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Must Haves for Animals
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items These are the items I really use with my pets and love. There's been a lot of trial and error to find these products but I've documented the winners!
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Cat Must Haves
Dog Must Haves
Cat Must Haves
These are the things I couldn't live without when caring for my cat. Or possibly the things she couldn't live without!
Our cat scratcher keeps our kitty occupied and not scratching our furniture. I love this one because it has multiple levels for her to jump and play.
Whisker City® 48-in Cozy Climber Cat Tower (COLOR VARIES)
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Our cat loves this bed because it makes her feel safe. Especially with that dog looming around, lol.
Whisker City® Navy Fur Cat Hide Hut Bed
I like a flat, non textured mat for the litter box. This makes it easy to clean up when kitty gets litter outside the box.
ExquisiCat® Boho Microfiber Litter Mat | cat Mats & Liners | PetSmart
I love this litterbox. It makes cleanup way easier and helps keep smells to a minimum.
Smart Odor Removal Cat Litter Box, Covered Kitty Litter Box Extra Large Space, Enclosed Litter Box with Lid for Multiple Indoor Cats, Easy Clean, and Assemble, Includes Scoop and Mat
I love this auto feeder, my cat used to wake me up at 5 am every day wanting fed. Now this thing takes care of her and I sleep in!
Smart Automatic Cat Feeders - 6-L Reliable Cat Food Dispenser with Display LCD Screen for Easy Set Up - Portion Control Automatic Dog Feeder with Desiccant Bag Keeps Dry Food Fresh -10s Voice Recorder
I love the Tidy Cats litter because it has the best odor protection and it clumps to make cleaning even easier.
Purina® Tidy Cats® With Glade Tough Odor Solutions Clumping Multi-Cat Clay Cat Litter - Scented
I love toys like this that move on their own so they keep the cat busy instead of them getting into everything.
Instincts SmartyKat Meandering Mouse Motion Plush Cat Toy
My cat loves little critters with feathers and catnip. She is constantly chasing these things around the house.
Instincts SmartyKat Catnip Caravan Cat Toy - 3 Pack
I avoid cat food with fish in it because it makes their breath smell awful. I like Friskies by Purina because their the brand I trust with animals.
Purina® Friskies® Tender and Crunchy Combo Adult Cat Dry Food - No Artificial Preservatives
Dog Must Haves
These are my favorite tools for caring for my dog. He's an old many now so he has lived many happy years with these!
I love the bowls like this because they are easy to clean and don't slide when the dog is trying to eat.
Top Paw® Stainless Steel Patina Dog Bowl | dog Food & Water Bowls | PetSmart
I recommend having a mat like this to put the dogs food and water on. It gives them a place to drip water and drool that isn't on your hard wood or carpet.
Top Paw® Grey Printed Feeding Placemat
I prefer a much larger water bowl than food dish for dogs. I have one large bowl I fill each morning and typically it lasts my dog through the day.
Top Paw® Stainless Steel Dog Bowl | dog Food & Water Bowls | PetSmart
I love a harness for walking your dog. I once had my dog slip out of his collar and run off. He has never escaped his harness though. It is also more comfortable for him to be walked in.
KONG® MAX Neoprene Padded Dog Harness | dog Harnesses | PetSmart
I prefer a leash that isn't too long so you maintain control of the dog. I like these thicker ones, they're easier to hold on to and control.
Top Paw® Double Nylon Dog Leash: 6-ft long, 1-in wide | dog Leashes | PetSmart
These waterproof stink free colors are a must have with dogs. They go outside and end up with that wet dog smell, but not this collar.
Arcadia Trail™ Stink-Free Waterproof Dog Collar | dog Collars | PetSmart
I only feed dry food, and I trust Purina because they have been in the business forever. My 12 year old dog has eaten this his entire life with little to no issues.
Purina Dog Chow Complete Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken
I prefer to store dog food in a container like this to keep it fresh, and because it is easier to access for feedings. It also doesn't look as tacky in the house.
Top Paw® Plastic Food Storage Container with Dual-Sided Lid and Built-In Scoop, BPA-Free | dog Storage & Scoops | PetSmart
This is my favorite flea and heart worm prevention for my dog. It is super easy to use and one treatment for both!
Advantage Multi Topical for Dogs 20.1-55 lbs Red | Pharmacy Flea & Tick | PetSmart