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The Must Have Items for Every Pet Owner

by Haley Wilbur

Amazon

As your parents probably said back in the day when you were begging for a puppy or kitten, taking care of a pet is a lot of work. But thankfully, there are plenty of products out there to make owning a four-legged friend that much easier.

From a treat-tossing dog camera and a self-cleaning litter box to an automatic pet feeder and a shower attachment that will make bath time less of a nightmare, we’ve pulled together 12 products that will have you saying, “What did I do before I owned this?” Trust us, you’ll never know how amazing lavender poop bags are until you try ‘em! Or how nice it is to be able to keep track of your little guys no matter how far they run off.

The holidays are coming up, so there’s no time like the present to either treat yo’self or someone you love to some much-needed pet items. Not only will these products save you some time, they’ll make your pets happy, too. And what’s better than that?

Waterpik Wand Shower Attachment

Washing your pup has never been easier. Attach this baby into your shower and let the wand remove shampoo and target hard-to-reach places. Prefer to do bath time outside? It can also be clipped onto a garden hose.

Price: $29.98

Waterpik Wand Shower Attachment

Petnet SmartFeeder

There’s no need to worry about making it home to feed your animals thanks to Petnet’s automatic dispenser. You can easily schedule a meal through the brand’s app.

Price: $139

Petnet SmartFeeder

Pet Hair Remover Glove

Quickly and efficiently brush your pup’s hair and remove tangles with this gentle glove. This will reduce how much hair you find around your home, meaning you can spend less time cleaning that up and more time playing fetch.

Price: $6.99

Pet Hair Remover Glove

Furbo Dog Camera

Keep an eye on your four-legged BFF at any and all times with Furbo’s camera. The best part about this product? You can toss treats with the touch of a button on the brand’s app.

Price: $134.99

Furbo Dog Camera

Findster Duo+ Pet Tracker

Find your pets no matter where they wander off to with Findster’s tracker. Not only can you set a “safe area” and be notified if your pup or cat wanders outside of it, you can also take a look at your furry friend’s activity levels.

Price: $149.99

Findster Duo+ Pet Tracker

PetSafe Drinkwell Water Fountain

PetSafe’s fountain will keep your pets’ water fresh and encourage the animals to drink more often.

Price: $34.95

PetSafe Drinkwell Water Fountain

Well Love Dog Toys

You’ll get six durable toys for just $12.99 with this gift set. That’s a little over $2 each. In other words, you’ll be able to keep your puppy entertained for hours.

Price: $12.99

Well Love Dog Toys

Dog Travel Bag

Make traveling with your pet that much easier by storying food, toys, blankets and more in this lightweight tote.

Price: $29.99

Dog Travel Bag

iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher

Save yourself some time and energy with this automatic ball launcher. All your pup has to do is fetch the ball and drop it into the machine for it to be launched 10, 20 or 30 feet.

Price: $95.99

iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher

Earth Rated Poop Bags

Picking up your dog’s poop isn’t necessarily an enjoyable activity. But you can make it a little bit better with Earth Rated’s waste bags. They’re leak-proof, lavender-scented and easy-to-open. Plus, the product’s packaging and role cores are made with recycled materials.

Price: $11.99

Earth Rated Poop Bags

Vet Recommended Pet ID

Has your pet had the same ID tag since it was a puppy or kitten? It’s time for an upgrade. For less than $3, you can choose between 6 different shapes and 7 different colors.

Price: $2.69

Vet Recommended Pet ID

PetSafe ScoopFree Self Cleaning Litter Box

There’s no need to scoop your cat’s litter box ever again thanks to this self-cleaning version. The product’s able to detect when your pet leaves the box and then move waste into a disposable tray. Once a month, all you have to do is toss this tray and replace it with a new one.

Price: $77.99

PetSafe ScoopFree Self Cleaning Litter Box

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