• Pamper Your Pooch With Dog Supplies

• Favor a Feline with Cat Supplies

• Fish for Aquarium Supplies

• Feed and Cage Birds

• Keep Small Mammals: Guinea Pigs to Ferrets

• Slither up to Reptile Supplies

• Find Pet Supplies on eBay

• Buy Pet Supplies With Confidence

Pamper Your Pooch With Dog Supplies

Pamper Your Pooch With Dog Supplies

Although the rewards far outweigh the costs, dogs take a lot of hard work and patience. The perfect dog toy, an effective training method, or a low-cost solution to a flea problem can help bring harmony to your home.

Dog toys

Consider the size of your dog when choosing a dog toy that will be safe for him or her. You want to find a dog toy that’s big enough so that your dog can’t swallow it, but small enough so that your dog can really get a good grip on it.

Dog toys come in a variety of durable materials. Hard rubber dog toys and nylon dog toys are great for serious chewers. Latex dog toys and vinyl dog toys are a better choice for lighter chewers. Use plush toys only if your dog is looking for a toy to carry around and snuggle up with. If you see signs of heavy chewing or tears, however, replace the toy.

Some popular brands of hard rubber or nylon dog toys are Nylabone dog toys, Kong dog toys, and Happy Dog Tennis Toys.

Dog collars and dog leashes

Select a dog collar that is appropriate for the size and weight of your dog. A thin dog collar on a huge dog will hurt if you need to give your dog a strong tug, and a huge dog collar on a small dog will be heavy and unwieldy.

Nylon dog collars are durable, light, and great for dogs that love the water. Leather dog collars are durable, long lasting, and if you want the tough look, can come with spikes.

Dog leashes come in nylon, cloth, leather, and retractable styles. Retractable dog leashes allow for a very wide roaming area. A spring inside the leash rewinds the slack as your dog comes closer. You can also lock a retractable dog leash at the length you desire.

Dog-training guides

Dog-training guides can range from dog harnesses and dog whistles to bitter-tasting sprays that keep dogs from chewing. A dog bark collar or electric fence may help address more serious issues. When training your dog, however, make sure you use a consistent and humane method. Of course, there are also numerous books on dog training available on eBay.

Dog food and dog treats

When choosing dog food and dog treats, make sure you take into account your dog’s needs. Growing puppies need food with the right balance of vitamins and minerals. Working dog and sporting dog breeds need dog food that will sustain their high-energy lifestyle. Older dogs need reduced-calorie dog food to keep from gaining weight.

Your dog’s health care

Your dog’s health is a primary concern. Be sure to take measures to prevent flea and tick infestation. Many of today’s flea and tick medications make it easier than ever to prevent and stop your pet from suffering. Just put a drop of the flea and tick medication on the back of your dog’s neck and it will do the rest. Popular brands of flea and tick medicines are Advantage, Advantix, and Frontline.

Dental care is another important part of keeping your dog healthy. There are many dental products for dogs, such as dog toothbrushes and dog toothpastes. Many dog toys have the additional benefit of being good for your dog’s teeth. Some rope toys work like floss, and some rubber toys are designed with ridges that remove food particles and massage the gums.

Dog crates

Dog crates are essential to safely transporting your dog. They can be made of many different materials. Wire dog crates and plastic dog crates are popular. There are also collapsible dog crates made of a mesh-screen material.

Celebrity style

Outfit your dog to rule the catwalk—or the dogwalk! eBay offers a wide range of high-end pet couture, plus high-end totes and carriers popular with celebrity dog lovers including Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, and Liv Tyler.

Favor a Feline with Cat Supplies

Favor a Feline with Cat Supplies

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but for a growing number of pet owners, feline companionship is simply the cat’s meow. The following items will help you keep your favorite feline healthy and happy.

Cat toys

Cat toys will keep your cat occupied while you’re away. Swinging and dangling cat toys trigger your cat’s hunter instinct, while catnip toys will make your cat extra playful. Cat toys are made from a variety of materials, from rubber to animal fur. Make sure that the cat toy is durable, and if it ever breaks or tears, throw it out and replace it with a new one.

Cat collars

You can find cloth cat collars, nylon cat collars, or even velvet cat collars. The important thing to remember when you purchase a cat collar is to buy one with an elastic section. That way, if the cat collar gets snagged while the cat is climbing, he can wriggle his way out and avoid accidental strangulation.

Cat food

Cats are strict carnivores, but they require more than just meat to survive. In the wild, a cat would eat the entire kill. Bones, hair, and skin all provide your cat with vitamins and minerals that meat alone lacks. A proper cat food has the right balance of protein to vitamins.

Keep in mind your cat’s age when you choose a cat food. Kittens grow very fast and require calcium to aid in bone growth. Older cats need a lower-calorie cat food to keep them lean.

Cat condos

Cat condos are a great source of amusement for your pet cat. They also provide a place to perch and catnap during the day. Most cat condos are covered with a durable scratch-resistant covering that provides a good grip for climbing.

Cat litter boxes

Litter boxes are essential for any cat owner. Self-cleaning litter boxes are very popular time- and effort-saving devices.

Your cat’s health care

Products like Advantage, Frontline, and Revolution serve as one method of flea and tick control. These “back of the neck” flea and tick control medications usually offer a month’s worth of pest deterrence with very few applications.

Hard cat food and cat toys can help keep your cat’s teeth clean by scraping away the plaque that can develop daily. There are also specially designed cat chew treats that can help keep your cat’s mouth healthy.

Fish for Aquarium Supplies

Fish for Aquarium Supplies

Fish make colorful pets, and maintaining their aquariums can be a fun hobby.

Fish food

Fish food comes in four different varieties:

• Fish food flakes: Flakes are by far the most common fish food. Conduct a little research to find out what your fish would eat in the wild and choose your flaked food accordingly.

• Fish food pellets: Pellets are similar to flakes, but they’re made for larger fish.    

• Frozen fish food: Frozen fish foods come in sealed packages for easy distribution. Most frozen foods consist of animal remains, like brine shrimp and bloodworms. These make for a nutritious food source or occasional snack.    

• Live fish food: Live food consists of brine shrimp, bloodworms, nematodes, wingless fruit flies, or even garden worms. Live fish food can be your fish’s regular food, or you can use it as a treat.

Aquariums

You can choose either an acrylic aquarium or a glass aquarium. Aquariums also come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including: rectangular aquariums, hexagonal aquariums, or even spherical aquariums.

The size of your aquarium will determine how many fish can live in it. If you only want a couple of small fish, then a 2- to 5-gallon fish tank should suffice. However, if you want a community of fish, then you probably want a fish tank that accommodates at least 20 gallons. The larger the fish tank, the easier it is to maintain healthy water. It is usually recommended that beginners start with a 20-gallon fish tank to make aquarium and water maintenance as easy as possible.

From live coral colonies and sponges to algae eaters, eBay offers a huge selection of fresh and saltwater aquarium supplies to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful habitat for your fish.

Aquarium filtration

Filtration systems ensure that your fish are swimming in a safe and clean environment. From simple under-gravel aquarium filters to pumps that use charcoal aquarium filters, filtration systems are not only good for the fish, but also keep the aquarium looking its best. Protein aquarium skimmers provide an added level of cleaning by blasting millions of tiny bubbles into the aquarium to help separate the oils and other biological wastes from the water.

Feed and Cage Birds

Feed and Cage Birds

As many bird enthusiasts know, there’s a lot more to keeping a bird than just providing seed. Birds require a well-balanced diet, a clean habitat, and toys to keep them occupied.

Bird food

Create a diet for your bird that includes no more than 50% seed and has few, if any, fattening seeds like sunflower or safflower. Include a wide range of greens like lettuce and broccoli. Birds also benefit from potatoes and carrots.

Be sure to feed your bird pellets. Pellets have all the nutrition and roughage that birds need. Some common brands of pellets are Vetafarm pellets, Wombaroo pellets, and Kaytee pellets.

Vitamins are a good idea if your bird is sick, breeding, or molting.

Birdcages

A birdcage should be wide enough for the bird to spread its wings and fly. Long, rectangular birdcages are better than tall ones because most birds can’t fly up as easily as forward. There are a wide variety bird cages, including vintage and specialty cages for both small- and large-breed birds on eBay.

Birdcages for large-breed birds, such as parrots and macaws, are substantially different from smaller bird cages for smaller birds, such as parakeets and finches. They are made of a thicker metal. Make sure that the bird has plenty of room to spread its wings, and that there is room for multiple perches and plenty of bird toys. Also, many large-breed birds are very intelligent and have been known to unlock locks and untwist bolts, so an investment in a quality cage is well worth it.

Bird toys

Bird toys, such as mirrors, bells, swings, ladders, and chew toys, are an essential addition to any cage. They provide exercise, entertainment, and can keep your bird occupied while you’re away—which is particularly important for keeping large breed birds content and out of trouble.

Bird egg incubators

Bird egg incubators are essential if you’re planning on breeding your birds. Different bird breeds will have different needs as far as incubation is concerned, so make sure you research how your breed would care for its eggs and what kind of incubator would be best suited for your needs.

Keep Small Mammals: Guinea Pigs to Ferrets

Keep Small Mammals: Guinea Pigs to Ferrets

Small mammals such as guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, rabbits, ferrets, and sugar gliders require good food and a healthy habitat to thrive.

Small mammal food

You can feed most rodents a high-quality rodent food in pellet form, plus fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance your pet’s nutrition. Guinea pigs can’t produce vitamin C, so make sure they get lots of dark greens.

Sugar gliders are omnivores and need a diet that reflects this. Insects are a key, as is fruit and sap from acacia and eucalyptus trees. Balance is essential.

Rabbits can easily be fed on pellets, fresh vegetables, and alfalfa. An occasional treat of fruits is also a good idea.

Ferrets don’t need much fiber, so don’t feed them many fruits or vegetables. Instead focus on protein and fats.

Small mammal habitat

You can keep most rodents in cages. You can lodge mice and rats in glass terrariums. Mice need 40 square centimeters of space per adult mouse, and rats need 60 square centimeters each. You can house guinea pigs and rabbits in wire cages with a removable top for cleaning and handling.

Ferrets and sugar gliders are commonly kept in birdcages. Make sure the cage is secure, as they’re smart little animals and are well-known escape artists. To keep your ferret or sugar glider happy, make sure the cage is equipped with a hammock.

Slither up to Reptile Supplies

Slither up to Reptile Supplies

Any herpetologist would gladly tell you that reptiles and amphibians, such as lizards, snakes, turtles, and frogs make great pets. The wide range of reptiles available means that you can find one that fits your living arrangements and style.

Reptile food

Reptile feeding habits vary greatly depending on the species. Some reptiles need to graze constantly throughout the day. Others, like snakes, need to eat only once a week. Reptiles eat everything from dry reptile food pellets to mealworms, crickets, and live mice. Be sure to research dietary requirements for your specific pet, as it’s essential to their health that you select the proper food.

Reptile habitat

You can lodge most reptiles and amphibians in either a glass terrarium or fresh air terrarium, also known as reptarium. For ectothermic reptiles such as lizards, who aren’t able to regulate their own temperature internally; make sure to include a heat source, such as a warming heat lamp or hot rock. Most reptiles and amphibians also appreciate a good hiding place, so don’t forget to decorate with rocks, tree trunks, driftwood, and caves. Want to take your reptile on the road? Don’t forget a portable cage or carrier.

Find Pet Supplies on eBay

Find Pet Supplies on eBay

Once you know what type of pet supplies you want, go to the Home & Garden portal, click Pet Supplies, and start searching for item listings on eBay.

• Categories: The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by item type. You'll find links for Birds, Cats, Dogs, Ferrets, Fish, Guinea Pigs, Reptiles, Sugar Gliders, and more. As you dig deeper into the site you'll also be able to narrow down your choice by brand.   

• Keyword search: Search eBay title listings for specific words. For example, if you want to find dog toys, type "dog toys" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on my eBay and eBay will email you when a match becomes available.

Buy Pet Supplies With Confidence

Buy Pet Supplies With Confidence

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