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Dog supplies

Getting ready for your first dog is a bit like getting ready for a first child. What do you need? Let us count the possibilities: beds, toys, shampoo, brushes, leashes ... the list can go on. (See bringing home your new dog.)

Some of these products, including microchips and certain flea control products, can only be found at a veterinarian's office. Others, however, involve shopping--for colorful collars, whimsical water bowls, and toys, toys, toys!

Find a good pet supply store

Here are some factors to consider when shopping for dog products:

  • Availability. Pet supply stores carry different brands of products at a range of prices. Most don't sell every product a manufacturer makes, just the ones deemed best for that store's sales. You may end up going to one shop for harnesses and another for treats.
  • Pricing. Online stores sometimes charge less than brick and mortar stores. However, you can't see or feel the product, and if you need to return it you have to pay to ship it back.
  • Charity. Some local pet supply stores contribute to the dog-related charitable causes in your area. If that's the case and you wish to support them, there's no need to price-shop. Similarly, some online retailers contribute to national or regional pet-related charities. Many pet-related charitable organizations or shelters sell fun items, such as matching T-shirts for you and your dog, to raise money.

Pet stores that sell dogs

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