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Even the “spare human” will earn their props with this peanut butter licking pad, this irresistible dancing cat toy, and these genius pill-hiding treats.

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Promising review: "I have four cats who love these catnip bananas! Every night I put the bananas back in the cat toy basket, only to find them pulled out and strewn around the house every morning. No other cat toy has been this popular. This must be my fourth purchase." —Beth M

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $18.65.

Promising review: "Bought this for my second cat. The problem was that both of them loved it more than the other three beds around the house and kept fighting over this one! Neither of them want to get into anything but this one now. Can't believe they really feel such a difference!" —Cindle

Promising review: "My 1-year-old Pyredane loves this big ball. She carries it around and loves to chew the rope and the ball. Her greatest delight is in gnashing and destroying toys, and my delight is if they last more than a week (ballistic material toys don't stand a chance with her). The Jolly Pet Romp-n-Roll makes us both happy. We play chase games with it but she also enjoys playing with it by herself. There are teeth marks all over the ball and the rope is a little frayed, but both are holding up fabulously. The ball was a little stiff new from the package, but after sitting in the yard for about a week, the ball softened enough that she can squeeze it. When she finally destroys it, I'll definitely buy another." —L. Colburn

Get it from Amazon for $12.45+ (available in three sizes and six colors).

Promising review: "My cat Gambino Bambino would let you brush him bald!!! He loves to be groomed and comes running whenever the brush comes out. Though we love to accommodate, I know he wanted more. He was constantly rubbing his cheeks and ears on the corner of our walls to get even more scratching. I finally came across this product and knew he would love it! It took a little convincing but once he got the hang of it, he’s been loving it! We have one in the living room, one in the kitchen, one at the top of the stairs, and one in the guest room! He is having a great time!!! Very easy to put together and place on the wall." —T. Mangiaracina

Promising review: "My bulldog loves this stuff. It keeps his nose super soft and helps almost immediately if it happens to get chapped. He's super flinchy when it comes to his face, but when he sees this, he sits extremely still and lets me put it on him." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (also available in a tin version).

Promising review: "My 16-year-old dachshund loves the snuffle mat. It satisfies his hunting urge while giving him the treats he wants. It is holding up well." —Andrea 415

Promising review: "My dog loves these and never has itching or allergies. Been using for about 8 months as when we got her as a puppy she was always scratching. Stopped immediately after starting these." —Michele McKay

Get a 90-count from Amazon for $32.97 (available in six versions and three pack sizes).

Available in two sizes, this carrier can hold up to 15 pounds, but some reviewers say this worked for their pets who weigh 20 pounds.

Promising review: "I have a 20 pound, 13-year-old diabetic cat who haaaaaaates going to the vet, so in an attempt to make her as comfy as possible, I purchased this carrier. The day it arrived I unzipped it and set it on the floor and found her sleeping in it hours later, LOL. My vet even commented on how nice it was. She has to go in every so often for them to test her glucose levels and they don't even have to take her out of the carrier; they just unzip the top portion and can draw blood easier that way since she can't really escape (or bite them like she did the first visit without this carrier). He told me he wished more cat owners had a carrier like this since it made their job much easier that day." —SaraPo

Get it from Amazon for $19.39+ (available in two sizes and a three-pack)

Promising review: "I have a cat who is very fat (long story). Because he is so fat he cannot reach his back to groom himself and his coat gets matted. He is a mean former-feral and doesn't like to be touched so previously I have paid hundreds of dollars for the vet to shave him in order to manage his coat. This brush WORKS!! Not only does it remove the mats but it has two different teeth widths so that removing them is not uncomfortable for my cat. Now, I use it every day to remove the undercoat and other loose hairs and my cat LOVES it! Unbelievable! My other cats love being brushed with it also. This goes down on my list of top best buys ever! Highly recommend!" —Triple G Farms

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "I have a whole room filled with cat toys that my cat is not interested in. It's funny how the least expensive cat toy I have makes him go wild. He plays with this until he's panting like a dog and I have never seen him jump so high. He loves it! I highly recommend it!" —Kwoo

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.98.

Promising review: "I was highly skeptical given A) this is just shampoo, B) most of the reviews mentioned fleas and not ticks, and C) my dog was FULL of ticks...I mean at least 15–20 that I could see. I would have to warn you, that after using this shampoo, keep your dog OUTSIDE for 24–48 hours. I did not. In fact, I came home to a plethora of dead ticks in my living room. Dead ticks EVERYWHERE. I counted at least 10 little ones.. and the big ones... dear god...my dog found them before I could and burst them... leaving blood everywhere. That day will forever be known as the Tick Massacre of 2016." —sharon atkins

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in five sizes).

Promising review: "We have three big dogs who are all peanut butter lovers, and we bought this for their bath time. It’s a great idea, super convenient and easy to use, easy to clean, and dogs loved licking peanut butter out of it. Definitely would recommend to limit the mess you make in your shower when giving your dogs a bath. We used to put peanut butter directly on the shower wall but this is much better." —Michaela Jackson

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two sizes and as a set). 

Promising review: "Bought this for my current foster kitten and she loves it. The heating pads provided lasted the full 16 hours allowing safe and comfortable transport for an eight-hour drive. Kitty goes directly to her stuffy mom after bottle feedings and falls asleep immediately after playing a bit. Definitely recommend." —Izzy Smith

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (also available in two puppy styles, including a version without the heating pack).

It has a slide-in closing panel with a lock so you can restrict access when you don't want your pets going out, and the whole thing is easily removed thanks to its spring-loaded frame that lets you lift it right out of the sliding door track.

Promising review: "My dog absolutely LOVES this. He can go outside whenever he wants and come in whenever he wants. We love it too because we don't have to constantly open the door or be summoned to open it. The installation was pretty easy but do purchase your own weather stripping. Our sliding door didn't sit airtight to the insert so we added weather stripping.  The flap itself is well-made; it has a magnet on the bottom that is drawn to a magnet at the bottom of the door unit so it snaps into place when the dog goes in or out. It is very windy here, and that flap does not move or let in dust from the windstorms. No problem with rain either. We have a secure backyard so this allows our dog to go out to potty or explore or sunbathe while we are gone. It also comes with a plastic piece to block off the flap so the dog cannot go outside. This was helpful when we had a contractor in the yard." —Melly

Get it from Amazon for $158.36+ (available in two colors, two heights, and five door sizes). 

It also comes with a charging cord and protective sleeve.

Promising review: "Three Shih Tzus! They love this, the fight over who gets to go first and fall asleep in my lap while I'm grinding their nails!! I used to have to fight with them and get assistance to distract them so I could clip them. I love love love this grinder! The quiet hum is so relaxing to them! I'm so grateful to the lady who submitted the review that it was quiet and hers was 3 years old and still working great! And the charge lasts for months, and I use it on three dogs every other week!" —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $18.69+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "We originally bought this stroller for our kittens, but our adult flame point Siamese started jumping in the stroller multiple times a day wanting to go on a walk. He loves this stroller because of the 360-degree view. After having two previous strollers with a zipper, I will never go back to one of those because the clasp on the front of this stroller is so much easier to fasten and more secure. The kittens could get out of our previous stroller because of the small openings on either side where the canopy attaches to the handles, but this stroller does not have any openings for them to escape. This stroller is best on pavement; I think you would need one of the more expensive jogger strollers to go over uneven terrain, but it definitely meets our needs for walks around our neighborhood. I am extremely happy with this purchase!" —Colleen

Get it from Chewy for $96.99+ (available in two colors).

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Promising review: "I trained my cat as a kitten to drink from faucets, which is natural for cats. They like moving water. But it became annoying to keep getting up when she wanted a drink. Then I saw this at a great price. I always wanted a fountain for my cat but they were pricey. She liked it right away! I am so glad I got this. I don't have to get up to give her a drink now. I highly recommend this." —VintageMXer

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes, including plastic or stainless steel, and six styles).

Promising review: "We have an overweight cat who has trouble grooming her back. She was so full of dandruff and greasy fur that I hated petting her. We took her to the vet, and he thought it was allergies. We tried prednisone for a while, and it was clear she was less itchy, but the dandruff remained. The vet suggested different food, so we switched to a different flavor (different ingredients) in the same line, and there was no change. Our poor girl looked miserable. We decided to try a bath, but she's 13-years-old so we knew she wouldn't enjoy it. While looking for a shampoo for her, I came across this product and decided to try it before torturing her with a bath. After the first application, there was a huge difference! After the second application, her dandruff is GONE. We spray her down and then brush her. She is so soft and shiny! She finally looks healthy, and feels good to pet." —Amber Steele

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (you may have to click "see all buying options" to see the Prime-eligible option).

Promising review: "Our son was having a lot of dander on his back near the base of his tail. We kept up the brushing but it wasn't going away. Looking at the reviews, I decided to go for the dander wipes. Well, I have used it twice and was blown away. His dander is pretty much all gone now. Plus his hair seems shinier and silkier after his brushing and using the wipes. Not to mention our baby boy looks just like the cat on the packaging. All around I will continue to buy these and use once a week or twice every two weeks to keep up his beautiful orange coat. Thanks Burt's Bees!" —Tom Cincotta

Get a 50-count pack from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "My Frenchie has been suffering with two hot spots for the last few months. They keep her up at night itching non-stop. We tried coconut oil, petroleum jelly and adjusting her diet. Nothing worked. I purchased this spray in hopes it would provide some relief for her. I’ve been spraying the hot spots each morning. I noticed the spray dries her skin a bit, so I put some Vaseline on the spots at night. It’s been about two weeks and they are almost gone. Thank goodness! Great product. Give your pups some relief, order this!" —Angela J.

Promising review: "My dog has had chronic ear infections for years now. Every other month or so she’d get an infection and $200 later we’d have meds from the vet who confirmed what we already knew. I finally decided to give an unprescribed treatment a try and it worked AMAZINGLY. Followed the instructions for a week, and her ear is completely healed! Much easier to pay $20 as opposed to $200 when you get the same results! I highly recommend." —Fromal16

Get it from Amazon for $28.49+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I have two Shih Tzus. They had watery eyes and a little tear staining, but this eye solution has worked wonderfully. One drop in their eyes every morning after I’ve cleaned them. At one point I stopped doing it for awhile, and my male ended up with a stye, so back to every day." —CG

Promising review: "If I could give this a 20-star review I would!!! I have eight dogs and all of them are a major pain to give pills to. I have a rescue bulldog who is on regular medication for life and giving her her daily pills has been a pain in the butt. I have to open her mouth and shove the pills down her throat, which is terrible for me and for her. The only other way I've ever tried is wrapping it in cheese or putting it in a piece of hot dog. And 90% of the time they chew through it and spit the pill out and then I'm resorting back to shoving it down their throat. I saw these as a suggestion on Amazon and I thought I'd give him a try. I will never be without them ever again. Recently I had my bulldog spayed and she came home with kennel cough and gave it to all my dogs, who now all need medication. Not one of my dogs has chewed through it and spit the pills out; they all swallow it instantly. Seriously the best product ever made!!!!!!" —Rachel

Get 30 chicken-flavored pockets for dogs from Amazon for $8.40 (available in two sizes and four flavors). And yes, there's a version for cats!

Promising review: "My dog loves them! She learned how to use them very quickly! I have a very high bed and these were a perfect fit. Super easy to assemble. No more fears of my dog leaping from my bed and hurting herself, and no more crying at night from her wanting to get up on the bed." —Meagan Gagnier

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "I noticed when my cat plays he does it physically for about three minutes and then lays down, but if I try to stop making the toys move, he's back up meowing for me to make them move again. This solves that problem SO well. The minute it comes on he's on it and having the time of his life, then when he starts to get over it, he perches somewhere and just watches it continue to dance for him, LOL. I finally get some peace when I don't have the time to actually play with him. It's literally perfect." —Jessica

This automatic feeder can hold up to 12 meals depending on the size of each portion (you can choose from 1/8 cup to 4 cups).

Promising reviews: "Our cat's life is pretty much driven by food and the only way we've been able to keep her at a moderately sustainable weight is by giving her healthy food she hates and this pet feeder. Every time we come back from a trip, there are a few more claw and bite marks on it, but it holds strong. She's even tried to sit on it, but it's done nothing more than presumably horrify it a little. She used to move around the bowl so when feeding time came she could put her head where the chute is and feel the food rain down her head like Augustus Gloop in the chocolate factory. I would recommend this for anyone who has a cat who is consumed with eating and getting food. Her persistence has defeated every other one we have tried. Yes, it is expensive. Yes, it is absolutely worth it." —BMoney

It can also help discourage small pets from hiding under furniture!

Promising reviews: "A must-have for ALL pet owners. This contraption is genius and will save cat (and dog) owners a huge amount of time and frustration retrieving toys. We used this beneath our oven and it works PERFECTLY. Cat can't destroy it (the way she shredded the foam insulation we had stuffed under there before) and we no longer have to get the yardstick out when literally all of her toys are 'gone.' Yes, this is a challenge to install, but 100% worth it. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat." —Allison Goldstein

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in eight sizes).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes uses this for her cats: "I've used this exact gate in the past and found it really easy to set up in my doorway, and it's *extremely* sturdy once you adjust the tension properly — I can't see any dogs being able to break through, and it's made of metal, which discourages chewing. I personally used it when I adopted my younger cat and needed to slowly introduce him to my older cat. The spaces between the bars were wide enough for them to see and sniff each other without any possibility of them fighting. I will say that once the younger cat got braver, he was able to leap over the top of it, but my older, bigger cat could not (which meant the younger cat always had a means of escape). So keep that in mind, depending on your use case. You can also install it a few inches above the ground to get some extra height."

Promising review: "We just bought a second one of these as we recently opened up our spare room again. We have four cats and two dogs, and prefer to keep the dogs out of the carpeted rooms during the day, so these gates are a great solution to still allowing the cats free roam. They are very easy to set up (no tools needed unless you are mounting them to the wall — but I've found the regular setup is plenty sturdy without mounting). Many of the bad reviews come from people who simply didn't read the instructions and the big warning label explaining that it is designed to have a gap before setup in order for the pressure mounting to function properly." —Kira Goldfarb

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