, cat trees, and hideaways

Add window perches, cat trees, and hideaways

Use toys, tunnels, or boxes for play and curiosity

Use toys, tunnels, or boxes for play and curiosity

Offer scratching posts and climbing shelves

Offer scratching posts and climbing shelves

Keep consistent routines to reduce stress

Keep consistent routines to reduce stress

Try pheromone diffusers to promote calm behavior

Try pheromone diffusers to promote calm behavior

Conclusion

Conclusion

Conclusion

Conclusion

Bringing it all together, your pet needs mindful, loving care in every part of life. No matter the species, meet their physical needs, nurture their mind, and give affection daily. With these tips, you’re ready to offer your pet the best care, comfort, and happiness this year—creating lasting joy and strong bonds together.

Bringing it all together, your pet needs mindful, loving care in every part of life. No matter the species, meet their physical needs, nurture their mind, and give affection daily. With these tips, you’re ready to offer your pet the best care, comfort, and happiness this year—creating lasting joy and strong bonds together.

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