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DOG & CAT Owners
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items When I became a pet owner, I realized that there were things that my pet needed to stay healthy and happy. I also realized that there were things I needed to get for the house to keep me healthy and happy too! This list of essentials is specifically ...
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Pet Owner Essentials For The Home
Pet Owner Essentials For Travel
🛒Pet Owners: Where to Shop
Pet Owner Essentials For The Home
Items that help keep your home in order even with fur children around.
This mat will trap dirt from the outside when your fur children are coming in and out of the house. The great thing about this mat is that it is also quick dry so if it's raining or snowing outside and your fur children have wet paws coming into the ...
OLANLY Dog Door Mat
If you have have pets then you know that sometimes odors gets trapped on their body which then starts spreading in the air in the home. Having an air purifier will help eliminate those nasty odors. Getting a HEPA filter can be a game changer to keep ...
Air Purifier
With grooming services going sky high, it's great to be able to groom the fur children at home for a fraction of the cost. The benefit also is that, they no longer gets stressed about having to go the groomer's and staying in an unfamiliar place with...
HEAPETS Dog Grooming Clippers
I think that having an automatic food dispenser is essential especially because I'm sometimes away from the home for extended periods at a time. And when I travel, I can keep my cat at home even if I do short weekend getaways. Having an automatic foo...
PETKIT Automatic Cat & Dog Feeder with Camera
These pads are staple and I like to buy them in bulk. Even if your dog is trained to go outside, sometimes they have accidents especially when they're not feeling well. I always keep a pee pad in my washroom for those “just in case” situations.
Dog and Puppy Pee Pads
I used a baby gate when training my dog and it was immensely helpful to keep them out of trouble when we had to step out of the house. It actually serves dual purposes as it not only keeps your toddler from getting into areas of the house you don't w...
Gate
Your dog or cat deserves their own comfy place to sleep and nap (besides your bed, your couch, your chair). Make sure to get one that has a removable cover so you can wash it and keep it clean and fresh. A bed with side supports so they can prop their head up a bit is important as well to support their head and neck.
Bedsure Orthopedic Dog Bed
When I first got my dog, having a fenced in playpen for my dog saved my home from a mess and also comforted my dog by restricting the space it would have to roam around in - especially while we were away from the home. This one comes in a variety of ...
Dog Playpen
When I first got my cat I didn't realize how much hair he would shed! This brush is comfortable to use and there's even a button that you can push to retract the bristles and easily remove the hair afterwards.
Swihauk Self Cleaning Slicker Brush - Skin Friendly Deshedding Grooming Tool for Dogs & Cats, Suitable for Shedding & Haired Pets, with Pet Supplies Accessories, Blue
I like to keep all my dry foods fresh and pet food is no different. This storage container seals and keeps all the food inside airtight so the food doesn't loose its freshness or taste. The container comes in different capacities storing anywhere fro...
Pet Food Storage Container
My cat loves to climb up the furniture and he used to even jump up the counter and then from there jump up to the top of the fridge and hang out up there all day. But with this kitty tree (aka kitty condo), there's no need to jump on the counter top ...
Large Multi-Level Cat Tree, 63" Tall
Ok, so this vacuum is likely more for me than my furry babies, LOL! But in all seriousness, having one of these is a must especially for long-haired fur babies.
BLACK+DECKER Cordless Handheld Vacuum
This gate is 61" tall - perfect for pets who like to “escape” for a quick getaway! The gate width is adjustable and can be installed for doorways without any drilling. The space between the fences is only 1.37" wide so the smaller cats and dogs won't be able to slip throu...
Extra Tall Gate for Doorway
Pet Owner Essentials For Travel
Dog and cat carriers so your pet can accompany you on your outings and travels or so you can bring them to their appointments without worrying that they will try to escape, LOL!
For small sized cats and dogs, you may want to travel with them while on the road. A soft fabric carrier with mesh windows are great because your fur child can keep watch on you and it also allows air to circulate into the carrier.
Cat, Dog Carrier Up to 16 Lbs
I like to use the 2 door carriers because it's often easier to get my pet inside when they're nervous. I've also used the crate style carriers in the home because sometimes it's like a little hideaway for them.
Petmate Dog Crates for Small Dogs & Cats
I personally prefer leashes that are retractable because my dog has been known to wander off to fast and too far and having a leash that is retractable will help them understand that sometimes they need to stay a bit closer to me. A leash with some s...
Fida Retractable Dog Leash, 16 ft Dog Walking Leash for Small Dogs up to 26 lbs, 360° Tangle Free, Black
🛒Pet Owners: Where to Shop
I like to get my pet supplies and essentials both online as well as physical retail stores.
I have been going to PetSmart for years and it's pretty much a one-stop shop for everything you need for your pet. They have everything from pet toys, carriers, food, grooming supplies, cleaning products, beds/pillows, etc.
PetSmart
You can't beat the selection on Amazon with so many products and different brands.
Amazon