I tested 10 slicker brushes on three cats and two dogs over six weeks, and the difference between a bargain brush and a genuinely good one is obvious within a single session. The best slicker brush for dogs and cats pulls out a small cloud of loose fur, never scratches the skin, and lets you … Read more
Last spring, my Golden Retriever Cooper went through what I now know is a “coat blow.” My black couch disappeared under a permanent golden dust ruffle, my car looked like a craft project, and my vacuum bag needed emptying twice a week. I bought the wrong brush three times before I figured out which deshedding … Read more
Finding the best pet nail clippers for dogs and cats used to mean buying two separate tools and hoping your cat and dog tolerated both. After testing 10 clipper and grinder combos on three dogs and two cats over six weeks, our team found that the right tool can absolutely serve a multi-pet household, but … Read more
After pulling together input from our team, the Wirecutter guide, and what real dog owners keep recommending on Reddit, the Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags on Refill Rolls (Lavender) are the best dog poop bags for walks our team tested in : leak-proof, easy to tear one-handed, made with 65% certified post-consumer recycled plastic, and … Read more
A good cat litter scoop is the most-used tool in any cat owner’s cleaning kit, and the difference between a frustrating 10-minute chore and a fast 60-second sweep comes down to slot size, build material, and handle comfort. After spending weeks rotating eight different scoops through clay, clumping, pine pellet, and crystal litter boxes, our … Read more
After three months of testing mats under food and water bowls in homes with hardwood, tile, and laminate flooring, our team narrowed down the best pet feeding mats for floors you can buy in . Two of our dogs are messy drinkers, one cat has whisker fatigue issues, and one household runs entirely on hardwood … Read more
I have a golden retriever who treats our living room like it is a personal fur generator, so I have spent more time than I would like to admit researching deshedding tools. After a couple of brush-frustrated dogs, one glove-shy cat, and several rounds of test runs, I learned that the best dog grooming gloves … Read more
Yes, deshedding gloves are good for cats — and they work especially well for cats that run and hide the second they see a slicker brush. After spending six weeks brushing three cats (a long-haired Maine Coon, a short-haired tabby, and a senior Siamese with sensitive skin) with ten different grooming gloves, our team landed … Read more
If your back has been barking at you after long desk days, heavy lifting, or just plain bad sleep, you have probably already typed some version of “best heating pads for back pain” into a search bar. You are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common reasons adults reach for an at-home … Read more
When menstrual cramps hit hard, I reach for a heating pad before anything else. After spending weeks testing ten of the most popular electric heating pads for cramps on the market, I’ve learned that not all pads deliver the same relief. Some heat up in seconds, others take minutes. A few stay warm long enough … Read more