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Promising review: "Do you have an Akita? Or any shedding pet for that matter? Do you live in the woods? Or anywhere there is dirt, sand, or trees? Do you have wood floors? If you can answer yes to any of these questions You. Need. This. Broom. I purchased this in 2017 and it is amazing! Between this broom and my robot vac, house work is cake. Not really but they do make it easier!" —DamnYouAmazon
Get it from Amazon for $12.44.
Check out my colleague Emma Lord's Evrilholder FURemover broom review for more satisfying before and after photos!
Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby 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: "Bought a new suitcase and for reasons known only to cats, our tomcat decided it was a 'great place for me to pee on' (apologies to Triumph). Tried several other things and still had odor — but not with this stuff! Then about two weeks later he accidentally got shut in the master bedroom all day and proceeded to relieve himself in the middle of our bed — so I was glad I had this. Soaked up the wet stuff, sprayed good with this, and washed as per normal and it did the trick. If you have animals that occasionally have accidents, you need this." —Kyle Albert
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Check out our in-depth review of Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator.
Promising review: "Our 6-month-old lab puppy loves her Duckworth duck, carrying it around with her throughout the day, and even play fighting with it when she needs to expend some energy rather rambunctiously. So far, it has received quite a bit of active roughhouse play and is holding up well." —Michael
Get it from Amazon for $4.79+ (available in four styles).
Check out my colleague's Multipet yellow duck toy review for more deets and some adorable photos of her pup and his quacker.
Promising review: "I received a gorgeous white shepherd puppy. I noticed she was more pink (yeast) than my other white dog and had a few areas worse than others. Then I noticed two round areas rising on her leg (ring worm). I promise, her two spots significantly decreased (80%) with the first time I sprayed her. There are certain breeds that get yeast often in creased areas, so you need to have this on hand. It also makes me happy that it is affordable, packaged expertly, and some of the cost goes to help other animals." —Jeanette Lomberk
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
My colleague AnaMaria Glavan and Chelsea Stuart both swear by this thing!
Promising review: "I have a very fluffy, 17-year-old kitty. Maintaining her coat has always been a battle. I purchased this glove with the hope that it would grab some of the excess fine, fluff that often becomes the culprit of mats, and that the process would be more comfortable and gentle for my venerable friend. Well this glove certainly does as it claims, and my elderly cat even enjoyed the process! After the initial test brush with the glove, she hopped up by me for more 'pets.' I was able to give her a good brush down, removed a bunch of loose fluff, and kitty enjoyed a good massage, even making air biscuits to show her sign of approval! After her glove brushing session, kitty had a nap, and her person sat down to write this review. If you have a long-haired cat, you need this!" —PandorazRox
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available for the right or left hand plus a two-in-one version).
Promising review: "My cat chased after this full speed for over 20 minutes after I opened it. We only stopped when he was completely pooped. The unpredictable bouncing movements drove him wild. I also love that now we have a toy in our arsenal that I don't have to worry about him chewing on after he's caught it. 10/10 you absolutely need this toy!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $2.09.
Promising review: "You need to try out these drops!!!! WOW! Just WOW! This product is AMAZING! I started to notice that both of my cats were itchy around their face and ears along with shaking their head. I was trying to do some research on what can help without taking them to the vet right away, as that is always so expensive. I always try to do home remedies first, and I’m so glad I found these drops! Now of course no cats like have drops put in their ears, but is is so worth it! I started noticing a difference within three days of using this. The head shaking and itching was subsiding. Honestly I think they may have had ear mites, which this actually helps to kill! I used this on top of a flea and tick preventative, but I truly think it worked in their ears. Highly recommend! And great price!!" —Mike Bayless
Get it from Amazon for $14.89.
Promising review: "OMG! We have seven dogs full time and a few extra thrown in the mix sometimes. (My husband works with detection dogs.) I have to know where this has been all my life? After the last two FURminators broke, we decided to try something new. This works 10x better than the FURminator at a fraction of the time and cost!!! If you have dogs with undercoats, you NEED this!" —Clint Bokorney
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
Promising review: "If you have a needy kitty like mine, this is what she needs! Shelby (the cat pillow) is not only my cat's companion but her soothing outlet. She instantly fell in love after turning it on and leaving it on her bed. She instantly began to knead into the bed with it by her side. Whenever she looks anxious I just turn it on and she starts to relax and snuggle next to it. I would definitely recommend and would buy again when and if this ones gets torn up. I love it! 🙂" —Allen Ward
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "Every dog needs help for their dental health — this is it!" —Trisha L Jorgensen
Get it from Amazon for $16.
Promising review: "Large dog owners, you need this! The worst part of pet ownership is cleaning up the yard after they do their business. I tried a few different tools before I found this one. The bucket is huge and the rake does a good job cleaning it up from the yard. I reuse grocery bags in the bucket and it works perfect. There are two side hooks to hold the handles and keep the bag in place. Helps make clean up fast and clean! 10/10!" —MP
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
Promising review: "This is what you need for a rough nose. I didn’t realize how my dog's nose looked until I got her in the car and saw how rough it was. Within three days my Frenchie looks like she has a different nose. Can’t believe how well it worked after only three applications. Definitely recommended for a French Bulldog." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.95.
It also comes with three replacement filters and a mat.
Promising review: "When it arrived and I assembled it (took a few minutes, super easy and great packaging) I was worried because it seemed much smaller than I was expecting. But even before I turned it on my cats gathered around it. They all started drinking IMMEDIATELY when the water turned on! They have been drinking MUCH more water now, have more energy, the litter box smells better, and best of all, my cat pictured loves cleaning her paws in it which is so adorable and doesn’t dirty up the water like it used to! Hands down if you have a cat, you need this. It’s silent, cheap, well built, and you can put it anywhere. The water (even with multiple cats drinking/cleaning their paws) never goes outside of the fountain, and the little mat is perfect for catching drips when I refill it from a jug I keep next to it. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made for any reason!!!!!" —Caitlin
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "We recently adopted an adorable 8-week-old puppy and she had a really hard time being in her crate. She wanted to be held constantly, which is just sometimes not possible...when we would crate her she would scream like she was being tortured. Shrill, blood curdling shrieks that lasted close to an hour. Got her the Snuggle Puppy to use while crated and within a week it has completely changed her relationship with the crate. She doesn’t scream anymore and even goes into the crate VOLUNTARILY! I don’t even have to turn on the heartbeat or use a heat pack anymore. She just snuggles up to it without it being activated. If you have a screamer puppy you need this in your life!" —Kathryn
Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in five colors).
My coworker bought this for her puppy to help him deal with separation anxiety and stress. Check out her SmartPetLove Snuggle Puppy review for more deets!
Promising review: "I have tried about five different types of litter boxes. This is the best when it comes to keeping litter inside. The top has little grooves that trap almost all of the litter when your cat jumps out. Definitely helps to keep others out when you have babies and dogs too. I highly recommend this. The only downfall is the scoop is very flimsy, but honestly, it's totally worth it to just buy another scoop. You need this litter box." —Chaely Byers
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "My best friend is part beagle, part rat terrier, which apparently equals a full Yeti. And now, my runner up best friend is the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser. PET PEOPLE: You NEED this....whether you think you do or not. Trust me. My 18-pound girl sheds. She also takes up 80% of my bed at night. No matter what I do, my bed looks like I just got done shaving a wooly mammoth after two days. I used to use a lint brush to try to pull the hair out if the fibers before using a different handheld vacuum to suck up the clumps of hair. It was a tedious process, and it only picked up a fraction of the hair. The rubber brush-like attachment on this vacuum pulls the hair right up and into the canister. Why are you still reading? Buy this now." —Karen
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
This portable carpet cleaner will spray, brush, and suction up any stain, no adult supervision needed. It also comes with a hose and tool attachment if you'd prefer a more hands-on cleaning session.
Promising review: "We have an incredibly rude dog who thinks it's hilarious to have accidents on our white carpet in our dining room. Please don't ask me why I got a white carpet in our dining room when I'm a dog owner (and parent). It wasn't my wisest move. But you know what IS a wise move? Purchasing this SpotBot. We had previously owned a BISSELL Green Machine, but after five years of faithful use, the hose started to leak, so we threw it out during a recent move. We have missed it every time our gross dog has been gross. The SpotNot works like a charm. Maybe even TOO well. I noticed that the circle of carpet the SpotBot went to work on ended up WAY whiter than the rest of the 'white' carpet. It got the dog pee out and a year of foot dirt, too. Impressive. If you own a dog... or a carpet... you need this SpotBot." —Indiana A.
Get it from Amazon for $179.99.
Promising review: "I didn't think this dish was going to help slow the feeding down. I bought this dish for my son's dog who gobbles her food and is done before the other dogs. It has slowed her down so much that she is the last one done! Much better on her digestive system! It's like a puzzle and she needs to find what slot the food is in! Love this dish and is one of my better investments!! If you have a dog who gobbles his or her food down in seconds this is a product you need!" —terri
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and six colors).
It's large enough for a multi-cat household and has a non-slip rubber bottom so even the most rambunctious kitty can enjoy it.
Promising review: "I purchased this rug after someone I knew bought it for his cats. The rug is very well-made, soft and durable and it's quite large. Big enough for a few kitties. At first my Siamese tabby didn't show much interest, however I woke the next morning to find her rolling around enjoying her new prize! Since then she's constantly on it either playing or sleeping. Extremely happy with this purchase! The seller is amazing as well! Beyond incredible customer service. You need this rug for your cats! They will love!!" —MKul
Get it from Amazon for $40.11.
Promising review: "If you own a cat with fine fur that mats, you NEED this trimmer. It's quiet enough not to scare them, easy to use, and works great. I have longer hair cats and their butts can get messy. It was easy to trim them up without scaring them, which is a miracle. Easy to use and the battery lasts a long time. I've trimmed two cats and plugged in to charge and it was ready in a few minutes. Cannot say enough good things about these clippers. Now I have happy cats because the matted fur isn't pulling their skin (I shaved lowest setting) and they are cooler as well. Order these and you will not be disappointed." —Linda M
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "You need this! We have two dogs. If one person only feeds their dog, we slide it to the middle. If you have more dogs than that, a label maker or a Sharpie can be used after getting multiple of these to specify which dog. This thing sticks to the fridge SOLIDLY and has been a huge help in our household. One dog is 11 and is on a diet, so making sure she isn't getting double meals has really helped us in getting her weight going in the right direction. Especially helpful with different work schedules. Even if it's just you and one dog, it helps remove any 'Crap, did I remember to feed the dog this morning?' moments. When getting used to using this, I would set up bowls and this on the counter after evening meals for the next morning so my roomie would remember to use the slider." —Kenya Wiggin
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in a cat version).
Promising review: "If you've got an active dog, then you need one of these. This is a very simple toy that any active dog ought to enjoy. I got one for our 15-pound dachshund who went wild for it. After a few years of play, a couple of the sound tubes failed so I replaced it and the new one is one of our companion's favorite toys. The only 'warning' is that if you have light-colored molding and your dog chases the ball into the wall, then you'll likely get colored marks. These marks come off of our molding easily with a Magic Eraser." —The Real Bob
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "If you have a dog you need this. It's not an overnight miracle treatment but if used every day, it will remove existing tear stains and prevent them!" —sydney king
Get it from Amazon for $4.47.
Walkee Paws is a small biz started by pet owner Lisa Baronoff. Get 15% off site-wide with the code WALKEEBUZZ.
Promising review: "Every dog needs these leggings. Great fit around the legs. I like the adjustable fit in both the length and around the legs. The materials are lightweight and the design of the overall leggings works well with the dogs ability to walk easily once they get used to wearing them. The patterns are fun. The soles of the feet are good quality and will protect my fur kid's feet pads from the burning on the sidewalk from the summer extreme heat. I will recommend them to everyone." —Cinnamon G.
Get them from Walkee Paws for $36.99 (available in sizes XS–L and five colors).
Promising review: "You need this for your dog! We found these Calming Bites a few years ago after trying a few other things for our dachshund who developed dementia and sun-downers. He would get agitated in the evening and just walk in circles around our kitchen island. Giving him a calming pill every night made an amazing difference. He would sit with us on the sofa until bed time and slept through the night without issues." —Bernie Nagel
Get it from Amazon for $28.97.
Promising review: "You need this if you have larger dogs. I cannot say enough good things about his tool. Nail trims were a nightmare in my house. I’m horrible with the clipper, and the other grinder I purchased took too long on my large dog's nails. This tool is decently loud. If you have a fearful dog it may take them a minute to get used to it. The tool works so well. I can file down all my 75-pound dogs' nails in a matter of minutes. They don’t mind it and we can no longer hear nails clicking on the tile all night, yeah! Would highly recommend this if you’re in the market and do your dogs nails at home. Our dog trainer also approved of this one so another star." —Andree Clair
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (also available as a kit with six sanding bands).
Promising review: "This is one of those products you don't even know you need — until you have a pug and then you do. It's a simple cream that eases that 'itchy' face in their cute little wrinkles. My pug puppy has stopped using corners to scratch in between all of those wrinkles so it seems to work and has helped him relax and grow." —George L.
Get it from Amazon for $20.72.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.