I Know You Love Your Pet, But If They’re Getting On Your Nerves Right Now, These 29 Things May Be Able To Help
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Because the only thing keeping you cool, calm, and collected after your pup spills kibble all over your carpet is their impossible-to-resist puppy dog eyes.
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Promising review: "During the two-year work-from-home period, I needed to work in the guest bedroom with my golden retriever, and it had always been annoying that my dog kept dirtying the bed. With this product, which perfectly covers the full-size bed, these accidents have never happened again! The blanket is very lightweight and soft, and it is water resistant, so it works well even when my dog’s paws are wet. Oh, also, it is easy to clean and machine washable. Highly recommend it to all the families with pets!" —Abigale
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 21 colors and 13 sizes).
Promising review: "Love love love these candles! We breed and show standard poodles, and we currently raised a litter this summer. Regardless of how clean you keep a litter of eight puppies, they still can get really stinky! We raise our puppies in our living room, so I started burning these candles in our living room, and I was getting so much feedback from our puppy visitors about how great our house smelled! So if these candles can eliminate puppy smells, they have got to be amazing! I just received my fourth candle last week :-)" —TranquilityGirl
Check out BuzzFeed's review of the Pet House candle for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in 11 scents and also in two-packs).
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It comes with three filters and three sponges.
Promising review: "Great product! My cat used to bother me at all hours to turn on the bathroom faucet because she loves running water. Literally the first night she was drinking from this fountain, and she hasn't bothered me again for sink water! Bought it two months ago. It keeps the water cool and has a dual filter, so any hair or other stuff in the water stays in the reservoir. Easy to clean too. I highly recommend it if you want your kitties to stay hydrated!" —Michelle McGill
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three other styles with various filter and sponge counts).
Promising review: "Initially, I bought this because I’m potty training a puppy and it’s not going great. This product really worked well on my carpets for the dog messes! However, I’m writing this review because my jerk cat decided one evening that my new comforter was a great potty spot. Thankfully, I noticed the mess immediately, so I was able to get this product on it immediately as well. I did let it sit overnight to really penetrate the stuffing, even though that isn't in the directions. I was certain the comforter was a goner. I tossed it in the wash the next morning, and I am BLOWN AWAY by the lack of smell or stain. Cat urine is so stubborn, and it can easily feel overwhelming when trying to eliminate the smell, but this product 100% has my support. I am buying more the second I’m done with this review. I love it." —lexi
Get it from Amazon for $23.92+ (available in two scents and two sizes).
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Petcube is a California-based small business established in 2012 that specializes in interactive HD pet camera products.
It's also app-enabled and can send you instant notifications, sync with Amazon Alexa, and even connect you with a vet on demand if you notice any unusual behavior.
Promising review: "Unbeatable for the money. I needed a way to keep an eye on a new 4-month-old puppy who keeps digging holes in my yard. I didn't expect a lot for $39, but I was pleasantly surprised. The video is quick to get started and very clear, zoom is quick, and the night vision actually works. I haven't used any of the other features yet, but these alone make this a great value! Far exceeding what I expected." —Rick Grisham
Get it from Amazon for $31.99.
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Promising review: "Two months ago, we got a 6-month-old puppy who has needed some time to get adjusted. That included more than a few accidents in our living room and on his bed. This machine has made clean up of everything so much simpler, and I love that it's deep cleaning and has a nontoxic pet cleaner so that our not-so-little puppy isn't harmed through exposure or smells. Also helpful since my teenage sons like to camp out on the couch with their friends on long weekends, and our couch gets that fresh, clean smell in an hour." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $129.99.
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Psst — you can also control it through an app and connect it to Alexa or Google to seriously make this a hands-free experience. The app has real-time notifications, weight tracking, and cleaning schedules!
Promising review: "This is the best purchase I've made in years! I love my cat, but I absolutely hate cleaning litter boxes. Now with the PetCove automatic litter box, I no longer have to get all nasty and dirty to clean a litter box. The app is great, and the processes for changing the bag, changing litter, and cleaning the litter box are quite simple. Thank you, Petcove, for bringing such an amazing solution to a less-than-enjoyable task!" —Jeananne Cowell
Get it from Amazon for $359.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "So one of the most annoying things about having a dog is when she stuffs her toys under the couch and then whines about it. Being the good pet parent I am, I pull it out for her only for her to stuff it back under 30 seconds later. So I did a search and found this product. Let me tell you, this is a lifesaver, and I actually ended up ordering a second box of them to do the whole couch. No more toys under there. They are super easy to cut, and they peel off the floor very easily. It's not an issue with my dog because of how small she is, but if you have a bigger, stronger dog, they might be able to push them over as the adhesive isn't super strong because it's designed to not damage [furniture]." —Brandon Nelson
Get a five-pack from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in three sizes and large pack sizes).
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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes owns and swears by this mat for her cats:
"I've been using this trapper mat for over a year now, and while it's pretty much impossible to eliminate all litter from your home if you own even one cat, let alone many, this mat has made keeping the floor of my litter box room MUCH more manageable. Unlike other mats, where the litter just kind of sits on top and eventually gets kicked elsewhere, this mat is designed so that the litter falls through the holes and stays inside the mat until you're ready to dump it. It's made out of an EVA material that's supposed to be gentle enough for cat paws, and my two kitties don't seem to have a problem walking on it. I *highly* recommend getting the larger 30-by-24-inch mat to extend the coverage area — I initially got the smaller one but went back for the larger size, and it's perfect. Note that the mat will probably have a fold down the middle when it first arrives, but just give it some time and weigh it down with something if needed; it'll lay flat."
Promising review: "I can't live without it now. My cats are a big pain in my butt when it comes to pushing litter out of the litter box. Sometimes they even just play with it (which I don't understand), and this product saves me so much time and energy on cleaning up their mess!" —Naomi
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and five colors).
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You can use it hammock style or car bench style. It also has a nonslip backing, adjustable headrest anchors, seat anchors, trunk cargo liner, and two seatbelt openings to keep your pup in place.
Promising reviews: "This thing is a lifesaver! I hike a lot with my dogs, and they love swimming and tromping through all terrains. They are also quick to roll in anything they can find — dead or digested — and this cover has SAVED MY CAR. It is waterproof and easy to clean. It is even easier to install. I loved it so much I bought a second and a third for my sister’s and mom’s cars. I have had other backseat covers before, but they were thin and came in cheesy prints. This one is black, which matches my car’s interior, and is nicely quilted. I would rate this 100 stars if I could." —Katie G.
"I bought this for my husband's truck, a '23 Toyota Tacoma specifically, for a long road trip we were about to take. It was the easiest thing to install, fit perfectly for his truck, and provided protection to his seats from our dogs. We wanted to take our dogs with us on our road trip, but the dog hair in the cloth seats is one of the most annoying and frustrating things. This saved his seats, matched the interior, and even worked to keep my normally anxious dogs calm throughout the drive. Highly recommend purchasing this!" —Caitlin Beshears
Get it from Amazon for $26.59+ (available in three sizes, 15 colors, and two fabrics).
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Promising review: "My dog is a classic messy eater and even messier drinker, so the area under his food dishes was always a disaster. I was worried about my already imperfect floors getting worse — until I found this silicone placemat. It does a fantastic job catching most of the mess, making cleanup way easier, and it actually looks great in my home too." —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in five colors and four sizes).
Promising reviews: "I've tried a number of puppy pads since I have a small toy dog and am pleased to report that these do a good job of absorbing urine and are affordably priced." —Buffy
"My geriatric cat has a hard time lifting his hips to get into the litter box. He began to urinate just next to the box instead of climbing inside. We've started by laying one pad next to the box and changing it several times a day. This has been a fantastic fix. No more pain for my cat and no more frustration with urine on the floor. Easy clean up is the best part." —Sugar Bananas
Get a pack of 100 regular-size pads from Amazon for $18.99 (also available in other pack counts and two larger sizes).
Promising review: "I just received this, and I'm so excited to not have my pet bothering me for food in the middle of the night, or cleaning up after her if she eats too much! This was easy to program, and the portion sizes are perfect!" —swany
Get it from Amazon for $63.98+ (available in two colors and a larger size with a camera).
Promising review: "My puppy is trying to mark his scent in our new house. It is frustrating to smell urine but not be able to find where it is coming from, so we decided to give this a try. I am so glad we did! I turned it on and found the culprit immediately, just by standing where I've been smelling urine and shining this light around on the floor.
"I highly recommend you invest in this product if you are going to be using urine enzyme cleaner/spray and want help locating the spots you need to use it. I found spots I didn't even know about! After some scrubbing, I now feel confident that my house is clean. I'll walk around my house with this light every week or two to make sure my dog doesn't have any urges to leave his scent somewhere." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $11.69.
Promising review: "I NEVER write reviews. However, I was so astonished at how well this little thing works, I had to. I've been a cat owner pretty much all my life. I love my critters, but HATE the hair. An endless battle that I normally always lose — I have used lint rollers, tape, other pet hair removers, and I even bought two different vacuums that are supposed to be better for pet hair, including a handheld one. They worked, to an extent. Or at least I thought they did, until I both this little gizmo.
"I vacuumed one of my chairs until I couldn't see any hair. Clean, right? All's right with the world. Then my Amazon order arrived with this in it, so I thought, hey, let's give it a try on the same chair. OH MY GOD. The amount of hair that was still on the chair that I couldn't even SEE was incredible. And this thing swept it off with almost no effort. I was totally blown away.
"It's so rare these days to find a product that even MEETS expectations, much less exceeds them — and never as much as this one did. Buy it. Unbelievable product." —Angela Prose
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
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Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about it: "An embarrassing confession: I do not have a pet, but I shed like nobody's business. My hair gets so ingrained in the carpet that a vacuum truly does nothing for it, so I often was just unrooting clumps of hair from the floor with my hands (sorry for the visual). I bought this broom, and it immediately started pulling up GOBS of hair. My carpet, like, genuinely changed color (turns out the pink was supposed to be much pinker, whoops). Anyway, do with that semi-horrifying information what you will — you can read my full review of the pet hair broom for more deets."
Promising review: "I have two long-haired dogs, and my larger dog (a standard Aussie) sheds a lot. It's a constant hassle to clean up, and it doesn't seem to matter how often we vacuum; there's always more hair. I saw this product on TikTok and thought it might be worth a try to get up more hair from our carpets. It worked really well. I personally found the 'squeegee' side worked best on the carpet, but the brush side worked well on the tile." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two lengths).
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Promising reviews: "I got this for my daughter's golden retriever and fat furry cat. The two shed enough hair to keep a blanket factory in business, and I can't stand it! The cat loves it, and the dog loves it, as well. This was definitely money well spent, and I'm buying another one for backup!" —GiGi
"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 are looking 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 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 $15.99.
This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express cleaners.
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Promising reviews: "Worth every penny. I’ve bought this product so many times now that I have it on auto ship! Saw the reviews and figured I’d give it a try. My cat likes to pee over the litter box and stain the brand-new carpet. I used this in my Bissell, and it took all the stain and smell out!!! I’ll never use another cleaner." —Wendy
"My annoying dog decides to pee pee where he shouldn't, and this helps. Visitors say they can't smell the odor after using this" —Sara B
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two sizes and two scents).
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Promising review: "This product was recommended by my vet because my dog had the worst breath. I could not stand to be close to his face because his breath was so gross. No other dental chew helped at all until I tried Oravet! It’s amazing. No more nasty breath!!" —ckerns
Get them from Amazon for $33.59+ (available in two quantities).
Promising review: "These are the best dog treats ever. My dog's breath was so bad before we started giving him these that my husband and kids called him butt tongue. It was bad, really bad! He couldn’t ride in our car without his breath making the environment around him smell like a bathroom that had been polluted with the stench of a rough night of drinking and bad food. These breath treats were truly a breakthrough. Now, when he attempts to sleep on my pillow and sneak a French kiss, we don’t even smell him coming. Thank you for providing a solution to his most embarrassing problem." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three other quantities).
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FYI, you can either lay this scratching pad flat or hang it for some added jump-tastic fun!
Promising review: "This is no ordinary cat scratcher! It's sleek, well-made, and takes up minimal space (which makes a big difference in our smaller home)! Our cat has been a complete terror lately, moving on from shredding our couch to literally tearing the paint off our walls. This seemed like the perfect fix, as it attaches to the wall. I rubbed some catnip on it and set it down flat to get our cat used to it, and then hung it on the wall a few hours later. So far so good, he seemed to take to it really quickly!" —ANicholeG
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "My dog shredded a piece of my NEW $4,000 sectional couch! That's why I bought this product. It works wonderfully! No more shredded pieces, he tried, but just couldn't pierce through it! Good investment!" —Cathy
Get a 160-by-12.4-inch roll from Amazon for $19.99.
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Promising review: "These clippers are excellent. I have a very difficult cat who hates to have his nails clipped. I have to be careful and fast. These clippers are perfect. They are easy to hold, small in the hand, very sharp, and easy to use. They made the dreaded job less stressful." —RRD SP
Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two colors).
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The kit comes with everything you need to get the job done, including nail clippers, a nail file, two S-hooks for hanging, and adjustable slings.
People use this for dogs, too, if you have a squirmy pup! Be sure to check the sizing chart for the best size for your pet based on their measurements and weight.
Promising review: "My Maine Coon, with her extra murder mitten toes, would scratch the heck out of me whenever I tried to trim her nails or shave under her tail. This literally took just under five minutes to do it all, and even though she was protesting with meows, she was not stressed at all when I took her down. Best purchase ever! And the nail clippers that came with it were top-tier. Love it!" —Mari M
Get it from Amazon for $16.17+ (available in eight sizes).
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Promising review: "Our dog Toby absolutely loves his TrustyPup Strong ’N Silent Penguin! It’s the perfect toy for him because it keeps him entertained without the loud squeaking noise that can get annoying. The design is fun, durable, and Toby enjoys carrying it around, playing with it, and snuggling with it. It has quickly become one of his favorite toys. Highly recommend for dogs who love to play!" —Pablo Rogoff
Get it from Amazon for $10.74 (available in two designs).
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 $11.99+ (available in two sizes).
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Watch how easy this brush is to use in this video on TikTok.
Promising review: "My dog is one of those who are exceptionally difficult to bathe. She’s a soft-coated border collie who puts up a fuss from hell. And from start to finish, I’m putting more effort into keeping her in the bathtub than actually bathing her. It used to be at least a 30-minute ordeal, NOT including drying and brushing. Eventually, I decided to try this. And it immediately became the best purchase I have ever made. Here’s why it’s great:
"1. Water pressure. I have high water pressure at home. At first, it seemed like it was too weak, though. However, it not only wet and rinsed her coat easily, but the low pressure also made it less unpleasant to rinse her head, compared to a water pitcher.
"2. Stop/Start button. When it’s set to off, it’s REALLY off. Not a single leak. Great quality. And it’s also the perfect firmness to press. I was worried I would accidentally start the water while scrubbing my baby girl. But I could get a good scrub in with no issues.
"3. Texture. The little rubber nubs are great. Actually, possibly the best part. It allowed me to get a deeper, richer lather of shampoo on her. But the rinsing process is a dream! It really gets into her coat (but gently). So I don’t find myself pouring 10 jugs of water just on one part of her to properly rinse her.
"4. The adapter. Absolutely brilliant design that works perfectly. Not a single leak when toggled either way. And the hose connector design lets you attach and detach with ease, to stow away the hose when you don’t need it.
"In the end, the 30+ minute bathing process took less than 10 minutes! And it provides a more thorough cleaning. I’m telling you. This will be the best $ you’ve ever spent if bath time is a big ordeal for you and your BFF." —J. Levy
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two sizes).
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Promising review: "When our spicy baby cat needs attention RIGHT NOW, she employs her skills of destruction and mayhem by knocking anything and everything off every surface her lil' paws can reach. Typical terror time is around 4:30 a.m. to make sure she gets her 5 a.m. breakfast. So unnecessary — that’s where this museum gel proved itself to be a miracle product. She was distraught to realize she could no longer push my fragile vase and perfume bottles, my wife’s glasses holder, ANYTHING to make a commotion alarm. I think she was surprised when she still got her 5 a.m. breakfast without setting off her usual crashing/banging/breaking chain of events. Great product with dozens of uses to discover." —Lexie
Get it from Amazon for $10.79.
Promising review: "My two cats, Binky and Ninja, come running the second this toy turns on, and they never get tired of it. The random laser patterns keep them entertained and give them the exercise they weren’t getting before. I work from home, and they used to constantly bother me for attention, but now they’re content and happily occupied.
"I love that it plugs right into the USB outlet on my lamp, no batteries, no charging hassles. You can adjust the laser angle so it works perfectly for your room, then just set it and forget it. I’ve had it for a few months now, and it’s still going strong.
"I’ve tried just about every cat toy out there-rolling balls (lost under the couch), push-button toys (too much work), and others they just ignored. I even tried calming sprays and hormone plug-ins to keep my two males from squabbling, but nothing worked as well as this. Since they’re getting real stimulation and play now, the conflicts have dropped way down.
"They even lie in the spot where the laser usually plays out, waiting for the next round. It makes them happy, and it makes me happy to watch them. Honestly, this toy has brought more joy to their lives than anything else I’ve tried. Highly recommend!" —Sheryl L Ellis
Get it from Amazon for $20.99 (available in two colors).
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