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1. A liquid tartar remover to get your dog's teeth squeaky clean with wayyy less hassle than brushing. All you have to do is add it to their water, and it'll work like doggy mouthwash. It will reduce plaque and help with bad breath.
Promising review: "My dog's molars were turning black and he had a ton of buildup on his canines, and his gums were beginning to look inflamed. And, of course, his breath could kill a horse. After one week of constant use (a cap full for every bowl of water) you could see an obvious difference in tooth color. I was blown away. (Why can’t human mouthwash do such a good job on our teeth?) After three weeks, his molars were almost completely clean. After a couple of months of use, the plaque on his canines was soft enough to brush some of it off, which was totally impossible before. Plaque covered the canine approximately 70%. Obviously that's no longer the case. IDK what insane solvent this is made of, but it keeps his gross mouth clean as a whistle. Now I don’t have to worry about my picky priceless mutt losing his teeth because he can’t be bothered to chew anything." —BaconPancakes
Get it from Amazon for $10.49+ (available in two sizes, two formulas, and as a foam).
2. A pet ear cleanser that'll clean your fur-baby's dirty ears with non-toxic ingredients. I can't promise anything — but maybe they'll hear you better so you won't have to yell "No!" a dozen times before they actually get the hint.
This is is free of harsh chemicals and cleaners!
Promising review: "My husband and I just adopted our cute puppy, Winston, from the humane society. When we adopted him his ears were unfortunately pretty dirty, but after using this ear cleaner today, his ears are so clean!! I'm so amazed at everything it managed to get out. Our puppy's ears look so much better now! I would highly recommend this product to anyone with a dog." —Jerome F
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
3. A set of combs to remove crust, mucus, and stains around your dog's eyes. Your dog will look like they did when they were a pup once you get rid of all those tear stains.
Promising review: "I have a 16-pound Pomeranian/Papillon mix, and she gets tear stains nonstop. I tried all kinds of wipes, oils, and washes, but they would barely get anything out. Sometimes the tear stains get crusty and I can't get them out at all. THESE ACTUALLY HELPED A LOT. The little teeth on them are just the right size for brushing through the crusty areas around her eyes, and then I just wipe the loose remains off easily. And my dog cooperates; she even likes it, I think. I would definitely recommend this product to small dog owners with similar issues. I feel like they would be even better if they were not as wide, but that's not too big of an issue. I still recommend them." —Lana D
Get a set of two from Amazon for $5.95.
4. A ChomChom pet hair roller because it has a reusable brush that grabs hair. You no longer have to deal with sticky lint rollers to get the job done. Swipe this over your couch, bed, or anywhere your pet loves to ~sprinkle~ fur, and this roller will get rid of it.
Promising review: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
5. An allergy supplement to help your four-legged BFF finally get relief from itchy skin and allergies. These flavored soft chews provide a dose of probiotics and nutrients that can help improve your dog's immune system, aid digestion, promote healthy skin, and even add shine to their coat.
Promising review: "Absolutely the best product. It saved my itchy goldendoodle! We tried changing food, Benadryl, medicated shampoo, fish oil, everything you can imagine... nothing worked long-term. He was itching his face so badly he would make himself bleed. Had sores and scabs all over his face and neck. I bought these because they had good reviews and I was desperate. It changed his life! He no longer scratches AT ALL! His coat looks great and all of his sores are healed. He’s the happiest he’s been which makes me a very happy momma. He is also very picky and never eats treats... he eats these every time so that’s an added bonus!" —Darcie Nation
Get a 90-count from Amazon for $20.97+ (available in two sizes and five formulas).
6. A rubber-bristled broom because it will pick up all the pet hair your vacuum leaves behind. You'll be shocked just how much is still embedded in your floors even after a deep clean. This broom is also extendable so you don't have to bend or stretch. No one would be able to tell you have a pet because this makes all that fur disappear!
Promising review: "I bought this broom based on the tons of great reviews and I am not disappointed. I love this broom! It is lightweight but sturdy. I have used it on tile floors and carpet and it does a great job of getting the pet hair, lint, and dirt. I like this so much better than our traditional push broom. It is very easy to clean after use just using my hand, unlike our old broom. It also has a telescoping handle so that you can adjust it to whatever height you need. There is also a squeegee for doing the house windows and the car windows. I highly recommend it." —Joyce V
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
Check out BuzzFeed Shopping Editor Emma Lord's full FURemover Broom review for more.
7. A Burt's Bees cat dander spray made with soothing colloidal oat flour and aloe vera to help reduce flaking. This can also make your kitty's fur look shinier and softer — so they can continue to strut around like they own the place (because, they do).
Promising review: "We have an overweight cat that has trouble grooming her back. She was so full of dandruff and greasy fur that I hated petting her We took her to the vet, and he thought it was allergies. We tried prednisone for a while, and it was clear she was less itchy, but the dandruff remained. The vet suggested different food, so we switched to a different flavor (different ingredients) in the same line, and there was no change. Our poor girl looked miserable. We decided to try a bath, but she's 13 years old so we knew she wouldn't enjoy it. While looking for a shampoo for her, I came across this product and decided to try it before torturing her with a bath. After the first application there was a huge difference! After the second application, her dandruff is GONE. We spray her down and then brush her. She is so soft and shiny! She finally looks healthy, and feels good to pet." —Amber Steele
Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (also available in a two-pack).
8. An odor-eliminating spray that gets rid of ~those accidents~ that you need to zap away ASAP. It releases enzymes that breakdown urine (or any organic matter like vomit) on contact. Your carpet will look and smell like there isn't a pet in sight.
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: "I have six elderly cats, and a few of them oftentimes leave smelly pee puddles to register their disdain at whatever cats get 'peed off' about. It's not a litter box problem and, although I've caught one or two of them doing it, I can't blame them all. This product works great on fresh messes as well as dried ones. After blotting up fresh pee pods, I saturate the area with Rocco & Rossi's odor remover and let dry. For dried stinky stuff, I just saturate the area and let it dry. It has a pleasant odor and completely eliminates the ammonia odor. Believe me, I've tried all kinds of products, and this one works the best. I buy gallons now just to have on hand. It's better than smelling that awful pee!" —mona mia
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).
Check out our in-depth Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator review for more!
9. A can of Epi-Pet spray-on sunscreen to protect your pup from getting sunburned while also conditioning their coats. Plus, it's water- and sweat-resistant.
Promising review: "Love this product. The aerosol canister allows quick application at all angles (i.e. armpits, groin). Aerosol also goes on light and even, quickly drying. Is the largest bottle of sunscreen available so need to order less. Top has locking lid to keep little kids out. When it says 'meets the FDA guidelines,' it means for ingredient stability and safety. Proven to stay good for a year with normal storage. Waterproof and 'lick-safe' once dry. This dries almost instantly. It isn't greasy, though you will notice a slight difference in coat texture—kind of feels like a very fine dusting of talc powder—but hands come away clean. Smells nice (vanilla). Blocks both UVA and UVB rays, and contains five different sunscreen ingredients (as found in human sunscreens), in addition to skin conditioners. Rates equivalent to 30–40 SPF (you only get to say 'equivalent' because the SPF scale was developed using human skin). Brand respected and carried by veterinary dermatologists. Introduce the new sound and smell of this product with treats and praise, and your dog will love it as much as mine does!" —1project2many
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
10. A cleaning magnet if your fish tank looks like that scene in Finding Nemo when they tried to make the tank as dirty as possible in order to escape. This is perfect to use between cleanings — all you have to do is is swipe to clear away algae and gunk.
Promising review: "Does a fantastic job cleaning the algae — even old stubborn build-up 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/hand-prints. 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 $9.65+ (available in four sizes).
11. A paw washer so your pup won't track mud into the house, keeping your floors clean. Just add water to this cylinder, and then, pop your fur-baby's paws in and out. The soft bristles will remove dirt and debris — leaving no tracks in sight.
Promising review: "I have four dogs in NYC. I have to wash their feet after every walk because the streets are so filthy. It would take me about fifteen minutes to clean their paws with a spray bottle and towel. Now, it takes about five minutes. And the towel doesn’t end up filthy. The dirt gets caught in the cup, plus the dogs seem to like it. The silicone bristles must feel good. A huge thumbs-up!" —Sandra
Get it from Amazon for $15.08+ (available in three sizes, eight colors, and with or without a lid).
12. A professional pet grooming brush for cats and dogs to drastically reduce shedding. This comb will detangle and remove excess hair so it won't get all over your couch.
Promising review: "Absolutely perfect for Nugget, my 9 month old pug, it seems like he loves the feel of the brush since he happily sits for brushes. I can get about a baseball size collection of hair off of him and honestly still can keep going. It leaves his fur nice and soft and the brush is super easy to keep clean. I highly recommend!" —Tiffany Sparto
Get one for short/medium hair from Amazon for $13.89 (available in four colors).
13. A UV black-light flashlight so you can finally figure out where that ~mysterious~ smell is coming from and get rid of it. Whenever you smell pee but can't seem to find the source, this light will illuminate urine.
Promising reviews: "I should have had this years ago. It is a flashlight, so it does not clean. I did not even know that the male dog had done a sprinkle in the living room. This flashlight lit it right up! You will be able to see the pet stains immediately. Absolute must have! My daughter got one after I told her about it. Same thing! Surprise areas that the dogs had stained." —Boomer
"OMG, this is disgusting!!! I hope this isn't all just cat pee that shows up cause there is a lot! I bought this because I thought my cat was peeing in one room and couldn't find the exact spot so I bought this. Found the spot and more. Would recommend." —Momof3boys
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
14. A medicated dog shampoo to help manage dandruff, mange, and even fungal or bacterial infections. This gentle formula is soap-, dye-, and paraben-free and can help to hydrate and sooth your pup's skin and coat.
Promising review: "Naturally, because of the ingredients, it has a strong smell. However, it does seem to leave my dog's skin feeling dry and provides good relief for her poor itchy skin. My dog Molly is a nine-pound mini dachshund whose little chest makes contact with the grass all the time so her skin gets itchy and irritated. I’ve been bathing her regularly with this shampoo and it is giving her some relief. No more greasy, flaky skin. Her skin and fur is now dry and soft." —Climbyourarms
Get it from Amazon for $8.96+ (available in two sizes).
15. A poop remover spray if you're tired of scrubbing and scraping dried, crusty droppings 🤢 off of your bird's perches and cage. It's gross, but it doesn't have to take you forever — just spray and wipe it away.
Promising review: "I adopted a conure recently, and the cage she came with was filthy! The white bars of the cage was covered in feces and food. The bars were so caked that it looked yellow. I took the cage into the bathtub and sprayed it down with Poop-Off and let sit for 10 minutes. Next, rinsed the cage with hot water, and it immediately looked brand new. I also tried this product on my conures sand perches, which were covered in waste. I sprayed Poop-Off and let it sit for five minutes, rinsed it with hot water, and gave it a little rub with my fingers, and it looked so clean! If I had used a brush, it would have made the perch look brand new." —Danny
Get it from Amazon for $18.87.
16. A snout soother stick because it's made with soothing ingredients like shea butter, chamomile, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, and rosemary extract to help transform your dog's dried and cracked nose into a smooth and moisturized snout. BTW, this can also be used on paws!
This snout soother is organic, vegan, and made with all-natural ingredients!
Promising review: "Well, I have never before been so shocked at the effectiveness of a product. Our 5-year-old Frenchie, Carol, had a nose that was so crusty, it was sprouting these long strands of more crust. There was literally crust on crust on crust. The nose had strings of crust. This nose was so crusty and repulsive, it was almost beautiful. Her nose might have resembled the rarest, most exotic geode to be mined from the rarest mine in Guatemala. A friend recommended this snout soother for Carol's repulsive nose. I was worried she would just lick it all off and it wouldn't work. We never imagined she could have a regular, soft, moist nose again. Honestly, this product is some black magic stuff! Unbelievable results in three to five days. No one paid me to write this." —Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $5.95.
17. A Capstar cat flea treatment to help your cat get relief from fleas fast — it starts working within 30 minutes! You'll practically see the fleas fall off. 🤢
Promising review: "My beloved INDOOR felines have been bombarded with an infestation the likes of which I have never experienced. I invested in 'top quality' collars for each. No relief. Later applied a vet-recommended topical solution. No improvement. This is the first time I have tried an oral application for flea treatment. Within ONE day, their itching and scratching is MARKEDLY reduced. I know of no cat who likes a pill shoved down their throat, but this very small pill makes the task a little less intrusive. I will keep a supply on hand year-round." —klf
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $34.98 (also available in a 12-pack and a treat and prevent double pack).
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