Pet Supplies – Finding the best products when shopping for your companions

Never before have people enjoyed so many options when buying their pets. In recent years, large pet stores have opened up everywhere. And at these stores there are larger selections of supplies than you can find at many small pet stores. There is a huge demand for supplies for dogs, cats, birds, and other pets.

In the background of these large retail stores, small pet stores have had to focus on offering more services. A higher level of pet care advice or offering free delivery of pet supplies are two examples. Some smaller pet stores have turned to selling niche products like jeweled collars and high-end toys and treats.

In supermarkets, pet supplies are one of the top categories in terms of shelf space. Grocery retailers have done a lot to improve the quality and offerings of these products. Much of the reason for the increased interest in supermarkets is due to their desire to keep a piece of the multi-million dollar pet supply turnover.

The boom in the mail-order business has also hit the supply market in a big way, with catalog selections available for pet supplies as large and varied as the big-box pet stores. The biggest sales explosion is happening online, where huge websites have been launched in hopes of getting a piece of that business.

Many of the most creative and attractive pet products are made by hand and in small quantities. Shows, craft fairs, and farmers markets are great places to look for these pet supplies.

You don’t always have to buy “new” when you need supplies for your pets. Many high-quality pet carriers or cat trees have appeared at yard and garage sales, and at a fraction of the cost of buying a new one. So keeping your eyes open for those kinds of sales can often be profitable for you and your pet.