Cat Community Wisdom: 16 purrfectly tested products to improve your feline's life one purr at a time

We've all been there: you get back from the pet store, all excited to give your cat their new (insert toy name, bed, or any other cat product here). You can't wait to see how happy it makes them, to see them play with the gift you gave them, or enjoy the comfort of a new purrfectly plushy bed or all-natural litter. You're purractically bubbling with joy, like right before someone opens a Christmas present you are about to give them. Rushing inside, you present the new thing to your cat, they sniff it, and then walk away disinterested. They have no idea how deep that cut just went. 

But it's not your cat's fault - there's a lot of junk out there when it comes to cat products. We're guilty of going out and wasting money on some fancy new cat toy that we were sure our cat would love, and to this day, they haven't touched it even once. That's why we asked the Cat Community what their furrvorite products were, and how they fared the ultimate test - their cats! Below, you'll find at least 16 purrfectly tested products that improved their cats' lives (and theirs) one purr at a time. It's time to stop wasting your money on useless things. Your ultimate guide to cat items is down below!

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    The overwhelming amount of junk pet products. What single product has actually improved your life?

    Black cat playing with feather toy
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    I'm curating a list of 'products that don'ts k' for a pet community project I'm involved in. The goal is to only recommend items that have 4.5+ stars across multiple platforms. What is your go-to product? I'll compile the top 20 list from this thread and share it back with the community.
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    . bacon_n_legs • 16h ago Stainless steel sifting litter box with pine pellets. My god. I've had cats my entire life and this solved everything I hate about litter boxes.
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    bwalker187 • 16h ago Cat water fountain. I stopped having to give her water in the sink And steps for my old lady to get on the couch and bed.
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    Automatic cat water fountain
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  • We always had problems with our cat drinking water. She would never drink from her bowl and would meow at us constantly to turn on the tap for her to drink from. Well, all that was solved once we got her an automatic water fountain. She was a bit afraid of it at first, so we actually had to drink from it to show her it was safe. We're sure it must have been hissterical to watch us drink from a tiny fountain.

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    bellcatz 15h ago . As someone who has spent far too much (no such thing) on their pets, for me it's always going to be: Cat Dancer toy products (the charmers and chasers, they're durable and my cats love them)
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    the Catit litter mat or the gorilla grip litter mat PetLibro water fountain connected to the app (no you don't have to pay extra for basic monitoring and reminders to change your filters)
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    A lot of things are very pet dependent, like, my two love their sherpa buckets but not every cat loves buckets (my previous cat did not). One cat's preferred carrier is another cat's nightmare. Not all product lines within a brand are actually good! Good luck, link the list when you're done please, we'd love to see it.
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    ToimiNytPerkele ⚫ 16h ago • For toys my go-to is Yeowww! for anything with catnip in it. The other is wands with toys that can be swapped, because you can then make your own toy when the previous ones are inevitably destroyed.
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    For activation toys I have loved Nina Ottosson, especially the Lickin' Layers. I don't know if the manufacturer recommends washing in a dishwasher, but it's survival of the fittest here and those have survived the washer.
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    For harnesses, coats, and lifejackets Hurtta is my go-to. Incredibly durable, a whole lot of products fit cats very well, and they have actually warm winter coats.
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    For litter I'm never buying anything but Everclean. It lasts the longest, rarely has dusty lots, and the clumps are like concrete.
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    • walpurga 15h ago Definitely a litter genie has been the biggest positive change. I have one for each litter box.
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    Other than that, laser toy. The only toy my cats really love to play with. Its actually my 3rd time trying one, I always threw it away because they would get stressed out afterward playing. But for some reason they are totally fine with it now, maybe because I wear them out a lot and pet them afterwards lol
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    jennyjenny223 15h ago Yeoww banana toy.
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    tatasz 15h ago • I just stopped buying cat stuff. I give him boxes and cramped paper and he is happy. The only thing that really stuck are cat tunnels (I got like 4 around the house).
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    cheesedogz • 12h ago .
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  • Our baby girl loves her donut. Whenever she gets the zoomies, she'll immediately run inside, and then do laps for about five minutes. She pokes her head out, panting, then comes out fully satisfied every time. If she's feeling extra spicy, we'll throw a spring toy inside while she's zooming, which causes her to chase the spring toy. It saves our apartment from destruction and gets her energy out!

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    What I call "the donut of deception" has been a huge hit with my girls, the laughs you'll get out of it is the improvement
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    Irisinatl 15h ago Chom chom furniture roller. It's the bomb!
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    Ok-Half7574 • 15h ago Zoom groom. My cats present and past have loved it. Spring toys--they are inexpensive, and our newest kitten enjoys many hours of play for only $5 for 10. There are roughly 150 under objects in the house.
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    Cat grooming product
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    ScaryIntrovert • 14h ago Bed warming mats. I got one for my elderly, super skinny cat when he no longer had enough body fat to keep himself warm. He has since crossed the rainbow bridge, but I have two other cats who both LOVE having those in most of their beds around the house. Cat snoring is a common sound around here.
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    anne10solo • 14h ago I had a hard time paying $45 for a carpet but my cats freaking love their SnugglyCat Ripple Rug Cat Activity Play Mat. Especially, my older cat who is not a fan of cat toys.
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    SweetiePrettyPie • 16h ago Tenth life window screens for our cats! I have big boys who want to get as close to the outside as possible, and I didn't trust our screens to hold up against their weight. Tenth life makes it so that I can open my windows wide and not worry about their safety. And they look really nice!
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    Female_Silverback 15h ago . Surefeed Microchip Feeder and cat door. Anything they love isn't a waste, but trial and error is normal.
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    We made a cat wall with IVAR shelves, creating steps with wooden fence posts and hiding corners with fabric. I added a little safety rail because they deep sleep on the highest shelves and they love it - they occupy it especially in the colder months, they have all their spots - baskets, caves, high points, thick pillows.
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    Great if you cannot drill into walls, it's reasonably priced and versatile, so you can change things up and have a little storage space.
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