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1. A pack of calming chews to help soothe your cat because you don't have the time or energy to chase them around the house with carrier in hand because they just *know* they're headed to the vet.
Promising review: "My cat is really anxious especially during travel. I’ve tried a lot of calming treats and he refuses to eat most of them. He loves these treats and I notice a difference in his anxiety soon after he eats one. I give him two treats before long car rides and it makes a huge difference. He used to yowl for hours and now he naps and watches cars out the window." —Caitlin
Get it from Amazon for $7.40.
2. A lick mat that suctions right to your shower wall and is made to distract your pooch with peanut butter long enough to make bath time a breeze. You might have mustered up the energy to *give* the bath but not enough to keep putting them back in the tub every time they hop out. With this, just smear on a savory treat and while they're licking away, sneak in a quick scrub.
Aquapaw is a small pet bathing tool business originally founded by Daniel Lentz in Seattle, Washington. This brand has also been seen on Shark Tank.
Freeze before use so it takes Gizmo longer to lick up all the peanut butter goodness. And you can get the cool 2-in-1 sprayer + scrubber shown in the picture here!
Promising review: "We have three big dogs who are all peanut butter lovers, and we bought this for their bath time. It’s a great idea, super convenient and easy to use, easy to clean, and dogs loved licking peanut butter out of it. Definitely would recommend limiting the mess you make in your shower when giving your dogs a bath. We used to put peanut butter directly on the shower wall but this is much better." —Michaela Jackson
Get it from Amazon for $9.30.
3. A self-groomer cat toy because sometimes your cat wants all the face scratches but your hands are too busy trying to reach to the bottom of a Pringles jar. Just mount the brush on a corner and watch your cat enjoy a quick scratch session whenever they feel like it, while the brush catches loose hair in the process.
Promising review: "I bought it hoping my elderly cat would stop pestering me constantly to brush him. It was the best money ever spent. He took to it immediately and spent 10 minutes after I installed it just brushing himself. He loves it and is happy, so I’m happy." —allison
Get it from Amazon for $7.19.
4. A real grass potty pad for the apartment dwellers who don't look forward to that seemingly one mile walk from your front door to the apartment's designated doggy park. This pad is 100% real grass, giving it a more natural feel to your pup — and it's extra-absorbent, soaking in liquids and odors to keep your balcony space clean.
Fresh Patch is also known for being on Shark Tank!
Promising review: "Our bulldog Sherlock loves his fresh patch on our deck! All I have to say is 'go to your grass' and he runs to the door! Great product and total livesaver for city living!" —Lisa Martyniak
Get it from Amazon for $29.95+ (available in five sizes).
5. An automatic laser pointer ideal for when you don't have the time to keep your cat entertained while you're busy working from home. When turned on, the laser rotates in a circular pattern across the floor or walls and automatically turns off after 15 minutes.
Promising review: "I bought this to keep my cats busy when I’m working 12 hour shifts. I feel bad when I leave them for such long hours, so I wanted to get something to keep them stimulated and not bored. This was the perfect find. I’ve had it for a couple of months now and it’s lived up to all I thought it would. The cats love it and they haven’t gotten tired of it. It’ll go off for 15 mins, and then two hours later it’ll go off for another 15 minutes. Which I think is great, because it won’t allow the cats to get bored of it quickly by being on for too long. I recommend!" —Hannah
Get it on Amazon for $25.
6. A pet door to let your pup go in and out to potty or run around as they please, so you don't have to get out of bed to let them out, perfect for those 2 a.m. potty breaks.
Promising review: "My dog loves it, he started using it before I was finished installing it. He now spends more time outside soaking up the sun because he can come in when he wants and doesn't have to wait for us to let him outside. It was also very easy to install, I misread the directions and called customer support to ask a question. Customer support was fast to answer and help me understand what I misread. Looking back on it I'm not sure how I misread the directions." —Jeff & Colleen
Get it from Amazon for $164+ (available in five sizes, and three styles and colors).
7. A comforting Calmeroos toy for the kitties with separation anxiety. This plushie comes with a heating pack and a heartbeat simulator that mimics a real-life snuggle buddy for cats with anxiety or little kittens that were separated from their momma.
Promising review: "Bought this for my current foster kitten and she loves it. The heating pads provided lasted the full 16 hours allowing safe and comfortable transport for an eight-hour drive. Kitty goes directly to her stuffy mom after bottle feedings and falls asleep immediately after playing a bit. Definitely recommend." —Isabelle Smith
Get it on Amazon for $36.99 (also available in puppy versions).
8. A quick-drying shammy towel that will cut your pet's dry time in half. This microfiber material absorbs two times more than a basic towel, making it super efficient to get bath time over with because the amount of energy it took just to give the bath will have you out of commission for the next few days.
It is machine washable and recommended to be air dried.
Promising review: "My 5-month-old Icelandic Sheepdog loves getting wet & loves this thing just as much. Any time I grab it she runs over and sticks her face in it. It dries her really well and she hasn't damaged it at all with her biting so far." —Kevin Allen
Get it from Amazon for $20.77 (available in three colors).
9. A treat-dispensing pet camera for the cat owners who are frequently out of town. The camera allows you to check in on your cats via app and even speak to them to let them know you miss them *so* much. The coolest thing about this camera is you can toss them a treat while being miles away!
Promising review: "I got this treat dispenser before going on a two-week vacation. My cats love it. I could see them perfectly from thousands of miles away, day or night. I could listen to them and speak through it to them. No connection issues. I practiced with them before I left, and they knew to come running when they heard the sound the machine made before shooting out a treat. I use it all the time now and the cats even sit near it waiting for something to happen. Great product." —Gail C
Get it from Amazon for $88.78.
10. An automatic ball launcher because Mickey is begging for some playtime but you just came home from an eight-hour shift. This ball launcher lets you choose between three different distances, and you can power it with batteries *or* plug it in. With enough practice, your pup might even be able to learn how to put the ball right into the launcher so you can sit back and relax while they do allll the work.
11. A water fountain — it turns out that these fancy felines prefer running water over boring still water. So to quench their thirst and keep them purring, get them their own personal waterfall.
Promising review: "My cats love this thing. They drink a ton more water using the fountain. It's large enough for my two cats, which I really like. It's super easy to clean. Has a nightlight that is a bit bright, but you can turn it off. Very pleased with this purchase." —Lisa2362
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in five colors).
12. Or a Petmate gravity waterer made to prolong the amount of time in between filling up the water bowl. This is especially handy for those hot summer months when you're too busy melting to get up every 20 minutes to change the water bowl.
This waterer is made of BPA-free material with Microban protection that helps prevent the growth of stains and odor-causing bacteria. It could also pair well with this waterproof cushioned mat to keep water off your floor!
Promising review: "We have two dogs and seven cats. We bought two of these for our pets in addition to their water bowls. They all love to drink out of them and prefer them over regular water bowls. They are easy to clean and refill with water. We highly recommend them." —Melinda Lendemann
Get it from Amazon for $13.77+ (available in four sizes and four colors).
13. An automatic chicken coop door if you find yourself questioning if you closed the coop up at night but are too lazy to actually go check. This coop door offers a timer function that can be set to open and close at certain times each day, or a light-sensitive mode that is programmed to open and close at specific times based on the amount of daylight.
Promising review: "This has been a great addition to our coop! We purchased this remote door to have peace of mind while on vacation. Our neighbor takes care of our animals and she could easily monitor our coop from the edges of the fence, without having to go inside and face our very protective rooster! The range on the remote is about 5–6 feet. We now have it set for dusk to dawn and our chickens love not having to wait for us in the mornings. There was an initial training period for the birds but after 2–3 days they were using it like it was always there! It was also very easy to install. Great product" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $129.99.
14. A wall-mounted cat scratcher made from durable recycled paper that allows your cat to stretch and scratch something other than your bare walls and furniture. Plus, it even comes with a pack of organic catnip!
Ways Basics is a small furniture and storage business based in Newport Beach that specializes in easy-to-assemble items made with recycled materials.
Promising review: "I bought this for my 3-month-old kitten to scratch on so he won't go for my furniture. So far so good, he is in love with it. I have one stuck to the wall so he can stretch and scratch. I have another one on the floor and sometimes he loves sleeping on it. It does the job and I would recommend it!" —Connie
Get it from Amazon for $11.81.
15. A grinding stone if you're anything like me and struggle to hold your bunny in one spot long enough to trim their nails. This stone is made of natural lava rock so your small critters can naturally file their nails and teeth without you having to intervene.
Promising review: "Packaged really well. My rabbit started chewing and scratching on it immediately!! He loves it. Will definitely buy again." —Robert J. Cardwell
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in a single pack and a double pack).
16. An automatic feeder made to schedule meal times, perfect for when you don't feel like getting out of bed for those super early breakfast wake-up calls. This also features a 10-second recording function that can play your voice saying "It's time for munch munch" to encourage your cat to eat even when you're not home.
Promising review: "My cat is rather chunky so I've been figuring out methods to control her weight. I wanted an automatic feeder because I spend a lot of time outside of home. The setup is easy, the portions are perfect. It is reliable, functional, and dependable especially if I need to leave my fur baby alone for a few days. She loves it too! At first, she was a scardy cat about the distribution sounds but now she will jump up out of deep sleep to go and enjoy her snack" —Annika
Get it from Amazon for $55.99 (available in three colors and two sizes).
17. A self-cleaning crystal litter box that will blow your mind (not your nose). You won't have to scoop, clean, or refill for weeks — talk about a win! And unlike traditional litter that just soaks up the funk, your home will actually stay smelling fresh and clean.
This litter box includes a 16-pound bag of ScoopFree Premium Crystal Litter.
Promising review: "My husband and I bought an older version of this years ago and got a long use out of it and now we have upgraded to this newer one with the added cover that we didn’t have previously. We love it — we only have to change the liter every two weeks due to the raking. Our cat loves it especially since she doesn’t have to keep walking in her poop. no odors. it’s an investment but it certainly beats having to scoop daily or change more frequently." —joe manginelli
Get it from Amazon for $199.95.
18. A teeny-tiny ball because your little bunnies and ferret needs enrichment too...just not from you though because you are doing something else. They'll be aimlessly hopping in and tossing bright colorful balls.
Promising review: "My two ferrets absolutely love this ball pit and play in it for hours. I love that I can attach it around a table leg since my little Rosie loves to jump out of it! I’m going to have to buy more balls, 35 isn’t as many as I thought. Even though, I still highly recommend." —FerretParent2
Get it from Chewy for $36.99.
19. A splurge-worthy automatic pet dryer — bathing Gizmo was half the battle and quite frankly you rather not chase a wet fur ball with a towel around your house. This dryer is powered by a bottom-up airflow that dries every nook and cranny from their armpit to their tiny toes. It also comes with an adjustable temperature feature and a built in system to make sure kitty (or pup) is always get a constant flow of fresh air to breathe.
Promising review: "I have two Poms and one of them (a puppy) needs baths pretty consistently due to her poop parties. Once I give her a good scrub I towel dry her well and toss her in here. She loves it so much she goes to sleep. I usually use the cozy setting and periodically comb her out but this is definitely making grooming easier! I hope it lasts for many years." —Rose
Get it from Amazon for $599.
20. A bottle of pet-friendly flavored bubbles, which are not only safe for your furry friend, but also come in tasty flavors that will blow their mind. Stand back (or maybe join in) as you watch your pup go wild chasing and popping these bubbles with their nose or even trying to catch them in their mouth.
BTW — Sniffingtons is a small Greenville, South Carolina–based shop specializing in enrichment products for dogs and cats!
Promising review: "My pup, Toby, is a 2 1/2-year-old cavalier who loves bubbles. After catching them, he’d often give us an 'ewww' look, as they tasted like soap. Until these. He LOVES these bubbles and seems to love the taste of them, too! I will gladly buy these again and continue letting him feed his bubble obsession in a tasty way! In addition, when I needed help with my order, Ash was so kind and gave me the help I needed! Highly recommend this shop!" —Elizabeth
Get it from Sniffingtons on Etsy for $8.50 (available in 15 scents).
21. A slow feeder bowl designed to slow down the fast eaters that seem to just gobble down their whole meal and throw up afterwards as a result. The slow feeder also doubles as a puzzle while kitty tries to figure out to get every last bite out of the bowl.
22. A Dash dog treat maker if you want to spoil your furry friend with homemade snacky snacks that will make them wag their tails with joy. It's compact and easy to use so you won't have to worry about it taking up too much space and it comes with a recipe guide so that you never run out of ideas.
Promising review: "My dog loves the treats made in this maker, and I love the relative ease and speed. I wasn't too crazy about the included recipes, but I found quit a few good ones online. The online recipes make between 36 and 48 treats at a time — very generous — and use common household ingredients. Since I have a very fussy dog, I'm glad I found this." —Diane Mettam
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
23. A dental treat to help clean your cat's teeth and reduce tartar buildup while freshening their breath.
24. A grooming glove aka the perfect tool for keeping your pup's coat sleek and shining while giving them all the belly rubs they deserve.
Promising review: "I was pretty skeptical of this goofy looking glove. But I saw it in an article of '21 things you must have for your cat' and figured, what the heck. My big Maine Coone freaking loves this thing. It is mess free. My favorite thing about it is all of the fur comes off in one piece. It's not messy. And this is half the price than the ones you see at the store in the 'As seen on TV' section. Gonna make it a lot easier to brush my fluffy cat every day." —Breeze
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
25. A pressure-activated cooling pad so your pup can have their own designated chill spot. The gel inside the mat is triggered by your dog's weight and body heat, providing a refreshing oasis for your pooch to lunge on.
Promising review: "I have a pug and a toy fox terrier/Chihuahua mix and they absolutely love this thing. I just leave it sitting on the living room floor and they gravitate towards it whenever they need to cool down (they sometimes even fight over it). Both fit simultaneously if they are in the mood for sharing the space. The mat is tough, too! I don't think their nails can penetrate it." —E Marsh
Get it from Amazon for $32.95+ (available in two sizes and colors).
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