Meet The Winners Of The 2026 Pets+ Retailer’s Choice Awards

Retailers know best which products meet not only the needs of pet parents but also help pet stores thrive. With that in mind, in May we introduced the inaugural PETS+ Retailer’s Choice Awards. The response has been enthusiastic, to say the least, from both voting retailers and competing brands!

We had initially planned to announce the winners in our Sep-Oct issue, but then thought, “Hey, won’t retailers attending SUPERZOO want to know which products they should for sure check out at the show? Or for those not exhibiting, still check out while in buying mode?”

So without further ado, we announce the winners of our 2026 PETS+ Retailer’s Choice Awards. We’ll share this list again in our Sep-Oct issue, along with comments from participating retailers as to why they voted for a particular product.

Aquatic Products

Tank Pals, K2 Concepts Incorporated

Bird Products

Kaytee NutriDelight Pet Bird Food, Central Garden & Pet

Cat Complete and Balanced Kibble

Fussie Cat Premium Market Fresh Dry Food, Pets Global Inc.

Cat Complete and Balanced Wet Food

Gently-Cooked Fresh Food for Cats, Smalls

Cat Litter, Litterboxes & Accessories — TIE

Dofu Cat Cat Litter, Dofu Cat

ökocat Original Premium Wood Clumping Cat Litter, ökocat

Cat Toys & Scratchers

Chi-CAT-a Banana, Yeowww! Catnip

Cat Treats

Licks for Cats, Smalls

Dog & Cat Beds

Cuddle Bed, Tall Tails

Dog & Cat Bowls, Dishes, Feeders & Fountains

Clover Foraging Mat, Tall Tails

Dog & Cat CBD & Hemp

Suzie’s Crunchin’ Chicken Chips, Suzie’s CBD Treats

Dog & Cat Collars, Harnesses, Leashes & Tags

Techla, MyFamily USA

Dog & Cat Dental

Tooth & Gum Wipes, earthbath®

Dog & Cat Enrichment Toys & Mats

Divine Lotus – Challenge Level 3, PawzNDogz

Dog & Cat Flea & Tick

Wondercide Flea & Tick for Pets and Home Sprays, Wondercide

Dog & Cat Complete and Balanced Frozen Food (includes Frozen Raw & Gently Cooked)

smallbatch Raw Frozen Dog Food, Smallbatch Pets

Dog & Cat Grooming

Oatmeal & Aloe Itch Relief Shampoo & Conditioner, earthbath

Dog & Cat Complete and Balanced Shelf-stable Food (includes Freeze Dried, Dehydrated, Gently Cooked, Air Dried & Cold Pressed Foods)

smallbatch Freeze-Dried Sliders for Dogs, Smallbatch Pets

Dog & Cat Supplements (non-CBD & hemp)

MycoDog Clarity, MycoDog

Dog & Cat Toppers & Broths

smallbatch SuperBoosters Freeze-Dried Bites, Smallbatch Pets

Dog & Cat Travel & Outdoor

Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed, Sleepypod

Dog Complete and Balanced Kibble

Kinesis Premium Dog Food, Dr. Tim’s Pet Food

Dog Edible Chews, Bones & Body Parts

Raw Frozen Bones, Tucker’s Raw

Dog Toys

Chandler Chicken, Fluff & Tuff

Dog Treats

smallbatch Single Ingredient Freeze-Dried Heart Treats, Smallbatch Pets

Dog Waste Products

Backyard Bags, The Original Poop Bags

Emerging Brands (available wholesale in the last 36 months)

Raw Frozen Cat Food, Rad Cat by Tucker’s

Farm, Feed & Equine

Honest to Goodness Upcycled Horse Treats, W.F. Young Inc.

Holiday-Themed Products

Gingerbread Soft & Chewy Dog Treats, Lord Jameson

Home Cleaning & Odor Control

Pet House Candle Display, Pet House by One Fur All

Pet Apparel — TIE

Double Sided Tie & Snap Dog Bandana, Dog Bandana Co.

Stretch Fleece, Goldpaw

Pet Health & Hygiene (includes Eyes, Ears, Nose, Butt & Paws)

Hot Spot & Wound Care Ointment, Silver Honey

POP Displays

POP/Recycled Plastic Display Rack, Tuesday’s Natural Dog Company

Reptile Products

ZYMOX ZYLAFEN Topical Spray, ZYMOX (Pet King Brands)

Retailer Tech & Software

PetStack by FieldStack, FieldStack

Small Animal Products

ZYMOX Small Animal & Exotic Topical Spray, ZYMOX (Pet King Brands)