r/Pets is a subreddit with 422k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses cat, struggling, dog, pet, and euthanasia, and they frequently recommend/review flea treatment, kitten food, and air purifiers.
Popular Themes in r/Pets
#1
Advice Requests
: "As a vet, I want to know: what would actually make your clinic visit better?"
14 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Cat litter recommendations"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "We’re putting our aggressive cat down tomorrow.. I’m gutted."
4 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "dog X-ray cost"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Pets
#1
Cat
: "Cat litter recommendations"
23 posts
#2
Struggling
23 posts
#3
Dog
: "Severe guilt after returning my Dog after 3 weeks.."
21 posts
#4
Pet
17 posts
#5
Euthanasia
8 posts
#6
Looking For A Pet
6 posts
#7
Advice
6 posts
#8
Health
5 posts
#9
Looking For A Vet
3 posts
#10
Looking For A Pet Toy
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/Pets
Flea Treatment
26 reviews
#1
Bravecto
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Revolution Plus
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Vet Recommended
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Kitten Food
21 reviews
#1
Orijen
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Royal Canin
3.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Instinct
5.0★ from 1 review
Air Purifiers
17 reviews
#1
Levoit
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Medify
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Meaco Dehumidifier/Purifier Combo
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Pets
#1
CAT
: "do you sleep with ur pets"
52 posts
#2
DOG
: "How do I know it’s time to let my almost 15 year old dog go?"
29 posts
#3
RODENTS
: "mouse euthanasia"
3 posts
#4
BIRD
: "Advice for flightless pigeon?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/Pets
Yearly
+64k members(17.9%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026