cats are beautiful, interesting, strange creatures. If you are lucky enough to be loved by one, it is your God-given responsibility to provide them with a comfortable and happy home. We’ve written about the supplies you should get if you’ve recently adopted a pet, but once that pet is in your home, you’ll want to create a healthy and welcoming place for them. Cats need a certain type of environment to play, scratch, and relax.
Here are our favorite products based on months of testing with our own cats. Even if our pets reject a particular product, we still evaluate the overall construction, design, and value to determine if it can be used with other kitties. Cats can be finicky, so you may have to go through several options to find the right fit.
Check out our related guides, like Best Veterinary Telemedicine Services and Our Favorite Fancy Cat Furniture. More than a dog person? We’ve got you covered! Check out our Best Accessories and Tech Essentials for Your Dog guide.
Updated March 2023: We’ve added more cat stuff we love, including Purina’s Petivitiy bathroom tracker and the Cat Amazing treat puzzle, as well as the Fur Zapper and Sprinkle & Sweep cleaning accessories. We’ve also updated prices and links throughout.
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