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Find Your New Pet: Best Places to Adopt a Dog or Cat Safely & Happily

Learn about animal shelters, humane societies & breed rescue groups. Visit your neighborhood Petco pet care center & meet adoptable pets in your area.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Protect Your Pet: Flea & Tick Control Solutions for Dogs & Cats

Learn how to remove flea and ticks. Petco has flea and tick removal services for dogs and cats. Get fleas and ticks removed at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on February 10th, 2026

Best Mother's Day Gifts for Cat Moms: Petco's Purr-fect Picks

Have a cat mom in your life, or is your mom also an avid cat fan? Explore these favorites on Mother's Day.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

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

Clavamox for Dogs & Cats: Treat Infections & Keep Pets Healthy

Do you think your pet has a bacterial infection? Visit Petco to learn how Clavamox can help your dog and cat.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Can I buy Benefiber and diaper cream for my cat's bottom at Petco?

Sorry, should have been more clear. You’ll pick these items up at your local grocery store or supermarket. Regular human benefiber (odorless, tasteless fiber powder). And any zinc-oxide baby diaper cream like Desitin is fine. Best wishes!

Can I bring my cat to a Petco veterinary clinic for a wellness check?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Generally yes. It is always a good idea to call the specific clinic you are going to ahead of time to confirm that they are seeing patients for wellness exams. Best of luck!

Is buying a cat online a good idea, and what are the potential risks?

You can buy a cat from Craig's list for example, but I do not recommend buying a cat sight unseen. I never recommend that. You should always check out the home where it's coming from, you can assess it's condition, and seeing the cat makes sure you are getting the animal you have paid for. In addition, there are no websites where you can just buy a cat and have it shipped to you. I hope this helps.

What do I need to buy for my new 1-month-old kitten at Petco?

Congratulations!! I would recommend making sure you get kitten appropriate toys, two litter boxes and kitten food. At 1 month of age I would recommend a wet kitten food. I would also recommend clumping litter for her. You can always get her other fun stuff like a soft bed for her. I would hold off on any treats until she gets used to her new home. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.

My adopted cat threw up a worm. Can I buy OTC dewormer at a store?

Hello and welcome to Boop by Petco. There are many safe over-the-counter worm products in the united states. You will have to check at your local store what is available, however what you are describing sounds like a round worm. This often looks like spaghetti. I suggest you look up 'round work' on the internet and if this looks like the type of worm it is, make sure you get a product that covers round worms. Most routine dewormers will for cats. The other common type of worm are tape-worms that have little segments. Milbemax is a good broad-spectrum dewormer. Best of luck with Metro.