Walmart’s prices are hard to beat, but sometimes finding what you want takes work. Fortunately, there are lots of options in their extensive pet department.
Enjoy our favorite products at Walmart in October. Many are discounted as of this writing, but sales don’t last forever — so prices may change without warning.
The Best Pet Products at Walmart in October 2023
Check Walmart- An interactive fish toy for cats.
- The toy wiggles like an actual fish, but it remains motionless until a pet plays with it.
- The battery is rechargeable.
- The outside cover is washable.
Check Walmart- Duck jerky that is made from whole duck breast.
- Glycerin and salt are added to enhance the meat flavor.
- The manufacturer promises that this product includes no duck by-products, corn, soy, grain, or artificial flavors or preservatives.
- This snack, which should only be used as a treat for your dog, is high in protein and low in fat.
Check Walmart- Dress your dog as the Bark Knight for a long Halloween with this Batman costume.
- Several pieces make up the costume. The set comprises a chest piece, a cape, a belt, and a headpiece that serves as the cowl.
Check Walmart- A cat tree for your cats to climb and relax.
- With five tiers and a height ranging from 95 to 107 inches, the tree offers plenty of verticality for your felines.
- The tree includes a scratching post, a bed, and a dangling ball.
- Cats have plenty of opportunities to exercise with the tree's amenities.
Check Walmart- Your cat will be the king of the jungle (read: the living room) with this lion mane wig.
- Perfect for Halloween, this wig is available in several colors to match your cat. Available colors are black, coffee, gray, melange brown, and white (which is out of stock at the time of writing).
Check Walmart- A five-in-one aquarium cleaner tool kit.
- The tool kit includes a gravel rake, a fish net, an algae scraper, a fork, and a sponge brush.
- An included hose makes it easy to reach hard-to-reach areas of your aquarium.
- The manufacturer recommends washing the product after each use.
Check Walmart- A humidifier for use with reptile terrariums.
- This product can also be used as a sprayer.
- The package includes everything necessary to make this operable with your terrarium, including a power supply, clips, nozzles, a water pipe, and a pipe cutter.
- A timer allows you to provide misting for your reptile at the same time daily, even if you are out on a trip.
Check Walmart- A foraging toy designed for small birds.
- Hide treats in the toy to entertain your bird while sating their instinct to forage.
- The toy is 5 inches high and 2 inches wide.
- The toy is made of palm and sisal.
Check Walmart- A foraging mat for small animals, like rabbits.
- By allowing your pet to forage for treats, this toy can help relieve your pet's anxiety and keep it occupied.
- The manufacturer promises this toy to be easy to clean and machine washable.
#1 Best Overall Deal: HKEEY Floppy Fish Cat Toy — Save 45%
What cat doesn’t enjoy “hunting” a moving target? That is what your cat will have in the Floppy Fish Cat Toy.
The fish includes a motion sensor and only flops when your cat actively plays with it. This toy is easy to charge with the included USB charger; the 350mAh battery gives your kitties hours of play.
The cover is washable, and there’s a catnip pouch for those catnip lovers out there! For sheer cuteness (and a great price!) the HKEEY Floppy Fish Cat Toy is our pick for the best overall pet deal this October at Walmart.
- An interactive fish toy for cats.
- The toy wiggles like an actual fish, but it remains motionless until a pet plays with it.
- The battery is rechargeable.
- The outside cover is washable.
2. Best Dog Treat Deal: Golden Rewards Duck Flavor Premium Jerky — Save 20%
Made with yummy duck breast, these treats should get your dogs begging for more training!
These treats only have three ingredients — duck breast, glycerin, and salt. Of course, not all dogs love duck but so many do that it’s worth a shot. Duck has another advantage for some dogs: it’s often a meat that those with food sensitivities can eat.
Regardless of whether your dog has food sensitivities or just loves duck, this is a treat we can get behind. The price is great and Golden Rewards Duck Flavor Premium Jerky is our pick for the best dog treat deal at Walmart this October.
- Duck jerky that is made from whole duck breast.
- Glycerin and salt are added to enhance the meat flavor.
- The manufacturer promises that this product includes no duck by-products, corn, soy, grain, or artificial flavors or preservatives.
- This snack, which should only be used as a treat for your dog, is high in protein and low in fat.
3. Best Costume Deal for Dogs: Batman Dog Costume
The Bark Knight returns with this retro-styled Batman costume. The set includes a chest piece with the iconic logo, a black cape, and a yellow belt — topped off with a bat-eared hat.
We love that you can dress your pooch in just the pieces they are comfortable in, and it makes this costume easy for most dogs to wear. The classic Batman-style costume is our pick for the best costume deal at Walmart this October.
- Dress your dog as the Bark Knight for a long Halloween with this Batman costume.
- Several pieces make up the costume. The set comprises a chest piece, a cape, a belt, and a headpiece that serves as the cowl.
4. Best Deal for Cats: Pawz Road Floor to Ceiling Cat Tree — Save 63%
Small living spaces need to go vertical for cat trees, but many of those cat trees also go very wide — not this one!
The Pawz Road Floor to Ceiling Cat Tree braces at the ceiling for stability and adjusts up to 107 inches tall. For plenty of scratching and climbing, the center post is covered in sisal rope and carpet; the cat tree also has four shelves above the floor.
Cat trees like this make giving your cats climbing and adventure opportunities easier. Hopefully, they won’t take advantage of it and hop on your head as you walk underneath…but you never know.
The design and great price make the Pawz Road Floor to Ceiling Cat Tree our pick for the best cat deal this month at Walmart.
- A cat tree for your cats to climb and relax.
- With five tiers and a height ranging from 95 to 107 inches, the tree offers plenty of verticality for your felines.
- The tree includes a scratching post, a bed, and a dangling ball.
- Cats have plenty of opportunities to exercise with the tree's amenities.
5. Best Costume for Cats: Lion Mane Wig for Cats — Save $2
For the cat who thinks they’re everything…we found the best lion mane wig for your little “kings and queens of the house jungle.”
The Lion Mane Wig comes in several different colors and sizes to suit most cats — if you can get them to wear it — who can look as regal as they feel. The wig costume is made from soft faux fur and fits necks from 10-14 inches around.
Have a roaring good time with your cats in the Lion Mane Wig — our pick for the best cat costume at Walmart this October.
- Your cat will be the king of the jungle (read: the living room) with this lion mane wig.
- Perfect for Halloween, this wig is available in several colors to match your cat. Available colors are black, coffee, gray, melange brown, and white (which is out of stock at the time of writing).
6. Best Deal for Fish and Aquatics: Fish Tank Cleaning Kit
Although having fish seems like an “easy” pet, keeping the water clean and safe takes more work than you might think! You need things like gravel rakes, fish nets, and a siphon vacuum.
This set comes with all of the mechanical items you need to keep your fish tank clean — algae scraper, gravel rake, siphon vacuum, and sand cleaner. It is super affordable and will get you off to the right start. For convenience and affordability, the Fish Tank Cleaning Kit is our pick for the best fish and aquatics deal at Walmart this October.
- A five-in-one aquarium cleaner tool kit.
- The tool kit includes a gravel rake, a fish net, an algae scraper, a fork, and a sponge brush.
- An included hose makes it easy to reach hard-to-reach areas of your aquarium.
- The manufacturer recommends washing the product after each use.
7. Best Deal for Reptiles: JahyShow Reptile Humidifier
This is one of the easiest ways to keep your rainforest-level humidity-loving reptiles and amphibians’ habitats moist enough. Humidifiers and misters that operate on a schedule help keep your critters happy and healthy — especially if you don’t already live in a rainforest!
The JahyShow Reptile Humidifier comes with everything you need to get your reptile friend happily humid:
- Self-priming head
- Spray heads
- Water pipe
- Clips and ties
- Power
- Programmable unit
- A humidifier for use with reptile terrariums.
- This product can also be used as a sprayer.
- The package includes everything necessary to make this operable with your terrarium, including a power supply, clips, nozzles, a water pipe, and a pipe cutter.
- A timer allows you to provide misting for your reptile at the same time daily, even if you are out on a trip.
8. Best Deal for Birds: Bonka Bird Toys Small Pineapple Foraging Toy
Can we get a sweet toy for our birds? Yes, we can! This adorable foraging toy allows you to stuff the palm and sisal pineapple with goodies for your feathered buddy to discover and eat.
The Small Pineapple Foraging Toy from Bonka Bird Toys is about five inches tall and two inches wide and also includes a loop at the top for hanging.
- A foraging toy designed for small birds.
- Hide treats in the toy to entertain your bird while sating their instinct to forage.
- The toy is 5 inches high and 2 inches wide.
- The toy is made of palm and sisal.
9. Best Deal for Small Animals: Huart Foraging Mat Toy
Our little pets love exploring things too! We can add some interest and keep their mind active and engaged with a few select toys — foraging mats are a perfect choice for that!
This Foraging Mat Toy from Huart features an approximately nine-inch diameter base with felt fabric loops sewn to it. The loops act as little nooks and crannies to hide treats — keeping your little guys busy for a while!
Made from durable fabric, cleaning is easy and the mat includes a drawstring to close it up to carry it out to their play area. This simple but fun design makes the Foraging Mat Toy from Huart is our pick for the best small animal deal this month at Walmart.
- A foraging mat for small animals, like rabbits.
- By allowing your pet to forage for treats, this toy can help relieve your pet's anxiety and keep it occupied.
- The manufacturer promises this toy to be easy to clean and machine washable.
How to Save Money at Walmart.com
Saving money at Walmart is easier than at most stores. However, saving a little more is a matter of patience and watching for discounts, because if there is one constant with Walmart prices, it is that they will change!
Clearance Specials: Walmart lists clearance specials in each department online. If you’re looking specifically for those, navigate to the “Deals” section.
Seasonal Discounts: Clearing out old stock or that which is past its season helps retailers make room for more seasonal items and special deals. Take advantage of the seasonal shifts and pick up a few great products at bargain prices.
Check Walmart.com Regularly: With Walmart, prices change almost daily. You will find some products suddenly discounted to ridiculous levels while others change by a few cents at a time. Regardless, it pays to keep an eye on your favorite products.
See the best September 2023 Walmart deals here!
See the best November 2023 deals at Walmart here!
The 9 Best Pet Products at Walmart This October FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is Walmart's return policy?
According to Walmart.com, “Returns are available for nearly everything Walmart Sells.”
However, items you purchase from Marketplace sellers may have a different policy.
Does Walmart offer free shipping?
Yes, for orders over $35 shipping is generally free.
Does Walmart price match?
Walmart.com does not have price matching, but if you are buying something in the store where the Walmart.com price is lower, they will match the price, if certain requirements are met.
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