Cats are beautiful, interesting, weird creatures. If you’re lucky enough to be loved by one, it’s your God-given responsibility to give them a comfortable and fun home. We wrote about the supplies you should get if you recently adopted a pet, but once you have that pet situated at home, you’ll want to create a healthy, welcoming space for them. Cats require a specific 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 rejected a particular product, we still examined overall construction, design, and value to determine whether it may be of use to other kitties. Felines can be finicky, so you may have to go through a few options to find the right fit.
Check out our related guides, like the Best Veterinary Telemedicine Services and Our Favorite Fancy Cat Furniture. More of a dog person? We’ve got you covered! See our Best Accessories and Tech Essentials for Your Dog guide.
Updated March 2023: We’ve added a bunch more cat stuff we like, including Purina’s Petivitiy bathroom tracker and the Cat Amazing treat puzzles, as well as the Fur Zapper and Sprinkle & Sweep cleaning accessories. We’ve also updated prices and links throughout.
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