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    Yes, Your Pet *Is* A Perfect Angel, But Here Are 33 Products To Solve Any Annoyances They May Cause You

    You love them to death but sometimes you think their ~stanky~ breath may just be the actual death of you.

    1. A double-sided undercoat brush with one side designed for de-matting and the other for coat thinning and de-shedding AKA you can finally help speed up your furbaby's shedding so your entire life isn't coated in a layer of fur.

    a reviewer's dog next to the brush and a massive pile of hair that came out of the dog
    a reviewer holding the brush with fur in it in front of their cat

    Promising review: "I can't believe I went so long without this dog brush. I own a German 'Shedder' and if you own one too, you know the hair struggle is real. It's like living in a never-ending snow globe of fur. I've tried other brushes that promise the moon but do nothing more than waste money. Not this one! It's like a magic wand for dog hair. With each swipe, it's like I'm peeling away a layer of fluffy clouds. It's not one of those brushes that clings onto the fur for dear life. Cleaning it is a breeze. Just a quick shake and it's ready for action again. No more wrestling with tangled fur. If you've got a German Shepherd in your life, this dog brush is a blessing. It simplifies life, keeps the fur at bay, and turns grooming into a tail-wagging good time. Your couch, bed, and rugs will thank you!" —Elaine

    Get it from Amazon for $15.77+ (available in four colors).

    2. Or an all-in-one vacuum pet grooming kit that combines de-shedding and grooming attachments with a vacuum that'll suck away all the fur instead of making a bigger mess than you started with.

    a reviewer's german shepherd dog laying next to the vacuum groomer
    a gif of a reviewer pressing a button on the vacuum head and pet hair stuck in the bristles bring sucked into the inner chamber

    The kit includes five attachments: a grooming brush, de-shedding brush, electric clipper with four comb attachments (6mm/12mm/18mm/24mm), a nozzle head, and cleaning brush for collecting any fallen pet hair.  

    Promising review: "I have two cats (who I found I’m allergic to) and two dogs. They need frequent brushing to ensure that I’m not going into an allergy fit due to the insurmountable hair everywhere. This thing is a beast and has helped so much when it comes to keeping up with some of the shedding that goes around here." —Messer

    Get it from Amazon for $133.99

    3. stain and odor eliminator to clean up those tough messes you've already used sooo many products on. Not only will this stuff get rid of the stain, but it will get rid of the smell… Pet stains can be STANKY, iykyk. 

    Reviewer's knitted rug with large black/green stain on it labeled
    Reviewer's carpet with yellow stain / same carpet with no stain

    Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. is a family-owned small business named after the family's pets Rocco, a Labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.

    Promising review: "I have an elderly dog who has occasional accidents and a cat with chronic bladder issues. Without this product, I’m pretty sure I would’ve burned down the house. On fresh accidents, it works with just one treatment. It removes the stains, and more importantly, it completely removes the odors. On older, setting stains, it completely removes stains and odors after several repeat treatments. I’ve tried so many products over the years. Hands-down, this is the best." —SR Kelly

    Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).

    4. Or an odor-eliminating spray that doesn't smell like chemicals, but like freshly squeezed oranges. Don't let the delightful scent fool you, this stuff is powerful. Reviewers rave about it *completely* eliminating any odors in their house, and yes, that includes cat pee.

    Promising review: "I have a cat who has forever had a fun little habit of peeing on the floor. Carpets, an idle sock, you name it - he will at some point pee on it. I have tried every enzyme and pet odor eliminator there is and this is simply the best. I will not purchase any others. First, I absolutely love the smell. It just smells like oranges. If you like the smell of oranges, you will like this. Second, it actually works. It’s the only product I’ve found that fully removes the urine smell and I do believe it actively reduces my cat's urge to re-pee on whatever beloved household item he’s tarnished. Third, this makes a great general floor cleaner. I mix this up with a bit of hot water and use it to mop my floors. It does a great job and leaves my place smelling fresh. Seriously, if you have a pet who likes to pee on your things, this will be your new best friend." —E G

    Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

    5. Orrrr a nontoxic carpet cleaning solution you can put into the carpet cleaner machine you already own and get out those stains that have been haunting you for the past two years. 

    reviewer before and after showing a dirty carpet on the left, and a clean one on the right — the photos were taken just minutes apart
    Reviewer's carpet before of carpet with starfish looking a little brown and after with it being much more white

    Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business making cleaning products designed for pet owners who want to keep their homes stain- and odor-free. 

    Promising review: "A true sensory experience while completing a mundane, laborious chore! The scent from this cleaner was pleasing versus the harsh chemical smell from the other brands out there. Yet, it was able to remove old stains that had been in the carpet fiber for well over seven years. This surprised me as I had just accepted that those stains were there to stay. Plus, it's concentrated so I just used over a bit of the recommended amount. Now the carpet looks great with no grainy feel to it when you walk on it with bare feet; although I did vacuum afterwards. Just as importantly, the carpet does not have the unpleasant odor that has lingered and would rear its ugly head from time to time! Thanks to Amazon for carrying this and making it easy for me to locate on the site!!!" —Marie J.

    Get it from Amazon for $19.50+ (available in two sizes and two scents).

    6. An air purifier with an air quality indicator to make sure you're breathing cleaner air. It works to filter out most pet dander, bacteria, allergens, dust, odors, smoke, and more!

    the air purifier in white and lit up blue at the top when on
    Goodful

    Get it from our Goodful shop for $149.99 (originally $299.99).

    7. ChomChom roller to remove all the pet hair that is still on your couch even after you've vacuumed. This little tool works on pretty much any surface — furniture, upholstery, blankets, clothes — and you don't have to worry about constantly ripping off *another* sticky sheet because one quick swipe typically fills it up (at least it does when I try to use them to clean my clothes...).

    Gif of reviewer using ChomChom to get rid of pet hair
    Reviewer holding open ChomChom with a ton of hair inside

    Promising review: "I opted to buy the ChomChom in the hopes of at last having something practical that will help us remove black cat hair from upholstered and carpeted areas of our home. I've used several things over the years, but nothing really worked 'as advertised.' The ChomChom made short, easy work of cat hair removal! No electricity, no big complicated two- or three-part device...just a well-designed, efficient roller that gathers up hair as one rolls it back and forth and deposits it in a closed compartment that's easy to clear out for dumping into the trash. Now, if someone could explain to me how one small cat can continually produce and shed so much hair, I'm all ears." —Marilee

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).

    8. And a pet hair–removing carpet rake with a magnet-like rubber head to attract the massive amount of hair that is lodged in your carpet. This thing will pull up piles of pet hair (and probably your hair, too) that you thought you got rid of vacuuming. 

    Close up of reviewer's brown stairs covered in hair and dirt / same stairs now clean
    A reviewer's brown and white dog staring at camera next to giant pile of fur and the cleaning broom

    The handle is incredibly versatile and can extend from 36–60 inches to prevent people of all heights from straining their backs while de-furring their home. BONUS, this is reusable and washable, so no worry about creating excessive waste when you inevitably become obsessed with cleaning your carpets. 

    Promising review: "Just get this, now. We added a kitty to our family a year ago, and I was starting to feel overwhelmed with the nonstop hair. We have beautiful hardwood floors, and sweeping or vacuuming just seemed to provide a temporary fix. When this amazement came, I did a test run on a hall runner that I vacuum often. The amount of hair that came off terrified me!!!!! For days, I walked around from room to room just sweeping everything. It’s almost a miracle. Love, love, love it!" —Pcelica063

    Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in different variations including compact, heavy-duty, multi-packs, and just the brush head).

    9. A Litter-Robot that senses when your kitty has left the box before rotating and disposing of what they've left behind. Not only does this save you from having to manually clean your litter box, but it also helps reduce odors!

    gif of Litter-Robot spinning and getting rid of dirty litter
    BuzzFeed writer's cat inside the black, circular Litter-Robot
    model on a couch with the Litter-Robot behind her and a cat inside
    Jessica Hall / BuzzFeed, Whisker

    You will still have to remove the waste from the drawer a couple of times a week depending on how many cats you have.

    I recently went from owning two cats to three, and it seems to quadruple the amount they go to the bathroom?? Like I'm sure I'm exaggerating, but I feel like I have to clean their boxes constantly. (And that's even after I already added an additional box!) Enter this magical robot. It has all kinds of sensor technology to know when a kitty is in the box, when the litter level is too low, when the waste drawer is full, and more. Basically, it senses the cat and sets a timer, after the cat is gone it starts a countdown before the cleaning process starts. You can adjust the length of the countdown depending on if you want to reduce odors or if you'd rather run it less frequently. When the time is up, it starts rotating and all the clean litter gets sifted out and the dirty clumps of litter continue rotating until being dispensed in a little hole into the waste drawer underneath. Then it rotates the opposite way, refilling the bottom with the litter so it is clean and ready for the next kitty's use. I haven't had it too long, and my two older cats are still a little hesitant, but my youngest has been using it and doesn't seem to mind it at all. This is seriously a game-changer. Highly recommend if you're sick of cleaning out stinky boxes constantly. 

    Get it from Whisker for $699 (available in two colors).

    10. A chew toy designed with a squeaker only your dog can hear. 🙌🏼 Now they can be having the time of their life playing with their fave toy without the sound driving you bananas. Plus with its chew-resistant lining, this toy will last more than just 20 minutes.

    reviewer's puppy sitting with it's paws on the green toy
    a reviewer's dog laying with the purple elephant toy

    Promising review: "This product is amazing! We can’t hear the squeaker but our dog can from the other room and comes running to play. He also is an aggressive chewer and quickly rips through even 'tough' toys. This toy has lasted several months and he has only ripped off the felt accent pieces. No rips or tears! This is our dog's new favorite toy, and ours too! A must-have!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in six animal characters and two sizes).

    11. A genius toilet paper protector for anyone with a kitty (or puppy) who thinks the spinning TP is the best game in the whole house! This will block them from getting ahold of it and unraveling the whole thing down the hallway.

    a black plastic cover around the bottom of a roll of toilet paper
    Ns3Dshop

    Ns3Dshop is a small business based in Franklinville, New Jersey that sells unique giftable items.

    Promising review: "It does the trick! One of my cats started using the toilet paper as her new toy, and I had to cover it with aluminum foil to keep her off of it, but that looked like crap (figuratively 😁), so I found this online, and it all worked out perfectly! It works, and it looks so much better!!" —Juan-Carlos

    Get it from Ns3Dshop on Etsy for $18 (originally $20).

    12. An activity mat with different sections of ruffles and pockets to keep your pup stimulated while they hunt for treats or to help them slow down from finishing their food .5 seconds after you put it in the bowl (and then puking it all up five minutes later 🙄). 

    Reviewer's two dogs playing with the activity mat
    A reviewer's dog laying on the mat to show the ruffles, and other hidden pockets

    Promising review: "My puppy LOVES this mat! He gets super excited whenever he sees it. He sometimes doesn't like to eat his kibbles in his bowl, but he has so much fun finding and eating kibbles when I hide them into this mat. I heard nose work is also good for reducing separation anxiety in dogs, so I give him this mat whenever I need to leave more than two hours. He deals with separation way better with this. I'm 100% satisfied!" —Bom

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).

    13. A DogBuddy pooper scooper to put an end to picking up hot, smushy dog doo doo with only a thin layer of plastic to protect you. This has built-in poop collect bags so when you use it they automatically come out and bag the 💩 up. Reviewers also love that you can use the same bag several times during one walk!

    a reviewer holding the dog buddy with bags attached to their dog's leash
    a reviewer showing the dog buddy open

    Check out a TikTok of the DogBuddy scooper in action. 

    DogBuddy is a small business specializing in pet care products including bowls, mats, and scoopers. 

    Promising review: "I normally don’t leave reviews but this is amazing! It’s easy to use and saves so many dog bags if you’re taking several dogs on a walk because you don’t need to open a new bag for each poop. It also makes the whole process a lot less gross. I would 100% recommend this for dog walks and even picking up poop in the backyard. It holds a lot more than you’d think!" —Joslyn Cavitt

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). 

    14. A tooth-cleaning toy with all the fun of a traditional toy (bouncing, squeaky, holding up against their powerful teeth) combined with the added benefit of helping make your pupper's breath at least a little less stanky. 

    reviewer's corgi puppy gnawing on cactus toy
    reviewer bernese dog chewing on cactus toy

    Promising review: "This toy is very durable we’ve had it for about two months and it’s in still completely intact. Every single toy is ruined within minutes. But this one is winning the battle. And it keeps her entertained for a good while! It’s a must-buy!" —Hector Flores

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes).

    15. And an easy-to-use dental powder you just sprinkle in your fur baby's food to help protect their teeth from plaque and to help keep their gnarly breath at bay. This stuff is full of probiotics and nutrients like zinc, taurine, cranberry powder, and veggie fats to support gum health to keep their mouths in tip-top shape between veterinary dental cleanings.

    Before a reviewer's dog's yellow tooth and inflamed gum
    The same dog's tooth and gum, which is not inflamed anymore

    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 1 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.

    16. A cleaning magnet so you can easily clear away algae coating your tank instead of having to stick your hand inside or dumping the whole thing out to give the fishies the best view of the outside.

    A reviewer's fish tank's walls looking foggy from algae
    The same reviewer's fish tank's walls now looking crystal clear after using the cleaning magnet

    Promising review: "Does a fantastic job cleaning the algae — even old stubborn buildup growth — off the inside of my glass aquarium. Works even better than I expected, and the felt pad on the bit that's in contact with the outside of the glass does a decent job cleaning off any water spots and finger/handprints. Also, I have degenerative osteoarthritis, peripheral and small-fiber neuropathy, and hEDS (among other issues), all of which make it very difficult for me to do much of anything with my hands. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to use this thingy, but it was a lot less difficult than I thought it would be." —Frankie

    Get it from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in four sizes)

    17. A pack of stain-lifting pads because 👏🏼we don't cry over spilled milk👏🏼 and now we won't have to cry over spilled anything (yes, I even mean pet pee and vomit!!) since these pads will soak it up without any effort!! Just lay down the pad, stomp, let it sit, and be amazed when you lift it up.

    a reviewer's used stain lifting pad
    on the left, a reviewer's stained rug labeled

    Promising review: "Get these if your pet has accidents on carpet. Don’t think twice — get these!!! They’re beyond easy to use and work GREAT!!! Save yourself from the back aching bending over and scrubbing. Open packet, place cleaning pad on spot (no absorbing it up first), step on the cleaning pad, wait 30 minutes–24 hours depending on severity of stain, and then throw pad away. Done and done!!!! Cannot recommend these enough!!!" —Health tchr

    Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49.

    18. A plug-in multicat calming diffuser kit that may help restore the peace in your house if the kitty fights have gotten out of hand. This is a drug-free solution designed to mimic a mother cat's natural nursing pheromones and help calm tensions between cats. 

    the feliway diffuser plugged into a reviewer's wall
    a pair of reviewer's cats lounging back to back on a bed

    This starter kit gets you the diffuser head and one vial of Feliway; refills are also available on Amazon. Keep in mind that this shouldn't replace standard protocol for new cat introductions like keeping them separate for a while, doing smell introductions first, etc. 

    Promising review: "I can’t express enough how much this has changed mine and my cats' lives. Merging two households wasn’t easy on the cats. One male cat had a hard time moving into a new house with new pets. He had terrible behavior problems and would cause us and the other cats a lot of stress...We tried everything the vet suggested to reduce these incidences, but getting Feliway was the only thing that worked. He is a completely different cat now. He is calm and his outbursts rarely happen. He has become a couch cat and has turned into the sweetest boy. The other cats aren’t stressed anymore and neither are we...It definitely has more of an affect on the male cats than the female. If you aren’t noticing a difference with one diffuser I would suggest getting a second. We couldn’t believe that this one product could fix everything, but it did...If your cats are having any behavior problems or stress please try this!" —Kristine Spencer

    Get it from Amazon for $24.

    19. A double layer litter-trapping mat because you still haven't figured out how to toilet train your cats and you're tired of feeling like you are walking on a beach when you go past their box.

    This mat is water-resistant and has a unique design to not only trap the litter, but keep it between the two layers so you can easily dump it back into the box instead of wasting it.

    I swear my cats think it's a game to throw as much litter out of their box every time they step foot inside it. But now the joke's on them, this mat makes it incredibly easy to clean up their messes as the majority of the litter gets trapped in the little honeycombs and stored between the two layers. Because of that, you can just wait a little while and eventually open this up and pour it back into the box. That means your house is cleaner AND you are wasting less litter because you can put it back instead of having to vacuum it up and throw it away. That my friends, is what I call a win-win.

    Promising review: "I have purchased A LOT of mats that are supposed to help with litter control and have had very little success with finding anything worth using long term. Until now!! I bought two of these mats….one for under the litter box and one for outside in front of the box as the cats jump out and go on their way. So far these mats have caught 99% of the litter! They are very sturdy, yet soft. Before I bought these, I was constantly sweeping litter at the doorway and vacuuming the pieces that somehow made it to the rug. Not anymore!!! These mats catch nearly all litter. They are easy to clean. And very easy to pick up and dump. This will now be my forever go-to mat. And if you don’t have cats and just need something easy to clean to catch outside dirt and such, get this!! Worth every penny!!!" —HB

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes, three colors, and packs of two). 

    20. An elevated pet food bowl to stop the kibble pellets from being thrown all over your floor and water splashing up your walls. This nifty tray will collect the stray food in the top tray and spilled water in the bottom basin so you don't find yourself cleaning after every meal time. 

    Promising review: "My two cats always had a habit of playing with their water bowls and spilling water everywhere. I hated cleaning it up constantly. I was looking for a solution when I came across the Neater Feeder and thought it was a great idea. It is small but it's the perfect size for both my cats. Not only did this product look super nice when I set it up, but it also actually worked!! All of the water got trapped on the bottom and the food was trapped on the top as well. Made cleanup so much easier. I am so happy with this product and highly recommend." —Kelli Palen

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three sizes, two versions, and five colors).

    21. cord protector designed to help protect your cords from those (freakishly) sharp teeth our furry friends have. 

    Promising review: "So I have one of those cats who chews on electrical cords. I can't begin to tell you how many cords she has chewed through — alarm clocks, lamps, and all of the charging cords for our phones. I was pretty sure I'd find her fried one day. I was hoping for ANY kind of help to get her to stop chewing, and then I came across these sleeves. They're easy to install and can usually wrap around more than one cord at a time, which is helpful for the TV equipment (cable box and DVD player). Just open the sleeve and slide the cords inside. So far, my cat hasn't chewed any cords since I encased everything in these sleeves! Be sure to have scissors available for install, since you can cut these to any length you want. I've purchased this same item twice, to outfit all of the exposed cords I could find!" —impossible girl

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 15 sizes and three colors).

    22. A waterless cat bath because you know your cat isn't gonna be willing to hop into a real bath but sometimes they ~stank~ and something needs to be done about it. This leave-in foam is here to save the day — it'll help moisturize their skin and leave them fresh and clean.

    Reviewer's black cat with wet fur after using the cleanser
    Reviewer's cat looking fluffy and clean after using the spray

    Promising review: "A beautiful female stray adopted us a few years ago. Against my husband's wishes we brought her in our home and she is now a loving part of our family. Since she is indoor/outdoor (she loves her outdoor time still — we hate it!) she gets stinky. Usually I wash her down with a cloth. But this last time she had an odor that was just horrid. You literally could smell her across the room. We tried a few things and nothing worked. Ordered this foam and I am not going to say she 'liked it' but she did smell better. She is extremely particular about where you can touch and where you can't, so having myself and my daughters rubbing her with foam wasn't her best experience! Using this is going to be her only bathing options from now on. Would definitely recommend!" —Lisa Valentino

    Get it from Amazon for $9.09.

    23. An odor-eliminating candle specifically made to help mask the *pungent* smells that can somehow be created by such adorable, furry creatures.

    A close up of the candle with a dog in the background
    I Just Make Scents/Etsy

    I Just Make Scents is a small biz based in Lexington, North Carolina owned by a husband-and-wife team. They sell hand-poured soy candles.

    Promising review: "The item came QUICK and was AMAZING. Definitely exceeded my expectations. I LOVED the scent; everything about it was just perfect. I needed a candle to get rid of a pet smell in my home, and when I tell you, within ONE HOUR the smell was almost completely unrecognizable. I could not smell any dog back there!!! The dog smell was VERY bad and strong in my house, so I KNOW this candle is strong with taking out a bad smell in the house. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I really love it, and I’m about to buy five more candles and will continue to do so!!! Only thing I wish they had was a bigger candle 'cause their candles are quite small. … But I love them, and they do the job!!!" —Elicia

    Get it from I Just Make Scents on Etsy for $11.99.

    24. Or a Pet House candle that comes in a whole variety of scents so you can choose your fave smell to help eliminate the ~odors~ of your furbaby. Or maybe stock up on a few so you can rotate through them so you never get bored. These also feature a proven odor neutralizer to help rid your room of the stank instead of just masking it. 🙌🏼

    reviewer's dog staring at the lit vanilla creme brulee-scented candle
    reviewer holding the lemongrass-scented candle

    It's made of soy wax and can burn for up to 60 hours!

    Promising review: "These candles are fantastic! They smell great and do a great job of eliminating any odors in your house, not only those from pets. They do work best if you burn them for one to two hours at a time, but will get rid of the smells of wet dog, fecal smells, urine odors, and I’ve even found them useful for cooking odors. I highly recommend these candles. I purchased the Vanilla Creme Brûlée scent. I often get headaches from powerful scents, but have never gotten one from these lovely candles!" —Heather

    Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (also available in packs of two and dozens of scents).

    25. A cleaning spray designed to help dissolve stubborn bird drippings that are notoriously hard to get rid of. And if you aren't someone who owns a bird, this is great for outdoor furniture that frequently gets bombarded with fly-by poops.

    a reviewer holding a perch from their pet bird's cage covered in poop
    the same perch now clean after using the spray

    Promising review: "Absolutely love this cleaner. We have a macaw and the cage we built is wood and steel wire. Nothing was really getting the poop off of the wood but this did as soon as I sprayed it on. It cleaned it so effortlessly. Glad I went ahead and bought the gallon refill as well. We will be using this a lot." —Crystal Barnes

    Get it from Amazon for $13.17.

    26. A pet-resistant screen because if there's one thing I know about pets it's that they have ~sharp~ claws and they specifically love to stick them through screens. This is made of tough polyester yarn and is designed to not be easily damaged by them, even if they happen to be real monsters that decide the screen door would be a fun climbing challenge.

    reviewer's cat hanging on the door screen
    reviewer's two dogs on opposite sides of a screen door

    Promising review: "I have cats who like to hang on my screens, and this stuff has held up now for almost two months without even one spot that has ripped. It is a little darker than my old screen, but once it was in window, you can hardly tell difference. Regret not getting this years ago." —jen k

    Get it from Amazon for $16.78+ (available in four sizes).

    27. A set of mini combs to gently detangle the fur around your pup's eyes and help get rid of the crusted-on boogies that have been collecting there… and yes, this will help make sure no one can refer to your precious baby as a crusty white dog!!

    Reviewer holding the comb showing the eye boogers it removed
    Reviewer's tissue covered in eye boogers they removed

    Promising review: "I have a goldendoodle who had very weepy eyes as a pup due to a blocked tear duct. These combs have been lifesavers! When I first got Jane, I struggled to keep her eyes clean of exudate. I tried tear removers, I tried soaking the area with a wet cloth, I tried wet cotton balls — you name it, I tried it and nothing would work to remove the stains or exudate. These little suckers though.....these things work!! At first they were difficult to use because as a puppy, Jane wasn't used to having me 'pick' around her eyes with combs. Once she became comfortable though (and it took a couple of weeks of daily practice) and once I became comfortable and confident I wasn't going to poke her eyes out, cleaning her eyes became easy! She no longer has copious amounts of sticky exudate stuck on her face, there is no smelly eyes and I am happy to report that her tear stains are all gone since I'm able to keep her eyes so clean now. I use these a couple of times a week on her and now she just sits while I clean around her eyes. She is comfortable and these have never caused her any pain or discomfort. Great tool and must have for anyone with fur babies!" —Kimberly V.

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.95.

    28. pee-finding UV flashlight because more often than not your nose can smell the pee but you cannot for the life of you find where the deed was done. This will help you locate the scene of the crime so you can actually clean it up and (hopefully) eliminate the smell.

    A reviewer's carpet in normal light
    The same spot with the UV light, showing splotches

    Promising review: "OMG this is disgusting! I bought this because I thought my cat was peeing in one room and couldn't find the exact spot. Found the spot and more. Would recommend. Pictured is the same spot without and then with the UV light on." —Momof3boys

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

    29. And a set of puppy pads since we know potty training is ~hard~ and sometimes they aren't gonna be able to wait until you get home to go. These will help save your carpet from a mess so you can at least have an easy cleanup.

    Promising review: "These are my favorite pee pee pads for training as young as three weeks old. They absorb well and are big enough for little puppies who are wobbly and just starting to get around on their own. Teach 'em when they are young." —Ruby The Pomsky

    Get a pack of 25 from Amazon for $20.20+ (available in five sizes, multipacks, and three scents).

    30. clever Door Buddy latch for any multi-pet families who may need to keep their doggo out of places your kitty is allowed to go (i.e. wherever their food is so the dog can't gobble it all up and leave your poor kitty hungry).

    Promising review: "We have a Boston Terrier who LOVES cat food but it makes him extremely sick. We needed something to keep him out but let the cats in so we tried this. It works so well, we bought a second one for our bedroom so the cats at night can come and go as they please but it keeps the dog in our room and out of their hair if they choose to wonder the house! I’m not sure how I lived without it but I won’t be without it now!" —Mickey Bergman

    Get it from Amazon for $16.94.

    31. A litter deodorizer you just sprinkle in your cat box to help minimize the ~pungent~ odors they leave behind. And it doesn't have a fragrance, so you don't have to worry about it irritating them or deterring them from using their designated potty.

    NonScents is a small business that specializes in pet products and household deodorizers. 

    Promising review: "We have seven cats who share 10 litter boxes. Needless to say, things can get pretty smelly, pretty fast! We can't change out the litter as often as we would like, or we would be completely bankrupt with the price of cat litter now. So, I decided to purchase the NonScents Cat Litter Deodorizer. I'm so happy I did!! It truly extends the life of our litter so we're not changing it as frequently. It definitely keeps the odor under control. I'm a happy cat mommy!!" —L. Holleman

    Get it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in four quantities).

    32. suction-cupped licky mat perfect for any puppers who aren't the biggest fans of bath time. Just slap it on the side of the tub, lather on some snackies (peanut butter, yogurt, etc.), and you'll {hopefully} have a splash-free cleaning sesh.

    a reviewer's dog licking PB off the blue lickmat
    a different reviewer's dog using the lickmat while taking a bath

    Promising review: "I love this, it’s the second one we bought. I found the first one at a dog show and was a little skeptical, but thought we’d try it because I have two pups afraid of baths and who hate getting brushed. It has worked great with peanut butter and fat free yogurt. I will say the key is to freeze them, hence the need for two...but also be careful with the suction cups, they work very well, but my puppy bit the corner off one, it still works but looks silly." —Shortcake

    Get it from Amazon for $10.19+ (also available in a two-pack). 

    33. A bag of Pill Pockets for your pets whose sniffers are good enough to tell that there is a sneaky pill hiding inside their fave treat. Like seriously how is it possible they can eat every bit of the peanut butter or cheese or wet food and manage to avoid that tiny pill?! This should help you actually get them to take their meds without you having to shove it down their throat.

    Promising review: "OK, so my dog can sniff out the tiniest pill in her food be it a piece of chicken, peanut butter, etc, etc, I have tried them all. My vet told me about these and I honestly didn't think they would work, since nothing else I tried had worked... well, I did give it a try and THEY WORK! She actually is excited when I open the Pill Pocket package, she has not sniffed out any pills and gobbles them up. Seriously, if you have a picky dog, give these a try." —SoCalJules

    Get 30 pockets from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in a variety of quantities and flavors as well as a version for cats).

    The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.