

The Petz Publisher does not work anymore, due to the fact that the website has been remodeled with the newer Petz games by Ubisoft. Later versions of the games included a Petz Web Fun Pack, Petz Publisher and a Petz Player web browser plug-in, allowing players to publish their petz online in playable webpages. There is also a camera feature, permitting snapshots of petz to be taken and saved as. Each version allows the importing of petz from all earlier versions. Players may share their petz with others who have the game via an E-Mail. Petz must be looked after properly abused or neglected petz may run away. Petz can learn tricks with positive rewards such as petting and treats, or trained not to do something using the punishment (water) spray bottle.

There are a number of toyz, food/water bowls and treats available. Cross-breeding can create different types of petz, called 'Mixed Breeds'.

Adult petz can then breed and have kittens or puppies of their own in Petz 3, Petz 4, and Petz 5 (this was not available in the first two lines). After around three days (real time) the petz become adults. Once they have found a pet they like the user can adopt and name the new puppy or kitten. The player starts at the Adoption Center,where they may choose a dog or cat to adopt of a breed and gender of their choosing.
