Pet supplies from Portugal with delivery to Ukraine include food from European brands, specialized veterinary diets, accessories, toys and grooming products for dogs, cats, birds, rodents and aquarium pets. The Portuguese love their pets, so the country has both national pet store chains and large European online stores with a huge range. Here is what is worth buying, what to keep in mind and where to order.
What is worth buying in Portugal
First, accessories and long-lasting products: harnesses, leashes, collars, beds, carriers, scratching posts, bowls, automatic feeders and water fountains, pet houses and toys. These items are light or moderately heavy, and the choice of brands in European pet stores is much wider than in Ukraine. Second, grooming products: shampoos, brushes, deshedding tools, dental and ear care products, and pads. Third, specialized food, such as veterinary diets for pets with allergies, digestive or kidney problems, as well as grain-free and hypoallergenic lines that may not be available in our stores.
Buying pet supplies in Portugal is good value during promotions: big online stores often offer discounts on repeat orders, bundles and large packs, and national chains have loyalty programs and seasonal sales.
Pet shops
The large European online pet store zooplus is known for food in large packs and a wide choice of accessories. The Portuguese chain Zu offers food, accessories and grooming products for dogs, cats and other animals. Kiwoko is handy for toys, beds and accessories, while the online store Tiendanimal has a wide range of food, veterinary diets and grooming products.
If you want to order something for your home along with pet supplies, take a look at the marketplaces and department stores section.
Food weight and restrictions
Dry food is one of the heaviest items in a parcel: a large bag weighs several kilograms, so the shipping cost rises noticeably. Before ordering food from Portugal, compare its price with Ukrainian stores taking the weight into account, and it is better to combine accessories in one order. Canned food in metal tins is heavy too. Veterinary products, flea and tick treatments in the form of drops or sprays, and pet medicines may be restricted for shipping, so be sure to check the conditions with Pokupka support before buying them. Check the expiry date of food and treats, especially on discounted items.
Aquarium and terrarium keeping is also worth considering: filters, air pumps, lighting, decor and food for fish and reptiles are very well represented in Portuguese pet stores. For birds and rodents, there are cages, bedding, vitamin supplements and toys. Large cages and aquariums are bulky and can be fragile, so it is better to discuss them with Pokupka support in advance.
Tips for choosing
For clothing and harnesses, measure your pet: back length, chest and neck circumference, as size charts vary between brands. When changing food, switch your pet to the new diet gradually, and use veterinary food as recommended by a vet. Food ingredients on the sites are usually given in Portuguese and English and are easy to translate in your browser.
How to order pet supplies from Portugal
Sign up with Pokupka and get a Portugal warehouse address in your account. Enter it as the shipping address in the pet store. We will receive the parcel and ship it to Ukraine, to a branch or to your door.