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Move over cardboard boxes, cats are ready for an entertainment upgrade.
Promising review: "This is bigger than I expected! My cat loves it! It’s a little pricey but so far it’s been worth the money. It’s super sturdy and even though my cat scratches this on a daily basis it doesn’t leave those little cardboard pieces all over the place. It’s basically a double-decker, so it’s a good bed and hiding spot!" —AntonaMarie Speckman
Get it from Amazon for $79.95+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "It's perfect. Very easy to put together. Two people make it slightly easier, but it's still easy for one person. We will be altering ours to include a cat door through a window. Shipping was fast." —Sayward C.
Get it from Amazon for $399.99+ (available in three colors).
This clever door is super easy to install — it only takes about 30 minutes. You can also use this to give your cat easy access to their litter box without having to keep a door open all the time, preventing smells and messes from making it into any other room.
Promising review: "This thing is easy to install and it looks fantastic. It's very functional and all of our guests love it. They can't believe I installed it. Buy it." —Bryan
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in wood or plastic).
Promising review: "I was a little skeptical when I first saw the product because I was very unsure if it would be sturdy enough to actually hold onto the window when/if my cat lounged in it. But my cat absolutely loves this window seat. The best part is that it is completely sturdy and all worries of it not holding on the window have been replaced with compete happiness with the product. I would recommend this to anyone and their furry babies, as I have been pleasantly surprised by the product myself!" —Jess
Get it from Amazon for $31.15+ (available in four colors).
This planter is designed to be used with wheatgrass seeds and comes with a bottom grip and grid cover to prevent it turning into a knocked-over mess (something all cat parents cringe thinking about).
Promising review: "This is exactly what I needed for my grass loving cat, Bear. He can tear out and knock off pet store grass plantings in a very short time, but this planter is made to stay put. The grate helps keep the cat from getting the dirt all over as he uproots the seedlings. I love it and Bear loves it. This is definitely a 5-star product." —J Woods
Get it from Amazon for $15.96+ (available with or without seeds).
Promising review: "My cats absolutely LOVE this toy! I really like that it adheres to wherever you want to put it, PLUS it is a no mess catnip/treat option for your furry babies! I bought two and WILL be getting more soon, I love them that much! HIGHLY recommend this product and this seller!!!!! Seller is also really sweet and is quick to respond to emails should you have any questions! You don't find customer service like this anymore, THE BEST!!!" —Pumphrey
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two styles).
Promising review: "It’s perfect. I want to buy 100 more for my fat kitty because it’s so bright and pretty. I would recommend this to cat owners. My cat loves it, it’s so bright and cute and it looks good in my room." —Ashley Obourke
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in five styles).
This Black-owned small business is owned by Dr. Joe Jesse Owens III, a veterinarian in the Las Vegas.
Get it from Enjoy-A-Bowl for $16.99.
Promising review: "This is a solid cat bowl. This is durable, cute, and the cats seem to like it. It has separate sections for wet and dry food. Comes in cute colors. Easy to wash." —Susie Morris
Get it from Amazon for $26.49.
This is the fountain I have and I love it! The cats seem too as well.
Promising review: "My kitty and doggie love drinking at their little water fountain. I like it because it is small. I have a cat and a Shih Tzu, so the small size is perfect." —Patti B.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three kit sizes).
Promising review: "My baby LOVES these! They're super soft, well made, and she immediately started drooling and playing with them. They're super cute – a great size for her to roll around and play with. With these being so plushy and soft I only worry about how quickly she’ll be able to pull them apart in the long run, but I suppose that’s why they come six to a pack. I will definitely be buying more when she wears these out." —Riley Coyote
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "This is no ordinary cat scratcher! It's sleek, well made, and takes up minimal space (which makes a big difference in our smaller home)! Our cat has been a complete terror lately, moving on from shredding our couch to literally tearing the paint off our walls. This seemed like the perfect fix, as it attaches to the wall. I rubbed some cat nip on it and set it down flat to get our cat used to it and then hung it on the wall a few hours later. So far so good, he seemed to take to it really quickly! This company just released this product, and I feel like my purchase really mattered. This has quality, style, and excellent customer service! I would 100% buy this product again and anything else they make!" —Bearash
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Is hanging out all day in the house with us THAT bad?!
Promising review: "I have a feral cat who has been hanging around for a few years. She looked thin and Iowa winters can be brutal, so I bought the house. SHE LOVES IT!!! The house went together easily and we left it on lower deck next to the house without the doors. After two days of sniffing around she was sleeping in it. When the weather turned colder, I calked all the seams, put leftover hardwood flooring planks underneath, put on the plastic doors and put it flush with the house (under a porch, on a lower deck). Our feral cat disappeared for a few days after the improvements. Suddenly, on a rainy cold night POOF she was there, sound asleep inside. She has gained weight and looks chubby warm." —Spicyrunner
Get it from Amazon for $94.99 (available in heated and non-heated versions).
I have this plug-in in my bedroom. I love having candles around and so it was important to me to make sure there was always a room in my place that smelled good to my cats. I really don't smell the diffuser at all, but they sure seem to notice! Whenever I have it on they go straight for the bedroom and chill out. It's great.
Promising review: "We are a multi-cat home. My cat Lou is very skittish and nervous. She seems agitated and sometimes aggressive. She’s nervous with new people and usually doesn’t come out. So we decided to try this. It took about a day but she seems more calm to me with others in the house. She doesn’t hiss at the other cats as much. She looks more relaxed and likes to come out more, even with new people around. I am pretty satisfied with the product. I think I works! It’s not a miracle solution but it does the a good job calming our stressed cat. She is still sassy but just seems to be more at peace with the world now! That makes me happy!" —Chai–T
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
I chatted a little about the plug-in above, but I want to make a point to REALLY rave about this spray! My husband and I have houseguests constantly and I know that gets taxing on our kittos. I spray this whenever I think they could be in a stressful situation and they'll instantly notice the sprayed spot, hop in, and start to purr. I also spray this on their sweaters when it's particularly cold (both are hairless) and they happily get dressed, which is definitely not the norm without this stuff. This is a staple in our home.
Promising review: "I am a certified veterinary technician working for a small animal clinic. I was very excited to see how our cat patients reacted to this new product, bSerene Calming Spray, at my clinic! I sprayed it on towels and the entire exam room before the patients entered. I noticed differences immediately — the cat patients looked relaxed, even one of our grumpiest ones. Also, they looked more engaged with what was going on in the rooms. I certainly recommend this product!" —jyamazon
Get it from Amazon for $28.34.
Promising review: "I love this! We didn’t have a good place to make a hole in the wall to our backyard but we do have low windows next to our fireplace, so it was a match to get this window door. It was super easy to install and we love the locking feature. We got a snow storm and it took a while for our garden beds to stop being muddy. We locked the door so kitty wouldn’t bring in mud. I will say it is a bit drafty, so we got an extra weather strip to secure the draftiness. Our kitty only took a couple of days to get used to it too. We put his food just outside the window and he had to get used to going out there to get his food. All in all it was a great buy!" —AlyHowell
Get it from Amazon for $127.42+ (available in multiple width/size combinations).
Promising review: "This is the cutest cat climber I have ever seen (or bought). It looks exactly like the ad and it was fast and simple to assemble. It's affordable, adorable. My 8.5-lb cat loves it already. No wobbling, tipping — it's totally level, sturdy, and solidly built. It's high quality and soft. I can easily use a pet roller to get fur off (or lint roller) and in the future I can spot clean it if necessary. No problems with it whatsoever. I highly recommend it (and so does my cat)." —HBJC
Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in two styles).
Promising review: "This product brings us endless joy. I installed it eight feet off the ground and at first worried it was too high for the cats. I kept a small blanket in there and coaxed them in with treats so they’d get use to stepping into the curve. I eventually took the blanket out and now our youngest cat has claimed this as his spot and LOVES it. We love to see all the different ways he squishes his body into a liquid to sleep." —V
Get it from Amazon for $99.98.
Promising review: "I'm that shut-in lady who keeps Halloween decorations up all year with four black cats who stare at you out the windows of her town-house as you stroll pass. If you take a moment to look past the bones, crows, and fall decor, you'll notice I love to provide as much enrichment as possible for my coven, I mean cats. :P Before I bought two of these, my two girls would rub their faces and bodies on the sharp edges of my old, wooden door frames. I just knew these would be perfect for them. I didn't expect all four to use them, much less my dog. YES! My cattle dog uses them too! I've caught him leaning against them to scratch his sides and hips, a technique he probably learned from watching the cats!" —R.Parr
Get it from Amazon for $5.49.
PKWS is a small business in Kyiv City, Ukraine that is owned by artist Yaroslav. You can find mountain climbers in all sorts of colors if you browse through the Etsy shop!
Promising review: "I bought multiple items from this vendor and everything came relatively quickly given it’s shipped abroad. And I and my cat absolutely loved how everything turned out!! Strongly recommend!!" —Helen Zheng
Get it from PKWS on Etsy for $119.20+ (available in five set sizes and six colors).
MeowyJanes is a wonderfully named small business based in New Egypt, New Jersey. It specializes in catnip and catnip alternatives.
Promising review: "The second I put a stick down our kitty was obsessed! Our cat loves 'chewing' so these are a great fit for him. All natural, great packaging, and quick shipping! Thank you." —kr323
Get it from MeowyJanes on Etsy for $11.85.
Promising review: "I have a whole room filled with cat toys that my cat is not interested in. It's funny how the least expensive cat toy I have makes him go crazy. He plays with this until he's panting like a dog and I have never seen him jump so high. I'm certain this toy will help him lose his belly. He loves it! I highly recommend it!" —Kwoo
Get it from Amazon for $3.53+ (available in five pack sizes).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.