Best Deals on Pet Products

The Granary Smart Feeder is not currently on sale for the general public (don’t be fooled by Amazon’s discounted price—that’s what it always costs). But CR members can get a discount right now. Keep reading for details.

This automatic pet feeder was easy to use and has an app that makes setting schedules and dispensing food a breeze. It dispenses accurate amounts of dry food for dogs or cats and has a voice recording feature that allows you to call your pet for meals.

CR members can save 17 percent shopping at Petlibro with the code CR17OFF. This takes the price down to $74.96 from $89.99. Just enter the code at checkout. And, this is a sitewide discount, so it will apply to your whole cart (excluding the Granary 2 pet feeder and water fountain).

Unlike the Petlibro model above, this one is available for a small discount at Amazon‚ but CR members can save more at Petlibro. Log in and read on for details.

The Petlibro One RFID Smart Feeder was the fanciest automatic feeder we evaluated (it came with great advanced features like a customizable LED screen), and it was on point with food measurements and schedules. But adult or small-dog-sized kibble got clogged in its chute.

CR members can save 17 percent shopping at Petlibro with the code CR17OFF. This takes the price down to $124.49 from $149.99. Just enter the code at checkout. And, this is a sitewide discount, so it will apply to your whole cart (excluding the Granary 2 pet feeder and water fountain).

Aside from serving as a stimulating activity for pets, puzzle treat dispensers can be a great way to encourage slow(ish) snacking. Nicky Besuden, CR’s associate director of new ventures, recommends this dynamic treat dispenser: “My dog loves all the treat puzzles.”

Looking for an interactive toy to entertain and distract your cat that doesn’t require your full attention? This could be just the thing you’ve been searching for. Here’s how it works: Insert the small rolling, tweeting, light-up ball into the mat, then sit back and watch as your cat attempts to hunt down the ball.

While Amazon does not list this as a sale, the price has dropped. It used to sell for $23.99, but is now going for under $20, making it a great low-priced way to entertain your cats.

A CR writer, Jodhaira Rodriguez, also sprang for a lick mat as a means of feeding her cat, Frank, his wet food, while making sure he doesn’t munch his meals away too quickly. For his dry food, she opted for this puzzle, which he loves. “It really slows him down and keeps him busy for a while,” she says.

The Petlibro Dockstream Smart Pet Fountain is a WiFi-enabled device that lets you accurately monitor your pet’s water intake. While not currently on sale for the general public, CR members do have the opportunity to save. See below for details (once you’re logged in).

It holds more than half a gallon of water, and the whole fountain is wireless. It even has a motion sensor, so it only runs when your pet approaches it, making the battery last even longer. The app can also alert you when water levels are low, which is especially nice since the container is opaque. I own the non-smart version and rely on the indicator light (and the pesky sound of the pump struggling to suck up water when the level is too low), which isn’t ideal.

CR members can save 17 percent shopping at Petlibro with the code CR17OFF. This takes the price down to $58.09 rom $69.99. Just enter the code at checkout. And, this is a sitewide discount, so it will apply to your whole cart (excluding the Granary 2 pet feeder and water fountain).

The PetSite 3-in-1 is multifunctional, easy to assemble and fold, lightweight, and sturdy. It’s also really versatile for travel. It serves as both a car seat and portable carrier, complete with a carrying strap. It has a maximum capacity of 33 pounds, so you could potentially fit two small animals, and the mesh top makes it easy to keep an eye on them. Our evaluator reported that it was easy to assemble, and the stroller moved easily, even on bumpier surfaces.

The price has held steady at $92.99 all summer, but it just dropped $7 to the lowest we’ve ever seen. And with the weather cooling off in many areas, there’s no better time to take your less mobile pup (or, if you’re like me, your cat) for fresh air and sightseeing.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav’s ability to clean up pet hair is hard to beat, and it’s now $50 less than its typical price (it hasn’t sold for its original price since it was first released). This robot vacuum is excellent at suctioning up pet hair and does so without the hair getting entangled in the brush roll, unlike many other robotic vacs. It’s also incredibly efficient, and it cleared pet hair from carpets faster than most other robot vacuums we’ve tested. As a brand, Dyson robvacs earn a very good rating for their predicted reliability but an unfavorable rating for owner satisfaction, based on our member surveys.

The Bissell FlexClean FurForce 4270L is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to both vacuuming and mopping functions. However, compared to some other robot vacuum-and-mop combos we’ve tested, it lacks certain amenities. The base automatically empties the device’s dustbin, but you’ll need to clean the device’s mopping pads and refill the robot with cleaning formula yourself. Its current price matches the lowest price we’ve seen this model sell for this year.

The Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog is on the pricey side, but it’s one of the best canisters you can buy. It’s a top-grade performer in our bare floor and pet hair tests, but not as great when it comes to cleaning carpet. The vacuum also performs well in our emissions tests: It doesn’t release debris back into the air of the room you just cleaned. Miele vacuums have a devoted following, and in our member surveys the brand earns top scores for predicted reliability and owner satisfaction.

Need a litter box and don’t want to spend a lot? This is a great option, especially with the extra savings (even if it’s just a small discount). It could be the perfect way to keep your pets happy if you have a multi-cat home and need a multi-box solution. We tested this box with five different cats, and they all used it without any issues. In fact, the lower entrance made it easy for them to get in and out to do their business. And the snap-on lid offers a lot of privacy and helps keep litter in. But the latch isn’t super secure, so it may not be ideal if your cat is especially active in the litter box.

Stainless steel litter boxes have grown popular recently, thanks largely to the nonstick material that is much easier to clean than other traditional litter boxes. I personally own a stainless box for my cats, and it really is a simpler process to get everything disinfected when I change out the litter. And our evaluator had a similar experience, saying it only took a few swipes with soap and water and a generous rinsing to get it shining like new again. The one thing I will say is the sound of your cats digging around is much different (and much louder) when they’re scratching metal versus plastic.

The Gonicc Pet Nail Trimmer is basic and inexpensive, but it gets the job done. The clippers have a guard along the back to prevent you from clipping more than you intend to, which could cause your dogs’ paws to bleed. Because they’re manual, they’re quiet. (This is ideal for skittish dogs.) And they almost always cut the entire nail within one go, making for an efficient process. The only downside is that these clippers aren’t high-powered. If your dog has long, unmaintained nails, you may need to use a grinder first to get them down to baseline, then use the Gonicc for maintenance every few weeks.

The Casfuy Dog Nail Grinder is a two-speed grinder with three grinding ports that are designed to suit the size of your dog’s nails. Because it was less powerful than the Dremel, it took longer to get a nail down to the same length. However, it was also quieter, which made it a better choice for the more anxious dog in our evaluations. It does lack a safety guard, but because it operates more slowly, it’s easier to watch your progress and stop before you reach the quick.

Casper, the same company that sells mattresses, designed its Casper Dog Bed, which is $139 to $249 depending on size, with two layers of foam construction (including memory foam), a soft nylon-polyester-olefin cover that fits tightly over its rectangular cushion, and raised bolsters around all four sides. While our first impression of the FurHaven bed was “soft” and “cozy,” this pick has a sturdier and more structured appearance and feel. The cover is removable and machine-washable and comes in three sizes to accommodate dogs up to 90 pounds. (We wish it was offered in a larger size to suit really big breeds.) Casper offers a 30-night risk-free trial and a one-year limited warranty, so you have the option of returning the bed if your dog doesn’t take to it.