Most litter boxes are too small. We compared XL open pans, high-sided, hooded and top-entry boxes from Petmate, IRIS and Modkat, plus how to size and place a box your cat will use.
Adopting a cat or kitten? Our new cat checklist covers 20 essentials, from litter box and carrier to scratching posts, toys and a safe room setup, with links to our research-based picks.
Gel pads, a water-filled bed and an elevated cot compared. We explain how each type of dog cooling mat works, which suits your dog, and how to keep dogs safe in hot weather.
Give your indoor cat a front-row seat. We compared suction-cup window hammocks, a double-decker perch, a sill-mounted bed and a heated perch, plus how to install one safely.
Plier-style and guillotine clippers for every dog size. We compared Millers Forge, Safari, Resco and Boshel, and explain how to trim black and white nails safely.
Clay, corn, crystal, pine or paper? We explain every cat litter type and compare Dr. Elsey’s, Arm & Hammer Slide, World’s Best and Tidy Cats on clumping, dust, odor and tracking.
Everything you need before your puppy comes home, from crate and bed to chew toys, grooming tools and cleaning supplies, with a printable-style checklist and links to our tested-by-research picks.
Most dog car harnesses have never been crash tested. We explain what certification means and compare the Sleepypod Clickit Sport Plus, Kurgo Tru-Fit Enhanced Strength and a crash-tested carrier for small dogs.
A wand toy for play with you, a track toy and an electronic toy for solo play, and a kicker for wrestling. Our picks, plus how to play with your cat so it actually works.
Stop finding litter all over the house. We compared iPrimio, Gorilla Grip and Pieviev litter mats, from double-layer honeycomb trappers to soft coiled mats, plus how to size and place one.
