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Must Haves for Cat Owners
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items Having a cat is literally the best but they definitely come with alotttt of fur, mess, and chaos sometimes š these are all my favorite cat owner essentials that genuinely make life easier, cleaner, and more fun for both me and my cat from litter mus...
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Litter & Odor Control
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Cleaning Essentials
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Feeding Essentials
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Stimulation & Enrichment
Litter & Odor Control
Everything I use to keep the litter box area cleaner, fresher, and way easier to manage. These products help with odor control, tracking litter, and making the whole cleanup process less of a hassle.
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if you have multiple cats the litter robot is honestly expensive but sooo worth it in my opinion. It saves so much time because you barely have to scoop anymore and its super easy to maintain compared to regular litter boxes. i also noticed way less ...
Litter-RobotĀ® 4
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a litter mat is such a must because litter somehow gets EVERYWHERE. I like the honeycomb style ones because they actually trap the litter from your cats paws and make cleanup way easier. also super easy to dump out and clean when needed
Cat Litter Trapping Mat
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The Litter Genie is especially great if you use a regular litter box. It helps trap odor really well and makes cleaning much more convenient since you donāt have to constantly take trash bags outside. Definitely makes the whole litter box situation w...
LITTER GENIE Cat Litter Disposal System
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An air purifier is definitely worth it as a cat owner, especially if you have multiple cats. People come into my apartment all the time and say they donāt smell any ācat smellā at all, which says a lot honestly. It also helped my cat allergies so muc...
Coway Airmega Mighty AP-1512HH Air Purifier | Best Air Purifier by NY Times
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An enzymatic litter box cleaner is something I always keep around for deep cleaning the litter boxes. I usually use it once a week or every other week ā dump all the litter out, spray everything down, wipe it clean, and replace it with fresh litter. ...
Nature's Miracle Litter Box Odor Destroyer
Cleaning Essentials
Products that help keep my apartment clean with cats around because the fur, litter, and random messes are very real. These are the things that make cleaning easier and help my space actually feel fresh and clean.
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The Chom Chom is one of the best things Iāve bought as a cat owner. It picks up cat hair so much better than regular lint rollers and works great on couches, bedding, clothes, and pretty much any fabric surface. I use it constantly and it saves me fr...
Chom Chom Roller Pet Hair Remover and Reusable Lint Roller
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The Folex carpet stain remover is genuinely the best stain remover Iāve ever used. Hairballs, throw up, and random accidents are bound to happen with cats, and this gets stains out so well. I live in an almost entirely carpeted apartment with two cat...
Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover Carpet Cleaner
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The Clorox Free & Clear spray is one of my favorite cleaning sprays to use around pets. A lot of household cleaners and disinfectant sprays arenāt actually pet safe, so I always make sure to check ingredients before using anything around my cats....
Clorox Unscented Free & Clear Multi-Surface Cleaning Spray -
Feeding Essentials
Everything I use for feeding and water to make things easier and keep my cats happy and healthy. These are the products I actually use daily and feel like make a big difference as a cat owner.
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I use the CatGuru metal bowls because theyāre easy to clean, durable, and better than plastic bowls. Plastic can hold bacteria and some cats are sensitive to it, so I prefer stainless steel. I also like that these are wider and more whisker fatigue f...
CATGURU Round Stainless Steel Cat Food Dish
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I also use the CatGuru bowl risers because cats really shouldnāt have to bend all the way down to eat. Elevated bowls can help make eating more comfortable and may help with digestion and reducing strain on their necks. Itās a small change but someth...
CATGURU Cat Elevated Food Bowl Stand
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Cat food spatulas are such a small thing but they make feeding wet food so much easier. They help get all the food out of the can without making a mess, and theyāre also useful for mixing wet food, supplements, or toppers together.
Wet Food Spatulas, Scraper, Right Angle Design, Easy to Install, Easy to Clean
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The Petlibro automatic feeder makes life so much easier, especially when Iām at work all day. My cats eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner ā breakfast and dinner are wet food, but lunch is a small portion of dry food since Iām usually not home to give th...
Granary Smart Feeder
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The Petlibro automatic water fountain is one of my favorite cat products because the water is always running and filtered, which encourages cats to drink more water. Cats naturally prefer moving water sources, and mine definitely drink more from this...
Dockstream 2 Smart Fountain
Stimulation & Enrichment
Everything I use to keep my cats entertained, active, and mentally stimulated. Cats need more than just food and naps, so these are some of my favorite things for playtime, enrichment, and helping prevent boredom.
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A cat tree is definitely one of the best things you can get for a cat. It gives them a place to climb, scratch, sleep, and observe everything from up high, which cats naturally love. It also helps keep them entertained and gives them their own space,...
FRISCO 3 Level Floor to Ceiling Heavy Duty Cat Tower
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A window perch is another thing my cats use constantly. Cats love being able to look outside and watch birds, people, and everything going on during the day. It gives them extra stimulation and a comfortable spot to relax, especially if you donāt hav...
Window Lounger Cat Perch
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Treat puzzles are great for mental stimulation and keeping cats entertained, especially indoor cats. They make cats work a little for their treats which helps with boredom, enrichment, and slowing down fast eaters. Itās an easy way to keep them activ...
Buggin' Out Interactive Puzzle Feeder Cat Toy
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Cat wands and interactive toys are a must because cats still need daily play and exercise, even if they seem lazy most of the time. Wand toys are great for getting them running, jumping, and using their hunting instincts, and theyāre one of the easie...
5 Piece Squiggly Worm Wand Cat Toy
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Cat tunnels are one of those things cats end up loving way more than you expect. Mine run through them, hide in them, nap in them, and use them during playtime all the time. Theyāre great for enrichment and giving cats another space to explore and fe...
Foldable Play Tri-Tunnel Cat Toy
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A laser pointer is such an easy way to get cats running around and active, especially for high energy cats. Itās great for quick play sessions and getting them exercise indoors. I just make sure to end playtime with an actual toy or treat they can ph...
Rechargeable Laser Pointer Cat
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Scratching boards are definitely a must-have because cats naturally need to scratch to stretch, mark territory, and keep their nails healthy. Having scratching boards around also helps redirect them away from scratching furniture and gives them an ou...
Double-Wide Cat Scratcher Toy with Catnip