🛒 New Pet Shopping List

The ultimate shopping list for new pet parents — food, beds, toys, grooming, safety gear, and recommended products for puppies and kittens.

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🍽️ Food & Feeding

Premium puppy or kitten food (consult your vet)Stainless steel food bowlsStainless steel water bowl or fountainSlow feeder bowl (for fast eaters)Treat pouch for trainingFood storage container (airtight)Pet water fountain (cats especially love running water)

😴 Beds & Crates

Appropriately sized crate or penComfortable crate pad or bedWashable blanketsBaby gates for restricted accessCozy cat bed (or two — cats like options)Heated bed (for senior pets or cold climates)

🎾 Toys & Enrichment

Kong Classic (stuffable for mental stimulation)Chew toys: Nylabone, Benebone (puppy-safe sizes)Rope toys for tugSqueaky toysPuzzle toys / snuffle matsWand toys for catsCatnip toysScratching posts and cardboard scratchers

🚶 Walking & Identification

Collar with ID tagLeash (6ft standard is best for training)Harness (front-clip helps with pulling)Poop bags and dispenserReflective gear for night walksCarrier for cats and small dogs

🧹 Grooming & Cleanup

Brush suited to coat typePet-safe shampooNail clippers or grinderToothbrush and pet toothpasteEnzymatic cleaner for accidentsLint rollers (you'll need them!)Pet wipes for quick cleanups

🏥 Health & Safety

Pet first aid kitMicrochip registrationPet insuranceFlea, tick, and heartworm prevention (vet prescribed)Pet-safe sunscreen (for hairless/light-coated pets)Emergency vet contact info posted visibly

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