Pets
Food, litter, and everyday supplies for dogs and cats.
What we look at
- Guaranteed analysis
- Ingredient sourcing
- AAFCO life-stage statements
- Veterinary guidance
In this category
Cat Litter
Clumping, non-clumping, and alternative litters.
Dental Chews
Chews formulated to reduce plaque and tartar.
Dog Food
Dry and wet food for dogs.
Flea & Tick
Preventive treatments and collars for fleas and ticks.
Pet Treats
Training and everyday treats for dogs and cats.
Pet Waste Bags
Bags for cleaning up after dogs.
Everything in Pets
Dental ChewsGreenies vs Dentastix Dental Chews
Greenies and Dentastix compared on what each brand's own page states: the VOHC list, ingredients, calories per treat, weight ranges and the dental claim.
Dental ChewsBest Dental Chews for Small Dogs
Four dental chews for dogs under 25 pounds, compared on the weight range each page states, calories per treat, what each brand publishes, and the VOHC list.
Pet TreatsWhat "Made in the USA" on Pet Treats Actually Means
What the FTC's rule requires for an unqualified Made in the USA claim, what FDA found in its jerky treat investigation, and what a treat label can leave out.
Dental ChewsWhat the VOHC Seal on Dog Dental Chews Actually Means
The VOHC seal on a dog chew means the maker's trials met the council's standard: two trials and a 20 percent cut in plaque or tartar. What it doesn't say.
Flea & TickWhy Some Flea and Tick Products Say EPA and Others Say FDA
EPA says a flea product is its own if it stays on the pet's skin and FDA's if it enters the blood, and that the line no longer fits. What each agency reviews.
Dog FoodHow to Read a Pet Food Label
Pet food ingredients list by weight before cooking, which can push a low-weight meat above water-heavy items; the guaranteed analysis panel tells you more.
Cat LitterBest Unscented Cat Litter
The best unscented clumping cat litter, from three litters that use the word. Their ingredient disclosures differ, and we compared what each brand means by it.
Pet Waste BagsWhat "Compostable" on a Dog Waste Bag Actually Means
The FTC defines what a compostable claim must mean, EPA says what a backyard pile can take, and BPI says what its mark covers. How to read a dog waste bag.
Dog FoodDog and Cat Food Calculator
Figure out how many servings, bags, and reorders your pet's food actually adds up to each year, based on the same weight-driven formula veterinarians use.