Healthy Pet

Your Cat's Best Life: Feeding, Health, Behavior & Home Guide

Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Unlock Optimal Health: Best Pet Supplements for Your Dog & Cat

Discover how to choose the best supplements for your pet’s health, from essential vitamins to joint support and digestion aids. Learn age-specific and seasonal supplement tips for cats and dogs.

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

7 Signs of a Healthy Cat: What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know

Learn how to spot the signs of a healthy cat and identify which signs might require a trip to the vet to make sure everything is okay.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Pet Joint Health: Keep Your Dog & Cat Moving Strong at Every Age

Help your pet stay active with tips to improve mobility and manage joint health, keeping them moving happily at every stage of life.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

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

First-time kitten owner? What essential supplies should I buy?

It's great that you want to be prepared for your new kitten! Aside from the obvious things for the kitten like food and water bowls, I'd recommend a tall scratching post and perch. Two litter boxes in different areas of the house are recommended. Canned kitten food (and canned adult cat food as Myla gets older) is preferred over dry food. This article may also be very helpful to you: https://www.petcoach.co/article/new-kitten-101/ Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Good luck with your new kitten!

My cat is five years old. What's the best food for her health?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! There are several diets available in the market as you have probably noticed. I personally prefer Purina, Royal canin and Science Diet foods as they are of high quality and have research to back up their use. Any of their variations should be good for Maddi. Good luck and have a great day!

Which dental products are best to keep my cat's teeth healthy?

Great question! The Veterinary Oral Health Council is a group of veterinary dentists that investigates and reviews products that are marketed for dental care in pets. You can find a list of the products for cats that have received their seal of approval here: http://www.vohc.org/accepted_products_cats.html

Best cat food: wet or kibble? What care and probiotics do they need?

Canned food is recommended because it has a high moisture content and it is a high protein/low carb diet. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they require protein (of animal origin) and very little to no carbs in their diet. In the wild, the only carbs ingested are typically those eaten by small prey. Many dry foods, by their very nature, are high in carbs which can lead to obesity. You can continue to feed a dry food as long as you choose a grain free or low carb product. Keep them up to date on vaccines, use monthly parasite prevention, feed a healthy diet and provide plenty of exercise and love. Probiotics can be used to promote gut health and won't harm them, however if they have no GI issues then you can skip them.