How to Celebrate National Pet Month: Four Weeks of Activities and Adventures


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Happy National Pet Month! Throughout the month of May, we’re celebrating the animals who bring joy to our lives each day with special deals to spoil pets with all their favorite food and gear. And there are plenty of ways you can join in the fun, too! Follow our lead as we celebrate our pets in new ways every week this month.
Week 1: Make Mealtimes Fun

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Nutrition is important, but there’s more to food than its health benefits. It’s also the chance to bond with your pet, sustaining both their body and spirit.
So this week, serve them a DIY recipe as a special treat. Whether you bake up some scrumptious cookies, fire up the grill for some pet-safe kebabs, or even mix them up a pet-friendly mocktail, one thing is certain: You’ll love watching them chow down on your homemade snack, and they’re sure to feel the love, too.
Check out these DIY pet recipes:
Week 2: Plan an Adventure

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When it comes to making memories with your pet, there’s no time like the present. So go ahead, plan a fun, exciting experience for you both to share.
First, consider your pet’s personality and abilities: Would they prefer exploring outdoors, or staying inside? To be surrounded by friends or one-on-one time with you? An active escape or a chill-out session?
Then, choose an activity to match, whether it’s a rugged hiking adventure, visiting a new park, or just some extra playtime with an intriguing new toy. No matter what you choose, you’ll have a blast as long as you’re together.
Consider these activities:
Week 3: Protect Their Health

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Your most important responsibility as a pet parent? Keeping your new bestie happy and healthy. So there’s no better time to make sure you’ve got the essentials covered.
Ensuring your pet’s safety with a microchip or new ID tag? Check. Finding the perfect vet? Check. Grooming, travel, exercise and beyond? Check, check and double check.
Think of it as the perfect way to shower your pet with love.
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- Monday: Work on your pet’s training goals.
- Tuesday: Make time to exercise with your pet.
- Wednesday: Schedule a veterinary checkup.
- Thursday: Travel safely with your pet.
- Friday: Make sure your pet first aid kit is stocked.
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Week 4: Have the Best Week Ever

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Admit it: You love splurging on your pet almost as much as they love the new toys and treats that come inside that blue box.
Well, we’ve got good news: Chewy’s making it extra easy to spoil them this month, with a ton of deals and discounts perfect for celebrating the awesome animals in your life. So go ahead, stock up on dog treats, cat treats, toys, and more.
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However you choose to spend National Pet Month, we’re wishing you and your pet plenty of happiness all month long. Now get out there and make the most of it!