Pet Supplies Product Categorization

The pet supplies vertical is a rapidly growing e-commerce category encompassing products for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, and small animals. With thousands of subcategories spanning food, toys, beds, grooming, health products, and habitat accessories, accurate categorization is essential for pet retailers to maximize product visibility. Our AI-powered API automatically classifies pet supplies into the correct taxonomy categories across all major marketplaces.

Pet products require precise categorization due to the importance of animal type specificity and product function. Dog food needs different taxonomy placement than cat food, and aquarium filters categorize differently than reptile heating pads. Our machine learning models understand these distinctions, having been trained on millions of pet product listings to deliver exceptional classification accuracy across all pet types and product categories.

Whether you're selling dog toys on Amazon, listing cat furniture on Shopify, or managing a Google Shopping feed for aquarium supplies, our API handles the complexity of pet supplies taxonomy mapping. We support automatic classification into Google Product Taxonomy, Amazon Browse Nodes, Shopify Standard Product Taxonomy, and eBay categories.

Dog Supplies

Classify dog food, treats, toys, beds, collars, leashes, grooming tools, and all canine products into precise subcategories.

Cat Supplies

Categorize cat food, litter, scratching posts, toys, beds, and feline accessories with accuracy for product type and function.

Fish & Aquatic Supplies

Automatic classification for aquariums, filters, pumps, decorations, fish food, and all aquatic pet products.

Bird Supplies

Bird cages, perches, toys, food, and avian accessories categorized correctly for species and product type.

Pet Food & Treats

Dry food, wet food, treats, supplements, and specialty diets classified by animal type and dietary needs.

Pet Health & Wellness

Medications, supplements, flea treatments, dental care, and health products categorized for accurate marketplace placement.

Pet Supplies Taxonomy Hierarchy

Pet Supplies follow a hierarchical taxonomy structure organized primarily by animal type. Products must be classified from broad categories like "Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies" down to specific subcategories such as "Pet Supplies > Dog Supplies > Dog Toys > Chew Toys". Our API navigates this complexity automatically.

Pet Supplies Category Hierarchy

Tier 3 Pet Supplies Categories

Bird Supplies
Cat Supplies
Dog Supplies
Fish & Aquatic Supplies
Pet Agility Equipment
Pet Apparel
Pet Apparel Hangers
Pet Bed Accessories
Pet Beds
Pet Bells & Charms
Pet Biometric Monitors
Pet Bowl Mats
Pet Bowl Stands
Pet Bowls, Feeders & Waterers
Pet Carrier & Crate Accessories
Pet Carriers & Crates
Pet Collars & Harnesses
Pet Containment Systems
Pet Door Accessories
Pet Doors
Pet Eye Drops & Lubricants
Pet First Aid & Emergency Kits
Pet Flea & Tick Control
Pet Food Containers

Each category branches into specific subcategories. For example, "Dog Supplies" contains Dog Food, Dog Toys, Dog Beds, Dog Collars, and dozens more subcategories.

API Integration for Pet Products

Integrating pet supplies categorization into your workflow is straightforward with our RESTful API.

Python
import requests

def categorize_pet_product(product_description, api_key):
    base_url = "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php"
    params = {"query": product_description, "api_key": api_key, "data_type": "google"}
    response = requests.get(base_url, params=params)
    return response.json()

# Example: Categorize dog food
result = categorize_pet_product(
    "Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food 30lb",
    "your_api_key_here"
)
print(f"Category: {result['category']}")
# Output: Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies > Dog Supplies > Dog Food
JavaScript
async function categorizePetProduct(productDescription, apiKey) {
    const baseUrl = 'https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php';
    const params = new URLSearchParams({query: productDescription, api_key: apiKey, data_type: 'google'});
    const response = await fetch(`${baseUrl}?${params}`);
    return response.json();
}

// Example: Categorize cat furniture
categorizePetProduct(
    'PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge Reversible Cardboard Scratching Post',
    'your_api_key'
).then(result => console.log('Category:', result.category));
cURL
curl -X GET "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php" \
  -d "query=Fluval FX6 High Performance Canister Filter Aquarium 400 Gallon" \
  -d "api_key=your_api_key_here" \
  -d "data_type=google"

# Response: {"category": "Animals & Pet Supplies > Pet Supplies > Fish Supplies > Aquarium Filters", "confidence": 0.97}
10M+
Products Categorized
99.2%
Accuracy Rate
5,574
Categories Supported
200+
Languages Supported

Try Pet Supplies Categorization

Enter a pet product description below to see our AI classify it across multiple marketplace taxonomies.

Best Practices for Pet Supplies Categorization

Pet products require specific details to achieve optimal categorization accuracy.

Always Specify Animal Type
Include dog, cat, fish, bird, reptile, or small animal in descriptions. Animal type is the primary taxonomy driver for pet products.
Include Product Function
Specify if it's food, toy, bed, grooming tool, health product, or habitat accessory. Function determines subcategory placement.
Mention Size When Relevant
For collars, beds, crates, include size (small, medium, large) as some platforms have size-specific categories.
Include Brand Names
Pet brands like Blue Buffalo, KONG, Purina help with accurate categorization and signal product quality tier.
Specify Food Type
For pet food, indicate dry, wet, freeze-dried, raw, treats, or supplements. Include life stage (puppy, adult, senior) when applicable.
Note Special Features
Include relevant features: grain-free, organic, interactive, orthopedic, waterproof. Features can affect category placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of pet products can your API categorize?
Our API categorizes all pet supplies including food, treats, toys, beds, collars, leashes, grooming supplies, health products, habitat accessories, aquarium equipment, and products for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, and small animals.
How does the API distinguish between different animal types?
Our models recognize animal-specific terminology, brand associations, and product characteristics. "Kibble" and "chew toy" signal dog products, while "scratching post" and "litter" indicate cat products.
Can the API categorize specialty pet products?
Yes, we support specialty categories including reptile heating, aquarium filtration, bird aviaries, small animal habitats, and exotic pet supplies with accurate subcategory placement.
How accurate is pet supplies categorization?
Pet supplies achieve 99.2% accuracy due to strong animal-type signals and distinctive product terminology that make classification highly reliable.
Does the API handle pet food dietary categories?
Yes, we recognize dietary specifications including grain-free, limited ingredient, prescription, raw, organic, and life-stage formulas for accurate food category placement.

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