Cats

The kitty-centric gifts on this list were chosen to make both cats and humans healthier and happier.

Before you bring home a cat for the first time, make sure you have everything to keep your new pet happy and healthy.

Self-cleaning litter boxes are expensive and more work than they're worth. The Litter-Robot III Open Air is the least bad, but we don't recommend one.

After putting 13 scratchers up against the claws of 74 cats, we think Pioneer Pet’s SmartCat The Ultimate Scratching Post is the one that stands tall.

A programmable, portion-controlled feeder may help you manage your pet’s meal routine.

After many hours of traveling with our pets—and talking to experts—we’ve learned a few ways to make your pet’s trip as safe, calm, and comfortable as possible.

After testing 19 mats with dozens of cats and retesting our picks against new models, we like the Gorilla Grip Cat Litter Trapping Mat the best.

After testing 27 litter boxes, we found five that are durable and easy to clean, with plenty of space inside for a cat to feel comfy as they go about their business.

Good cat litter helps keep smells down, clumps well, and is easy to clean. After six years, we still think Dr. Elsey’s Ultra is the best litter for most cats.

More comfortable than a cone from the vet, the affordable and transparent Remedy + Recovery E-Collar is the best cone for most dogs and cats.

How to keep your animal companion safe in transit in a car or plane.

A good indoor security cam doubles as a handy pet cam.

Treating your pets for pests isn’t cheap or convenient, but it’s necessary.

These fountains might make a pet more excited to stay hydrated.

We don’t recommend cutting your pet’s hair at home, but there are other basic grooming tasks you can undertake.

’Tis the season for sparkling lights, tinsel, and trees—these tips will help you ensure your holiday decor is pet-proof.

The Litter Genie makes cleaning out a litter box less of a stinky chore.

Here are 40(ish) of our favorite pet picks for everything from walking and playing with your furry friend, to cleaning up after them.

After researching more than 60 cat beds and testing 13, we’ve picked seven different styles we think will impress even the pickiest feline companion.

Buying pet insurance is an exercise in confusing language and policies—so we’ve put together some advice to help you find the best option for you and your pet.

We tested eight different pet subscription boxes with seven pets to find that Meowbox and PupJoy Box are the best for your cats and dogs, respectively.

Most pet owners (especially cat owners) have left their pets behind for a long weekend—but an automatic pet feeder is no substitute for a loving human.

Gifting a pet to a family member can be a bad idea. Here's how to do it the right way, from consulting everyone in the home to giving a voucher.

After testing nine cat trees, we think the stable, spacious, well-built New Cat Condos Premier Triple Cat Perch is the best lounging space for your cats.