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    21 Pet Products That Actually Work And Have The Photographic Evidence To Prove It

    If your pet could write reviews, they would give these products five stars.

    1. A super effective fish tank light so you can see every dang inch of your aquarium.

    before: tank with darkish lighting after: well lit tank

    2. A pet hair remover that'll pull all the fur off your belongings. It turns out that white fur coat you own is actually a black denim jacket???

    3. A snout soother to help moisturize your dog's crusty nose. You hate chapped lips, so your dog definitely hates having a chapped nose.

    4. A mini comb that'll detangle and gently remove any eye boogers getting in the way of your pet's gorgeous peepers. The comb does the hard work so you don't have to touch any gross goo with your bare hands.

    5. A medicated dog shampoo to manage dandruff, mange, and fungal/bacterial infections. This paraben-, dye-, and soap-free solution will help soothe your pet's itchy skin.

    before: dog with flakes after: dog with no flakes with caption 8 days after third shampooing

    6. A self grooming toy that your cat will love shoving their against. The corner of your coffee table has nothing on this wall brush.

    cat pushes face into comb thats mounted on corner of wall

    7. The legendary Furminator here to save you from living in a fur storm. It removes loose hair from the undercoat, meaning your thick-coated pet will be shedding way less.

    husky poses with mountain of fur almost as tall as the dog lying down

    8. An antibacterial toothpaste that's safe to swallow and doesn't smell weirdly meaty (it's vanilla mint!). It's important to keep those chompers fresh and clean.

    9. Or a liquid tartar remover that basically works like mouthwash for your dog. Just add this to their water and it'll get to work on their plaque and stinky breath.

    Reviewer photo of their dog's yellow teeth
    Reviewer's photo of their dog's teeth looking white after using the tartar remover

    Promising review: "My dog's molars were turning black and he had a ton of build up on his canines. In the photo (above), just imagine everywhere you see slight yellow, instead covered in black and brown gunk and hard plaque. His gums were beginning to look inflamed. And, of course, his breath could kill a horse. After one week of constant use (a cap full for every bowl of water) you could see an obvious difference in tooth color. I was blown away. (Why can’t human mouthwash do such a good job on our teeth?) After three weeks, his molars were almost completely clean. After a couple months of use, the plaque on his canines was soft enough to brush some of it off, which was totally impossible before. Plaque covered the canine approximately 70%. Obviously that's no longer the case. Idk what insane solvent this is made of, but it keeps his gross mouth clean as a whistle. Now I don’t have to worry about my picky princess mutt losing his teeth because he can’t be bothered to chew anything." —BaconPancakes

    Get it from Amazon for $10.15.

    10. A Cat Dancer toy you can waggle in front of your feline whenever you wanna give them a proper workout.

    11. A wood polish that'll make it look like all those scratch marks never even happened and Fido has been using the doorknob this whole time.

    before: scratched up door after: no scratches

    12. A suction cup cat hammock for lounging by the window and getting some sun. More window gazing = less meowing at you.

    cats hanging in hammock

    13. A cleansing wrinkle cream that'll wipe away your squishy-faced dog's tear stains with ease.

    14. An electric pet shaver that'll make trimming so easy, you'll feel like a professional dog groomer. Reviewers say it's quiet so it won't spook your nervous pet.

    before: furry dog after: hair with short crop of fur

    15. An ultra effective handheld vacuum to suck up the seemingly endless supply of pet hair in your home.

    16. An ear treatment to clean your pet's ears of buildup, and prevent inflammation and irritation. All the better for them to hear you tell them how much you them love one million times.

    four pictures of a dog's ear going from red and gooey to looking much healthier

    17. A heated water bowl for outdoor pets who might get a little thirsty while frolicking in the snow.

    review image of bird sitting at rim of water bowl crusted in snow
    squirrel takes a sip from bowl

    Promising review: "I got the bowl for the squirrels and birds who visit my patio. The bowl has been out overnight for several nights now in freezing temperatures. As advertised, the water does not freeze. It was snowing today. In the picture, you can see one of the many squirrels who visits the patio stopping by for a drink. A friend asked if the water gets warm. It does not." —MHHS

    Get it from Amazon for $31.34.

    18. A lawn repair formula made from mulch, seed, and soil amendments to help fix up greenery that was previously destroyed by your pet. 

    Promising review: "I have lacrosse players and dogs and this stuff is amazing. My yard looked like an abandoned lot before this and it literally 'grew anywhere' just like it said. The bag I planted last year actually came back strong this year so I put more down and it is working like a dream!" —chchmom

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five sizes and two styles).

    19. A soothing behavioral aid toy with a fake heartbeat that will give your puppy something to cuddle up with while crate training. They'll love their new friend so much, they'll totally forget all about their separation anxiety (almost). 

    Reviewer's pug puppy sitting on top of the plush dog toy
    Reviewer's Australian shepherd puppy with the toy dog on top of it while napping

    Promising review: "My partner and I recently got a 4-month-old Italian greyhound puppy and this has been great. We slept with the stuffed animal a few nights before picking up our puppy and placed it in his crate before he arrived. After playing with us and exploring his new home he walked into his crate and curled up against it and went right to sleep. He slept right through the first night with no issue. Today is week two and the batteries are still going strong. I plan on buying one for my sister who will be getting a puppy in the next few months. This is cute and functional." —Jeb

    Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in six colors).

    20. A dog paw cleaning device to keep Spot's feet squeaky clean, because you can't exactly put hand sanitizer on a dog. (Seriously, do not do that.)

    before: dirty paw during: paw in front of bristled tube after: clean paw

    21. Lifting pads that'll say buh-bye to any unwanted pet stains. Just place on the stain, apply pressure, leave for up to 24 hours, and admire your newly fresh rug or furniture.

    before: dark stain on rug after: no stain

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