Gift guides for pet people, new puppy and kitten checklists, and gear for every season.
The cool pet products topping Amazon's best-seller lists this season: self-warming beds, heating pads, water fountains, calming donut beds, winter coats, non-slip socks, a treat camera, a ball launcher and more, each with who it's for.
The best-selling cat and dog water fountains on Amazon: the classic Veken, quiet stainless steel fountains, big fountains for large dogs and a wireless dog fountain with no cord. Plus how to keep a fountain clean.
The best-selling heated dog beds, cat heating pads and self-warming beds on Amazon, sorted by who they suit: big dogs, indoor cats, outdoor shelters and pets who need no cord at all. Plus how to use a heated pad safely.
Halo Collar 5 vs SpotOn Nova, side by side: subscriptions, yard size, multiple fences, battery life, collar size and training. Plus when a GPS tracker like Fi or Tractive is the better buy.
Furbo 360 vs Petcube Bites 2 Lite, side by side: rotating view vs wide angle, how treats are tossed, night vision, and which plan you actually need. Plus the Furbo Mini 360 and no-subscription alternatives.
Most automatic feeders are sized for cats and small dogs. Here are the large-breed feeders with 12 to 15 liter hoppers and room for big kibble, from simple no-app models to feeders with a camera, plus the bowls and water setup that go with them.
A plain-English guide to GPS dog fence collars and wireless fences: how Halo Collar 5, SpotOn-style Nova and Omni collars, Fi, Tractive and PetSafe Stay & Play differ, which need a membership, and who should skip them.
How to decorate for Christmas with a cat or dog in the house: shatterproof ornaments, tree collars, gates, tabletop trees, cord covers, flameless candles and faux greenery, plus a room-by-room checklist.
Practical ways to keep pets warm when the temperature drops: heated and self-warming pads, a heated shelter for porch and outdoor cats, insulated dog doors, and winter coats for short-haired dogs.
The smart pet gadgets that help when you're at work or away: a treat-tossing pet camera, a Wi-Fi pet door you open from your phone, and automatic feeders with cameras. Plus what they can't replace.
A plain-English guide to pet cameras: how Furbo 360, Furbo Mini, Petcube Bites 2 Lite, TKENPRO and PETLIBRO cameras differ, which ones need a paid plan, and what to check before you buy.
How to keep your dog busy (and away from the table) on Thanksgiving: turkey plush toys, lick mats, puzzle toys, durable chews, snuffle mats and a pet gate, plus a simple game plan for dinner.
Winter gear for dogs: insulated coats, knit sweaters, beanies, snow boots, ear warmers and reflective jackets, plus how to measure your dog and which dogs need gear most.
Clever pet gadgets worth knowing about: a treat-tossing pet camera, a light-up dog collar, a Wi-Fi automatic feeder, an automatic ball launcher, a 2-in-1 walking water bottle, a treat-dispensing ball and tofu cat litter.
Christmas gift ideas for dogs: holiday plush and rope toys, puzzle toys, sweaters, bandanas, matching pajamas, stockings and advent calendars, plus how to pick the right size.
Christmas gift ideas for cats: catnip toys, wand toys, crinkle tunnels, a tree-shaped scratcher, sweaters, Santa hats, breakaway collars, stockings and advent calendars.