The Expansiveness Of Pet Stores

By Adriana Noton

Pet stores today are like little shopping plazas. You can find pretty much any pet you could want and all their accessories.

Dogs and cats are the most popular. Puppies and kittens are usually on display waiting for new homes. Their food can be found as well as treats. The selection of food is vast and includes many flavors. Typically, stores will carry high end brands with a few middle priced choices. These choices will cover the needs of pets at all stages of life. From the very young to senior pets, your food needs will be covered. Special needs diets are available too, such as kibbles for outdoor cats vs. Indoor cats.

Along with foods and treats, there are also a variety of supplements. One very common supplement is glucosamine, which is good for arthritis and joint problems. But it doesn't end there; you will find vitamins, fish oils, even water treatments that help keep teeth clean.

After looking through the food aisles, you might stroll over to the mass amounts of supplements. Glucosamine, which is good for joint trouble and arthritis, is one of the most often purchased. If you're looking for vitamins or fish oils, the pet store is the right place. Another popular item is a water additive that helps keep pets' teeth clean.

After taking care of the dogs and cats, check out the fish in the pet stores. Whether salt water or fresh water, the tanks are full of colorful finned creatures. Goldfish are not just goldfish; even they come in multiple breeds. Other water life is here, like frogs, snails and corals. Aquarium setups range from little betta bowls to 200 gallon tanks.

Live plants make a good addition to an aquarium and the choices for these are also huge. They help keep healthy oxygen levels and give the fish a natural setting. Fish like to graze in and around plants and they offer nice, dark hiding places. Some plants rest on the bottom of the tank and other float on the top.

Don't forget about birds and rodents. As soon as you walk into the store you will hear parrots and parakeets singing. And near their displays are rabbits, hamsters, mice and rats. All accessories will be close by, such as wood chips, hay, hamster wheels and cages of all sizes. Other exotic animals to be found include snakes, ferrets and iguanas.

One great thing is that the majority of pet stores will let you bring your pets into the store with you. Once inside, you can drop your furry buddy off to have his nails and hair done or to get a nice bath. Veterinarians are usually on staff too, so you can plan your shopping trips around your dog's doctors appointments.

You can spend just as much time in pet stores as you do at your local department stores. And you're welcome to bring your four-legged friend with you. That makes shopping for pet supplies fun! - 32167

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