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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 $17.99 (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "My messy little senior Shih Tzu actually likes getting her legs washed in this after she eats her dinner. We both love it!!!" —Mitzismommy

Get it from Amazon for $7.70+ (available in three sizes, five colors, and with or without a lid).

Promising review: "Should’ve bought this a long time ago instead of wasting my money on rugs and mats. I’ve got two big dogs, and even water-absorbent mats for dogs didn’t work." —Shannon Mancillas

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes, five colors, and slow-feed bowl options).

Promising reviews: "I've spent hundreds of dollars on toys, treats, houses, scratchers, etc., for my cats. This is, hands down, not even close, the best money I've ever spent! I got so much fur off them, and they loved it! They look so sleek and shiny, and they are rolling around like kittens. They feel so fresh and happy. My cats are still young (all ages 4 and under), so they were pretty well groomed to begin with. I couldn't believe how many knots and snags were hiding in their fur. The whole time I was brushing them, they were purring and rubbing all over me, trying to get more. The self-cleaning feature is so easy!! A click of a button and all the hair falls off. The brush itself is bigger than what I anticipated. I thought my cats would be afraid of it, but once they figured out what was happening, they weren't at all. I got the original brush, which I thought would probably feel good (like a good back scratch!) And I was right. They loved it." —Samantha

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in blue). 

Promising review: "This product is amazing!!!! We have a Rottweiler pup and a bichon pup, and our house was feeling the PAIN! I tried everything and used to tell my wife, 'With all the science and technology in the world, we still can’t come up with something that gets rid of the dog mark smell!' This product does everything and more. Just ordered another round. We were about to throw away some furniture due to the smell, and now, after use, we can keep it. Saved me hundreds. Well worth the money." —clayton s tonkin

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents).

Promising review: "We had the first cold and deep snow in many years, and our dog is young. This was her first exposure, and the snow really bothered her feet. We did some research and found these shoes. She does not care for the sound the Velcro makes when you pull it apart. I would recommend that when you buy these, you might buy two sets, one of them a size smaller for the dog's back feet. That's what we did. The largest size for her front feet was too big and slid off her back feet, so we purchased this red set, and now we have two pairs of booties for her. Once we got them on her feet and let her run a bit, she forgot they were there and walked normally. They kept her feet nice and dry and protected from the salt and ice. The Velcro loops stay nice and tight, and the reflective Velcro is super noticeable. I would definitely recommend these." —April Prasun

Get it from Amazon for $24.64 (available in eight sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "Excellent kitty litter mat! I’ve had many cats and used many mats, and this one is by far the best! Catches litter from cat paws and prevents them from tracking it all over the house. Also waterproof. I have a cat that pees over the side of the litter box, and I put one under the box to protect my floors. I love the mat so much that I bought two more! I used to vacuum the area daily; with these mats down, I don’t have to vacuum nearly as much!" —Keven 

Get it from Amazon for $11.27+ (available in four sizes and five 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 a 40-pound bag from Amazon for $22.99 (also available in an 18-pound bag). 

Promising reviews: "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

"My cat did well with this. I let him see it and check it out before I turned it on. I brought it close to him slowly so he could hear it. It’s not loud, but different. Grind slowly so it doesn’t get hot or grind too far down. I let him pull his foot away and then tried again slowly. Someone else held him the first time. After the two front paws were done, I gave him a couple of cat treats. He only gets treats when I trim his nails. It will take time." —Dee

Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "Bought multiple times, durable, easy to separate. Would recommend." —Mama Mia

Get 120 bags from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in larger quantities and four scent options).

Promising review: "I have three dogs: a small, a large, and a giant breed. With work, I only get around to scooping the yard once a week. I previously had a claw grabber–style scoop. When it broke, I got this one. I just used it for the first time and picked up a week's worth of poop from three dogs in about one-quarter of the time it took me to do the yard with the claw-style scoop. The bin is big enough to hold a LOT of poop, so I make way fewer trips across the yard to empty it out. The absolute only downside is that the handle unscrews easily. I’m just going to put some glue in the joints and screw it into place, and that problem will be solved. I never thought I’d be so stoked about a pooper scooper, but here I am." —Amy B.

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and two styles). 

Promising review: "I don’t usually write reviews (although, of course, I read them for every item I buy). Let me tell you, this is the best investment for our couches. We bought light grey couches even though we have two giant dogs and we foster dogs, so we needed to find a way to keep the couches in decent shape. These covers have paid for themselves and more. They have kept our couches in almost brand new shape for close to two years. Dogs have peed on the covers and zero pee has leaked through to the couches. I have spilled water on it as well (and not just a little bit), and the cushion underneath is still dry. We will be buying a new set since they are two years old. But this is the best thing to keep your couches like new." —Maria A. Rojas

Get it from Amazon for $18.78+ (available in 14 sizes and tons of colors).

Many reviewers suggest freezing this with the peanut butter on it first so that your pup has to really work at getting all that deliciousness out — which'll keep them occupied for a little longer, so you can do what you need to do!

Promising review: "Works better than I ever imagined. Bath time for the dogs (Brittany spaniels) was always challenging before this. Now, I can bathe or cut nails, and the dogs are completely distracted by a combination of peanut butter and this. No more fights or bargaining. Took a while for our puppy to learn how to use but now whenever our older dog needs a shower, the puppy tries to join. Easy to clean in the dishwasher. Highly recommended." —WD

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I cannot say enough good things about this towel!! There are two spots for your hands, and they are so convenient and make using the towel so much easier than a regular towel. This thing SOAKS UP WATER like no one’s business. It’s a great size and works better than expected! Would buy again." —Nette 

Get it from Amazon for $22.50+ (available in two sizes, three colors, and a two-pack).

It also comes with a seatbelt dog chain!

Promising review: "Just bought a new car and needed something quick to take my dog to the Vet. This fits perfectly and is durable enough for two large dogs." —Melissa LaCroix

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "This thing is legit. My dog had a few accidents last week. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to clean it since this would take a few day to come in...but it did the job perfectly! It’s like the stains were never there! There was even a stain on my white rug, and I had no hope that I’d be able to clean it, but this thing did it. I’m extremely pleased with this. Seriously, don’t even doubt it, just buy it!" —Janessa

Get it from Amazon for $94.99+ (available in three colors and three models).

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