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01-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
Just 21 Products To Keep Your Pets From Ruining Your Stuff (They're So Cute, It's Worth It Though)
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Because buying a new couch every few months simply isn't in the cards. 1. A ChomChom roller ready to put your regular old lint roller to shame. Forget ripping off sheets till you run out — this collects everything in a neat little compartment you simply empty out. With a fur-free couch, guests' eyes will be drawn straight to your seasonal throw blankets and pillows. Here's more from BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes (those are her photos above!): " I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now, but I took the photos above literally just now to show just how quick, easy, and effective this roller is. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside." Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 2. And a fur-eliminating broom capable of squeegeeing enough fur from your carpet that if magically animated — you know, like those brooms in Fantasia — it would transform into a Pekingese. Promising review: "As a pet owner with dogs who shed massive amounts, I've tried a lot of products to manage the never-ending fur, but the FURemover has truly exceeded my expectations. This is hands down the best tool I've found for removing pet hair from my home and car! The rubber bristles are a game-changer — they easily grab and lift pet hair from carpets, furniture, and car seats, making the process fast and efficient. Unlike other tools I've used, the rubber bristles don't push the hair around; they pull it in and make cleaning so much easier. The squeegee function is a bonus for cleaning up messes, whether it's pet hair or even liquids. It does it all. The 58-inch telescopic handle is a standout feature. It's easy to adjust, so I can reach under furniture and into the back of my car without straining my back or arms. I've used it both indoors and outdoors, and it works equally well on both. I've also found that the broom doesn't damage surfaces like some of the harsher tools I've used in the past." — Tracy Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight configurations). 3. A Conair fabric defuzzer powerful enough to remove pills and matted fibers from your sofa but gentle enough that no damage is left in its wake. Sure, your cat has three different scratching posts, but the couch is by farrr their fave spot to tear up. The battery-operated model requires two AA batteries, not included. Promising review:"If you have cats, you need this. If you have sweaters, you need this. It does an incredible job, is relatively quick, and is wildly satisfying. I have brought furniture back from the BRINK with just this little guy. Tips: clean the little repository cup often while you work — the shaver will slow down as it gets full, and you won't realize it, but you'll start to get frustrated with its performance. Just clean it! And don't be afraid to replace the batteries. The only way it can tell you it needs either is to get less powerful, so check both before giving up on it. Eventually the blades wear out and yes, it sucks, you have to buy a completely new device when that happens. But it's okay, because this thing slaps." — Roonitoons Get it from Amazon for $9.29+ (available in five colors and two styles). 4. A scratchy lil' tool you can use to scrape away fur from your car seats, carpet, clothing, comforter — you name it! Promising review:"I have three cats and three dogs which means A LOT of hair, plus my almost hip-length hair. My house is a hair factory. My car is a hair depository. My cat trees...I can't even tell you how often I vacuum them. I have bought several items to try and get rid of the hair with little or no success. Then I found this, and my life changed. I was skeptical about another highly rated item, but I thought I would try it in the car first. In less than five swipes across my floor mat, I had over a handful of hair in a nice little pile. A few more swipes, and you couldn't even tell anyone with hair was ever in my car. I have combination seats, leather on the edge, fabric in the middle. I was careful not to scratch the leather with the glass surface, but I was still able to get the hair out of the fabric without any damage. It got out my hair, the Yorkie hair, the German shepherd hair, even hair I don't recognize. This works! If you are still reading this, stop and buy this right now. It will change your life." — Rosie H. Get it from Amazon for $12.99. 5. A pet-specific stain remover sure to hide the fact that Sparky and Fido aren't the perfect angels you make them out to be on Instagram. Your followers may see them in their matching raincoats and frolicking around the dog park, but no one needs to know about the time they tag-teamed you to steal a rotisserie chicken off of the counter and devour it on your living room area rug... Promising review:"I don't know how I ever survived without this. There are tons of 'pet stain/odor remover' products out there, but this, by far, is the absolute best. I foster dogs, some puppies, some older, some not housebroken, and every room in my house is carpeted except the kitchen, which means I have lots of accidents. I spray enough to saturate if it's a lot of urine, let it soak for 10 minutes, then wipe it up with a hand towel. It's taken out every stain, and, more importantly, the odor is gone! I will never stop buying this product. I recommend it to everyone who has dogs!" — Shelley Get it on Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes). 6. Or — if you have a carpet cleaning machine — a miracle-working, deodorizing carpet shampoo so freaking good, it'll have your flooring looking like it was just installed yesterday. Sunny & Honey Store is a family-run small biz. Their products are made in the USA and they donate 10% of all profits to animal shelters and rescue groups. FYI: This cleaner is only for use in carpet cleaning machines. Here's the one they are using in the review photo! Promising review:"In an uncharacteristic move, my dogs pulled an entire pot of Mississippi pot roast off of the stove and devoured the entire thing before anyone caught them. The next day, they experienced some (not unexpected) intestinal distress, which led to a large, soupy pile of black evil being left on my white carpet. I Resolved...I Bisseled...I baking soda and vinegared...I scrubbed and I still had a large, ugly brown stain on my carpet. About two weeks later, I saw this stuff recommended, and I decided to try it. BEST DECISION EVER. I poured this stuff in my little carpet steamer and got to work. That stain is now GONE. This stuff rocks." — Erika Horton Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes). 7. A reliable and ultra-versatile bottle of OxiClean because there are few stains it can't contend with. The oxygen-based, water-activated formula eliminates toughhhhh set-in stains on carpets, upholstery, and really anything else for that matter. Promising review: "I use this in pretty much every load of laundry that I do! We have a very old dog, and every now and then, he will have an accident in the house, and it's usually on the carpet somewhere. I'll mix up a little bit of it in a small squeeze bottle and use it on the area after I have cleaned #2 up or soaked up #1, and it takes care of any odors and or stains!" — Rick C. Get it from Amazon for $11.19. 8. A pack of sofa shields if your babies are equal parts angel 😇 and demon. 😈 Yes, they're SO dang cute and can do literally no wrong, but alsoooo they just love to shred the arm of your v expensive couch. Amazon, The shields can adhere to a variety of surfaces so whether your sofa is polyester, cotton, or acetate-based fabric, you're good. Just note it's not meant for use on leather. Promising review: "I have two cats and these shields work amazingly. They have an adhesive backing, which is really easy to take off. Also, they're easy to cut to the size needed if you have an awkward arm or something on your chair. They absolutely repel my cats from even trying to scratch as they're made from a hard plastic. I love that it's not the double sided sticky kind so there's no hair or anything sticking to it." — Mya Ramirez Get them from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in packs of 6 and 10). 9. Or a carpet scratch stopper if your baby has an absolute fixation with doorways. These come in a handful of sizes, so you don't even have to do any cutting or fussing to fit it to your frame. Amazon KittySmart is a small business that invented the CarPet Scratch Stopper so scratched carpet would never be a concern, hoping to reduce declawing in cats. Promising review: "My kitten used to be obsessed with scratching the carpet at door entry. Slipped this right in and the problem no longer exists. Now she rests on top of it. The clear plastic isn't an eyesore either." — Rita Serrano Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five sizes). 10. A cord protector so your cat, bunny, or other chew-happy pet doesn't use their little razor-sharp teeth to rip through your (aka your employer's) MacBook charger. Here's more from BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes (those are her photos above!): "I decided to finally give these cord protectors a go and can absolutely vouch for their effectiveness. One of my cats, Sneaky, is a notorious cord chewer and particularly loves going to town on the charging cable for his automatic water fountain — you can check out the damage above. I was getting to the point where I was afraid it'd stop working entirely, so I ordered these protectors in the 1/2-inch size. They snap on and off *so* easily — flexible enough for removal, but thick and durable enough that your kitty's teeth are no match against the thick wire loom. Sneaky pretty quickly realized he'd finally been defeated once he discovered these on his favorite chewing spots (I also applied a protector to my poor MacBook charging wire, which was another target), and I haven't seen him even attempting to chew anymore. I like that these come in different colors as well as different lengths and sizes so you can order as much as you actually need. You just snip off as much as you need for a particular area, so I used a shorter piece for my water fountain cable and a much longer one for my MacBook charging cable to protect the whole area. I ordered the 1/2-inch diameter ones, but you could definitely go down to the 1/4-inch or even 1/8-inch sizes if you're only planning to cover a single thin cable, so it's not quite as bulky as mine looks above. If you're planning to cover several cables at once, you'd want to stick with the bigger sizes." Promising review:" I have this in three different widths for chew-proofing the upstairs of our house, where our young house rabbit is allowed to free range. I don't see any signs of damage, like fraying, now." — Louise Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 14 sizes and three colors). 11. A TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green upholstery cleaner capable of sucking up messes of any caliber. Be warned, though: Reviewers say once you start, you won't stop. Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $11! Promising review: "Imagine watching your little best friend (aka cute little dog 🐕) jump on your brand new white mattress with MUDDY paws. Mud everywhere, I was speechless. Luckily, I had this amazing quality product. It's light so it's easy to carry. The water capacity is perfect, not too much where it's wasting your solution (that you mix in). The suction power is awesome. There's also different kinds of attachments to make cleaning easier. I can't say enough about this product, I absolutely love it! I highly recommend it! My mattress is back to its original color and my dog and I are best friends again! Lol." — Stacie G. Get it from Amazon for $99.98+ (available in three configurations). 12. A car door protector because you love supporting your dog's hobbies — barking at Fiats, specifically??? — but their sharp little nails have done some serious damage to your car's interior. Amazon, Promising review: "Exceeded expectations in my 4Runner. Very satisfied customer. Bought this to protect the doors and especially the padded portions on the upper part of the rear doors. My 65-pound golden retriever puppy likes to put his paws on the door to look out, and his claws were creating permanent dents in the soft-touch plastic. I was skeptical they would stay in place but they work perfectly and don't move at all, even now that he is 65+ pounds. I am 100% happy with these after about a month of use, and they are holding up great with no signs of wear. Would buy again." — old john Get it from Amazon for $20.35+ (available in three colors, as well as in a pack with a seat cover). 13. A waterproof furniture throw that doesn't look like it has anything to do with your dog/cat/ferret/other adorable animal who sheds like it's their only purpose in life. Promising review: "I have a dog who insists on peeing on the couch, and I have been covering the couch and washing everything a few times a week for months. I bought this cover and placed it. It doesn't look cheap, and when my dog peed on it, the pee stayed at the surface like a little puddle and I was able to wipe it up with paper towels. It acts as if it were plastic but looks and feels like quilted fabric. I chose ivory, and it is a lovely creamy beige. So far, I am impressed and pleased with it. Wish I had it long ago. I am buying two more and plan to make the cushion covers with them." — Roxana Urrutia Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven sizes and six colors). 14. A pet gate so you can keep your fur babies out of areas they simply can't be trusted in. If the cat has earned more privileges than the dog (lol), there's also a smaller door so they can pass through unassisted! Here's what BuzzFeeder Jenae Sitzes has to say: "I've used this exact gate in the past and found it really easy to set up in my doorway, and it's *extremely* sturdy once you adjust the tension properly — I can't see any dogs being able to break through, and it's made of metal, which discourages chewing. I personally used it when I adopted my younger cat and needed to slowly introduce him to my older cat. The space between the bars were wide enough for them to see and sniff each other without any possibility of them fighting. I will say that once the younger cat got braver, he was able to leap over the top of it, but my older, bigger cat could not (which meant the younger cat always had a means of escape). So keep that in mind, depending on your use case. You can also install it a few inches above the ground to get some extra height." Promising review:"We just rescued a kitty but already have a dog at home. They are getting to know each other slowly, but the dog is very curious and tends to play 'follow the leader' with the cat wherever she goes. We bought this gate so that when the cat wants some time to herself, she can go into the spare room, and the dog can't follow. It works VERY well. It's a nice height." — SC128 Get it from Amazon for $39.99. 15. An easy-wring microfiber spin mop ready to help attend to accidents whether your home has hardwood, laminate, tile, or vinyl floors. Check it out on TikTok here! Promising review: " I have been such a sucker for buying the more expensive and what seemed like more convenient ways to mop but the truth is if you have a lot of traffic and or pets and kids, you need something with more cleaning power behind it. This mop is easily the best one I have had and I have tried so many from the expensive electric steamers to the removable pads. This one just does what it's intended to do and it's extremely easy to clean it which is a big plus for me because the last thing you want to do after cleaning, is clean the thing you were cleaning with. 10/10 i love it!" — plant princess Get it from Amazon for $47.97. 16. A no-spill dog bowl if your dog tries to take a dip in their dish every time you refill it. They are SO dang cute, but man, that gets annoying fast and really isn't great for the longevity of your hardwood floors... See it on TikTok here. Promising reviews: "Before buying these water bowls I had the usual decorative dog bowls. My Yorkie and Schnauzer would always leave water trails after taking a drink. But these are soo perfect and mess-free. They're also super easy to clean and refill!" — Ashley A. "I was very skeptical but am glad I gave it a try and am very happy with this! I have very messy drinkers and flat-faced dogs who would get water up their nose when drinking and this has helped tremendously! I don't have to wipe up the floor hardly at all now. I got the smaller one, and honestly, with small dogs, it could have been even a smaller dish, but that's fine. They had zero problems adapting to it, I didn't have to trick them into drinking they just figured it out on their own. I clean it every night (air dry) and will take apart the floating part at least weekly to make sure no mold forms, but that isn't an issue at all. I also think it would help with dogs who are fast/over drinkers that regurgitate the water back up also as it slows their consumption of water. I think this is a great item to have and highly recommend it." — Chris M. Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 17. An organic cat grass growing kit that will add some additional greenery to your house and keep your kitties from eating your actual (poisonous) houseplants. The Cat Ladies is a family-owned, Southern California-based small business founded in 2015 by a mother-daughter duo who wanted to create unique, organic, nontoxic products for other passionate cat owners. Promising review:"I have been a customer for about a year now, and ever since the first time when we gave her gentle pets while she ate the grass, she's now developed a whole daily routine! She meows at us every morning, demanding that we come and sit with her and pet her while she munches happily on the grass. It's become such an important part of her daily routine that we bought two of the planters so that she can always have fresh grass." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors). 18. A tear-proof pet screen so you can pop open your sliding door for some fresh air without worrying about your cat hatching an escape plan. Promising review: "I have two cats; one is an avid climber. They are inside-only cats, but I like to leave the door open with the screen door secured shut so they can enjoy the air and sounds of outside, but I did not trust the standard screen material to stand up to their claws. Damage is one thing, but I definitely did not want them to tear the screen out enough to escape the house when I was in another room. So I was hoping to find a screen material stout enough to give me the peace of mind to keep the door open during the pleasant months, so I gave this one a try. Soon after installation, I heard the familiar sound of claws testing out the new screen door. Despite even finding one cat six feet off the ground climbing up the screen, there was not a hint of damage to the screen material! It has also held in the sliding door frame very well, even with the weight of the cat suspended on it. No bulges or sags! I have had it installed for over four months now and there are still no rips or tears anywhere and I have not had to adjust anything despite cats climbing, scratching at it, and bouncing off of it while chasing their toys. The fact that this stuff is only a few dollars more expensive than the standard fiberglass screen is astonishing, I think it is worth many times the price!" — K. Michals Get it from Amazon for $15.42+ (available in four sizes). 19. Some Bissell Stomp 'N Go pads capable of lifting whatever nasty stain your pet left you on your new Persian rug. Whether you're picking up slobber, mud, or an "accident" (let's be real — it was just cold, and they didn't want to go outside), your fingers don't have to get anywhere near the mess — just throw on a house shoe, toss the pad on top of the stain, and give it a good ol' stomp. Promising review: "I love this product! It's a game-changer. I have an older dog who is now starting to have accidents. I rent my place, and I was carpet cleaning every other week. Now, with this, I don't have to do as much. She went on my new rug, which is white, and I was convinced it was gonna be ruined, but it's not! The Stomp and Go did its job! My rug is perfect and no urine stains or odors. If you have a puppy or older dog, I highly suggest this product." — Sandra E. Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $26.11. 20. A litter-trapping honeycomb mat because there is nothing more disturbing than stepping out of the shower, walking to your room, and immediately feeling cat litter on the bottom of your foot. And if you have 2+ cats??? Well multiply the horror factor. Amazon My cats used to track litter alllllll over the house and no matter how often I swept, it was always there. In the living room, in my bedroom, even up on the couch. 🤮 That stopped as soon as I got this mat. Now, my cats step out of the litter box, wipe their paws on this, and voila! Clean toe beans! Plus, once it fills up, it's super easy to empty as it's designed like an envelope with one open end. Promising review: "We no longer have litter scattered throughout the house. I just have to remember to empty it. Nice looking and effectively hides the litter it collects. Just place it the to the side your kitty hops out of the box on, as they never leap out of the side intended for exiting!:)" — CharleezMom Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes M–XXL and in nine colors). 21. And heavy-duty litter box liners reviewers say even their most scratch-happy cats can't bust through — that way, you don't have to clean up wayward pee. Cats who like to tear big holes in litter box liners make them pretty much pointless to use, but reviewers say these heavy-duty liners are sturdy enough that they're basically claw-proof. Promising review: "This is a lifesaver! I wish I'd discovered these sooner; it would have saved me several unpleasant litter box cleanings. It's very sturdy and thick enough to withstand my cat's feverish scratching and burying. This is especially great if you have friends cat-sitting for you, as they can just throw away the bag to avoid having to deal with the litter." — Gabriela
Buzz Feed
26-01-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
25 Underrated Pet Products That Are Actually Worth Purchasing
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · A dog toy they can't destroy, a window hammock for nosy kitties, and a meal tracker are just a few things we think you need to see. 1. An allergy supplement to give your pup probiotics and other nutrients that can help improve their immune system, aid digestion, and even promote healthy skin and a shiny coat. If your pooch suffers from unavoidable allergies making them itchy, this could provide them with some much-needed relief. Promising review:"I never write reviews but this one deserves it. My dog was compulsively licking herself and losing her hair. I had tried several other brands before Zesty Paws and none of them helped at all. Took her to the vet and after several hundred dollars of testing they had no idea what it could be. They didn't feel allergies could be THAT bad in a dog but all bloodwork and testing came back perfect. They told me to just keep watching her and hoped as the seasons changed so would the problem if it actually was allergies. Three seasons later and nothing had changed, it was actually getting worse. Finally tried these and WOW! She's been on these for a month and her hair is coming back and she isn't licking herself at all now. The first product to actually help! As others have said it does take a few weeks for a change to be noticeable, but when that change happens you won't be disappointed. Would definitely recommend when all else has failed!! Will be keeping her on these long term." — hgb Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $29.90 (also available in versions for puppies, senior dogs, and at vet strength, and in other pack sizes). 2. A length-adjustable broom for pet hair that might end up replacing your vacuum (just kidding, you'll still want to vacuum because of dirt, dust, and surface pet hair), but its rubber bristles will remove all the embedded pet hair your vacuum misses. Just look at those pet-sized piles of hair in the photos! 😭 Promising review:"Nothing else would take pet hair off of my outdoor porch furniture cushions. This broom took it all off easily. One of the best brooms I have ever had for pet hair removal on floors and furniture." — Kelli Thompson Get it from Amazon for $16.05. Check out our FURemover broom review for more satisfying before and after photos! 3. A simple stuffed duck because reviewers swear this plush dog toy holds up to even the fiercest of puppy teeth. So much so that your pup may even go from tough love to building a fur-ever friendship with it. If you need even more convincing, here's a review by my colleague AnaMaria Glavan on why the Multipet yellow duck toy is the best $8 she's ever spent (plus, cute photos of her pup!) Promising review:"My dog Hazel LOVES this duck! She has had it for nine months now, and it's still intact! It somehow made it through her teething as a puppy. She rips and tears apart all of her toys, but this one still looks decent!" — Emily Ann Get it from Amazon for $7.24. 4. A mounted brush for the cat who's obsessed with rubbing up on furniture or receiving those good scratches that only you can deliver. Now, you can give your hand a break without leaving them begging for more pets. Promising review:"None of my cats like to play with toys and it was driving me wild! They have so much energy but would get bored with any toy within days. I tried rotating them and interactive toys, anything and everything for hours and at different times. There is nothing that has kept my cats busy like these grooming tools! I have literally never seen any of them sit and mess with something for more than a few minutes but my cats will rub on this for like 20 minutes at a time. 100% worth the money!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $4.99. 5. A bestselling stain and odor eliminator that's created with an enzymatic formula, so it goes beyond erasing the dirt of the stain to *literally* eating up the smell-causing compounds, too. If you have a pet or child and have to deal bodily messes (read: blood, vomit, urine, etc.), an enzyme cleaner like this one is the best choice to banish them — preserving your carpet, furniture, and upholstery, so you don't have to replace it completely. Basically, this will be your new secret weapon. All you have to do is spray, walk away, and then return with a cloth to blot and lift up the remnants of grossness and cleaner. BTW, you can also use this on clothes and other surfaces like concrete and hardwood. Just be sure to follow the instructions carefully for non-carpet use. Promising review: "My Yorkie developed kidney disease and now drinks more than her body weight in water only to have it promptly come out the other end. She no longer seems to care whether she hits the pee pads, and I literally spend my days cleaning up urine, fecal matter, and barf from this animal. Despite people raving about Nature's Miracle...I discovered immediately that it did nothing to rid the smell deposited by this seven-pound peeing machine! I tried Clorox, Resolve, Furry Freshness, and the list goes on and on. I finally decided to try Rocco & Roxie's and was SHOCKED at how well it worked! I have resisted writing a review because I honestly believed it was too good to be true and that at any moment the smell would return. But after four years of using it (over 6 gallons worth), I feel it's finally safe to say the smell is NOT coming back!!! Does it have a strong smell when using it? a bit. smell DOES dissipate, and it truly does neutralize the urine smell!!! I can happily say that it ALSO gets rid of the stain!!! I have used this on urine, feces, AND vomit, and it rocks!! a whole lot of time; buy this product! It is worth every penny!!!" — K. Foster Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes). Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned brand (including their pup and kitty) that creates products for every pet owners needs, including grooming, cleaning, accessories, as well as toys and treats to make your fur-ever friend happy as a clam. 6. An automatic pet feeder, so you can leave the house, participate in a meeting, or actually sleep until your alarm goes off because it'll feed your pet for you at a specific time. No more huffing or howling because it's dinner time and you can't look away from Big Brother for a single second. You can store up to 12 meals in this feeder depending on portion size (1/8 to 4 cups). Promising reviews:"This is the best, most reliable feeder I have tried. Worth every penny for the peace of mind knowing that if you are running late (or want to sleep in on the weekend), the cats will be fed and content." — Karen Demont "Our cat is fat. Her life is pretty much driven by food and the only way we've been able to keep her at a moderately sustainable weight is by giving her healthy food she hates and this pet feeder. Every time we come back from a trip, there are a few more claw and bite marks on it, but it holds strong. She's even tried to sit on it, but it's done nothing more than presumably horrify it a little. I would recommend this for anyone who has a cat who is consumed with eating and getting food. Her persistence has defeated every other one we have tried. Yes, it is expensive. Yes, it is absolutely worth it." — BMoney Get it from Amazon for $80.99. 7. The uber-popular ChomChom — it's a reusable pet hair remover that you simply push back and forth to collect all the hair and lint from clothes, furniture, car seats, cat towers, etc., into a chamber. Then all you have to do is remove and throw all that hair away. Over 140,000 reviewers have rated it 5 stars, and we agree: If a member of your family happens to have four legs and a ton of hair, this is a must-buy. Promising review:"This thing is aahhhh-mazing! I've had several kinds of cat hair removers — adhesive strips, sticky rollers, rubber nubby gloves. Nothing else works as well and as quickly. Easy to clean out, too. I bought one handheld and a bigger one on a long handle for carpet and area rugs. Love them! They even clean the hair off the stupid red velvet drapes that came with the house when we bought it." — M. Bauer Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in black and white). 8. A cozy window cat hammock, so your feline king can survey the lands from his perch like his Egyptian ancestors before him, watching all the birds, neighborhood drama, squirrel politics, and whatever else happens on your street. Promising review:"Our cats love their new sun beds! Perfect for snoozing, spying on the neighbors, and squirrel watching! Easy to assemble, sturdy, and attractive." — 26.2 Mama Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two styles). 9. Some calming bites designed for soothing high-energy or anxious pets without having any drowsy side effects. These are perfect if you want to settle your pup before a long road trip or deter them from getting up to any late-night shenanigans while you snooze. Promising review:"Our senior dog Allie has always been anxiety ridden - she came to us from an abusive situation. In her old age almost everything seems to make her nervous. We got a new microwave and she is terrified of it. We give her one of these every day with her other meds and she is so much better. I like that it is NOT a benzodiazepine and it's not sedating. She is able to enjoy life without being stoned. I didn't expect much, but it works great for us." — Shawn Murphy Get it from Amazon for $31.32+ (available in four flavors). 10. An ergonomic litter scoop featuring taller side walls, so you can remove waaaaay more litter than a regular scoop and a convenient handle to make sure no litter (or worse) ends up on your hands! It's also large enough to handle several loads at once, so you don't have to go back and forth from the litter box to the trash can. 😮💨 Amazon The best part? When you're ready to empty out the waste, just press the button and the bottom flap will open! Promising review:"This was delivered today and I scooped the box right after. This thing is phenomenal. It is ergonomic and easy to hold and use, so no getting your hands dirty. The bag doesn't fall into the trash because it's a precise slide from the scoop straight into the can. It's just the right size to sift out the good and dump the rest without it sliding through. The button is easy to use and snappy. It's got a really good-sized scoop and a plenty big enough shoot out the bottom. I think I'm in love with my new pooper-scooper hahahaha! I rarely write reviews but I had to write one for this lil' item! Must-have!" — Nicole Diddle Get it from Amazon for $14.97. 11. A pack of matatabi chew sticks — they make a perfect treat if your cat turns their nose up at regular catnip. This alternative is made with Silvervine for a delectable treat that also helps keep their teeth gleaming. Promising review:"I have two young Siamese mix cats who chew wires, shoes, wooden spoons. These chew sticks are perfect for them. They sniff the sticks, rub on them, and then start chewing. My two cats who are over 10 years old just rub on them but don't enjoy chewing them. If you have a very active cat who does destructive chewing, these are a great substitute." — JEM4612 Get them from Amazon for $11.61. Meowy Janes is a small business based in New Jersey that specializes in catnip and catnip alternatives (if the name didn't spoil it for you). 😸 12. Or a wall-mounted catnip toy featuring four all-natural flavored balls with catnip, silvervine, gall fruit, and cat sugar that will have them licking the walls instead of bouncing off 'em! Plus, it helps improve your kitty's oral health by reducing dental plaque and bad breath as they nosh on the rotating balls! Promising review: " I have never seen my cat so happy! He really liked his flavor explorer toy! It has very good adhesion, and you can place it where you prefer, even on the floor. I think it is an excellent purchase to see my cat super happy!" — Karla Villafuerte Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as singles, not on the board). 13. A ridged slow feeder bowl to help your pup eat their meals a lot slower. If they usually inhale their kibble and leave an empty bowl before you even make it out of the room, this is *definitely* a must. This bowl can also help improve their digestion, reduce bloating, and even provide a little mental stimulation as they navigate the grooves! Promising review:"We adopted a sweet three-legged 50-pound Dutch shepherd from the Humane Society recently. Her former two homes were bad, and she had to fight for her food. Because of this, she has food aggression and inhales her food in a regular bowl. A friend recommended this bowl to us and it is FAB-U-LOUS! We mix up some homemade dog food (wet) along with grain-free kibble and spread it around the bowl. Our girl takes FAR longer to eat now. I'm guessing around five to seven minutes? The bowl works best on a smooth, noncarpeted surface as it has grip on the bottom. This ensures that the bowl doesn't slide around. It is also heavy-duty, durable plastic that can go in the dishwasher (if I hand clean it, I soak in soapy water and scour with kitchen scrubber). Great product! I highly recommend this bowl for your fur baby too." — Shan the Painter Get it from Amazon for $6.25+ (available in a variety of sizes and designs and eight colors). 14. A Wobble Wag Giggle ball — it boasts a battery-free noisemaker on the inside to keep your pup engaged and entertained, not to mention there are six pockets so they can easily grab and hold it with their mouth! Promising review:"WE FOUND IT! A play ball that can stand up to our 14-week-old part black Lab, part shark. We have tried several toys that would stand up to the extremely sharp teeth. Nothing has worked for over 15 minutes of intensive playtime. We heard about this ball from a fellow puppy owner and ordered immediately. Added bonus: She is exhausted after chasing this thing around, so nap time comes quickly." — james Bennett Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three colors/styles and a two-pack). 15. A creamy paw butter for dry paws and snouts that features moisturizing and soothing ingredients including shea butter, jojoba oil, and aloe vera. Plus, it's completely safe if your furbaby licks or swallows some of it! Promising review:"I love this paw butter. For so long my Aussie had the driest, most cracked paws. I would cry and stress out because nothing worked. I tried shea butter and coconut oil but it wasn't enough so one night I ended up buying this paw butter and tried it on my dog. First off it smells amazing — so good that my Aussie licks his paws for an hour after applying the product, so I had to put regular baby socks on his paws to stop him from licking. I'm almost done with the product and my dog's paws have improved enormously. He no longer has super-dried-up, cracked paws. They are soft and pink how a dog's paws should be! I love this products. It saved my dog's paws and I use it every other day, sometimes twice a day. Lifesaver!" — Juliet Betancourt Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in oatmeal or coconut and two sizes). 16. A pack of paw-cleaning tablets if your pup has been dealing with itchy, irritated paws. Forget the balms they'll lick off before they even start to work, and try out these tablets formulated with tea tree oil and aloe. Give your pup a spa(w) day and let them enjoy a nice warm soak that will leave their paws hydrated and feeling so much better! Promising review:"This worked great! I have an itchy Boston, so itchy it was said that it would probably be better to put him down by a vet. Defective dog or not, this was not going to happen. Many weeks of trying to figure out what was causing his itches, CHICKEN! Took that out of his diet and no more itches! Wow, rocket science, right. Nonetheless, left my Boston with the in-laws for two days and came back to a flared-out, itchy dog. He didn't sleep, I didn't sleep. He was digging at his paws so bad they were swollen. I looked on Amazon and saw this item, tried it, and within an hour of the five-minute paw soak, no more itch!" — geniphre Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $19.99 (also available as a pack of 75 or 300). 17. An automatic water fountain to help your cat stay hydrated since some cats simply hate drinking still water (apparently, it's a defense mechanism), so running water might just be the solution! Promising review:"Cats aren't prone to drinking enough water, and they also abhor getting their whiskers wet. This fountain, recommended by a friend, was a huge hit from the moment I set it up and solved both of those problems. My kitty now guzzles water any time she wishes, which is definitely more than before (and yay, I don't have to turn the sink on for her now, which was the only way she'd drink water). This is fantastic!" — Hermit Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors). 18. A wood polish for when you need to cover up those scratches on your wood floor or doors from your pet's nails. My pup likes to "dig" before settling down, so this is definitely going in my cart. 19. A fruit tart pet bed because your furry friend deserves an ultra-comfy and adorable place to snooze, so you can take hundreds of photos of them sleeping. Plus, the pieces of fruit are removable cushions — if your pet isn't Instagram or TikTok famous yet, this bed will rake in the likes! Check out my colleague's review of the fruit tart bed for more deets and some seriously cute photos of her cats enjoying it. Promising review:"This bed is adorable! I saw a lot of the reviews that stated that it was a bit small, so I went with the larger size option, which I would say is plenty big enough for an average-size cat. My cats are both relatively small and can fit inside with room to spare, and they love it! The fruit bits are very cute too. I've only had this for about two days, and I've already found the strawberry batted halfway across the house. It seems the cats like fruit toys just as much as the crust pillow! Honestly, I've been eyeing this bed since before I even decided to adopt another cat, and it's definitely living up to my expectations! Can definitely recommend." — Taylor Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three styles). 20. An easy-to-use dental powder packed with probiotics and nutrients to support gum health, that you just sprinkle in your pet's food to help protect their teeth from plaque and eliminate foul breath. Promising review:"My smaller dog unfortunately has pretty bad breath (not your typical dog breath, much worse). Brushing her teeth regularly helps somewhat alleviate the problem, as do dental foams and rinses, but nothing has worked as noticeably as this powder. She has no issues eating it (although, she'd eat anything) and it lasts a while considering that she only goes through one teaspoon a day. I would definitely recommend giving it a try if nothing else is working and medical reasons have been ruled out." — DG Get it from Amazon for $20.70. 21. A food tracker in case your pup has become a mastermind at confusing you or your roommates on whether he's been fed or not. No more overfeeding on our watch! There's also a version for cats and even a medication tracker for dogs. Promising review: "Awesome product! There are four of us who were working together to feed the dogs. It simplified everything because I no longer had to text to see if anyone had fed them every morning. Now I just to see if it's green and if it's not, I feed them and indicate it. We all love it so much!" — Toni Deegan Get it from Amazon for $8.95. 22. A soft, touch-activated purring cat toy, featuring a built-in mechanism to soothe anxious kitties by delivering the purring, vibration-like sensation of several cats cuddling up with each other. The purr mechanism runs for two minutes before automatically shutting off. Promising review:"My cat used to WAIL in the car all the way to the vet. I tried crating her, not crating her, letting her ride in my lap, nothing helped. On a whim I googled solutions and came across this. Tried it and IT WORKS!!!! She was quiet the whole way. I put her in a small crate with her cat bed, put it in the front passenger seat, put this toy right next to the crate door. I had to leave the toy outside because it times out after a minute or two and you have to keep squeezing it. But it worked like a charm! I suggest introducing your cat to it before the car ride so it's not new and scary. But the sound is very soothing. Even the ladies at the vet commented it would put them to sleep!" — Jde19630 Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in five styles). 23. A top-rated, under-$5 interactive flier cat toy if your cat is shockingly high-energy and they need somewhere to put it, or else they'll transform into the predator lurking within. It might only be a few paper rolls bouncing at the end of a 30-inch steel wire, but you can literally sit on the couch holding it in one hand while scrolling your phone with the other, and your feline friend will still have an absolute BLAST. Promising review:"Simply the best cat toy you can buy. My cats go wild as soon as I pull this out. Nothing else gets them up and moving like this toy now that they're getting older. Seems silly that they love a simple wire with a cardboard tip, but there's something about it that's irresistible. Buy it. Your cats will love it." — A customerrr Get it from Amazon for $3.99. 24. A set of recordable answer buzzers in case you want to train your pet to "talk" to you like the snarky cats and dogs on TikTok. You can record your voice and set up any phrases or responses, so you can actually *know* when your pup needs to go out and do their business or if they're just trying to sunbathe! Promising review: "We're using these to give my dog a voice. I've recorded 'potty outside,' 'water please,' and 'treat' into these buttons and put them around the house for her to use. Now when she needs to use the restroom she says 'potty outside.' When she comes back in, she goes straight to 'treat' and asks for her reward. When her bowl is empty she lets me know by pushing 'water, please.' She is a 9-pound Chihuahua with arthritis in her front paw and has no problems pushing the buttons down to make them speak. Great purchase. I want to buy more and add more phrases. (Phrases like 'play,' 'car ride,' 'bedtime,' and 'cuddles!') I am 100% happy!" — Tye Rannosaurus Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 25. A set of stainless-steel elevated pet bowls just perfect for your spoiled four-legged housemate, so they can enjoy their meals without straining their neck or having their whiskers overstimulated thanks to the wide, deep design. Promising review:"I have always had a problem with my one cat vomiting undigested food. My vet told me she was probably eating too fast. I stumbled upon an ad on Facebook stating the bowl position was the reason for cats vomiting; bowls resting on the floor put their neck at an odd angle and can cause acid reflux. I've used them for about two weeks and my cat has not vomited once! It was almost a daily occurrence prior to purchasing these! I did have to rest their old bowls inside these to get them to eat. But after a few days I could put the food directly into these bowls and they did not complain." — kindlefire09-8 Get it from Amazon for $23.99. 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