Gear for pets

We recommend six vacuums that have the tools, power, and maneuverability to tackle pet fur in your carpets, on your couch, or in your car.

Rabbits are adorable and intelligent pets, but they’re also high-maintenance. Here’s how to properly raise them.

The Majestic Pet Products Suede Bagel Dog Bed provides your pooch with a long-lasting place to sleep.

We think the Ruffwear Front Range Harness and the Coastal Pet K9 Explorer Reflective Dog Harness are the best options for most dogs (and their people).

True, your cat would likely prefer a cardboard box over any fancy gift. But you can still try! Here are our favorite finds for picky, precious felines and their human friends.

After six years of research—which included plenty of scratching and snoozing—we’ve selected these seven dog beds as our top picks.

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

This unassuming little hair remover is the only thing that keeps my cat hair situation under control.

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

Here we present very good gifts for very good dogs (and their owners)—all vetted by Wirecutter’s pet-loving staffers.

Dog poop bags have one job: Pick up poop cleanly. These bags get it done right every time for about 2¢ per scoop.

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.

If you can’t get your dog to leave the house in the snow or the rain, these tips are for you.

We tested 17 dog crates with our own escape-artist pups and those from area rescues. And our longtime pick, the MidWest Ultima Pro, still came out on top.

The Whistle Go Explore is the best and most accurate pet GPS tracker for finding lost pups and wayward cats.

The Marina 20G LED Aquarium Kit is the best aquarium kit to get started with freshwater fish—but we have recommendations for assembling your own tank, too.

You’re not the only one looking for ways to beat the heat—here’s how to keep your dog or cat cool.

After testing nine models, we think the affordable, sharp, and widely praised Millers Forge Professional Nail Clip is the best way to trim your dog’s nails.

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.

After much research and hundreds of air miles traveled, Wirecutter pet owners have learned to rely on this gear when flying with cats or small dogs.

After 30 hours of research and testing, we found that AmazonBasics Dog Waste Bags are the best dog poop bags overall. They’re sturdy, easy to open, and cheap.

We tested five pairs of dog boots over four weeks with three dogs and found the Original All-Weather Muttluks will best protect your dog’s paws come winter.

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.

After lugging eight pet carriers around NYC, we found that the Sherpa Original Deluxe is the best for taking your small pet on a plane or to the vet.

We researched 60 retractable leashes and tested six, and the sturdy, safety-oriented Flexi New Neon is the best for most dogs and their owners.

We tested 10 collars on big and small dogs and found that Orvis's Personalized Collar is best. It’s tough, reflective, and customized with your contact info.