1. A paw-activated water fountain to provide the relief from the heat that your dog needs and the joy of getting to splash water on themselves whenever they want. It's a new surprise every time they use it! Promising review: "Our three dogs have such a great time in the summer using this.
It entertains them for hours while we are in the pool!" — MSG 1331 Get it from Amazon for $45.99 . 2.
A tunnel scratcher for endless entertainment whether they sleep in it, play in it, or sharpen their claws on it. Reviewer's cats love it as a perch to lord over the humans, too! Promising review: "My cat Cheddar loves this. He likes to scratch it, sleep inside it, and perch on top of it to observe the house.
Cheddar wishes it was longer and more tunnel-like so he can use it for hiding and attacking his brothers." — Hannah Get it from Target for $17.99 (originally $19.
99). 3. A pair of super bouncy tennis balls that can stand up through the longest and roughest games of fetch.
Your dog is gonna sleep well after this. Promising review: "My dogs chew up every ball I have ever bought. They chew on these but they don’t break .
I don’t get it, but I’ve ordered these several times because we have lost some." — Whitney Weeks Get a pack of two from Amazon for $5.03+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and in packs of four and eight).
4. A 3-gallon gravity water dispenser for the several pints that your dogs drink after a walk. The wide mouth means more room for the snoot, making it a favorite for your pets! Promising review: "My two dogs love to play and are constantly drinking water, LOTS OF WATER! I struggled to keep their water bowl full and found myself filling it several times a day.
This water dispenser gives my fur babies all the water they need and want and saves me the trouble of filling it all the time. I now just fill this three-gallon water dispenser twice a week. The water container does become quite heavy once it's full, so keep that in mind when decided how far you're going to walk with it.
" — Katherine Baker Get it from Amazon for $12.23+ (available in two sizes and three colors) 5. A massive dog bed because it'll cradle your senior dog's achy bones and provide the perfect place for allll the snuggles.
Promising review: "This bed was even better in person than I expected. I let it sit overnight like they recommend, and as soon as I put it together, both my dogs refused to leave it. They absolutely love it.
The foam is nice and thick but also soft. The large is the perfect size for my 65-lb boxer with room to spare for his little boy for now. Wonderful company.
I would not hesitate to order another one!" — KMarie Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors). 6.
A wall-mounted cat brush so your cat can take their self-grooming to the next level. They may stop rubbing up against your leg completely and rub up against this exclusively (but let's hope not). Promising review: "One would never guess how much cats love to get their cheeks scratched due to the concentrated scent glands on their cheeks and lips.
This item allows them to be independent and get that area scratched at any time without waiting on us hoomans. My cats absolutely love this!" — Colleen B. Get it from Amazon for $5.
99 . 7. A double dog leash if one dog likes to zig and the other likes to zag on walks.
Now, they won't get tangled and can actually enjoy walking side by side. Promising review: "I do not write reviews much but I have to give a write up on this amazing leash! I have two labradoodles and I used to walked them with separate leashes at the same time. It was like playing jump rope every time we went for a walk.
Sometimes I would walk them separately just so i could enjoy the walk. Then I purchased this leash and It changed everything. The grip is comfortable and sturdy around my wrist, and my dogs are always walking together.
We all look forward to our walk. I love this. It is worth every penny! Best leash ever!" — diane Get it from Amazon for $20.
98 (available in two sizes and 17 colors). 8. An interactive snuffle toy that looks like a cute lil' carrot patch but is really a great enrichment toy! Give your fur friends something fun to do while you're out of the house with this adorable plush mat.
Promising review: "Wanted to get a 'learning' toy for my dogs this past Christmas. I have two 10-pound Morkies. I give them Cheerios for snacks.
I hid a small handful of Cheerios in each hole in the beginning. They loved pulling out the carrots and then finding/eating the treats. Then, after the treats were gone, they just played with the carrots for a while.
Kept them busy for quite some time. Now that they’ve learned the game, I don’t put Cheerios in ALL the holes. Gotta keep them guessing! 😁" — DaNel Eads Get it from Amazon for $33.
99 . 9. And an interactive puzzle for kitties that brings the outdoors inside.
Fill it with their favorite treat and enjoy the show. Promising review: "I can adjust the level of difficulty easily. One of my cats is very patient and proficient with puzzles.
The other is very food-motivated and impatient. Both are able to interact with this and get what they need. Love it for keeping my boys entertained when I’m not at home.
Winner!" — nora Get it from Chewy for $17.62 (originally $18.99).
10. A pair of grooming gloves that will give your fur baby a relaxing massage (and remove tons of fur for your peace of mind). With 225 silicone grooming tips, your pet can finally slip into a state of zen as you massage its excess fur away.
My dog gets freaked out when I bring a brush out, so I got this hoping it would scare her less. It definitely worked — she runs over and sits with her back to me, ready to be brushed. Promising review: "I have a long-haired cat, and these are great.
My cat loves them. I used to have a metal brush to keep her groomed from shedding, but these do a better job, and they don't hurt her. She will actually let me brush her belly, where she did not before .
Read the directions on them. You are supposed to spritz them with water before using them, so the hair comes off easy. This step really works.
" — Nana Big Get a pair from Amazon for $12.59 (available in seven colors). 11.
An engaging Kong interactive toy designed to drain a bit of your dog's seemingly endless energy. A tired pup is a happy pup! Promising review: "Our puppy has enjoyed this ball/toy from day one! He gets a great workout, and it helps stave off those dreadful morning and/or nighttime 'zoomies'! This toy has also helped our puppy with the fetch and retrieval game/concept. THE BEST INTERACTIVE DOG TOY!!!" — Shamia Get it from Target for $16.
49 . 12. A jar of paw protectant because that concrete gets H O T but they still gotta go outside for bathroom breaks and some fresh air.
This balm helps protect sensitive paws and can prevent drying and cracking! Promising review: "I put this on my dogs nose. It gets really dry. Works really well.
" — JMR Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 13.
A foldable tunnel because it's the ~cat's meow.~ With space to run around, windows to peek outside, and a delightful crinkling noise, it's (almost) like being in the wild. Promising review: "My Lulu loves this tunnel.
Replaced a flimsy tunnel that was always collapsing. Plays for hours. Loves the peek-a-boo holes.
Very good investment for lots of activities and fun. Hunting skills are in full force chasing from one end to the other." — nancy Get it from Chewy for $16.
39 (also available in a shorter version ). 14. A durable Benebone dog bone for the aggressive chewer in your house.
Its ergonomic shape and tasty flavor will keep your pet occupied for hours. The durable nylon bone also doesn't shed gross (and potentially dangerous) little shards as it is chewed. A+++.
Promising review: "I bought this bone for a new 2-year-old pup I just adopted. She was used for breeding, and I was able to rescue her at a young age. Knowing she didn’t have a childhood, I wanted to get her things she could chew on.
This is the best bone I’ve ever gotten. She loves it and chews on it all the time. My older dog also started chewing on it and she was never a fan of bones to begin with.
It’s solid, and sturdy, and is not coming apart like other bones. It’s seems like it will last a long time. I highly recommend!" — Avid Customer Get it from Amazon for $10.
88+ (available in four sizes and three flavors). 15. An adorable donut bed that is just *so* fluffy and inviting.
Just imagine all the pictures you'll take of your pet on this (and how comfy cozy they'll be!). 📸 Promising review: "I have never been so excited to write a review. The beds come vacuum packed.
I tossed in dryer for 15 minutes and puffed right up. They are so beautiful and elegant. An upscale look at a reasonable price.
My chihuahuas love them. Wide color assortment." — Countess Get it from Amazon for $32.
99+ (available in four sizes and nine colors). 16. A window bed to make sure your kitty always has the best seat in the house.
It's a bird, it's a plane...
nope, it's definitely a bird and I wish to chase it. 😺 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!" — Jessica Lopez Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ (available in three colors).
17. An outdoor cat house if your cat loves to lounge but you don't want to be worried about any outside accidents. Bonus points if you put this in the sunshine for them.
Promising review: "My two cats enjoy the 'catio.' I have a 'doggy' door so they can come and go all day. They enjoy being outside for a while .
Easy to put together too." — Donald Dotson Get it from Amazon for $264.99 .
18. A no-wheat peanut butter flavored dog birthday cake set because, honestly, does anyone deserve a sweet treat on their special day more than your dog? No. The answer is no.
It's also great if you want to celebrate without contaminating your gluten-free kitchen. Promising review: "This is the best invention if your animals are like your children. This cake mix comes in many flavors; peanut butter is my boy's favorite.
I read the ingredients and all is natural. After baking the cake and adding the icing I took a bite and it wasn't bad at all, and is not sweet like human cakes. The kit is an excellent idea for animal treats and for their birthday.
I will be buying this every year. Max loved his cake , he it all for his first birthday." — Kennette Get it from Amazon for $21.
87 (available in four flavors and three bowl colors). 19. A cat-grass–growing kit that will *definitely* taste better than the cactus houseplant they've been nibbling on.
Also, who *doesn't* want to lay in a bed of long grass? Promising review: "I chose these seeds because they're non-GMO, and because other reviewers said they grew easily and quickly – and that's certainly true! I bought this so that my indoor cats could have a grass patch, and today is the first time I've seen one of my cats actually sit in it. HOW CUTE IS SHE. I'm thinking of buying a larger and more shallow box so that they really have room to spread out.
Overall, this gets 5/5 stars for me because it does exactly what I needed it to do. I would definitely recommend!" — Stacey Get it from Amazon for $8.90 .
20. A wall-mounted sisal cat scratcher so any cat can get their scratch on no matter how small the human's home is. *Purrs* Reviewers note that the scratcher also works lying on the ground or mounted on a piece of furniture.
The possibilities are *truly* endless. Promising review: "My cat absolutely loves this wall scratcher! She used to try and scratch the walls before, so I thought she would enjoy using this and she does not scratch on the walls anymore. She uses it every day.
" — Sonya Get it from Chewy for $15.18+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and in sets of two). 21.
An irresistible cat dancer toy both you and your cat won't be able to get enough of. Toss out those flimsy plastic cat wands and get 'em the *real deal*. Promising review: "My cat is literally obsessed with this thing.
Such a basic toy. The ONLY issue I find is that the handle becomes a little uncomfortable after the literal hours of playing with my cat..
. but like, for $2 I’ll deal with it. LOL I have to lock this thing up in a closet, or he will climb to the heavens to get to it.
Obsessed is an understatement. Not to mention this thing is gold compared to your average cat wand. Minimal movement required for maximum reward, since it’s made of wire.
Excellent toy. Please enjoy these action shots of my cat living his BEST life." — Chelsea McEwen Get it from Amazon for $3.
99 . 22. A spray-on sunscreen — yes, dogs need sunscreen, and no, you can't just use the human kind.
If they could talk, they would thank you for protecting their precious snoots! And while it can be used on all dogs, dogs with white or thin coats or light-pigmented noses and eyelids are more at risk for sunburn. Read more about why dogs need sunscreen at American Kennel Club . Promising review: "This stuff works.
I've tried several other dog-safe 'sunscreens,' but none were effective. My dog has a scar on his snout from before he was rescued off the streets as a puppy, and because he has no fur covering that section, it easily turns pink and blisters and bleeds when he's in the sun. Plus, my vet was concerned that he could develop skin cancer with all the constant sun exposure.
But all of the pet-safe sunscreens I could find didn't have any ingredients that would actually block UV rays, and all the ones with effective sun-blocking ingredients weren't pet-safe, so it seemed like a catch-22. "It took me a long time to find one that both worked effectively and was safe. This is it! It doesn't irritate his skin at all.
We can go to the beach for a couple of hours, and his skin looks just as good as it did at the beginning of the day, whereas in the past it would have burnt. So glad to have found this product." — sknappy1 Get it from Amazon for $17.
28 . 23. A plush pickle toy infused with catnip to keep even the most rambunctious of cats entertained.
You can thank me later. Promising review: " All three of my cats (even those who don't play with toys very often) like this! I bought one, and it was in pretty high demand, so I bought a few more to have around the house, and I have seen all three of my girls playing with them. They hold it with their front feet and kick it with their back feet.
"— Kimberly Get it from Chewy for $5.59 . 24.
A long lead leash because your dog would like to poop in private, thank you very much (or be able to pretend they're running free in the wild and not just at the local park). Let them explore far and wide without fear of losing them. Promising review: "My sweet Yorkie just loves this leash.
She is active and doesn’t have a great place at my parents to run like she does at home. This leash is the perfect weight and gives her the freedom to run the yard without being unleashed or unsafe." — Michelle Buchhheim Get it from Amazon for $6.
97+ (available in five lengths and 40 colors). 25. A battery-operated wireless dog bell — if your pup could speak, they'd be saying, "Let me in, or I'm going to throw a temper tantrum.
.. and *neither* of us want that.
" Batteries are included for the handset, but the chime needs two AA batteries that are not included. Promising review: "Our pug knows he's not supposed to do his business inside the house but we've hard a hard time getting him to communicate to us that he needs to go outside to do his business. With this little doorbell at nose level for him, he picked it up within a day and hasn't had an accident inside the house since.
It only took maybe two times before he started running over to the doorbell to hit it himself and then look at us, expectantly. The nice thing about this, as opposed to hanging a bell or something else that is just fun for a puppy to bat at or play with, is that the button isn't very fun to play with by itself, so you don't get any false positives." — Jason L.
Pyrz Get it from Amazon for $30 . 26. A bag of Iams dry food that may help stop annoying hairballs before they start.
The first ingredient is real chicken, free of fillers and artificial colors, which is just all around great. *Meow of approval.* Promising review: " My cats love it! It's the first time they tried this specific bag/flavor, and every time I go in the kitchen, there’s a new dent in the bowls! 😊" — Bree Get it from Target for $18.
99 . 27. A pack of silvervine sticks for something new 'n' tasty for your cat to chew on.
It is 100% natural and can help keep those little teefies white. Promising review: "Our 6-month-old kitten is teething, and his poor mouth is sore. We have been searching for something for him to chew on instead of tearing our arms, chewing the dog’s ears, and biting my toes.
I am happy to say that the WoLover Silvervine Sticks have given our kitten huge relief. We were surprised to find out that our senior puppy loves them just as much." — Jules Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $6.
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