31 Pet Products For The Problems You Should've Anticipated

Buzz Feed

7 days ago

A dog-paw scrubber for all-in-one paw cleaning that won't bother your pooch and certainly won't bother you now that your floors will be free of muddy paw prints after wet spring walks.
A car door protector if your pooch loves hanging their head out the window and catching a breeze, but you hate the scratches their nails leave on leather.
A microchip pet feeder so you don't have to physically stand there and watch your kitties during mealtime to ensure that your one problem child doesn't eat their siblings' food. These feeders only open when they recognize a specific cat's microchip, and close when that cat steps away — so helpful for cases of overeating or different prescription diets.
A Bissell Little Green machine because you knew little accidents were inevitable, but you didn't realize that paper towels and a spray cleaner weren't going to cut it. Sometimes the mess is so bad that you need to call in reinforcements — aka this portable upholstery and carpet cleaner, which cleans deeply, penetrating household fabrics and even car interiors to erase any sign of your pet's feast involving trash can scraps.
And on the topic of stains, a pack of Bissell stain-removing pads to tackle little messes with minimal effort on your part. Pee? Check! Poop? Check! Vomit? Check! (You can even use them to clean up your wine spills.) Just lay them over the spot, give 'em a stomp to activate their cleaning powders, and watch the stain disappear — no bulky carpet steamer necessary!
A kibble sauce that'll jazz up your pup's pellets with real bone broth. (C'mon, human food tastes better with a little sauce, too!) If your pooch is a little picky, they might be more inclined to finish their meal when it's got a lil' drizzle of this on top!
A calming diffuser kit for helping stressed-out kitties relax. This is especially useful if your cat is having trouble adjusting to new surroundings or has separation anxiety.
A professional-level grooming kit if you're tired of the stress of a trip to the groomer. With this at-home kit, you can accomplish any grooming task you need without causing you or your pet any unnecessary anxiety. But the best part is the built-in vacuum and collecting container, which means that as you brush them, loose hairs are sucked up right away, so you don't have to brush and then vacuum.
Or a reviewer-loved pet brush so you can deshed your furry little monster. The stainless-steel teeth are designed to reach deep, effortlessly loosening and lifting fur before it ends up embedded in your couch fibers and every black T-shirt you own.
A magnetic screen door because you wanna let in the cool spring breeze (while keeping *out* the buggies) and prevent yourself from having to let your dog go out every 10 minutes. Why do dogs stand at the door and bark until you let them out only to bark at the door asking to come back in 30 seconds later???
A litter box scoop holder to *gasp* hold...the...scoop... OK, but seriously. You don't want it on the floor because that's gonna spread poop particles. (Ew!) You could hang it on the wall, but...well...it's a huge eyesore. Just store it in this instead. (It fits almost any litter scoop design.) It'll keep the litter dust from your floor without absolutely ruining your house's vibe.
A pack of odor-eliminating litter paws that'll make you sigh in relief when you realize — wow! — you can't smell anything. And by anything, I mean the smell of a stinky litterbox. One tab should give you up to seven days of freshness!
A Pill Pocket treat for cats who can magically sniff out medicine no matter how you try and hide it. It's a win-win here — you win because you no longer have to force a pill down your kitty's throat, and they win because they're getting a treat *and* their medicine.
A pet hair roller if you love your fur babies but hate how much they shed...on everything. Roll it over your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it, and watch it lift the fur away. See, we can own nice things!!
A portable pet water bottle so your pup can easily grab a drink in between zoomies sessions at the dog park. Simply the button at the top to fill the mini bowl attachment with water, then release it to stop so they can lap it up!
A stimulating snuffle activity mat because it has so many benefits: 1) It can help keep their smell skills sharp, 2) It can engage their natural foraging instincts, which stimulates their brain and can help prevent boredom, 3) It can help dogs burn some energy, and 4) It can help slow fast eaters.
A pet tag silencer to put an end to the grating jingle jangle of your dog's tags.
A pack of dog wipes that'll come in handy on an almost daily basis. Use 'em for post-potty messes, paw cleanings, and even to rinse wrinkles (super helpful for breeds like Frenchies and bulldogs).
A pooper scooper for scooping the dang poop, so you don't have to kneel down to pick it up.
A "Did you feed the dog?" sign if Fido is taking advantage of confusion re: whether he was fed to trick you into giving him another scoop of kibble.
A wood polish so you can hide the scratch marks from your dog's overgrown nails along the bottom of your doors and on your wood floor.
A liquid tartar remover because your dog desperately needs their teeth cleaned, but also won't let you near them with a toothbrush. (Think of it as doggy mouthwash!) Just add this to their water, and you'll notice your dog's plaque and bad breath subside.
A silent chew toy to keep everyone happy. It has an ultrasonic squeaker that only your dog can hear = you can watch TV, do work, read a book, take a nap, etc., without the incessant high-pitched squeak of your pup nomming on their toy. And there's no stuffing inside, so you won't need to clean gator guts!
A can cover that'll keep canned food fresh if your kitty doesn't get the whole can in one sitting. It's designed to fit different can sizes, is less wasteful than single-use plastic wrap, and it won't require you to use the can covers you typically use for human food. *side eyes*
A pack of pee pads for monitoring your pup's health — it's not like they can use their words to tell you when something is wrong. These absorbent pads have a color-changing layer that can alert you when you to potential issues, like a UTI or dehydration.
A snout balm if your dog's nose is capital dry and CRUSTY (with a capital C). It's made with a hydrating blend of shea butter, hempseed oil, and vitamin E that'll soften cracked, sensitive skin, and it's safe to be licked.
An odor and stain remover spray so you can erase the stinkiest of stinky smells that are embedded in your carpets — like that one pesky pee stain that you removed all visible evidence of, but that urine smell still smacks ya when you walk into the room. One reviewer used it to successfully remove cigarette smells from car upholstery, so you *know* this stuff works.
An easy-to-digest freeze-dried dog food because you'll be grateful you have it on hand when your poor pup gets an upset tummy. Keep this bland food mix on hand if your dog has a sensitive tummy due to sickness, allergies, anxiety, routine changes, travel plans, new meds, and more.
A Cat-e-Corner combo cat scratcher and side table to protect your couch from the wrath of your kitty's claws while also creating a functional surface for you to set TV remotes, a book, tissues, etc.
A double-layer cat litter-trapping mat that'll grab the crystals and pebbles that hitch a ride on your cat's paws so they don't end up all over your floors. Then you can just dump the litter right back into their box!
A nail grinder for trimming your pup's claws so you can cuddle without getting scratches all over your legs and arms. It's super quiet and smooth, which is ideal for dogs who get spooked by regular nail clippers.