28 Pet Products You’ll Gush About To Your Friends
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Promising review: "My dog has been dealing with ear infections off and on for the last couple of months. Other over-the-counter stuff only made it worse. As a last resort before heading to vets, I decided to give this a try after reading about it. Within two hours I noticed he wasn't scratching his ears any longer...Now on day two it's 100% better...Still can't believe it! This product just saved me several hundred dollars in vet bills. A must-have in my house now!" —Wishfulthinking
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
ChomChom Roller is a Massachusetts-based small biz creating an eco-friendly, reusable alternative to sticky lint rollers.
Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this and it is money well spent!! I’m convinced that my beagle sheds a full coat of hair and regrows it daily! I use this on my bed every single day and it blows my mind how well it works. Before this I was going through four to five disposable sticky rollers a month and spending three times longer to remove dog hair. I am buying these for everyone in my family as Christmas gifts this year! ❤️" —tiff4short
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).
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 effect 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 $24.80.
Promising review: "I've got one of those dogs who doesn't like his nails touched, and he's got a devoted owner who tried clipping his nails and cut one too short, so that was traumatic for both of us! My dog gets horribly car sick, and taking him anywhere in the car creates so much angst, but he has to have those nails trimmed. The groomer suggested this product, which she actually has and uses on her own dogs, and urged me to buy it and give it a try. I ordered it and got it, and then I was scared to use it on him! But the company follow-up provided me with some helpful suggestions and a great amount of encouragement, and there is a very happy ending to this story! So I absolutely recommend it." —jazziejay5
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors).
Promising review: "My dog destroys every stuffed animal he can get his teeth on within five minutes of contact. I never buy stuffed toys anymore so I don't have to constantly clean up the stuffing around my house. I bought this on a whim based on the reviews, but I certainly didn't expect it to last. For some reason, this duck is different — I'm not sure if it's the longer 'fur' or something else, but he has not even put a hole in it after a couple of weeks. I wouldn't say it's his new companion; he does greet me at the door, squeaking it in his mouth, and attempts to get us to chase him to try to retrieve it, but he has not tried to rip it open to remove the squeaker, as is his norm. I'm interested to see how long it will be around!" —charrob
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Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
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 two sizes and four colors).
Promising review: "I have original paneled doors in my home and they are in excellent condition except for the fact that they were seriously dried out and had deep scratching from pets. I had no idea I needed this in my life. Easy application with a microfiber towel and then a quick wipe down an hour later to remove any residue. This brought my interior and exterior doors back to life. If you have deep scratches in your wood, this is a must-have! Very pleased." —Victoria
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in three sizes).
NPS is the family-run small business behind this device! To use, make sure you're within 16–25 feet of your dog, point the device at your dog, and make sure there are no obstacles between you. There's a helpful video on their store page explaining more about how to use the device and its different modes!
Promising review: "I’m usually pretty skeptical about things like this, but the first time I tried it, it worked immediately. The video says it only works on one dog at a time. I would beg to differ personally just because I have four dogs that sometimes bark out of control, especially when people come to my house. I immediately grabbed this dog bark deterrent and pushed the button with the flashing lights and whatever else it did, and immediately, all four dogs stopped barking. I am blown away by this product. It works so much better than those shock collars, and you only can use one of those collars per dog. I only have one of those collars, and I didn’t want to buy more because it just wasn’t effective. Plus, I hate using it on dogs. This deterrent is so awesome, and seeing the immediate effect is amazing. A major plus is it’s not shocking the dogs." —Stacey Adams
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Promising review: "I used this on our carpet. My daughter's cat started peeing in the corner. I paid a lot of money to have a company come out and use an enzyme cleaner on just the corner. It did not take the order away!! I used this cleaner, and IT WORKED!! I can’t believe it, but the cat pee smell is completely gone! I even got down on my hands and knees to smell the carpet…this stuff is amazing!!!!" —Lori
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in three sizes and two scents).
Promising review: "What a great product! I have a small pooch, and he’s been scratching himself around the nose and neck, it seems, due to allergies, leaving red bloody marks 😞. I bought this product, and BAM, within two days, he stopped scratching, and his marks are healing. And he really likes the taste. Thanks!" —Harold Koslowski
Get 90 chews from Amazon for $24.97+ (available in two sizes and five flavors).
It plugs into the wall, but it also accepts batteries in case of power outages.
Promising review: "We held off for years, telling ourselves our cat would eventually accept his feeding time if we were consistent in ignoring him. Well, here we are. Wish we bought this sooner; best money I've ever spent. Plus, we can more easily leave our cat for a few days without worrying as much. The battery backup is a nice feature, and it's easy to program, and once you get it set up you basically don't need to do anything except monitor the amount of remaining food. My only slight complaint is that the bowl itself is a hollow plastic, so the food hitting the bowl was actually loud enough in the other room to wake us up. So we now just have it dispense onto the mat we have." —Jen E
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two sizes, black or white, and in a Wi-Fi version).
Promising review: "We weren’t sure what to expect from this new type of manual cat box. The innovation is so logical and simple while cost-effective. We bought this for our teenage cat. He used it right away. All we do is tilt and roll the entire cat box to the right until you hear a THUMP, indicating the clumps land in a built-in pull-out scoop. Then, roll the cat box back to the left so the remaining good litter settles back into the bottom. Then, back to the center. The scoop is easy to empty. We love it." —Suzanne Edwards
Get it from Amazon for $42.93+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart has this stuff on auto-ship:
"I live in a third-story apartment in NYC, so I really don't have many options when it comes to cat litter. With Amazon's subscribe and save, though, I can get a 40-pound bag delivered right to my door, so I don't have to carry it back from a store or even up my own stairs! If you live in a multi-cat household, I think it's especially worthwhile because while those little two-pound bags are easy to carry, they go reallyyyy fast. This stuff also clumps up SO well and keeps odor at bay, which is a major blessing."
Promising review: "I can hardly believe how well it does the job. It eliminates odors and absorbs excellently. I will only buy this litter from now on, and my cat 💘s it. P.S.: I've tried at least 10 kinds of cat litter, and they are very costly. This one's price is just right and works in every way I need it to. Thank you!" —Paula Stokes
Get it from Amazon for $19.94.
The water bottle also includes a sling rope and carabiner for clipping onto a bag or belt loop.
Promising review: "I love this item. Especially nice when I take my dog to the dog park. For some reason, he doesn’t like drinking out of the communal dog bowl. The water flows into the cup area and back into the reservoir if the dog doesn’t drink it all...with a button to lock in the water. Perfect product." —J. Chevalier
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
This dispenser also comes with a 15-count roll of lavender-scented waste bags, a metal carabiner, and a webbing loop fastener for hooking onto your dog's leash or harness!
Promising review: "I needed a poop bag holder that I could attach to my leash. While there are plenty of cheap-quality plastic options out there, I went with this option because it had the added feature of a flashlight. I'm not always home in time to walk my puppy before the sun goes down, so having the light attached to the holder is perfect (especially when I forget my phone on the way out of my house). I highly recommend it if you'll be trying to scoop the poop in the dark." —Nikki
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "The quality of the bag is exactly what I was looking for. It's thick enough that once it's tied closed, you can not smell what's inside it. The strength and quality of the bag was the most important aspect for me and these bags meet all of them. The bag doesn't rip easily, which is ideal for someone with long nails. The quantity you receive for the price is perfect, and I like that they are biodegradable. Will definitely be buying all of my poop bags from them moving forward." —Amazon Customer
Get 120 bags from Amazon for $7.76+ (available in scented and unscented).
Promising review: "This litter mat is a lifesaver. I was facing a real issue with my two new kittens tracking litter EVERYWHERE, so much so that I was considering switching from the litter that I love to something non-tracking because there were no good alternatives. Much research later, I come across this mat. I will say it was bigger and more square than I thought, but I think that is a good thing! It is so large and covers the area well. Now, the litter tracking is 99% contained! Best litter mat I have ever had!" —Rachel Ray
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
Promising review: "A must-have for pet owners. I add this to my pet's water daily. I found it on Amazon and have a small bottle shipped every three weeks. My pet's breath smells minty, and this helps keep their teeth clean." —Kelly Schmitt
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
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 that 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 that 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 magic stuff! Unbelievable results in three to five days. No one paid me to write this." —Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $5.95.
Promising review: "This toy is a favorite of my cats! It is great quality that withstands her claws and teeth attacking it every time we play. It’s a low-effort toy for owners and a blast for the cats! And the price cannot be beat." —Taylor Hurst
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
The kit includes five attachments: a grooming brush, a de-shedding brush, an electric clipper with four comb attachments (6mm/12mm/18mm/24mm), a nozzle head, and a cleaning brush for collecting any fallen pet hair.
Promising reviews: "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 $99.99 (check the box and apply the $30 coupon to get this price).
Doggie Lawn is a small biz founded by dog lovers looking for a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to other indoor potties.
I live on the sixth floor of an NYC walk-up, so when my partner and I made the decision to get a dog we knew the bathroom situation was something we had to consider carefully. We settled on Doggie Lawn as the best balance of convenience and price, without the environmental concerns I had with relying on disposable pee pads. Our dog took to it immediately, but you can purchase a training spray to help attract more skeptical dogs. It is a live plant, so by the time our next shipment is due to arrive the grass is matted and browning (surprise, surprise, it doesn't stay cute forever), but we've had zero issues with bugs or weird smells. I have asked every human who walks into my apartment if I've gone nose blind to the scent, and they assure me they don't smell a thing. And when we're done, the grass is taken to our nearest compost drop-off — something you could never do with the synthetic lawns. Doggie Lawn has been such a lifesaver for us and we'll be regular customers for the foreseeable future.
Get it from Amazon or Doggie Lawn for $32.20+ (available in four sizes).
This tracker comes equipped with magnets and self-adhesive backing for different mounting options.
Promising review: "Awesome product! There were four of us who were working together to feed the dogs. It simplified everything because I no longer had to text to see if anyone had fed them every morning. Now I just to see if it's green and if not I feed them and indicate it, we all love it so much!" —Toni Deegan
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in silver and black and four other styles).
Promising review: "Tough treat for heavy chewers! Our AmStaff can finish a bully stick in minutes. We had to stop giving her bones because she’d gnaw them to shards! This is the first treat we’ve tried that lasted more than an hour. It’s been two days, and she’s not even one-quarter of the way through! They do have a smell, but it’s not strong. It’s like a faint, smoky smell. Our girl loves them! And I love that she’s no longer trying to eat my furniture!" —monster_mommy
Get a pack of three small chews from Amazon for $11.98 (available in other pack sizes and chew sizes for larger dogs).
Promising review: "I have tried various water shampoos and I haven’t been pleased with any. It does smell nice, but that wouldn’t matter if it was a nice scent but not really a shampoo. I have a Blenheim cavalier whose white fur is WHITE when she returns from the groomer. She has a habit of walking through mulch, dirt, etc., and it isn’t long before her white fur is beige. I love how I can give her a spritz, rub into her coat, dry, and brush. She’s then back to white. This is a great product." —JD
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes and three scents).
Batteries are included, and it has two heartbeat modes — 24/7 continuous or eight hours with an auto shut-off.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about getting a $40 stuffed animal for my dog, but I’m so glad I did! We got our Frenchie on a Monday night and we were up three times that night with her and Tuesday night. The puppy buddy came in on Wednesday evening, and I immediately let her use it. I turned on the heartbeat for her, and she was immediately intrigued by it. The final test was seeing how she did overnight. She slept all night! We heard her whine for not even a full minute at one point, but she went back to sleep quickly. She now looks for her puppy when she is ready to lay down." —Amazon Customer
For more details (and some really cute dog pics), check out our full Snuggle Puppy review.
Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in five styles).
Promising reviews: "I absolutely LOVE this litter box cabinet. I used to keep it in my closet until noticing my clothes would have a chalky film on them. This is perfect!! Not only does it hide the box itself, but it helps contain any smells that are beginning to emanate from the box. I clean it out every other day and have never noticed any odors. I also took out the divider because my box was a few inches too long. All changing supplies are kept inside, so it works out great! I HIGHLY recommend this litter box cabinet!!" —Angie
Get it from Wayfair for $76.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I used to use an undercoat brush and I was amazed one day when I used this at a friend's house. I had just brushed my dog before going over and then used the mitt. So much hair was removed and so I obviously purchased one myself. My dog has short hair but sheds a ton ! Brush outside and just kind of slap the mitt on the ground to get the hair off as you go." —Hillary M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
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Promising review:Within two hours I noticed he wasn't scratching his ears any longer...Now on day two it's 100% better...Still can't believe it!A must-have in my house now!Promising review:TikTok made me buy this and it is money well spent!! Before this I was going through four to five disposable sticky rollers a month and spending three times longer to remove dog hair.Promising reviewI can’t express enough how much this has changed mine and my cats' lives.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. . We couldn’t believe that this one product could fix everything, but it didPromising review:The groomer suggested this product, which she actually has and uses on her own dogs, and urged me to buy it and give it a try.Promising review:I bought this on a whim based on the reviews, but I certainly didn't expect it to last. For some reason, this duck is differentPromising review: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.Promising review:I have original paneled doors in my home and they are in excellent condition except for the fact that they were seriously dried out and had deep scratching from pets.If you have deep scratches in your wood, this is a must-have!Promising reviewI am blown away by this product the immediate effect is amazing. A major plus is it’s not shocking the dogs.Promising review:I used this cleaner, and IT WORKED!! I can’t believe it, but the cat pee smell is completely gone!Promising review:I bought this product, and BAM, within two days, he stopped scratching, and his marks are healing.Promising reviewWe held off for years, telling ourselves our cat would eventually accept his feeding time if we were consistent in ignoring him.once you get it set up you basically don't need to do anything except monitor the amount of remaining foodPromising review:All we do is tilt and roll the entire cat box to the right until you hear a THUMP, indicating the clumps land in a built-in pull-out scoop.Promising reviewPromising review:Especially nice when I take my dog to the dog parkPromising review:I'm not always home in time to walk my puppy before the sun goes down, so having the light attached to the holder is perfect (especially when I forget my phone on the way out of my house).Promising review:The strength and quality of the bag was the most important aspect for me and these bags meet all of them. Promising review:I was facing a real issue with my two new kittens tracking litter EVERYWHERNow, the litter tracking is 99% contained!Promising review:A must-have for pet owners.Promising review: 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.Promising review:It’s a low-effort toy for owners and a blast for the cats!The kit includes five attachmentsPromising reviews: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. Our dog took to it immediatelywe've had zero issues with bugs or weird smells.Doggie Lawn has been such a lifesaver for us and we'll be regular customers for the foreseeable future. Promising review:Now I just to see if it's green and if not I feed them and indicate it, we all love it so much!Promising reviewThis is the first treat we’ve tried that lasted more than an hour.Promising review:I love how I can give her a spritz, rub into her coat, dry, and brush. She’s then back to white. Promising review:I wasskeptical about getting a $40 stuffed animal for my dog, but I’m so glad I did! The final test was seeing how she did overnight. She slept all night! Promising reviews:! Not only does it hide the box itself, but it helps contain any smells that are beginning to emanate from the box. Promising review: So much hair was removed and so I obviously purchased one myself.