Pet accessories

Pet accessories covers the non-consumable gear an animal owner buys: collars, leashes and harnesses, ID tags, toys, beds and blankets, bowls and feeding mats, grooming items such as brushes and wipes, and storage for food or supplies. Nothing in this group is eaten by your animal or applied to it as a product with active ingredients, which is what separates it from every other pet subcategory. Shop it the way you would shop any pet gear. Match the size range to your animal's measurements, look closely at materials, and read reviews on durability if you have a chewer. If you are separately considering a cannabis or hemp product for your animal, talk to your veterinarian before giving your animal anything.

Start from measurements rather than a size label, because sizing runs differently between makers. Collars and harnesses are usually listed by neck or girth range in inches, and beds by interior dimensions rather than outer ones. On materials, nylon and coated webbing wipe clean easily, leather needs conditioning, and soft rubber toys suit gentle chewers while hard nylon holds up to strong ones. Check that any hardware is metal if your animal pulls.

Some licensed dispensaries stock pet gear alongside their pet products, so check delivery options near you as well. Check the menus near you first, since accessory selection is usually thin compared with a dedicated pet store.