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    Just 20 Helpful Target Products Because Owning A Pet Is Hard

    But those furballs are sooooooo worth it.

    1. A pet feeding mat to help prevent any messes that come with mealtime. Just wipe away any food bits or water after they're done eating, and it'll be good as new. OH, and it also helps hold their food bowls in place while they eat!

    gray pet feeding mat

    2. A maze dog bowl specifically designed to help your hungry doggo slow down their scarfing, helping them to avoid overeating, getting belly aches, and throwing up.

    black pentagon shaped  slow eat maze dog bowl

    3. A set of catnip mice toys to help entertain your kitty for hours on end while you finish up chores around the house.

    4. A pack of lavender-scented poop bags, because there's nothing worse than going for a beautiful, leisurely walk with your pup, just to have them do their business two minutes in and then having to walk around with a smelly bag of hot garbage. These mask the smell so you don't gag. LOL.

    5. A poop bag carrier that can easily attach to their leash, your bag, or even your belt loop — ensuring you're always prepared for when they have to go.

    pink poop bag carrier with string

    6. A Kong chew toy you can stuff with some good ole PB to keep your dog licking and gnawing (instead of barking and begging).

    Dog running with a red Kong toy in its mouth

    7. An airtight pet food storage container to help keep your dog's food fresh as well as give you a visual reminder for when it's time to restock on their kibble.

    the food container

    8. And a food scooper that'll make sure you give your pet consistent portion sizes from meal to meal.

    the pet food scooper

    9. A bag of Greenies Pill Pockets to essentially trick your dog into taking their meds. It appears canines have evolved to be able to suss out pills in their snacks/meals, so these lil' nuggets will (hopefully) help alleviate that issue.

    Bag of chicken flavor pill pockets

    10. A metal litter scooper made to make cleaning your cat's litter box as seamless as possible. It's even made out of a strong, nonstick material that won't break like the plastic one you were using previously.

    the metal litter scooper with a black handle

    11. And a bottle of litter-box-deodorizing crystals you can pour in a layer over your cat's litter to help minimize the smells from them doing their business and prevent them from overpowering your home.

    the blue product bottle

    12. And a litter mat to help prevent litter-covered paw prints from dotting your home every time your cat has to use the bathroom.

    the grey rectangular litter mat

    13. A Chuckit! ball launcher, because even with that smiling face and wagging tail, touching a slobber-covered tennis ball with your clean hands never seems to get easier.

    Pet owner throwing a ball using the launcher as a dog runs after the ball

    14. An interactive tassel wand that not only will be a fun activity for you and your cat, but also somehow looks and feels so chic?? Almost like a work of art?? Having non-aesthetic pet toys scattered across your floor is indeed frustrating, so this helps strengthen the aesthetic and vibe of your (cat's) home.

    blue and green tassel wand cat toy

    15. A collapsible dog bowl so they can stay hydrated even when you're on the go. It folds up neatly and can be tucked away in your car, your backpack, and what have you.

    the water bowl

    16. A dander-reducing wipe so you can maximize your cuddles and minimize the horrific allergies that sometimes come from doing so.

    a person holding the set of wipes

    17. A grooming tool to help you PROACTIVELY remove all that excess fur from your shedding dog BEFORE it ends up all over your furniture and bed.

    18. A pet first-aid kit so you can always come to the rescue if they ever accidentally hurt themselves — it's especially great for rambunctious puppies and camping trips!!

    the pet first aid kit

    19. A Bissell Little Green deep cleaner that'll leave you nothing short of *shocked* when it magically restores your furniture and rugs from pet-induced stains, right before your eyes.

    A model using the cleaning tool on her area rug

    20. A scratch pad so your cat can give themselves a full mani and file down their nails in a fun, entertaining way (and hopefully not scratch up all your furniture instead).

    a tan scratch pad with a white and tan striped design on its sides

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