At a Pet Store in Brazil: Food, Leashes, and Cat Litter
Learn practical store questions for finding common pet supplies and comparing a product's size or form.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
Ração is pet food, coleira is collar, guia is leash, caixa de transporte is carrier, and areia sanitária is cat litter. A pet store is a pet shop or loja de animais; many Brazilian businesses use the English words pet shop in their names.
Name the pet supplies you need
Ask for a specific size or version when you know what your pet needs. If you are uncertain about a food choice, ask a veterinarian rather than selecting a product based only on a store conversation.
Onde ficam as guias para cães?
Where are the dog leashes?
Vocês têm uma caixa de transporte para gato?
Do you have a cat carrier?
Ask about sizes, materials, and package quantities
Use tamanho for size, material for material, and pacote for package. Compare items with Qual é a diferença entre…? (What is the difference between…?). Ask how much is in the package before deciding whether it suits your shopping plan.
This question pattern works for a leash, carrier, or litter. Repeat the item name in your question so the staff knows which products you are comparing.
Qual é a diferença entre estes dois tamanhos?
What is the difference between these two sizes?
Quantos quilos vêm neste pacote?
How many kilos are in this package?
Check a basic product detail before paying
Ask whether a product matches an animal's size or age only if you are confirming a recommendation you already received. Para filhote means for a young animal or puppy, and para gato means for a cat.
To confirm the price, ask Quanto custa? If you need a different product, explain which feature matters—size, fastening, or container type—rather than describing it only as ‘better.’
Esta guia tem fecho de metal?
Does this leash have a metal clasp?
Quanto custa o pacote menor?
How much is the smaller package?
Put it into practice
Learn the product noun, ask about size or quantity, and get professional advice for health or nutrition decisions.
Quick practice
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