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Your cat can't tell you what sort of litter or cat tower it prefers, but our experts have spent hundreds of hours testing all sorts of cat products—from water fountains to carriers to cat litter, litter boxes, and litter mats—so you can make sure your pet has everything it needs.
  • Two indoor security camera resting beside each other and a couple of tennis balls.

    The Best Pet Camera

    by Mel Plaut and Kaitlyn Wells

    A good indoor security cam doubles as a handy pet cam.

  • A cat lies on a plush white rug, looking at the camera.

    Adopting a New Cat Checklist

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    Before you bring home a cat for the first time, make sure you have everything to keep your new pet happy and healthy.

  • A medium sized dog being washed in a bath tub.

    How to Groom Your Dog or Cat at Home

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    We don’t recommend cutting your pet’s hair at home, but there are other basic grooming tasks you can undertake.

  • A display of products for cats and cat lovers, including a cat tarot deck, cat water drinking fountain, a fish, catnip, and a FURminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool.

    The 20 Best Gifts for Cats (and the Humans They Tolerate)

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    True, your cat would likely prefer a cardboard box over any fancy gift. But you can still try! Here are our favorite finds for picky, precious felines and their human friends.

  • Collage of three images of nail clippers, a dog collar, and dog shoes, some of our Wirecutter picks for pets.

    40(ish) Wirecutter Picks for Pets

    by Wirecutter Staff

    Here are 40(ish) of our favorite pet picks for everything from walking and playing with your furry friend, to cleaning up after them.

  • A selection of litter boxes that we tested to find the best one of 2023.

    The Best Cat Litter Boxes

    by Mel Plaut

    After testing 27 litter boxes, we found five that are durable and easy to clean, with plenty of space inside for a cat to feel comfy as they go about their business.

  • A close-up of a cat walking on a litter mat.

    The Best Cat Litter Mat

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    After testing 19 mats with dozens of cats and retesting our picks against new models, we like the Gorilla Grip Cat Litter Trapping Mat the best.

  • A close up of a gray cat sleeping on a cat bed.

    The Best Cat Beds (According to Our Cats)

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    After researching more than 60 cat beds and testing 13, we’ve picked seven different styles we think will impress even the pickiest feline companion.

  • Top view of a cat walking in to a litter box.

    The Best Cat Litter

    by Mel Plaut

    Good cat litter helps keep smells down, clumps well, and is easy to clean. After six years, we still think Dr. Elsey’s Ultra is the best litter for most cats.

  • A dog eating out of an automatic pet food dispenser.

    The Best Automatic Feeder for Cats and Small Dogs

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    If you want to feed your cat or small dog when you’re out, the PetSafe 5-Meal Automatic Pet Feeder is accurate, affordable, and hard for a pet to break into.

  • The Best Cat Scratchers

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    After putting 13 scratchers up against the claws of 74 cats, we think Pioneer Pet’s SmartCat The Ultimate Scratching Post is the one that stands tall.

  • A small-to-medium sized dog with cream colored fur sitting next to its human companion, who is holding a leash.

    How to Shop for the Best Pet Insurance

    by Kaitlyn Wells and Mark Smirniotis

    Buying pet insurance is an exercise in confusing language and policies—so we’ve put together some advice to help you find the best option for you and your pet.

  • Photo: Michael Murtaugh

    The Best Pet Subscription Boxes

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    We tested eight different pet subscription boxes with seven pets to find that Meowbox and PupJoy Box are the best for your cats and dogs, respectively.

  • Our four favorite cat trees for apartments standing in a room.

    The Best Cat Trees for Apartments

    by Linda Lombardi

    After testing nine cat trees, we think the stable, spacious, well-built New Cat Condos Premier Triple Cat Perch is the best lounging space for your cats.

  • A small brown and white doc in a plastic medical cone.

    The Best Dog and Cat Cones

    by Kaitlyn Wells

    More comfortable than a cone from the vet, the affordable and transparent Remedy + Recovery E-Collar is the best cone for most dogs and cats.