Pets

Beds, comfort and care products for dogs and cats.

Find guides by animal and need. Dog guides cover rest, mobility, walks and feeding. Cat guides cover furniture, litter, food and water, and travel. Every pick summarizes cited expert reviews and owner feedback.

A golden retriever and a tabby cat resting together on a soft rug beside a plain pet bed

Tool: not sure what size bed to buy? Try my free dog bed size calculator: measure your dog, pick a sleep style, get a size.

Cat owners in small spaces: start with a cat tree for a small apartment and a sturdy cat scratching post to protect your furniture.

Dog beds and mobility

Best Orthopedic Dog Beds for Senior Dogs (2026)

Supportive, easy-entry orthopedic beds for older dogs with stiff or arthritic joints — from budget memory foam to a 10-year warranty pick.

Best Calming Dog Beds for Anxious Dogs (2026)

Calming donut, hooded and bolstered dog beds PEOPLE's expert panel and Rover recommend for anxious dogs, plus what a calming bed can and can't do.

Best Dog Ramps & Stairs for Senior Dogs (2026)

Dog ramps and pet stairs for older and arthritic dogs, for beds, couches and cars, based on Rover and Whole Dog Journal reviews and maker specs.

Dog walks and feeding

Best No-Pull Dog Harnesses (2026)

No-pull dog harnesses Wirecutter and The Spruce Pets recommend: PetSafe Easy Walk, 2 Hounds Freedom, Ruffwear Front Range, Blue-9 Balance and Rabbitgoo.

Best GPS Dog Collars and Trackers (2026)

GPS dog trackers Treeline Review and TechGearLab rate best: Tractive Dog 6 and Dog 6 XL, Fi Series 3+ and the Garmin Alpha T 20 for no cell service.

Best Slow Feeder Bowls for Large Dogs (2026)

Slow feeder bowls sized for Labs, Shepherds and giant breeds — maze, jumbo, stainless and raised options — with honest trade-offs.

Cat furniture

Best Cat Trees for Small Apartments (2026)

Space-saving cat trees from Wirecutter and The Spruce Pets: compact Go Pet Club perch, budget Feandrea tower, modern Catit Vesper and no-drill Katpole.

Best Cat Scratching Posts for Indoor Cats (2026)

Tall, sturdy sisal posts and floor scratchers, from the SmartCat Ultimate to budget and small-space picks, chosen from vet guidance and roundups.

Cat litter

Best Cat Litter Boxes (2026): Open and Covered Picks

Litter boxes Wirecutter and The Spruce Pets recommend after testing dozens: the high-sided Frisco, covered Catit Jumbo, Modkat Flip and Litter-Robot 4.

Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2026): Safe Picks

Automatic litter boxes Wirecutter, The Spruce Pets, WIRED and PetMD recommend: Litter-Robot 4, CATLINK Open-X and PETKIT PuraMax 2, plus safety tips.

Best Cat Litter Mats (2026): Trap Scatter, Not Paws

Cat litter mats Wirecutter and The Spruce Pets recommend: Gorilla Grip, Catit, iPrimio's dual-layer trapper, PetFusion silicone and the washable CatGuru.

Cat food and water

Best Automatic Cat Feeders (2026)

Automatic cat feeders that Wirecutter recommends after portion-testing 22 models, for dry kibble, refrigerated wet food, cordless use and tight budgets.

Best Quiet Cat Water Fountains (2026)

The quietest cat water fountains according to Wirecutter testing and maker noise specs, including wireless-pump, pump-free and stainless options.

Cat travel

Best Cat Carriers for Vet Visits (2026)

Vet-recommended cat carriers with removable or opening tops, from the Petmate Two-Door Top-Load to a Sleepypod, chosen from feline vet advice and roundups.

Pet hair and cleanup

Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair (2026)

Robot vacuums TechGearLab, Tom's Guide and Consumer Reports rate best for pet hair: eufy Omni E25, Roborock Saros 20, Narwal Freo X Ultra and more.

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