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    43 Pet Products You Don't Technically Need, But Will Absolutely Want To Own

    🎶 My mind is telling me no. But my puppy...my puppy is telling me yes. 🎶

    1. A hand-knit pet bed that your fur baby will actually want to sleep in. My cats are *so* unbelievably picky with beds, but they're absolutely obsessed with this one!

    A cat is sleeping belly up inside an oatmeal colored hand knit pet bed

    2. A dog feeding reminder, because sometimes it's hard to remember if we really ~did~ feed the pup. Especially when they always act like they haven't eaten in 64 days. Nice try, Harry Pawter.

    Reviewer photo of the reminder with daily slots to answer yes or no to "did you feed the dog"

    3. A ball launcher to really elevate your fetch game with your doggo friend without wearing out your arm muscles. This bad boy will launch the ball so far, they'll get the most exercise they've gotten in a while. Get ready for a tired pup on the way home.

    Reviewer photo of a dog starting at a person holding a ball launcher

    4. A portable dog paw washer that will keep their muddy paws sparkly clean so they can continue being the prissy pup they were born to be.

    5. A portable water bottle because dogs get thirsty, and this is a much easier (and faster!) way to get them to drink *all* the water instead of pouring half your water bottle onto the ground and them only taking one lap.

    Reviewer photo of a dog drinking out of a portable water bottle

    6. Catnip-infused felted balls sure to be the perfect toy for them to bat around *and* you don't have to deal with obnoxious bells and whistles like other toys!

    A cat lounging next to a metal tin with various colored felt balls inside

    7. Or matatabi cat chew sticks that are a perfect alternative for those kitties who don't really like catnip. Just rub some of the bark off the sticks to release the natural oils and watch your cat play away! Bonus: It also helps maintain healthy teeth!

    A cat chewing on a Matatabi stick

    8. A self-groomer cat brush so your lil stinky baby can groom and (hopefully) brush their loose hair off themselves for once. Plus, you can fill it with catnip to attract them to it!

    Reviewer photo of a cat rubbing their face on a mounted self groomer brush

    9. A plush log toy that'll basically become their go-to toy until the end of time. Warning: you *may* find rogue squirrels around the house and yes, you will giggle.

    Reviewer photo of a German Shepherd holding the tree stump toy with squirrels inside in their mouth

    10. A roller track cat toy so they can have hours of endless fun and you never have to worry about them losing the balls around the house. Our cats absolutely ~love~ this toy!

    Reviewer photo of a cat playing with a blue tower track toy

    11. A snuffle mat that'll encourage their foraging skills, keeping them entertained when you're too busy with work to give them the attention they demand.

    Reviewer photo of a dog sniffing inside a snuffle mat

    12. A cheeky dog toy so they can be ✨ twinning ✨ with you while you drink your human version of the toy.

    Reviewer photo of a dog sitting with two Pup Claw toys on their front paws

    13. A pet fountain to keep your cats from drinking the water in the kitchen sink *and* your pup from lapping up from the toilet bowl. It's a win-win!

    Reviewer photo of a cat drinking water from the fountain

    14. A teeny-tiny beanie for even the smallest of critters to look as dapper as ever before. Put it on your guinea pig, iguana, or even your snake!

    Two guinea pigs wearing tiny little grey beanies with pom-poms on top

    15. A litter box enclosure so you and your cat can live in style without an unattractive litter box sitting in the corner for all of your guests to see. Bonus: your cat will absolutely love the privacy.

    The litter enclosure bench in a grey wood with a cushion on top

    16. A reusable lint roller because lint strips not only feel very wasteful, but it feels like you need to use over 20 just to clean your shirt. With a quick swipe, you can pick up all the hair and easily remove it from the hidden compartment.

    Reviewer photo of the lint roller, their black shirt with white fur, and the same black shirt without fur on it

    17. A window perch so your kitty can not only have a place to lounge, but they can look out the window and see nature like they're on a front row seat at their favorite concert. The concert? The Backyard ft. Squirrels.

    Reviewer photo of their orange cat lounging on the window perch

    18. A pet hair detailer to really get into the hard-to-reach places that your pets somehow always manage to fill with their fur. I swear it's their life's goal to leave behind as much fur as possible.

    19. A funky cap for the silliest of cats who will probably hate it, but you'll get a kick out of it and possibly even a few humorous photos. Also, who knows? Maybe they'll end up being full time hat cats.

    20. A treat ball your guinea pig, rabbit, or hedgehog is sure to have a ~ball~ (get it?) playing with. It will not only keep them active, but will also engage their natural foraging instincts, and who doesn't want that?

    21. A pet urine detector light so you don't have to guess where your pets may have done the deed in your home ever again. We got you now, Fido.

    22. A bow tie dog collar because... it's a bow tie dog collar. Do we need a reason? Bow. Tie. Dog. Collar.

    Reviewer photo of a small dog wearing a red plaid bow tie collar

    23. A pack of calming chews that use the natural power of colostrum, L-theatine, and thiamine to ease their nervousness. Now I need one for my anxiety and we'll be golden.

    Reviewer photo of a cat sleeping on the carpet of a house

    24. A packable dog poncho because you can't control mother nature and you should always be prepared for whatever the weather may hold. Plus, dogs are honestly just so cute in raincoats.

    Reviewer photo of a dog wearing a blue raincoat with a rubber duck pattern on it

    25. A car door protector so you don't have to worry about your pup scratching up the door out of the excitement of looking out the window and spending time with their bestest bud in the whole world. Spoiler alert: It's you.

    Reviewer photo of the door cover

    26. A macrame cat hammock that will match your impeccable bohemian vibes while also giving your kitty a place to ~chill~, reducing the piles of fur they create on your bedsheets from all their naps.

    Two cats lounging on separate macrame hammock beds

    27. A mountable rock cave for snakes who just want a cozy little place to hide and look out. Attach this bad boy against the glass and they just might decide it's the best place for snoozin' and creepin'.

    28. A Litter Genie that will be your next best friend. This litter disposal system locks away stinky litter and you never have to worry about smelling it again. Just scoop the poop, open the lid and drop the clumps, and pull the handle to lock it in.

    Reviewer photo of a litter genie next to a litter box

    29. A dog backpack so Freddie Pawcury can bring his own gear on your weekly adventures together, saving you the extra weight. The breathable mesh keeps your pup cool and has expandable pockets to store all the treats!

    Reviewer photo of a dog in a river wearing a dog backpack

    30. A water additive that will help clean your cat's teeth by removing plaque, tartar, and even minimize their stinky breath. It's 100% toxic free, odorless, and tasteless so you don't have to worry about your cats even noticing it.

    Cat drinking out of the treated water

    31. A lick pad so you can easily distract them while you give them the much-hated bath they absolutely need.

    A yellow lab licking a blue lick pad on a shower wall while someone washes them

    32. A set of silicone pet food can covers that will keep their food fresh while your fur baby waits (impatiently) for their next meal. "I know you just fed me, but I'm actually starving again soo..." —Your pet (and my cat, Norman).

    Reviewer photo of two cat food cans with silicone lids on top

    33. Dog goggles (DOGGLES?!) to keep their precious eyeballs protected from the wind (and debris) while they stare out the window and contemplate how amazing they really are. Life's ~ruff~ when you're adorable and have no responsibilities.

    A Dalmatian wearing black dog goggles in a backyard

    34. A collapsible dog bowl so you always have a way to give your pup food or water when you're out and about. It also comes with a carabiner for easy clipping to your bag.

    Reviewer photo of a puppy holding a collapsible bowl in its mouth

    35. A stuffing-free toy, because remember that one time you came home to find stuffing everywhere? Yes, let's prevent that from happening again.

    Reviewer photo of a dog chewing a plush monkey

    36. A self-warming pet bed that your cat will probably sleep in 24/7. I have one of these for our cats and it's been claimed by the oldest. They just love the warmth!

    Reviewer photo of two cats sleeping on their own self-warming mats

    37. An LED dog collar so you always know where they are when you take them out for their nightly walk. The collar has different light options, is adjustable, and rechargeable with up to five hours of use.

    Reviewer photo of a dog wearing an LED blue collar

    38. Some 12-inch faux plants that are gonna make your fish tank look like the underwater jungle you've always imagined for your fish ever since you saw Finding Nemo.

    Reviewer photo of tall green fake plants in a large fish tank

    39. A finger toothbrush to allow for easy cleaning of the entire mouth without any fuss. You can finally provide thorough teeth cleaning for your fur baby with ease.

    Reviewer using the finger toothbrush on their dog's teeth

    40. A bag of Pill Pockets so you can cleverly disguise your buddy's medications and supplements in a treat. They'll be none the wiser and all the healthier.

    41. A seatbelt tether, because dogs tend to get overexcited in the back seat and this will bring you peace of mind knowing they're secure and safe.

    Reviewer photo of a dog looking out the window of a car while being tethered to a seat belt

    42. Cat steps so your little feline friend can climb up the walls to their heart's content, giving them tons of much needed stimulation and exercise.

    An orange cat climbing the wood steps mounted to the wall

    43. And finally, a monthly subscription to DogTV because there is nothing more useful than distracting your dog while you take your umpteenth trip to Target for the day to walk around while sipping a *Starbies*. They offer stimulation, relaxation, and exposure programs all designed to make being alone a little less, well, alone.

    A dog sitting on a stone ledge with blue butterflies flying around them

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