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Feb 13, 2024

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We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

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Promising review: "Love these! This is the 2nd one I have had and I will always order one of these when getting a new puppy it's a MUST have. They are super soft and cozy and when using the heated packages it's just enough warmth to keep your puppy from crying on its first few nights away from its litter mates. Super durable and worth the price. We have two dogs whom each have their own and I wash them weekly and dry them and they hold up so well." —Ashley L.

Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in five colors).

Promising review: "The pad thickness is perfect. Chip can hang his head over the edge and curl up in a ball for a deep snooze. The material is durable — Chip likes to rearrange his bed regularly, and there is no sign of wear. Really good for the money." —Bedtime

Get it from Chewy for $34.53 (available in two sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "Overall, a must-have for your dog. We love this device. Especially the ability to rotate left and right. ... One other thing that would be nice in future versions is the ability to track cats separately. While I understand this is mainly focused on dogs, having the two-way chat with cats is highly effective as well. Overall, though, we are very happy with our purchase." —Tom

Get it from Amazon for $210.

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Promising review: "Best I have ever used! My new puppy has always smelled really strongly. I have tried two other puppy shampoos, and they had strong scents and really dried up my pup's skin. With the other shampoos, he came out of the bath smelling like wet dog perfume; with Burt's Bees, he simply smells CLEAN!!! No wet dog smell and no heavy scents!! He is so soft and happy right now!" —Jennifer

Get it from Amazon for $5.93.

Promising review: "My dog eats so fast, causing her to bloat. She basically just swallows her food. I don’t know why I never bought this in the past. This has slowed her down significantly, and she actually has fun eating out of it. She would push her old bowls all around the house; this one she can barely move. I’m able to fit 2 1/2 cups of food in this bowl with room to spare. A must-buy if you have an extremely fast eater." —GiniT

Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in four sizes and 10 styles).

Promising review: "I recently got my puppy, and of course, had to buy him lots and lots of toys to play with lol. Well, this toy is his absolute favorite! He pulls out the little squirrels and plays with them. It's challenging as well. I would highly recommend this." —Harley

Get it from Chewy for $21.99+ (available in four sizes).

Promising review: "Works great on nails of all sizes and has been very durable. A must have for every dog owner and dog groomer." —Caroline Spivack

Get it from Amazon for $38.72 (available in two styles).

Promising review: "It’s a great product, easy to use, and have seen improvements after just a few uses. My dog does not fuss to have his teeth cleaned with this product. A must-buy for your fur babies." —ANG

Get it from Amazon for $10.92 (available in three flavors).

Promising review: "This is the best dental solution for those especially finicky dogs. I still brush my Yorkie's teeth, but the Perio Support is a MUST-HAVE as an addition to a dog's dental care plan. Her teeth and breath are so much better with the daily use of this product. It does not hinder her appetite when sprinkled on her food; plus, it is so nice to take on vacations to continue her dental health at all times!" —Kelli

Get it from Amazon for $20.91.

Promising review: "A must-have. This is a great collar and is so much better than tags — no noise!" —Kerry

Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in four sizes and a variety of colors and styles).

This is, of course, free of harsh chemicals and cleaners!

Promising review: "This stuff is a must-have!!!! I adopted a 10-year-old Husky Golden Retriever mix who came to me with three different kinds of ear infections and a severe problem with ear wax. The vet instructed I use this product once or twice a week as maintenance. It’s amazing how clean his ears get!" —Kimberly

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "I would definitely recommend these pet stairs and this vendor! For the safety of an aging pet, these are a must-have item! (in my opinion)." —MzSoCali2U

Get them from Amazon for $61.75+ (available in two colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "MUST-HAVE FOR DOGS THAT PULL! Wow, this harness is a GAME-CHANGER. I put the harness on and put the leash on the front clip, and it was like some magic spell was cast! She stopped pulling and walked next to me! I was in shock on our walk! I would recommend this to anyone who has a pup with pulling problems because I am so impressed! The only thing I would say is that if for some reason your dog gets scared and would try to get out of the harness to run away, if they struggle enough, it is possible for them to get out of it (we attempted this at home), but it doesn’t take them long enough that you could just pick them up or get down to their level and hold them." —Raychel

Get it from Amazon for $16.98+ (available in four sizes and 14 colors).

Promising review: "Hands down one of the best purchases I have ever made. It’s so good, someone at the dog park wanted to buy it from me. If you have a dog and take them on walks or even to the dog park, this is a must-have." —Amazon reviewer

Get it from Amazon for $16.09 (available in two sizes and colors).

Promising review: "A must-have. This is such a lifesaver; it makes bath time so much easier. He loves to play with the hose wand outside, but the minute we get in the walk-in shower, he wants out and nothing to do with the water. I’ll usually smother with peanut butter and freeze, and he will barely notice I’m giving him a bath. I also use it when I need to trim his hind. It has always stayed put in the shower and cleans easily with a palm brush." —Krissy

Get it from Amazon for $10.95.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this little dog bed almost as much as my 17-pound Jack Russell Terrier does. A must-have if your dog travels in the car." —Maria

Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Must-have for any pup that loves to chew. My Cavapoo Piper absolutely loves these! She was steadfast in her love of nothing but Yak Chews until I got these for her, and now, she won’t even look at anything else. [These] sticks seem to be everlasting, do not have the smell that other brands do, and really keep her attention." —Evan

Get a pack of five from Amazon for $15.82.

Promising review: "The MudBuster along with a hand towel is all you need before letting the dog(s) in the house/vehicle. It's a must-have!" —Jon

Get it from Amazon for $15.08+ (available in six colors, three sizes, and two styles).

Promising review: "A must-have! Exactly what I needed for my newest Chocolate Lab rescue mix. She's now about 50 pounds and fits in this beautifully. It's not too thin or flimsy, easy to take apart, and I love having the divider included. I've had this for almost a few months now, and it's held up perfectly!" —Kelly

Get it from Amazon for $57.99+ (available in seven sizes and three styles).

Promising review: "This toy is a must-have! Very cute Lambchop stuffy! This is a favorite toy for my dog, and she had one a few years ago. This one is a replacement for her doggy birthday (she got it early). Fantastic toy, large, squeaky in the middle, and then, ONE IN EACH PAW, TOO! Durability is pretty good; my precious monster will probably destroy it quickly, but for the average dog, it will probably last some time." —Brooklynn

Get it from Amazon for $5.

Promising review: "We have eight rescue dogs, and puppy pads are a must here. I like these so much I set up auto-ship. There's a few things I really like 1 — they don't come folded 92 times. I hate unfolding puppy pads! 2 — they are decently thick. They won't hold a Great Dane's accident, but they do hold my 85-lb. Lab's. 3 — there's not a pee attractant on them. Who wants to encourage a dog to pee inside? Not me. 4 — they are pretty large in size. If you have ever gotten tiny puppy pads, you will know how irritating that is." —Jp0

Get a 40-pack from Amazon for $30.71 (also available in larger multi-packs).

Promising review: "If you have puppies, this is a must-have! We have this under a wire playpen, and it fits great. It absorbs great and is easy to clean if pee gets on it. Definitely a must-buy." —Jason

Get it from Amazon for $31.18+ (available in 10+ sizes and styles).

Rocco & Roxie is is a family-owned small business that sells all sorts of great pet products like collars and leashes, shampoos, and small-batch treats!

Promising review: "This is my second time ordering. My dog is well-trained, but as you all know, our furry babies can sometimes have accidents when their belly is not well and we are not in the house to let them out at that exact moment. This product is a must-have for every single pet owner. I highly recommend it." —Loubna

Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

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