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If your pet has ever looked at you with pure, unadulterated judgment while you desperately try to medicate them or clean up their latest art project on your rug, you know the struggle is real, but it doesn’t have to be this hard.

I have been writing for the BuzzFeed Shopping team since 2020, covering the best home decor, fashion, and pet products for every budget (I live in Connecticut with my two rescue pittie mixes, who have happily tried and tested nearly every pet item I've written about).

Promising review: "First, this is the most commented upon piece of 'decor' in our condo. Bar nothing. Cat owners are fascinated. Second, in my experience with 7 of these, it will stay in place for MONTHS IF you take the time to hang it appropriately. I have this sill (and similar ones from K&H) that have hung for 6+ months -- with 10-12lb cats using it daily. Think cats running and jumping 4 or 5 feet to land on the shelf. Finally, we have 3 cats, ranging in age from 4 to 10. I now have 7 scattered throughout the condo due to the popularity and quality. The cats sit, sleep, hang out, play, name it, on these shelves. Every day. Bottom line...if you don't have one of these, your cat(s) are missing out." —Marc

I've tried cheaper versions of nail grinders before, but they took much longer to trim the nails, and my dog wouldn't stay still long enough. This is exactly what professional groomers use, and it's absolutely worth it!

Promising review: "I bought another brand of nail grinder that didn't do much for my dog's nails. It would have taken me hours to grind all of his nails. With the Dremel, I did all of them in 10–15 minutes. I love the different length guards and different speed settings. I use the second speed, and it grinds the perfect amount off to be able to make sure I don't go too short!" —Sara

Promising review: "My dog's nose should be in the hall of fame (or shame, depending on your pov). Every month was an escalating challenge after one yummy temptation after the other failed to disguise her med. She is a master at olfactory detection, resulting in the chew and spit. Rinse and repeat. But now that I have these Milk Bone pill pockets in my arsenal, it seems that I can successfully get the pill in the pooch, without trauma to either of us! My darling girl happily chewed up and swallowed this enticing new treat, none the wiser that she had been hoodwinked into taking her meds." —Kay

Promising review: "At first, I was using both a trash can and a busted heater to block the dogs for going in and out of my room. Now with the pet gate, I don't have to worry about that anymore. Also it's more space to go in and out of my room with no problem." —Raymond

Price: $39.99 (available in three colors)

Promising review: "I originally bought one of these for my GSD puppy back in 2016 and loved that it came with a divider to make the kennel smaller to keep him from peeing in a far-off corner. It allowed him to grow with the kennel and has held up fantastically for the last three years. I got another pup and ordered an additional kennel for her. My shepherd is a 95-pound GSD, and Bailly is a 65-pound mix, I would absolutely buy another if I got a third pup and would recommend this crate (and Chewy!)." —Kimber

Price: $25.99+ (originally $35.99+; available in six sizes)

Promising review: "Makes brushing much easier with arthritis, and one of the cats actually prefers these gloves; he now gets head and face massages and just lies down and purrs. Easy to put on and take off, and easy to clean — I just hit it up against a railing outside, and all the fur comes off." —FullHouse

Promising review: "Both of my cats like to pick up their wet food nuggets and drop them several inches away from the bowl before picking them back up and eating them. I tried wider bowls to relieve whisker tension, but they still dragged the moist morsels away like freshly-snagged prey. This mat is large enough that they can’t drag it too far away and get my floors messy. Perfect solution. I don’t put it in the dishwasher, but clean up is still super easy with a soapy paper towel, then quick rinse." —Dani

Price: $14.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors)

This set includes 20 nail covers and glue. 

Promising reviews: "I finally decided to try these caps, and they are the best ever! I put them on myself and have only replaced one in two and a half weeks. Plus, the rainbow nails are styling!" —pearlsmommy

Price: $7.99+ (available in five sizes, 15 colors, and packs of 20 or 40)

Promising review: "I have two cats and two dogs. Hair is everywhere. A friend recommended the chom chom and it was the best pet purchase I have ever made. Works better than a vacuum and is small, so it can be stashed near the furniture without being seen. If you are considering purchasing this item, just do it. See before/after photos." —chey

Price: $24.99+ (originally $34.99; available in two styles)

Promising review: "I'm very impressed with these pads. A dog who was staying with me for a few weeks arrived with very matted, crusty eyes. I ordered and received the eye pads, used them 2x daily, and they cleared up! She loved it!" —Angel

Promising review: "My dachshund is a total scrounge. Typically, she inhales her dinners and does a few 'coughs/sneezes/chokes' immediately after she finishes eating. I was told to buy her a raised food dish and water bowl — so I did that, but the coughing thing continued! I decided to try this specific, purple, slow feeder for her about two weeks ago. SHE WAS LIVID. The slow feeder forces her to eat slower, and it's like a dog food puzzle; she has to think while she eats, lol, not just mindlessly demolishing her dinners. This was an awesome purchase!! She isn't hacking up a lung after she eats anymore! I bought the blue, swirly version of this feeder for my puppy as well. Now she is a FAST eater, I'm surrounded lol." —Michelle

Price: $7.82+ (originally $8.47+, available in two sizes)

Promising review: "This door is great for the colder weather we get here in Michigan! It blocks out the draft, and having the three flaps makes it heavy enough to keep the wind from blowing it open and letting the cold in. This size is a great fit for my taller, large dogs as well as my shorter, medium dog. At first glance, I thought the flaps might be too heavy for my cats to pass through, but they actually have no problems getting in and out. All in all, this is a great product." —Brittany

Price: $114.95+ (originally $124.99; available in three sizes)

Promising review: "Game changer for our sedan to transport our three dogs! I appreciate the durability and the quality of the Velcro where the seatbelt is pulled through. It is well packaged as well with a great carrying case. My only feedback is that the bungee attachment on the included seatbelt feels unsafe in securing my pet in the event of an accident." —Danica

Promising review: "I love, love, love this Snuggle Puppy! It is so cute, but the beating 'heart' and heat packs work great. While not a complete cure for my dog's newly found anxiety, he helped drastically! It has definitely helped keep him calm the majority of our time away from him. I consider this a win! I highly recommend it for a pup with anxiety." —Justine

Price: $39.95+ (originally $49.99+; available in five colors)

Promising review: "I think what keeps their interest is that it has three layers with balls. They can keep playing on different levels. One cat often sits and watches as the other plays. They have something similar, but it doesn't stimulate their interest as much as this toy. I am happy because it keeps them active. Normally, they spend most of the day sleeping. This is a game-changer." —Julie

Price: $10.99 (available in two colors and three styles)

Promising review: "Cricket loved this self-grooming scratch pad the moment I set it on the floor for her (she immediately started rubbing her face against it). This is a definite win for my cat and so far has held up beautifully and not come apart (like other similar ones) while she is using the self-groomer. This is a big hit with my picky kitty!" —Paige

Promising review: "With three dogs running around, this camera is a lifesaver! I can check who’s barking or making a mess even when I’m out. The app is easy to use, the sound is clear, and the motion detection works fast. Definitely a must-have for furparents with many pets." —Astrea

Promising review: "This just arrived in the mail, and oh my goodness, we are in LOVE! My pup is a mutt, mostly German shepherd, Australian shepherd, and husky... so you can imagine the hair on this one! I started brushing, and I was absolutely AMAZED at the amount that came off, and how easy it was! Seriously, it was so easy, and he loved it so much. It must have felt so good! He has an undercoat, and his fur is super shiny and soft. I was worried that it might pull and tug his hair, or not get all the way to the undercoat, and I was wrong! This doesn't pull or scratch, but it gets the job done! I absolutely recommend it to anyone, even if you don't think your dog sheds. Much easier than all the other brushes I've used. I was not happy about the price tag, but the very first use paid for itself!" —Lauren

Price: $31.87+ (originally $37.49+, available in three sizes and colors)

Promising review: "Do you ever wish you could text your cat when you're not home? No? Just me? Well this feeder gives you the perfect alternative to that... I love to see my little guy eating and hear his cute chomps! I tune in to Kitty TV while I'm at work and need a pick-me-up. This invention not only helped regulate his eating schedule and make him complain less throughout the night, but it also makes me feel closer to my little guy when I'm not around. One of the best purchases I have EVER made." —Meghan

Promising review: "I wasn’t sure if this was going to be useful or one of those things that just ends up not being used, but this has been a godsend! We usually wipe their feet with a towel when they come in from the outdoors, but this really cleans without traumatizing my dogs with a hose when they get really muddy. And even when their paws don’t like look too dirty, the color of the water after using this tells me otherwise. So easy to use and doesn’t freak them out. I love this Mudbuster!" —Karleen

Price: $7.70+ (originally $16.99+; available in three sizes and three colors)

Promising review: "My cat loved this cactus set. It's larger than her last one. She immediately scratched it instead of the couch. It's very attractive. She likes to rub her head on the soft tops of the cactus. Very happy with this purchase." —Paula

Price: $25.39+ (available in three sizes and two styles) 

Promising review: "Every problem I've had with other fountains are solved by this one. First it's super easy to clean! It's not something one of the cats can knock off of the counter. It's cordless and I recharge it each week when I clean and replenish the water. No need to tempt the cat with a cord or place near an outlet. My pugs love it too. It's flows out (one of my cats loves a sink faucet) and yet it's quiet. I actually wouldn't mind if it made a slight sound but it's silent. It's elegant. It looks really nice as an object. The only thing to improve on this is a more visible indicator of the battery life (not a problem if you refill at least once a week) and more of a visual indicator of the water level. I didn't get the model with the app because I like the option of being corded or cordless for power and with multiple pets drinking from it, it wouldn't make sense to see the amount of water being consumed by one cat. I'm going to purchase another one of this model because I think it's practically perfect. Oh and it shuts off when there's no cat around." —Kim

Price: $58+ (originally $69.99; available in two colors)

Promising review: "I live in an apartment complex, and I don't have a detachable shower head. My husky and my shepherd definitely needed one, so I can bathe them at home. This thing is amazing; it just pops on, and no tools are required. It is the best thing I have bought, hands down. My dogs love it too." —Kaiza

Promising review: "This was a really great product! We use a large cat box and the other mats weren’t cutting it, and our cat was tracking litter all over the house. This mat is large enough that the litter is off her paws before she come out of the little box room, and it really easy to clean out. It used to take multiple attempts at cleaning all the litter out of the mat but the open sides on this make it so easy. We’ll definitely keep using this as long as we can." —Hannah

Promising review: “Our older cat has a neurological issue that affects his rear legs, and he struggles to walk sometimes. Jumping is out of the question. We had been using an older set of steeper and shorter steps, and he did okay with them, but when we replaced them with this one — taller and a longer stretch, making it less steep — he almost bounded up them. The carpet gives him something to grip, as well. Five stars for sure!” —Bevy

Price: $39.99+ (originally $49.99+; available in two sizes and two colors)

Promising review: "The only thing I'm sorry about is waiting so long to buy this. I saved up for it and took the plunge and it is so worth it. I can't tell you how happy I am with this product. Never having to scoop litter is the best! It cycles the litter every time one of my 4 cats use the box (after a time period so as not to scare the cat), and I only need ONE litter box. That is life changing for a family with 4 cats. I can't say enough about this machine. It has been life changing, I'd give 10 stars if I could." —Kathleen

Promising review: "Is this a necessity? Definitely not. But should you indulge? Absolutely, yes! This robe is not only adorable but also incredibly soft, making it perfect for post-spring-rain zoomies and towel sessions. While the hood might struggle to stay in place on your dog's head, and getting it on initially might be a bit tricky without instructions, the delightful cotton tail on the bum adds an extra layer of cuteness. Even for a hefty 75-pound bulldog/boxer mix like Amidala, the XXL size fits comfortably, though she could have easily opted for an XL. Knowing she can strut around feeling fabulous only adds to the charm of this purchase. This is an adorable festive outfit for your pet." —Jordan G

Price: $15.99+ (available in three sizes)

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