Pets Supported:  

PETCO’s primary focus is on supporting dogs and cats, corresponding with their overwhelming popularity as pets. Additionally, PETCO goes far beyond the bounds of the feline and canine markets offering a complete line of food and other products for other pets as well including birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, and the catch-all category called Small Animals. PETCO includes chinchillas, ferrets, gerbils, Guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rabbits, and rats in this group. If you’re a fish lover, PETCO offers everything from simple bowls to the most sophisticated of aquariums and even ponds. They also have live fish and rock, aquatic plants and accessories for all of these environments.

In addition to food and other products for pets, PETCO also offers a wide selection of wild bird food and feeders.

Selection:  

PETCO offers a huge array of food and other supplies for dogs and cats. Indeed in terms of sheer numbers of food items, it actually surpasses the selection offered by PetSmart with a total of 389 dog foods representing 44 brands and 306 cat food products from 36 manufacturers. By comparison, the selection at any local store seems pretty paltry.

PETCO is also a great supermarket for non-food pet supplies. It would be difficult to think of an accessory that the store doesn’t offer. Shop for all manner of leashes and collars, feeding accessories, grooming aids, toys and treats. You’ll also find an extensive array of prescription and over the counter remedies for all sorts of ailments as well as nutritional supplements.

PETCO also features a group of specialty stores for your pet. For the latest in pet fashion, they feature an apparel store with items as simple as bandanas or as extravagant as costumes and dresses. Their Cold Weather Store caters to pets who endure harsh climates and includes heated beds and bowls as well as insulated houses. Flea and tick control is a major issue for most pet owners and this category gets its own specialty store. So too do customers who want to seek out all natural and organic products for their pets and there’s even a Green Store for those who want to be earth friendly featuring biodegradable products. PETCO also has specialty stores for traveling with your pet or outdoor living.