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This carrier is meant for cats who are less than 10 pounds and measure less than 15 inches from the base of their head to their tail. The carrier itself is soft and tightly woven, so it's comfortable for your cat but resistant to scratches and snags from their claws. Another cool perk? It has a seatbelt pass-through to keep your cat secure in the car.
Promising Review: "My two guys love this carrier! The older cat always got anxious traveling in a standard carrier but can now handle two to three hour trips with no trouble." —L. T.
Get it from Amazon for $38.95 (available in sizes S-XL and available in eight colors).
Promising Review: "My 3-year old male rescue kitty has gone through a lot of change and anxiety in his short life (he was abandoned as a kitten and left on the streets). I saw this online and thought, 'Why not give it a shot?' Let me tell you just HOW MUCH he loves his new cuddle buddy! He sleeps with it for EVERY nap and evening slumber. He even pets it like it’s his own baby! I watch him fluff, gently stroke and pull it close to his chest before drifting off to sleep. It warms my heart to see how much it comforts him and how much he loves/cares for it. Sooo recommended for cats of all ages." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising Review: "These things are AMAZING. They are magical. If you have a pet that has accidents in the house, these are a MUST HAVE. After your pet has an accident, all you need to do is open up the packet, place the pad on the accident spot, and then step on the pad to release the magic formula. Leave it there for at least a half an hour or up to 24 hours. Why the discrepancy, you might be asking? Because these pads work on DRIED STAINS. Holla!!!! My puppy has been driving me bonkers with accidents in the house, but I don't sweat it anymore thanks to these pads. They are seriously miracle-workers and I will always have a supply of them in my house going forward." —Lisa Koivu
Get a 20-count pack from Amazon for $24.99.
Promising Review: "The Spotbot is running in the dining room as I write this. It's gotten out set-in kitty barf and doggy doo (diarrhea). I used the set-in stain setting (with some added Oxyclean) and the machine did the rest. My 13-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, who suffers from separation anxiety and gets diarrhea when she's nervous, has had me running through my quarterly carpet cleaning budget every other week! I'm resorting to toddler Pampers with a hole cut for her tail and this Spotbot. It just paid for itself today! Love this thing and heartily recommend it!" —superdogmom
Get it from Amazon for $134.25.
Promising Review: "I cannot properly express just how much joy and relief this product has brought to my life. I ordered this mat for my nearly 18-year-old Cockapoo who is blind now. Before going blind, he used to play with toys all the time and run around. Since then, he’s lost interest and will either wander around aimlessly, whine from anxiety, or just sleep. I had tried just about anything I could to try to keep him somewhat occupied and lessen his anxiety. And nothing ever seemed to work.
I just received this mat today and immediately pulled it out and laid it down for him. We hid a bunch of treats all throughout and Kobi went to town. A few times I was concerned he’d tear it, but it held up the entire time with no signs of it tearing anywhere. I’m beyond happy. I could not say enough good things about this mat. It’s going to be such an improvement on Kobi’s quality of life and it makes me beyond elated. This mat with worth every penny." —Tsurugi
Get it from Amazon for $40.99.
Promising Review: "These were a life saver! My dog had an ear infection and, after cleaning it out for a few days in a row, it still wasn’t clearing up. She gets really bad anxiety with the vet so I was willing to try anything to avoid a visit. After using these for two days, her ear was completely clear! Super easy to use and they work quickly! I will definitely keep a bottle on hand for the future." —Erin
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
Promising Review: "Great for anxious dogs! I have no regrets! This product is great for nervous dogs! The groomers started charging me extra because my dog was being too difficult. I decide to take things into my own hands. The moment I tried this razor, I was in love instantly. Keep in mind, I am a novice groomer with zero experience working on dogs. My dog loved the razor so much she even rolled on her back for me to shave her stomach. Amazing, I do recommend!" —Lauren T
Get it from Amazon for $51.99.
For more, check out my colleague Hannah's roundup of things that will help you groom your dog at home!
Promising Review: "Gremlin, a pug I care for, has had a rough year physically and emotionally (she walks in a wheelchair and her human dad passed). She is often stressed and has trouble settling down. She barks out of anxiety. She has prescription anti-anxiety meds, but they aren't enough sometimes. I can say with experience that within minutes of putting this by her side or close by (no plug, it's rechargeable) she stops barking, is visibly calm, and sleeping sweetly. And I have it set to a low volume! I highly recommend giving it a try." —AuntChristine's Little Dog House
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
Promising Review: "This product has helped so much with my fur baby's tear stains! It is heaven-sent. She is a very fussy dog who hates getting wet, but she does not mind when I rinse her eyes with this. I have tried a lot of other products but nothing worked for her tear stains. So happy I found this product and that it is offered by Amazon at a great price!" —Luna
Get it from Amazon for $5.59.
Depending on the area you need covered, you can easily trim the shield with household scissors. To set it up, just slip the slot in the shield over your door handle, and fasten it with the pre-packaged Velcro strips. And you're good to go without needing to use any hardware!
Promising Review: "When we moved, our dog was having bad separation anxiety. He would scratch at the door and almost made a hole all the way through! This saved our door, and he hasn't tried to take it off or get through it. It works like a charm!" —Adrianna
Get it from Amazon for $23.36.
Promising Review: "I didn't think a ThunderShirt could help me, but I was so wrong!!!! Both Ronan (my dog) and I are getting a full night's sleep now during rain, wind, thunder, and lightening storms!!! This is the BEST product ever!!! I put the ThunderShirt on Ronan, and he just stared at me but smiled. He then laid down and slept soundly. What? No way? Are you kidding me? I then put it on him again one hour before a predicted storm, and he laid down again and slept like he was in a coma!!!! I wish I could give this product 20 stars, I'm so happy. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! A MUST BUY!!!!" —Tracy Garcia
Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in sizes XXS-XXL).
Promising Review: "Of our two cats, Petey took to it pretty quickly, and now runs on it several times a day, but Nina won't even walk on it. Fortunately, Petey is the one we bought it for, as he seriously needs to burn off energy. Nina could really use the exercise too; we'll just have to find some other way." —Dave A.
Get it from Amazon for $259.
Promising Review: "I shelter mixes, and I was heartbroken to learn from my neighbor that they howl when I leave for work. I tried everything to get them to be calm and quiet when I left. Nothing worked. Then I got Furbo. Within seconds of them howling, I got an alert on my phone. I was able to calm them with the microphone and then dispense a treat to praise them for calming down. In no time, my dogs stopped howling and cuddled up for nap time. So far, Furbo has eased my dogs' anxiety as well as my own. Would recommend highly." —Jeremiah
Get it from Amazon for $199.
Promising Review: "OMG this stuff is a life-saver. My dog hates toothbrushes, so it’s really hard for me to get him to sit still while I brush his teeth — although I try. I put this in his water, and it keeps his breath smelling fresh! The 32oz bottle will last me a while. Such a great product for such a great price." —Amanda F.
Get it from Amazon for $6.41 (available in two sizes and three flavors).
Promising Review: "Like most, my cat, Ronin, hates water. It has proven to be near impossible to get through bath time without great anxiety on his (and my!) part. This has been a lifesaver. It is easy to comb through his long hair and smells amazing. Definitely would buy again!" —Kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $6.77.
Promising Review: "We moved into my mom's house, and the two neutered cats were peeing on so many of our belongings. We knew that our moving would cause them to feel a little anxious. I began to use this product to spray everything I own and especially the areas that they peed on. They completely stopped peeing on our belongings and in our rooms and floors. I used this on clothing before washing it.
I was literally to the point of crying because I was so exhausted from finding cat pee and cleaning up cat pee. This product is amazing. And the citrus orange smell is pleasant and is therapeutic in a way. I literally would buy this again even now that my problem is resolved." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.