Gift guides 2026 are live: under $25, $50 and $100 Black Friday is Nov 27 · our picks to watch

Pet Supplies: the best budget picks

3 guides for dogs & cats. Every guide below shows its top pick and its budget pick with typical prices, so you can see the gap before you click.

Budget pick under:

Dogs & Cats 3 guides

Best cheap dog food
Top pickPurina ONE SmartBlend Natural Chicken & Rice~$59 for 40 lb
Budget pickPurina Dog Chow Complete Adult with Real Chicken~$28–$32 for 40 lb
Read guide: Best cheap dog food
Best cheap dry cat food
Top pickPurina Cat Chow Complete Dry Cat Food~$25
Budget pickPurina Friskies Gravy Swirlers Adult Dry Cat Food, Chicken & Salmon, 22 lb~$19–$20
Read guide: Best cheap dry cat food
Best cheap litter
Top pickDr. Elsey's Ultra Unscented Clumping Clay~$13–$23
Budget pickCat's Pride Antibacterial Odor-Eliminating Scented Litter (12 lb jug)~$7
Read guide: Best cheap litter
About these prices: typical ranges from our research when each guide was written. Prices change often, especially around Black Friday; the "Check price" button on each guide shows today's price at the retailer.