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Best Slow Feeder Dog Bowls
A maze pattern that paces down a fast eater, a 3-in-1 bowl that adds a lick mat, or a puzzle-pattern bowl for a dog that needs mental work along with pacing. Here's how to pick.
Best Indestructible Dog Toys
A solid rubber chew toy for dogs that just need something tough to gnaw on, or a treat-dispensing ball for dogs that need a food puzzle to stay interested. Here's how to pick, and why 'indestructible' is never a guarantee.
Best Interactive Cat Toys
A catnip-filled squirrel that flaps when your cat touches it, or a mounted windmill with a spinning LED ball for a cat that plays alone. Plus a puzzle box, a food dispenser, automatic balls, a wand set, and a turntable for multi-cat homes. Here's how to pick, and why not every cat cares about catnip.
Best Cat Scratching Posts
A compact tower for small spaces and kittens, a 4-step staircase that helps a cat reach the bed, sofa, or windowsill, or a standalone sisal scratcher if all you need is a second spot in another room. Plus a taller tree for high furniture, a scratcher with a bed built in, a flat scratching board, and novelty-shaped scratcher sofas. Here's how to pick.
Best Dog Walking and Travel Gear
A collapsible bowl for water on the go, a reflective leash for low-light walks, and a no-pull harness for dogs that lean into every step. Plus car safety gear, a carrier backpack, and a few more picks for the trip you're actually taking. Here's how to pick.
Best No-Pull Dog Harnesses
A padded harness-only pick for a large dog that already has a leash you like, and a bundle that adds a matching 5ft leash, metal control rings, and reflective stitching. Here's how the two compare, and what a no-pull harness actually does.