Pet Types & Preferences

Each pet in Grow a Garden has unique food preferences and feeding requirements.

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Common Pets

Basic pets that are easy to obtain and maintain. They accept most GAG recipes and are perfect for beginners.

  • Favorite Foods: Ice Cream, Salad
  • Feeding Frequency: Every 2-3 hours
  • Happiness Boost: +10-15 points
  • Special Rewards: Basic coins and XP
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Rare Pets

Special pets with unique preferences. They require higher quality recipes and provide better rewards.

  • Favorite Foods: Pizza, Sushi, Burger
  • Feeding Frequency: Every 4-6 hours
  • Happiness Boost: +20-30 points
  • Special Rewards: Rare items and pets
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Legendary Pets

The most exclusive pets that only accept prismatic recipes and provide the highest rewards.

  • Favorite Foods: Prismatic recipes only
  • Feeding Frequency: Every 8-12 hours
  • Happiness Boost: +50-100 points
  • Special Rewards: Legendary items
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Optimal Feeding Schedule

Maximize your pet's happiness and rewards with proper timing.

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Daily Feeding Routine

Establish a consistent feeding schedule to keep your pets happy and productive.

  • Morning (8 AM): Start with easy recipes like Ice Cream
  • Afternoon (2 PM): Medium recipes like Pizza or Sushi
  • Evening (8 PM): Hard recipes like Burger or Cake
  • Night (11 PM): Special treats for rare pets
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Happiness Tracking

Monitor your pet's happiness levels and adjust feeding accordingly.

  • 100% Happy: Maximum rewards, feed premium recipes
  • 75-99% Happy: Good rewards, maintain schedule
  • 50-74% Happy: Reduced rewards, increase feeding
  • Below 50%: Poor rewards, immediate attention needed

Pet Recipe Preferences

Different pets prefer different types of GAG recipes.

Pet Type Preferred Recipes Happiness Bonus Special Notes
Garden Cat Ice Cream, Salad +15 points Loves simple, fresh recipes
Cooking Dog Burger, Hot Dog +25 points Prefers hearty, meat-based dishes
Sweet Bunny Cake, Ice Cream, Donut +20 points Has a major sweet tooth
Gourmet Mouse Pizza, Sushi +30 points Appreciates complex flavors
Mochi Mouse Prismatic recipes only +50 points Extremely rare, highest rewards

Expert Pet Care Tips

Advanced strategies for maximizing pet happiness and rewards.

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Feeding Strategies

  • Quality over Quantity: Better to feed fewer high-quality recipes than many low-quality ones
  • Timing Matters: Feed pets when they're hungriest for maximum happiness gain
  • Variety is Key: Rotate between different recipes to prevent boredom
  • Save Prismatic: Reserve prismatic recipes for legendary pets and special occasions
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Reward Optimization

  • Happy Pets = Better Rewards: Maintain high happiness for maximum benefits
  • Special Events: Some pets give bonus rewards during certain times
  • Pet Combinations: Having multiple happy pets can unlock special bonuses
  • Achievement Tracking: Complete pet-related achievements for extra rewards

Common Pet Care Mistakes

Avoid these common pitfalls to keep your pets happy and healthy.

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Overfeeding

Feeding pets too frequently can waste resources without providing additional benefits.

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Irregular Schedule

Inconsistent feeding times can lead to unhappy pets and reduced rewards.

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Wrong Food Types

Feeding pets recipes they don't prefer results in lower happiness gains.

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Ignoring Happiness

Not monitoring pet happiness levels can lead to poor rewards and wasted effort.