r/Pets is a subreddit with 418k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses dog, pet, struggling, cat, and euthanasia, and they frequently recommend/review flea treatment, kitten food, and air purifiers.
Popular Themes in r/Pets
#1
Advice Requests
: "I feel terrible that I did not walk my dog for most of her life"
12 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Pet portrait artist recs? Preferably lifelike and whimsical"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Dog dementia and only getting worse"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/Pets
#1
Dog
: "I feel terrible that I did not walk my Dog for most of her life"
27 posts
#2
Pet
: "Is Pet insurance worth it??"
26 posts
#3
Struggling
24 posts
#4
Cat
: "I want a Cat but I’m not rich."
22 posts
#5
Euthanasia
9 posts
#6
Adoption
: "Waiting 4 Years for a Forever Home ..I’m Scared They Could Be Separated. Bonded Mama & Baby Must Stay Together. 🥹It’s a long post, but I promise it’s worth the read. Location 📍:Charlotte,NC ,USA"
9 posts
#7
Looking For A Pet
6 posts
#8
Behavior
: "Do your pets have a completely different personality when nobody else is around? 😂"
6 posts
#9
Advice
6 posts
#10
Fleas
: "how to get rid of Fleas on cat and dog?"
5 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
: "I want a cat but I’m not rich."
52 posts
#2
DOG
: "Spent three weeks convinced my dog had separation anxiety, turns out he just really hates the recycling bin"
37 posts
#3
Review of US-based company
: "A warning about Petlibro smart feeders, endless support loops, and their "2 Year Warranty""
2 posts
#4
Review of non-US-based company
: "I built a free app to help find lost pets anywhere in the world 🐾"
2 posts
#5
RODENTS
: "Need help with squirrel babies their eyes have not opened yet"
2 posts
#6
REPTILE
: "Are there any animals that can live in a 90x30x30 enclosure? I know the height narrows the list"
1 post
#7
BIRD
: "How does one take care of a bird"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Pets
Yearly
+65k members(18.5%)
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Last updated: August 26, 2026