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Like these vet-developed nail caps that prevent damage from scratching, and a "Litter Genie" that makes daily scooping less of a headache.

Just one cat can bring a whole slew of problematic behaviors and issues into a household — toss in two or three cats, and you might really have your hands full. Between dealing with cat fights and stinky litter boxes to finding ways to keep them all entertained, living with a feline clan comes with a whole host of responsibilities, but the right products can help make life a lot easier. That way, you can focus more on loving on your kitties...and spend less time sweeping up litter and yelling, "Hey, quit that!" 

My cats ADORE this toy and beg me to pull it out so they can play with it almost every morning. They love batting at the butterfly — its erratic movements drive them wild — but they also love laying on their side to catch the feather that zooms left, right, and all around. And sometimes when they're tired of playing, they literally just lay on it (as shown above)...they love it so much. Side note: I influenced my brother's partner to buy this toy for her cat, and even his senior pug ended up liking it. 😂

The fact that most of the feather toy is hidden underneath the patterned cover (so they can't see what's controlling it) is a genius design, and I'll also mention that my cats haven't been able to destroy this toy yet either — though the brand does sell replacement parts thankfully. The battery lasts a long time, and it charges conveniently via USB-C, which I appreciate!

Reviewers say it works for both small and bigger cats alike! One reviewer's tip: Make sure the side without the grooved lid is facing a wall so that cats can't jump out that way (the grooved side is what prevents litter tracking).

Note that if you have a senior cat with limited mobility, you'd want to provide a litter box with low, easy access for that cat.

Promising review: "We have three cats and have to manage a silly amount of cat politics. We've learned that having a higher number of litter boxes, and spread to different locations, cuts way down on bullying and helps cats to feel safe, [as they are] instinctively territorial about where they put their scent and feel vulnerable when they're 'in the act'. This cat box helps to be able to have boxes in rooms of the house where a cat box would feel garish, not to mention the litter mess. It took a little while for my cats to try it out but they're using it now and don't get to kick the gravel out everywhere (I swear they do it on purpose)." —Dism

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in four colors).

They say it can hold up to 14 days of cat litter for one cat, so you may fill it up quicker depending on how many kitties you have.

Promising review: "This is an excellent product. I bought this to replace my previous one that I accidentally broke. The Genie keeps the bathroom litter box odor-free. I have three cats and one litter box and even with three, I only dump the bags every THREE WEEKS (or so) so it saves me having to make several trips to the outdoor garbage bins every single day. The only thing I don't like is that I can't find cheaper inserts for it any longer so I have to purchase the more expensive Genie ones but that's really my only complaint." —Coryelle

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (includes about 2.5 months worth of refills). Additional liner refills are also available from Amazon for $25.39 (about an 8-month supply).

I've been using these for ages now and totally swear by them for scooping my cat's litter! Truly, I've used other types of bags (like those green doggy waste bags) that ended up just making my kitchen trash can smell, so I can tell the difference with these. I personally take pride in the fact that my home *doesn't* smell like cats when you walk in, and these are an important tool in my efforts around that!

Promising review: "I have three cats, two litter boxes, and scoop both once or twice a day, depending on my schedule. I throw my bags away into my lidded kitchen garbage can and take my trash out to the dumpster (apartment living) every two days. In over a year of doing this, I've never noticed litter odor escaping from the poop bags and into the garbage can. Even when they’d be close to the top and I’d step on the pedal to toss something else away, I’d always get any food odor or cat food can stink, but never litter waste." —shadowbox86 

Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $16.10.

I use this as part of my daily scooping routine, and it does a pretty impressive job at keeping odors under control.

Promising review: "Having had cats my entire life, I have tried probably everything on the market that claims to eliminate cat litter smell and nothing ever has done what this does. I have a male and female cat and I cannot smell litter after using this. No smell! It’s amazing!" —Meghan

This starter kit gets you the diffuser head and one vial of Feliway; refills are also available on Amazon. Keep in mind that if you're introducing a new cat, you should *still* take proper precautions like keeping them separate for a while, doing smell introductions first, etc. 

I am currently using this in my apartment because I recently adopted a new cat (the cute brown tabby above!) and had to do a slow introduction with my resident cat — and I have to say, the day I plugged in Feliway, the hissing from my new cat pretty much stopped. While I was doing other things to help ease the transition as well, I do believe Feliway had a huge impact on calming both of them down and making the introduction so successful (they're already playing and starting to be buddies).

Promising review: "I can’t express enough how much this has changed mine and my cats' lives. Merging two households wasn’t easy on the cats. One male cat had a hard time moving into a new house with new pets. He had terrible behavior problems and would cause us and the other cats a lot of stress. His bullying led to the other two cats having health problems. He would get into moods where he would chase and attack the others and would not let up. We tried everything the vet suggested to reduce theses incidences, but getting Feliway was the only thing that worked. He is a completely different cat now. He is calm and his outbursts rarely happen. He has become a couch cat and has turned into the sweetest boy. The other cats aren’t stressed anymore and neither are we. We have three diffusers in the three rooms we have had incidences in. It definitely has more of an affect on the male cats than the female. If you aren’t noticing a difference with one diffuser I would suggest getting a second. We couldn’t believe that this one product could fix everything, but it did. If he starts to act out again we check the diffusers, and sure enough, one of them will be out. If your cats are having any behavior problems or stress please try this!" —Kristine Spencer

I've been using this trapper mat for a long time now, and while it's pretty much impossible to eliminate all litter from your home if you own even one cat, let alone multiple, this mat has made keeping the floor of my litter box room MUCH more manageable. Unlike other mats, where the litter just kind of sits on top and eventually gets kicked elsewhere, this mat is designed so that the litter falls through the holes and stays inside the mat until you're ready to dump it. It's made out of an EVA material that's supposed to be gentle enough for cat paws, and my two kitties don't seem to have a problem walking on it. I *highly* recommend getting one of the larger sizes (I have the 30-by-24-inch mat) to extend the coverage area — I initially got the smallest one but went back for a larger size and it's perfect. Note that the mat will probably have a fold down the middle when it first arrives, but just give it some time and weigh it down with something if needed; it'll lay flat.

Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in four sizes and five colors).

Cats who like to tear big holes in litter box liners make them pretty much pointless to use, but reviewers say these heavy-duty liners are sturdy enough to withstand the shredding. These are jumbo-size too, so they'll fit most litter boxes. 

Promising review: "I have two indoor cats, and one indoor/outdoor cat split among three litter boxes. These liners hold up for several weeks without ripping, and are scooped daily. My cats love to pee in the corners, so I constantly have to scrub against the corners with the litter scooper and they have yet to rip. The other brands I tried, all eventually ripped." —Eric

Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in smaller packs).

Not to scare you, but I once had to take a cat to the vet because the other one accidentally scratched his ear while playing (unbeknownst to me) and it got infected. Now I make *extra* sure I trim those nails when they start to get extra sharp. If you're new to trimming your cats' nails, you can start with just one or two nails at a time to get them used to the process, and of course, be sure to give them a treat afterward. 😊

Promising review: "These were way better than expected. Most of my life, I have used human nail clippers for cats. I have tried nail scissors unsuccessfully. We also tried another brand of cat claw trimmers that were guillotine style, but splintered their nails. These cut so smoothly, easily (without needing a lot of pressure), and so cleanly with no splintering at all. Just mad at myself I waited this long to get them. I truly didn’t expect such an affordable pair would perform this well." —interiorlulu

To apply, trim their nails first, then apply adhesive into the cap and slide onto their nail. Each application lasts about 4–6 weeks as their nails grow. Be sure to choose the recommended size for your cat: extra small for kittens, small for cats weighing about 6–8 pounds, medium for most adult cats between 9–13 pounds, and large for bigger breeds that weigh 14+ pounds, like Maine Coons.

Each kit comes with 40 caps and two adhesive tubes, which is enough for about six months of use for one cat, depending on how many nails you put them on.

Promising review: "One of my cats is bullying the younger one, and did some damage with some sharp claws. Among other interventions, she got her nails trimmed, and fancy green caps to match her eyes. ... Once they’re on, and she is used to them, they don’t seem to bother her. She got on me and started making biscuits with them on, and it was painless, in contrast to how it was before. We still have to work on the behavioral stuff, and we’re making headway, but it’s nice to know the murder mitts are not quite as dangerous as they were before." —snowleopard

Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in 11 colors and four sizes).

This one has a detachable swing tunnel, an extra-large hammock, and wide platforms that even your larger breeds can comfortably lounge on. And if they're shedders, you're also in luck, because the bedding on the top platform (as well as the mats on the lower two tiers) is removable and washable. If one or more of your cats is a certified chonker, check out more of the best cat trees for large cats!

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jessica Hall vouches for this tower: "I didn't want the regular, less-than-appealing tan tower that was in my old apartment, so I searched for a while to find one that was cute but still tall enough for my cats to run and play on. I was so excited when I found this one because it is still over four feet tall and has a bunch of different soft and comfy places for them to take naps. We had to turn the little hammock part around because the space we were putting it in was too narrow, but it still works totally fine and has become the favorite nap spot of Alfie."

Promising review: "Our very large cats adore it. I have an 18-pound Ragdoll and a 14-pound Angora. They love this new scratcher, and each has their own favorite spot. It is easy for them to get up on, scratch, and gives them separate spaces to rest. They love this way more than their old scratcher. Also very sturdy for our big boy who likes to WHOMP up on the cat scratcher." —L. G. Saya

Get the 51-inch tree from Amazon for $99.99 (available in six sizes and five colors).

To install, just hook the cat perch into the rail of the window, push the brackets forward until they rest against the wall, then tighten the thumb screws. 

Check that your window matches the size requirements on the listing before buying! There's a helpful graphic (second photo on the listing) that shows the dimensions required.

Promising review: "My cats are obsessed with these window beds. I have now ordered multiple of them to have in different rooms. Easy to put together and sturdy enough to hold multiple 12+ pound cats." —Laura Williams

Get it from Amazon for $23.98+ (available in four colors and two sizes).

The tens of thousands of 5-star Amazon reviews are reason enough to add the ChomChom to your cart immediately — but let me add my own personal review to the stack. I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now, and I took the photos above to show just how quick, easy, and effective this roller is. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside. The ChomChom is best for large flat surfaces like couches and beds. 

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors and a version designed for clothiong). 

See it in action on TikTok, where the reviewer uses it to clean dog fur off their car's upholstery.  

Promising review: "The best friend I ever bought!!?! I have two cats and two dogs and a lot of problems with pet hair. This MAGIC triangle is the best pet hair remover on the planet! I have tried combs, rollers, rakes, and vacuum cleaner attachments with marginal success. This tool 🔥 them all!!! Get this thing!!" —G. Gerard

Get it from Amazon for $12.81+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "OMG this is disgusting!!! I hope this isn't all just cat pee that shows up cause there is a lot! I bought this because I thought my cat was peeing in one room and couldn't find the exact spot so I bought this. Found the spot and more. Would recommend." —Momof3boys

Carpet messes are undoubtedly the worst to clean up — it's "funny" how they always choose to have their accident there — but you can also use this on clothes and other surfaces like concrete and hardwood. Just be sure to follow the instructions carefully for non-carpet use.

Promising review: "I have six elderly cats, and a few of them oftentimes leave smelly pee puddles to register their disdain at whatever cats get 'peed off' about. It's not a litter box problem and, although I've caught one or two of them doing it, I can't blame them all. This product works great on fresh messes as well as dried ones. After blotting up fresh pee pods, I saturate the area with Rocco & Rossi's odor remover and let dry. For dried stinky stuff, I just saturate the area and let it dry. It has a pleasant odor and completely eliminates the ammonia odor. Believe me, I've tried all kinds of products, and this one works the best. I buy gallons now just to have on hand. It's better than smelling that awful pee!" —mona mia

Get it from Amazon for $23.92+ (available in two sizes and two scents). 

Promising reviews: "We have three cats, two of which are Maine Coons, and one of our young female Maine Coon cats has been urinating on the rug in the bathroom. We bought this stuff, sprayed it on the rug, and she went in to investigate — smelled the rug, pretty much gagged, and hasn't been in the bathroom since. Highly recommend, this stuff smells great!" —TBOZ

"I have been battling set in cat pee odors. Tried everything, baking soda, vinegar, and enzymatic cleaners. Nothing touched it. One application of this stuff and it's neutralized. Bonus, I like the orange smell, and the cat doesn't. Win, win." —sanch

Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (available in two scents).

The grooves on this feeder also help add enrichment to the meal, so it can help with fussy eaters / kitties who need encouragement to eat more. 

Promising review: "We have three cats who are very fast eaters. One of them tends to snatch other cats' plates and gobble their food, we had another that ended up overeating to the point that she would vomit, and another who has cancer so when he gobbles his food quickly it makes him sick too. We felt bad for them until we found these. MIRACULOUS!!! These are simply amazing and we couldn't be happier! This has allowed us to feed the fast eaters and allow our other cats plenty of time to eat their food before the fast eaters come looking for more. This is a FABULOUS product! Thank you :)" —thomas moore

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.95 (also available in single packs, including three different colors).

I've owned these microchip pet feeders from Sure Petcare for a few years now, and while it was a pricey investment, I consider them worth every single penny. They alleviated a ton of stress when I owned a cat (who has since passed on) who was always wanting to gobble down his brother's meals and had a tendency to be overweight in his younger years. Separating them for meals just wasn't working — they would whine at the door and simply not eat enough unless they could eat side by side and have free access to food throughout the day — but I also couldn't be sure that my younger cat was eating enough with his brother gobbling up part of his meals, too. When my vet started throwing around the word "diabetes" as a very real concern if Sneaky didn't start sticking to a controlled diet every day, I knew I needed to finally cough up the money for microchip feeders — I mean, it'd be a drop in the bucket compared to the long-term cost of cat insulin. 

The setup was ridiculously fast, the open-close function works beautifully, and my cats learned how to use these almost immediately. Finally, Sneaky could *only* eat what was in his feeder, which allowed me to control his calorie intake and see exactly how much food he's eating daily — and I could be sure that my other cat was getting *enough* food, too. This is also a fantastic solution if you have cats on different diets due to health reasons, and if one of them starts eating way less for some reason, you'll know immediately and be able to report that to your vet. I also love that the feeder comes with both split and regular bowls — I used the split bowls to serve my cats both dry food and wet food at once!

BTW, I have the basic microchip feeder (because it was the only option in stock at the time), but there's also a Wi-Fi-enabled option that connects to the Sure Petcare app for monitoring eating habits, weighing food portions, and more. 

Get it from Amazon for $165.99 (feeder bowls available in four colors). 

Promising review: "I purchased this after I had spine surgery in January because one night our fire alarms went off and I had no way of evacuating safely with my two emotional support animals from the second floor. Shortly after buying this I had to use it and it was perfect. I was able to put my 18-pound cat in the lower section and my 8-pound cat in the top compartment and get down two flights of stairs and back up with no issues. It’s a super solid and secure backpack and I trust that my animals are safe when using it. It did have a funny smell when I opened the original package so I just let it air out for a day or so and that eliminated the smell." —Sarah R

Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in two colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "It does what it’s advertised to do! Between my two cats and my own shedding, I used to have to take my vacuum apart to pull out all the hair. Now, I just slice it all out. It’s easy to use! Nice addition to my home's 'need to have' department." —Undaunted Chi 

This robo vac can easily move between hard floors and low- to medium-pile carpets/rugs and can pick up all the accumulated dust, dirt, and hair while you go about your day. It has an infrared sensor to avoid knocking into obstacles (like furniture and walls) and drop-sensing tech so it won't fall down stairs and off ledges. And if it starts to run low on battery, it'll just return to its base for a recharge! Reviewers do recommend keeping stray items like socks and cords off the floor before running this. 

Promising review: "This robo vacuum is incredible! I have three dogs and a cat; this vacuum is a time saver. I run it each day and it has done an incredible job of keeping pet hair, dirt and debris picked up in my home. Works well on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors. Wish I had purchased it sooner!" —t. hampton

It captures not only pet dander and odors but also dust, smoke, pollen, and other indoor irritants that you don't see but can be harmful for you and any children.

Promising review: "I foster kittens for a rescue, and no matter how often I clean the boxes, I still have an odor in the room. I got this product out of desperation. It was a good size and weight for kitties bouncing around. I am truly shocked and enormously happy with how it works! My husband was at wits' end with his sensitive nose. He goes in there now and is astonished, no smell. We are getting another for the kitchen! The room is 10x10, and I use it on the 2 setting. I also enjoy the night light. Very helpful without disturbing sick sleepy babies recovering from illness." —Victoria Mohagen

I used to have an old fountain from this brand but eventually upgraded to the stainless steel version since it's more hygienic. Both of my cats took to it immediately — I do feel like they drink *way* more water with it around, and I love not having to stress about refilling their water bowl every single day. I did take the flower waterfall off of mine (as shown in the gif above); you may find your cat prefers that. It's super quiet with only the lightest trickling sound (which is honestly kind of relaxing), and it gets louder when the water gets low inside, signaling to you that it's time to refill. I always do a quick clean with soap and water at that point, too — it takes no more than a few minutes. Just be sure to do a deep clean of the filter every so often, too. It pops open really easily for cleaning!

And pro tip: Try to place this somewhere central in your home, and not right next to where their food bowls are! Cats perceive water that's right next to their food as unclean, so they're more likely to use this if it's in another location. I recently made this swap in my own household and it's made a huge difference!

It comes with two filters and two sponges, and you can buy more as needed!

Get it from Amazon for $27.98+ (available in three colors).

You get a large 33-quart bin and a smaller, stackable 12-quart bin, so if you have two different types of dry food you can store them separately, or just use the top bin to store supplies, treats, etc. You could also use the bottom bin for storing cat litter and the top bin for food — the options here are endless! The wheels on the bottom bin make it easy to roll around, a helpful feature for those with limited mobility or less arm strength. A scoop is included!

FYI, I use a similar bin from this brand for storing my cats' dry food and love it — especially the fact that their products are made of food-safe polypropylene, aka BPA-free.  

Promising review: "These storage boxes are excellent for protecting pet food from bugs and mice. The smaller container can hold just under an 11-pound bag of cat food. The cat food we use has crunchy and soft morsels. The soft morsels stay soft and the scent from the food when opening the container is fresh and sustained. The bottom container holds up to 25-pound bag of dog food. It has the same results too. The wheels make it convenient to store in a pantry or closet and slide out when needed." —Shannon Campbell

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in six colors). 

I have ordered this stuff *countless* times going all the way back to 2017, and I swear by it. First of all, the convenience of having a 40-pound bag delivered straight to your door can't be overstated. As someone who lives in New York without a car, I don't really have another choice, but even if you can drive to the pet store and buy litter, this is way easier, especially when you're caring for a large number of cats. People have all sorts of opinions on the "best" type of litter to use with your cat, but a good clumping, low-dust, low-tracking formula is one you can't go wrong with, and Dr. Elsey's checks all those boxes. It does a solid job of covering the odor (as long as you're scooping regularly), and paired with a good trapper mat to catch what your cats track out as they exit, you won't end up with it all over your house. 

Promising review: "Several years ago I saw this litter in a review on a cat veterinarian's website. I had tried many different brands and types of cat litter — clay, paper, corn, etc. — because I wanted to find one with minimal dust. I ordered a bag and have never purchased another brand since. I have found this litter works for several cats equally as well. No perfume smell, little to no dust, reduced tracking, clumps well, longer time between changes, and has great odor control." —mydogtate

Get it from Amazon for $21.49 (you can put it on Subscribe & Save for a slight discount).

If your cats are in desperate need of more playtime and stimulation, check out more of the best catnip toys that reviewers swear by!

Promising review: "I've lived with cats all my 50+ years, and this is the only catnip toy I ever feel the need to buy any more. They will get chewed on, pounced and beaten up daily for MONTHS and still attract a cat's interest. They can be lost under furniture for years and still get a reaction when you finally locate them. The constant attention from your cat will eventually turn it into a limp, stained, often soggy thing you'd rather not pick up, but your cat will stay fascinated until it's about half empty. I try to replace them sooner than that just because it's so much fun to watch my cat with a new one. One Hot Cat lasts 3–4 months here, with just one cat abusing it. When I had several cats I would give each a new one, and they tended to stick to their own toy." —Numenaster

Get the set of four from Amazon for $29.95. 

Simply B Vermont is a small business located in, you guessed it, Vermont. They make all kinds of adorable pet accessories and toys for cats AND dogs.

I love these little felt ball toys! My cats are both suckers for balls that they can bat around, and the catnip only makes these all the more enticing. The refill tin is a genius design. I just recommend storing it out of reach of your babies, because one morning I woke up to catnip scattered all over my floor — Chicho had broken into the tin and ripped the bag. Pair this with a good toy stopper (more on that below) so they won't disappear underneath all your furniture, and you'll have a reliable (and pretty!) toy that should last a long time.

Promising review: "Fast shipping, seller was super thoughtful and attentive, and most important of all our kitties are obsessed with these balls! Even my shyer one is running around with these having an absolute blast even without my tossing them around. It’s also wearing her out which is quite hard to do. Highly recommend!" —Ketti Schulenberg

Get a set of four from Simply B Vermont on Etsy for $17.50 (available in three color combos; refills also available). 

It can also help discourage them from hiding under furniture!

Promising reviews: "A must-have for ALL pet owners. This contraption is genius and will save cat (and dog) owners huge amounts of time and frustration retrieving toys. We used this beneath our oven and it works PERFECTLY. Cat can't destroy it (the way she shredded the foam insulation we had stuffed under there before) and we no longer have to get the yardstick out when literally all of her toys are 'gone.' Yes, this is a challenge to install, but 100% worth it. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat." —Allison Goldstein

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in two heights and various packs).

I've used this exact gate in the past and found it really easy to set up in my doorway, and it's *extremely* sturdy once you adjust the tension properly — I can't see any dogs being able to break through, and it's made of metal, which discourages chewing. I personally used it years ago when I adopted a new cat and needed to introduce him to my resident cat at the time. The space between the bars were wide enough for them to see and sniff each other without any possibility of them fighting. I will say that once the younger cat got braver, he was able to leap over the top of it, but my older, bigger cat could not (which meant the younger cat always had a means of escape). So keep that in mind, depending on your use case. You can also install it a few inches above the ground to get some extra height.

Promising review: "We just bought a second one of these as we recently opened up our spare room again. We have four cats and two dogs, and prefer to keep the dogs out of the carpeted rooms during the day, so these gates are a great solution to still allowing the cats free roam. They are very easy to set up (no tools needed unless you are mounting them to the wall — but I've found the regular setup is plenty sturdy without mounting). Many of the bad reviews come from people who simply didn't read the instructions and the big warning label explaining that it is designed to have a gap before setup in order for the pressure mounting to function properly." —Kira Goldfarb

Promising review: "I found the Little Green machine because of a TikTok video; someone was cleaning their car seats and the water was absolutely disgusting, so obviously I was like I HAVE TO TRY THIS. So I ordered one and it was everything I ever hoped and more! We have three cats in the house whose favorite pastimes are puking, peeing, and occasionally stepping in their own poop and running across the only carpeted room in the entire house, you know how cats are. Anyway, this thing works SO well it tackles all of that and every other mess I've made to date! It's small enough it doesn't feel like a huge hassle to store it or pull it out, but also holds enough water I don't have to constantly run to refill it. I think it might be magic and I have a slightly unhealthy attachment to it at this point. I'm not sure if its always the case, but the box came with a coupon for two containers of the cleaner through Bissell too, which was a huge bonus!" —Stephani

BTW, this tool comes with small bottles of ready-to-use cleaning formula, but if you need more, grab a bigger bottle for $11.99!

Promising review: "A must-have for older cats. I got one of these as a sample pack when I ordered carpet spray for cleaning up accidents. I thought it was a gimmick and no real value and threw it in a drawer. Then my cat had diarrhea and no amount of scrubbing would get the stain out. I tried it as a last resort and was blown away at how fast and easy it was. Seriously you wipe up the initial mess and sometimes think 'OK, I got it all.' Then you throw one of these down and stomp on it and the amount of ick that comes out of the carpet is astounding. Amazed at how well these work and ordered a ton for the future." —Ryan

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49.

You can stick these to the wall using the included adhesive strips or screws. Some reviewers mention they did need to use stronger screws than what these come with to secure them to the wall.

Promising review: "I no longer have brown wall corners from my cats scratching their necks on them. They now use the brush every day. Really easy to train the cats to use it by putting a small amount of catnip inside the side compartment. Option to screw it on the wall or use sticky pads. I opted for the sticky pads and had to replace only one so far; the second brush still has the original pads and staying in place going on two years now. Happy with the purchase!" —Anna T.

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.88.

The middle of the tube has a plush cat bed in it, so they can also take cat naps there if they prefer to use the tunnel for play. You could also lay a blanket in the tunnel for added comfort!

Promising review: "My cats absolutely love this thing! When I was putting it together, my 20-pound tabby immediately went inside the tube, and did not come out for over an hour! It was easy to put together (even with a 20-pound cat inside lol). But, this entire thing set up is about 3 feet long. It is HUGE. Make sure you have room!! The material is surprisingly soft, outside and inside the tunnel. And the light coloring allows light to filter through, which my cats like (I had a black tunnel that neither of them would go into). My smaller 10-pound tabby (black nose) LOVES to run around the house, and now he has added running a few laps inside this tunnel to his run lol. Both cats play in this ALL THE TIME. Both on the inside chasing each other, or one on the inside and one outside batting at each other. They use the tunnel as a good napping spot, and also a spot to hide from the vacuum or guests they aren't sure of. This has gotten soooooo much use from both cats. I would highly recommend this!!" —Trebeca

Get it from Amazon for $23.59+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "Got a new couch (144 inches) that is in a very light linen — since my cat managed to destroy our old set, I did some research and came across this. Works great, had to order several rolls but totally cover all sides. Very sturdy material with good stickiness. The cat won't even try. It leave no marks on fabric and really doesn't distract from the couches appearance at all. Have recommended it to others." —Laura Tumminelli

Get a 160-by-12.4-inch roll from Amazon for $19.99.

Check out how easy it is to set up in this TikTok!

KittySmart is a small business that invented the Carpet Scratch Stopper so scratched carpet would never be a concern, hoping to reduce declawing in cats.

Promising review: "With four cats in my home and four bedrooms, we found early on not to close any of the doors...but sadly it was too late. I really needed to replace the carpet in all four rooms, but just couldn't do it because I knew the cats would eventually just shred the thresholds up again. Until I found this product! I finally took the chance and replaced all of the carpet in the bedrooms and prayed that these would work, and they DID! It's been a couple of months now, and the carpet is perfect. I think the cats finally figured it out and don't even bother with them anymore. Whoever came up with this idea is genius!!!" —Collaboratories LLC

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five sizes).

Try putting this next to the area where they've been scratching as an alternative! I have a different scratching post right next to my couch, and one of my cats stops to use it almost every time he walks by. (The other cat ignores it, but hey, better than nothing.) 

Promising review: "It is very durable and sturdy. It is made of layered wood, natural sisal rope, and carpet material. It does not look cheap, and well worth the money. The palm tree fits well in our warm climate home and is a nice addition to our tropical decor. The best part is it keeps our cats from scratching up our furniture! We all love it." —shuai wang

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three styles). 

It has a slide-in closing panel with a lock so you can restrict access when you don't want your cats going out, and the whole thing is easily removed thanks to its spring-loaded frame that lets you lift it right out of the sliding door track.

Promising review: "Our cats took right to it! I figured it was going to be a nightmare training them. One of them jumped through it as I was installing it, AND I even had the main door wide open. It was hilarious! Anyway, I wanted to say that the retractable top makes it so easy to install and remove at will! It wasn’t something I was looking for, but once I realized this awesome feature, I knew it was a bonus! So, I quit on installing it permanently with all the screws and went with it as is. Now, when we are going to be gone longer than a day, I can just simply pull the retractable top down a little and remove the door. 

"I was a little bummed about the sealing, or lack thereof, where the door makes contact with the PetSafe insert. So, I just ran up to the store and grabbed a couple of different weather strip seals and put one on the PetSafe insert and one on our sliding glass door, overlapping them so they seal each other as the door closes shut. We bought the medium-size pet door because we have 15- and 20-pound beast cats. Our biggest fits just fine. I also fashioned a bar to fit between the door to brace lock it when we are asleep or gone. Lastly, the weather stripping it came with for the back of the door is fantastic! Very simple, and the sticky stuff is great!" —Lookin4That1Thing

Get it from Amazon for $179.95+ (available in two colors, five sizes, and two styles). 

Psst — the cat door above would work well as an entrance to this, as would any window! It has a front door for humans to pass through for playing and cleaning and six large platforms cats can lounge on, and the roof is covered with asphalt for weather protection.

Promising review: "Once I rescued my fourth cat, I realized I had become a cat lady, so I figured I’d just roll with it and buy the cats their own patio. They absolutely love their extra freedom to come and go. They watch the lizards sunbathe in the morning and spend hours out there during the night. We have the cat door in the window so just like my human kids, they are constantly in and out. No issues with packaging, parts or assembly." —Momma

Get it from Amazon for $239.95+ (available in two colors).

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