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1. A wall-mounted scratching post, because your cat really seems to like scratching at door frames, wall corners — really anything that helps them get that vertical stretch in. This'll help them scratch that itch while looking super aesthetically pleasing.
This is made of sisal wood, which is stronger and sturdier than cardboard (the common material for scratching posts).
Promising review: "The average cat scratching post is a hideous blend of string and beige carpet that sucks the soul from any room in which it is placed. Not this one. This scratching post is sleek, well made and unassuming, blending easily into any room. It arrived well packaged and was easy to install with the hardware provided. Furthermore, it is robustly constructed and stands up to constant use by my cat." —D James
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in cream).
2. A cardboard box with refill scratch pads to keep your cat comfy as they scratch and lounge on this toy. I have this scratcher, and when they're not pampering their little claws with this, they tend to sleep on it more often than on their actual beds!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Courtney Lynch says, "Listen up, people. If your cat loves to take their scratching habit out on your furniture, you absolutely *need* one of these in your home. They're especially great for kitties who automatically take up residence in any cardboard box you bring into the house 😆 (iykyk). These last a really long time, so you only need to buy 'em every few months — maybe more often in a multi-cat household. It comes with a box, three scratching pad refills, and three small bags of catnip. The scratching pads are reversible, so you can flip it over once the first side is destroyed and get more use out of it. I keep one of these in the living room and one in my bedroom and my cat has no interest in scratching anything else now. Also, she loves these so much that she'll often end up taking a little snooze inside of the box!
Promising review: "I have a cat that only likes a few things, and she obsesses over those things. Cardboard scratchers are one of her favorite things. I love that this comes with three inserts that can be flipped over. Basically it's six scratchers. This will last her several months and we will be back for more when she goes through them all. Also, the price for this item was so much better than many others I see out there." —Samantha
Get it from Amazon for $17.97+ (available in four sizes and a refill pad option).
3. A rainbow cat charmer because your shoelaces deserve to be left alone. Consider gifting this toy to your cat to keep them engaged in play for hours.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes had this to say: "I have this exact toy for my cats, and it's easily their favorite thing to play with — and they have a lot of toys. I first noticed they loved string because they tore apart a mouse toy that was basically string wrapped around a plastic mouse shape — they didn't care about the mouse, but they loved the torn-apart string (aka literal trash at this point). I got this rainbow toy because I realized they really just wanted to chase long tail-like objects, and they sure do light up whenever they see me pick up this wand and know that it's playtime. I love that it's long, so I can just sit on my couch and whisk it around the area, and even shy little Chicho, who likes to sit further back and watch while his older brother plays (as seen in the GIF above), can still bat at it. It's a super simple toy, but the amount of joy it'll probably bring your kitty is worth every penny."
Promising review: "We bought one of these about five years ago, and it was a hit. It has been well used and finally starting to fray a bit. We have a new kitten, and she absolutely loves this toy. Like others have said, she will drag this thing around and bring it to us to get us to play with her. I just ordered another one." —Jayster
Get it from Amazon for $9.19.
4. A refillable catnip mat that's sure to be their forever favorite treat. Simply stuff this mat with catnip and watch the writhing ensue.
The 9 x 9-inch mats come from 3 Kitties and 2 Humans, Willowick, Ohio-based shop with all sorts of cat goodies.
Promising review: "My cat LOOOOVESSS this genius product (: She’s an odd one and doesn’t play much, catnip or not, but she does snooze around pretty much all the time so this is perfect! She won’t give it up! Shipped super fast, super soft fabric, great quality! I definitely recommend! (:" —BreAhnna Stephens
Get it from 3 Kitties and 2 Humans on Etsy for $8 (available in several colors/prints).
5. An organic cat grass growing kit that'll keep your cats from eating the plants around your home. This is extremely important to have as a cat owner since some house plants are actually toxic to cats!
The Cat Ladies is a family-owned, southern California-based small business founded in 2015 by a mother-daughter duo who wanted to create unique, organic, nontoxic products for other passionate cat owners.
Promising review: "As far as the flavor goes; the kitties seem to find it top notch! Was tall enough after only five days; but we held off for day six to make sure 'little destroyer' didn't pull it out by the roots! The cup opening keeps the shoots tight together unlike some you buy in the pet store. We couldn't be more pleased. We ordered a refill at the same time and plan to order again just to have two cups so my kids don't fight for position. No mold problems if you follow watering directions." —Kathleen M.
Get it from Amazon for $19.91+ (available in four colors and as a refill kit).
6. A tunnel bed aka the cat version of a ball pit: once inside, your cat will never want to get out. This tunnel has an entrance for ultimate hide-ability, a teaser wand to help invoke their jungle cat instincts, and a bed in the center when it's time for a cat nap!
Promising review: "My cats absolutely love this thing! When I was putting it together, my 20-pound tabby immediately went inside the tube, and did not come out for over an hour! It was easy to put together (even with a 20-pound cat inside lol). But, this entire thing set up is about 3 feet long. It is HUGE. Make sure you have room!! The material is surprisingly soft, outside and inside the tunnel. And the light coloring allows light to filter through, which my cats like (I had a black tunnel that neither of them would go into). My smaller 10-pound tabby (black nose) LOVES to run around the house, and now he has added running a few laps inside this tunnel to his run lol. Both cats play in this ALL THE TIME. Both on the inside chasing each other, or one on the inside and one outside batting at each other. They use the tunnel as a good napping spot, and also a spot to hide from the vacuum or guests they aren't sure of. This has gotten soooooo much use from both cats. I would highly recommend this!!" —Trebeca
Get it from Amazon for $31.12+ (available in four colors/patterns).
7. A self-groomer cat brush for the kitty in your life who cannot get enough of those precious cheek scratches. This product adheres to any corner in your home, making self-grooming a breeze for your kitty.
Promising review: "None of my cats like to play with toys! They have so much energy but would get bored with any toy within days. I tried rotating them and interactive toys, anything and everything for hours and at different times. There is nothing that has kept my cats busy like these grooming tools! I have literally never seen any of them sit and mess with something for more than a few minutes but my cats will rub on this for like 20 min at a time. 100% worth the money!" —Amazon Customer
P.S. Don't forget to add some catnip to your cart so you can make your cat an offer they can't refuse!
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
8. Some raised cat bowls, because whisker fatigue is real, y'all. This bowl's wide, tilted design can help prevent it, though, and its raised design will help reduce neck strain and improve digestion.
Promising review: "This bowl is very nice. One of my cats has a hard time eating from a flat bowl on the floor, and this elevated and tilted bowl is just right. It is easy to wash and so far seems durable. And I love that it is plain white with NO design inside. The bowl is big enough to hold plenty of food, and the price was very reasonable." —Annie
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).
9. A purr pillow for cats that need to feel like they're always cuddling something. This is great for new kittens who want to feel soothing purrs — but reviewers say that their adult cats love this, too!
Promising review: "Our kitten, Spazz, LOVES the Purr Pillow!!! He loves to tackle and body slam the purple guy, as we call it, and grab it, bite it, and kick it with his hind legs! If there were ever a soft plush kitten/cat toy that can take extreme punishment, the Purr Pillow is it!!! He loves it so much, that when we give it to him, he'll run off with it in his mouth and put it in his special mini cardboard box. The Purr Pillow is more than worth its cost!!!" —Denice C.
Get it from Amazon for $12.49 (available in three styles/colors).
10. A slow-feeder puzzle that's essentially like a maze, but for your cat's food. This'll help tap into their hunting instincts while helping quick eaters actually take their time with dinner.
11. A set of lickable cat treats for the cats in your life who have very high standards about the food they eat. My cat is such a picky eater that sometimes I wonder if she goes on regular hunger strikes. Yet, whenever I open this container, she comes running.
12. A three-tier ball tower that might make your cats *almost* forget about bothering you during your WFH day — they'll be too busy trying to push, catch, and "chase" the balls in this toy.
I'll be honest, I didn't expect much when I bought this toy but I was pleasantly surprised when my cat took to it right away. She'll play with it when she's full of energy as well as when she wants some lazy playtime before bed. It comes with six balls – three solid colors and three with bells inside. I keep the three solid balls in the tower (she hasn't been able to knock any loose yet!) and the others on reserve for swatting around the house.
Promising review: "My cat loves to chase around toys, especially balls, but he has a problem with wanting to break them apart. This toy has been great! It was easy to assemble and keeps him entertained. The price point was also great too compared to other cat toys." —mutton
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors and various packs).
13. An Advantage small cat flea treatment that'll provide sweet relief to your indoor/outdoor cat. Fleas can cling onto your cat even if they don't stray too far from your home these days (read: they just chill on your porch now). This treatment attacks fleas at all stages of life, making the annihilation of those pesky little critters hassle-free.
14. A set of mountain cat shelves, because your cat deserves a spot other than your couch to rest their tired eyes. This is perfect for cats who like to traverse far and wide — and it's especially great if your cat prefers to chill in high places! Plus, it comes with a bunch of add-ons that your cat can play on, like chase-worthy bridges and steps.
PKWS is a small business in Kyiv City, Ukraine that is owned by artist Yaroslav. You can find mountain climbers in all sorts of colors if you browse through the Etsy shop!
Promising review: "These are awesome!!! My cat loves them, she's perched on them as I'm writing this review! They are high quality and real wood! Putting them together is easy. And the screws they give you in packaging are high quality which is honestly a rarity when it comes to online shops. I will probably be buying from these guys again!" —Megan
Get it from PKWS on Etsy for $205+ (available in five sets and six colors).
15. An Aspen self-warming bed designed to absorb and retain their body heat, because they'll sleep anywhere that feels nice and toasty (same). This is great for older cats or young kittens in your home who need a bit of help keeping their bodies nice and warm.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes swears by it: "This is THE cat bed, y'all. Neither of my cats have ever really taken to a cat bed and much preferred to doze on their cat tree or curl up on a regular blanket — until I finally caved in and bought the Aspen self-warming bed a while back. IMMEDIATELY upon placing it on my couch, one of my cats crawled into it and happily began napping. As soon as he moved away, my other cat jumped in to take it for a test run as well — and immediately curled up as well. After about a week of them taking turns using it (literally, the cat *not* in the bed would lay next to it waiting for the other to leave — my polite boys 🥹), I realized I needed to buy a second one. They immediately took to that one as well, and now, they both have access to their favorite bed whenever they like!
Whenever I put my hand underneath them, I can definitely feel how warm they are underneath, so the bed's self-warming feature seems to work well. I think what they love most about it is the shape and how unbelievably cushy it is. And the sides of the bed are supportive enough for them to put their heads on, but still flexible enough for them to stretch out however they like. While the listing recommends this bed for cats under 10 pounds, larger cats will be just fine, as Sneaky is quite large (his affectionate nickname is "Chonky"), and he adores this bed. Most of all, I love knowing they won't be cold at night, especially when I'm away from home. Knowing I'll never have to waste money on another cat bed that sits unused is just the cherry on top. Highly recommend!!"
Get it from Amazon for $19.74.
16. A pack of all-natural matabi chew sticks if you're tired of cleaning up piles of dusty catnip, but still want to give your feline pal something that will enhance their playtime throughout the day.
Meowy Janes is a New Jersey-based small business that specializes in catnip alternatives. They work with sustainable, family-owned farms to source their natural products.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart gave these to her kitties: "I recently tried some of these out with my cats and they were a hit! TBH they've never really been super into catnip — they'll play with it but they don't go wild — so I was excited to see they were into these. They bat them around, rub their faces all over them, and ultimately, when they're done, hide them under a chair or in their cat condo so they can come back to them later."
Promising review: "I have two cats, one special needs almost blind kitty, and one very lovey-dovey, very vocal kitty. The special needs kitty has not warmed up to these yet, but she usually needs extra time with new things. But my talkative kitty just loves them! I scraped off some bark as instructed, and she gnawed, tossed, chased, and altogether enjoyed them." —Grace Cook
Get them from Meowy Janes on Etsy for $14.06 or Amazon for $11.33.
17. Or mounted catnip balls that will make even the most particular kitty go into a frenzy. These balls adhere to the wall for your cat to "cheek scratch" onto, and each ball comes in different flavors (silvervine, gall fruit, catnip, and cat sugar) — one of which your cat is bound to enjoy.
Promising review: "This is the greatest invention for kitties EVER! Honestly, when my cats feel like they need a hit o' the nip, and mama's not around, they know exactly where to go. They love it, and I catch them rubbing up on it almost everyday. We've had it up on the wall for about two months now, with three cats loving all over it, and I can't tell if it's lost any of its bulk. Seems like it's going to have a long life of mellowing out my kitties!" —Tiffany Lee
Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.98 (available in green or grey and in a catnip board version!).
18. A set of soft catnip-infused felt balls, because your cat loves to chase balls around the house — but soft felt balls with catnip inside?! Fuggedaboutit. They'll play with this for hours on end.
Simply B Vermont is a small business located in, you guessed it, Vermont. They make adorable pet accessories and toys for cats and dogs.
Promising review: "Fast shipping, super thoughtful and attentive seller, and most importantly, our kitties are obsessed with these balls! Even my shy one is running around with these and having an absolute blast without my tossing them around. It’s also wearing her out, which is quite hard to do. Highly recommend!" —Ketti Schulenberg
Get a set from Simply B Vermont on Etsy for $9.75+ (available in three styles and with refills).
19. A "cat dancer" toy that features rolled cardboard on a steel wire with just enough movement that causes the toy to "dance." And while the toy ~dances,~ your cat does, too!
Promising review: "I have a whole room filled with cat toys that my cat is not interested in. It's funny how the least expensive cat toy I have makes him the happiest. He plays with this until he's panting like a dog and I have never seen him jump so high. I'm certain this toy will help him lose his belly. He loves it! I highly recommend it!" —Kwoo
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
20. A pair of grooming gloves you can use to comb your cat while petting them at the same time. With 225 silicone grooming tips, your cat can finally slip into a state of zen as you massage its excess fur away.
21. A Petlibro Dockstream cat fountain with a wireless pump since some cats enjoy running water as opposed to water that sits still in a bowl. This fountain filters water to ensure that your cat has a crisp and clean drink at all times. The fountain connects to an app, so you can track how much water your kitty is drinking, when the fountain is disconnected from its dock, and when it's time for a filter change! Plus! Its wireless dock makes cleaning the main vessel super simple.
22. A pack of fluffy fleece blankets, because cats love warmth! Place them in your cat's bed or wherever else they love to lounge, and watch them purr their way to dreamland in no time.
23. A Burt's Bees dander-reducing spray for cats who need a bit of help with grooming. This formula contains colloidal oat to promote skin health and aloe vera to add hydration to their coats.
24. A cave cat bed, if your kitty loves to lounge in enclosed spaces. This super-plush bed gives a sense of security to your elderly cat who may no longer have the energy to reach their go-to cozy napping place at the top of your closet.
25. A PetSafe feeder ball that'll keep mealtime fun, while simultaneously stimulating your cat's mind with play.
26. A bucket of Greenies dental treats because a lack of opposable thumbs makes it hard for your cat to brush their teeth. These treats promote gum and tooth health as your fur babies chew on these delicious treats. Plus, they also help freshen your cat's breath, which is always welcome.
27. And an orthopedic window hammock that molds to your cat's body to help soothe any muscle or joint pain they may have. Think of this bed like a body pillow for your four-legged buddy.
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