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Promising review: "So I was using old grocery bags and scooping litter into those, then taking it outside to the garbage bin. Well, that was annoying and only sort of convenient. My Genie arrived today, and I waited to clean the boxes ’til it got here. Works great! Each box filled the top half up once, and it was super easy to use and put together! I will say the bottom half doesn't really clip into the top all that well, but it's good enough. I love it! Sooo happy I purchased this! Now I'm in love with every aspect of my litter situation. I also use Frisco Odor Defense litter, it is also wonderful!" —sherroberts

Promising reviews: "This lint roller is on par with my Dyson vacuum for the best cleaning tool. I’ve used a large lint roller designed for pet hair that requires disposable sticky sheets. It was a great tool, but I got really tired of the waste and the cost of constantly buying refills. A friend told me about the ChomChom roller, and I am a true believer! Works better than the sticky lint roller sheets or a vacuum for pet hair on blankets, the couch, pillows, sheets, etc!" —Alexis

"I have two Maine coons, so my house is coated in fur. My vacuum picks up a ton of fur, but it just can’t get all that fine fur. I run my ChomChom over the rug after vacuuming, and an amazing amount of hair comes out. It’s super easy to clean. I’ve recommended this to friends with fur problems, and they love it too." —Jennifer

Price: $24.99+ (originally $31.95+; available in three styles)

Promising reviews: "My cat loves these. I always give her a lick treat loosely mixed with some pumpkin broth and water as a bedtime snack/extra hydration for the day. I think we both look forward to that bonding time each night. :) The ingredients are also great compared to others." —Lily

"A super-high value treat. Our two young, rambunctious kitties need an outlet for their energy. I've been teaching them tricks (like high-five, spin, handshake, or come!) using these delicious lickable treats. The Churus are so delicious, the cats are eager and focused." —Deborah

Price: $32.96 (also available in other quantities and flavors)

Promising reviews: "Our cat is on a daily medication, and it is very challenging to pop it in his mouth and get him to swallow without getting bitten or scratched in the process. He takes his pills easily using the pill pocket. He just thinks it's a treat and there's no problem getting it down." —Loosescrew21

"Roux is my 15-year-old girl with hyperthyroidism on Methimazole twice a day for the past year. I have used these exclusively for her medication administration, and she loves them. She will even remind me to give her pill treat at the times she’s supposed to take it!! Lol. She loves the Chicken flavor best; they’re super easy to mold around the pill. You could even split them in half to get more out of the bag if you wanted to." —Marianna

Price: $6.96+ (available in two sizes and three flavors)

Promising reviews: "All my cats love it! Every single one of my cats immediately went up and slept in it upon seeing this little window perch. The suction cups are super strong and sturdy. I’m planning to purchase a couple more of these for my other windows! My cats give it a 10/10." —Christina

"Kitty approved. OMG! I was really skeptical about a perch that only sticks to the window, but I didn’t want to drill anything into the window frame or the walls. For $20, I figured we’d try it out. Well, they are so great we have four!! They love these; they hold him very well (he’s about 14 pounds and long). Dude chills in the windows all day watching the birds, rabbits, and squirrels. I did follow the directions to a T! Haven’t had any issues at all." —Donna

Promising review: "The mischievous little one-eyed scamp that lives in my house is OBSESSED with these balls. They’re very bouncy. She’s gotten good at using her claws to almost juggle the ball around the carpet!" —Susy

"Super long-lasting. My cats love to bat around balls. I have found that the felt balls seem to last longer than the plastic ones. Plus, they don't roll quite as far, which saves me from having to retrieve under the couch as often." —Lisa

Price: $9.99 (originally $11.97) for a six-pack

Promising reviews: "When I first got these out, the cats and dog were a little scared of the giant blue gloves, but once they were petted with them, they did not mind one bit! These are easy to clean, fun to use, and very effective at removing excess fur. I used them to wash my dog, too. They dry fast and are easy to clean. My only complaint is that I wish they came in a smaller size as well. These are definitely worth buying!!" —Rubysmom

"I got these for my two cats who hate being brushed. They do not allow me to brush them with a regular brush. Although I wouldn’t say they love these gloves, they will allow them. That’s all that I wanted, especially since one cat has long fur. The picture below shows what happened after I used these on my short-haired gray cat. He actually likes being brushed, but his fur is super plush. This was maybe 4 or 5 swipes down his body. I’m super happy with this purchase." —Janine

Promising reviews: "Years ago, I got one of these. My cats loved it so much that one day I discovered all three of them stuffed inside, much to everyone's chagrin. So I got a second one, hoping they'd trade out. The two youngest have gotten bigger since they could (even somewhat unreasonably) fit inside a single pod together, and then I got a fourth cat. Lately, I'm noticing that the third and fourth cats on the scene are often looking forlornly at the occupied pods, so I've finally given in and purchased enough that every cat can have their own at all times, plus an extra for when one finally fails because, despite several machine washings, neither one is showing any wear yet!" —Renee

"Jeffrey is afraid of everything. Everything. He had recently been tearing apart my couch pillows and sleeping inside them! I found this bed and decided to give it a shot. After about three weeks, he finally had the nerve to get inside and explore. After two minutes of exploration, he was out like a light. He LOVES this bed and has now become his 'safe place' when the big dogs come inside. Seems durable and SUPER soft. Great, great product." —Julian

Price: $42.29+ (originally $49.99; available in three colors)

Promising reviews: "Really solid brush, gets a lot of fur out, and they like the feel of it. Easy to get the hair out of the brush with the self-cleaning function." —emma

"Babygirl has some skin issues, so she's been really itchy for a while, and when I brushed her with it, she fell in love since it took care of the itchies and was still gentle enough to not hurt her. I also noticed that it was picking up dry skin, too, because I saw flakes after a while of brushing her. As far as I can tell, it got out her knots since she felt super smooth afterward. It's usually the undercoat that I have issues with, and she yells at me after a while of brushing her, but with this, she almost fell asleep!!! And the self-cleaning part of it is so awesome!! If I could give it 10 stars, I would!" —crazycatlady94

Promising review: "I’ve tried many litter boxes and scoopers of all sizes, but this one is by far my favorite. I won’t use anything else! (Definitely getting another for backup!) The scoop is much larger than others I’ve used, and the litter falls through easily with a quick shake, making cleanup super fast. Since switching to this scooper, along with the right litter boxes and carpets, cleaning up after my cats has become effortless. I used to dread it, but now it’s a breeze!" —Jamie

Price: $5.95+ (originally $14.95; available in two colors)

Promising reviews: "Bought this on a whim, didn’t actually think my cats would be into it for very long. I swear to you, I have had to turn this thing back on constantly for the last three days. I have two cats who are cranky about sharing, but they have TEAMED up for this beast and are actually learning to coexist in their shared mission to defeat it. I would write more about how much of a hit it is, but my cat is staring at me, waiting for me to turn it back on for another go, lol." —Amy

"My two cats are obsessed with this! After a few weeks, they get used to it, so I recommend getting on a schedule of putting the toy away for a while, and then bringing it out, and it's almost like they've never seen it before! Super fun." —Robin

Note that due to shipping regulations, this item cannot be shipped to California.

Promising review: "I am only reviewing the first week of use — so not for longevity, to which I can’t speak, yet. This Dustbuster rocks! I love it and have been using it all week. It’s picked up a truckload of cat hair. It’s super duper lightweight, and I love having a cordless vacuum cleaner. It is making vacuuming up the cat hair actually fun now, whereas before I dreaded it. It’s so lightweight; I carry it around the house every day. Doing the stairs is now a breeze. I remember the original Dustbuster from when I was a kid; everyone had one, and in the ensuing decades, they were at every garage sale. This reinvented one is even better with its long sucking nozzle and tiny beater attachment." —Chris

Promising review: "Very soundless machine, all three of my cats love it, and it’s super easy to keep track of water levels and filter life with the app. I also really love being at work or out and about and getting a notification that somebody drank from one of the fountains! Very cute and blends in with my apartment seamlessly." —Aurelia

Promising review: "Had to buy really good scratchers that are not made from cardboard, as I have a munchkin that likes to eat cardboard a little too much. Wanted something they could stretch all the way up on that was also strong enough for them to sit on. This came super quickly, was easy to put together, and they loved it immediately. Both kitties use it often and get their stretches in. Definitely worth the price!" —Emily

Price: $35.09 (available in three colors)

Promising review: "Honestly, I didn’t expect to like this feeder this much. The RFID function is super accurate, the lid pops open instantly when my cat walks up, and stays shut for the other one. The app is clean and easy to use, and I love that I can monitor how often my cat comes to eat. It feels really well-made, and cleaning it is pretty painless. Highly recommend so far!" —joey

Price: $139.99+ (originally $149.99; available in three colors)

Promising reviews: "I’ve used off-brand flea and tick treatments, and many have worked well for killing fleas and ticks, but have caused skin problems, including intense long-term itching and rashes on my cats. There have been additional mild but questionable symptoms, and after hearing a few horror stories, I’d had enough. Frontline is what I trust to be both safe and fully effective. As much as I don’t like paying for it, my stint with off brands has proven that it’s worth every penny, and Chewy has a great price for it." —Hal

"This is my first time buying this. After careful researching I decided this was a good choice. I used it on all three of my cats. Now I’m not sure if it’s the product itself, but their fur is super soft and shiny now. All the fleas are gone. It took a few days to kill the fleas, but now they are free of them. You just have to make sure you get it on their skin behind their heads, kinda by the base of their neck and shoulder blades, so they can’t lick it and NOT on the fur. I’m happy with the results and will continue to buy this for all of my furry companions!!" —Steph

Price: $40.98 for three doses/three-month supply (originally $52.99; also available 6–, 8–, and 12–month dose supply)

Promising reviews: "My cats had lost interest in playing with their toys and using their scratching posts. Once I misted these items with SmartyKat Catnip Mist, it was just like they were kittens again, playing, running, jumping, and using the scratching posts again for hours! Thank you for a great product!" —Francine

"In all my years of rescue and cat ownership, I've used a lot of catnip sprays. This supersedes them all. My cats are simply obsessed with this product. Exceptional." —Marilyn

Promising reviews: "Got this camera to check on my senior cat during the day. The live feed loads quickly, and the night vision is surprisingly clear. Being able to reassure her with the two-way audio has been a huge help. Really happy with this device so far." —Angelica

"This camera works really well and is super affordable! I bought this after rescuing a new kitten so I could monitor him while I was at work. Once I finally figured out the best spot to put it, it really helped to give me peace of mind knowing that he was alright. And now that he’s older, it’s just fun to check in on him and see what he’s doing! I also love the two-way audio, although it seems to confuse my poor kitty. 😆 I do recommend getting a micro SD card for it as well, so you can go back through the recordings in case you need to. Overall, a very good camera for the price!" —Jay

Promising review: "I've been a 'cat daddy' since 2001. My first cat was well-behaved, but my current 4-year-old cat is not very vocal and has decided to wake me in the morning (because she's hungry) by tearing up one particular section of carpet next to a wall, just beneath the baseboard molding. It's so irritating, I have to get up immediately to stop her, and then I lose out on good sleep. This cat scratch deterrent spray stops her from clawing that spot anymore, and since using it, she has found other, less destructive ways to wake me. It does exactly what I wanted it to do. It does not smell bad, pumps easily, and leaves no residue. Shipped out super fast, was well packaged and wrapped, also in its own tight plastic wrap to further prevent any damage or leaks. Thanks, Chewy!" —Steve

Price: $18.95+ (originally $24.95+; available in two sizes)

Promising review: "This worked out perfectly for our kittens in our small camper. The mat was bigger than I anticipated, but I trimmed one side, and it fit perfectly under our ladder to our loft! Kitten litter is now fully contained! Easy to empty back into the litter box after scooping!" —Maggie

"Is it perfect? No. Is it by far the best litter mat I've ever used? Yes. After 11 years with my cat, I've given up on the cute little mats that are aesthetically pleasing. This is simple, FUNCTIONAL, and keeps the majority of litter off our floors despite my cat's best efforts. Added bonus — it's super easy to clean. 10/10." —coco

Promising reviews: "I will start by saying that whether this ball puzzle works is dependent on the personality of your cat. One of my cats is not food- or dry-treat-motivated, so this does not interest him. However, I bought this for my other cat, who needed mental stimulation and a slower feed in general. And this ball puzzle checked both of these boxes. He LOVES this ball puzzle. The holes can be adjusted to accommodate a large kibble, like his dental kibble, so this is the only way I give his dental kibble anymore. Otherwise, he eats primarily wet food. While slowing his intake of dental kibble, this also mentally stimulates him. I've noticed a less ornery overall demeanor with him when using this. Definitely an amazing buy for us." —Megan

"I am impressed by the well-thought-out design. You can adjust the dispenser holes to the size of the food. Can make it easy or harder to come out. Super easy loading system, so you're not fiddling and having to reset the hole size, etc. My cats do use it, but I'm trying to get them to rely more on it for snacks than on me. Training in progress. Very happy with this product." —Brenda

Price: $7.95 (originally $8.95; available in three colors)

Promising reviews: "Cleanest litter situation I’ve ever had in my 30+ years of having cats. It does track a little, probably because I have a big part–Maine coon cat with huge feet, so they get between his toes. But it’s a manageable amount and simple to pick up. The way the urine falls down onto the pad is genius. Makes the litter always seem clean! Where have you been all my life?!!" —Shannon

"I was recommended this litter box from my first cat's foster mom, and I'm endlessly grateful that she did. It is by far the easiest, cleanest, least smelly litter box I've ever used. PROS ~ easy to scoop — the pellets make the process of scooping super easy because the pee goes through the grates and the poo sits on top of the pellets; once a week, replace the pee pad ~ clean and mess-free — the pellets are dust-free and don't stick to cats' paws and the pee pad is very absorbent; the litter box is easy to take apart and clean periodically ~ minimizes odors — for some reason there is NO pee smell at all; you can smell the poo when they first go, but after scooping the smell goes away fast." —Emi

Price: $42.49+ (originally $42.99+; available in three versions)

Promising reviews: "We have a unit in two rooms where our kitty stays most of the time, and it really works. He had been at the humane shelter for over 200 days since he is FIV+ and was nervous when he heard noises like a car door shutting at the neighbors'. Within just a couple of days, that lessened, and even when there was recent thunder, he didn't seem too concerned, unlike before using Feliway. It really is amazing how well it is working." —Lillian

"I have two fixed male cats; one who sneakily likes to squat and pee in random places… Not your typical male spray… And another who is very anxious and high-strung. For Mr. Pee Pants, we’ve tried EVERYTHING. Then, I saw the new Feliway Optimum and gave it a try instead of the usual multi-cat version we typically use. Total game changer!! Mr. Pee Pants no longer pees outside of his litter box (that’s been an issue for eight years!!). And as a bonus, our extremely anxious Mr. Loud Noises has been so unbelievably chill and peaceful that even the vacuum cleaner is no longer a worthy opponent. No more licking his arms bald, no more hissing or hiding, no more anxious 'you got too close and now I’m shunning you for a month' behavior. Something about the Optimum is truly a game changer. Guess it’s time to come up with new nicknames for my boys!!" —CatMom

Promising reviews: "I LOVE this toy. My cat LOVES this toy. It keeps him distracted until it gets stuck under something, haha. I put him in the other room when I’m on work calls, and he plays. I do wish the battery lasted a little longer, but it’s amazing that it’s rechargeable. I’m buying another one so that there is always one with a battery ready for him to play with!" —roland

"I bought this because we were leaving our newish rescue with our 19-year-old kitty while we were on vacation. I knew there would be people coming over twice a day to feed and play with them, but he's two-ish and has all this energy to burn, and mamaw does not. We charged it and turned it on a few times before we left, so he would get used to it. He loved watching and hunting it, so I knew it would keep him occupied and literally off her back. We turned it on right as we left, and when we got back, I found it under the bed with a giant human hairball stuck to one side, so I could tell it had been running for days (I have long hair and shed as badly as they do). I love the way it changes directions, chirps, and shakes like dying prey. This really gets their attention. Does he chase it? No. He's a street cat and new to toys. Does he watch it like a hawk and do the butt jiggle hunting thing and run up to it to tap it every few minutes? Yes. It's heavy, so it bangs against the stove and stuff pretty loud, which he doesn't love, but it moves so much that it can't be helped without bumpers. I'm super impressed by how this ball works and how long the charge lasts. I think that a kitten or a cat that understands toys would love this thing!" —Kami

Price: $24.99+ (available in two colors)

Promising reviews: "This was expensive, but completely worth it. I love how easy it is to set up. You simply take it out of the box, plug it in, add litter and a liner, and you are good to go. I also love the app and all the data I get about my cats. I like that I can control the Litter Robot remotely, too. I also like how easy it is to clean. You can remove the inner part completely and wash it with soap and water. Most importantly, the cats always have a clean litter box every time they go potty. If you hate scooping the litter box, hate having smells, or just hate dealing with a litter box, this is a must-buy." —Liz

"I have only had to empty it twice, and it’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve had it. It is definitely amazing! I had an off-brand robot litter box before, and my room stunk so bad, and it was awful! My room does not smell like a litter box anymore. It’s also super easy to change out the poo bags. It’s super quiet. Tells you when to fill the litter. I can tell my cats apart by their weight. It is very expensive, but I will say I’m glad I bit the bullet and got it!" —Alyssa

Promising reviews: "My cats love these. If they don’t want to come inside, I just ask them if they want minnows, and they come running. Whenever I walk toward the bedroom, they sprint to their treat spots and yell at me to give them some minnows. They can’t get enough." —Robin

"Smokey is obsessed with these minnows! He'll meow nonstop if he sees me mess with the bag. A bonus (and the reason I like it) is that it's perfect for hiding pills. We snip the head off the minnow and then push the pill inside the body cavity — super easy, and our notoriously pill-adverse kitty doesn't even realize he's taking his medicine! Well worth the price tag to make medicine and snack time easy." —Autumn

Price: $7.99+ (available in two quantities)

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 a quick rinse." —Dani

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

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