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Five Gift Ideas for Your Pet

Here are five gift ideas for your pet. And you don't even have to leave town.

It may not be obvious by looking at them, but your pets definitely want presents. Luckily, in Andover alone, there are enough pet service and retail establishments to offer a wide array of gifts for your cat or dog. Some of these shops also provide goods and services for many other pets as well.

Here are five gift ideas for your pets: 

1. Pet Grooming Services: Your dog may not feel like this is a gift at the time but, in the end, he or she will be cleaner, smell better, and, most importantly, feel better. So, go make your dog more beautiful at , located on Lupine Road.

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2. Clothing: Does it sometimes seem like your cat or dog feels left out on game day? Well, head over to in downtown Andover to grab your pets’ sports jerseys, including Patriots and Red Sox, as well as other dog clothes and items.

3. Training: When your pet is trained, it makes the both of you happier. Head over to the and ask about their regular training classes held at the facility. The River Road Veterinarian Hospital offers services for cats, dogs and other exotic pets such as reptiles.

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4. Nutritional Food: If you want to show your cat or dog how much you care, why not buy some nutritional food and give them the gift of health. , located across from the MBTA station in downtown, offers a sizable selection of food for pets, including the brands Wellness, Core, Blue Buffalo and Evo.

5. Walking Services: You may not have the time to walk your dog in the middle of the day but, thankfully, there are many others that do! will come to your house and give your dog some exercise. They also provide cleaning services for pets. 

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