GOODIES USED & TRUSTED BY ME & MY CREW!
These are all items that we use and love. I've tried more cat stuff than could be used by the population of a small town and people have always asked me for tips and recommendations. I hope my failures and wasted money can be useful and helpful to you and your kitties as well. LOL
MY #1 GAME CHANGER
I NEEDED THIS! I had a spinal fusion and carrying crates was awful for me. This one is not only on wheels, but the handle slides under it and the top narrows, so carrying it over my shoulder when I need to is much easier. I had tried 2 others but the wheels were junk, they were too big, too small, etc.
TOYS!
The Free ringy dingy
The free and easy toy that most everyone has access to is what Weber knows as the "RINGY DINGY." Lol
If you purchase milk, give the ring around the top a try. And if they go missing, (the ringy dingy, not the cat), check under the fridge. This has been his go-to toy for almost 10 years and he finds no other toy nearly as acceptable as his Ringy Dingy.
Sponge Balls
SUCTION WANDs
Pack of 12.
These are high density sponge balls that are hard to destroy and easy to bounce. They go forever and are lightweight. I first found these about 10 yrs ago and they're the favorite of every cat I've had.
SUCTION WANDs
SUCTION WANDs
These are great when attached to a clean solid surface. NOTE that I do NOT use any feather or string toys in my house but the squiggly worm things are great and I'm also listing the replacements that I get for those. But I do like that this set comes with 2 suction wands and a few toys I can use.
REPLACEMENT WORMS
TUNNEL W/TENT AND CUBE
REPLACEMENT WORMS
These last a long time but you can't beat this price for a pack of 12.
SILVERVINE STICKS
TUNNEL W/TENT AND CUBE
REPLACEMENT WORMS
Another favorite and a great deal at a pack of 12 silvervine and catnip sticks and things. These are a good dental toy as well. I do cut the feathers off of these but my cats don't hold that against me. Lol
Large tunnel
TUNNEL W/TENT AND CUBE
TUNNEL W/TENT AND CUBE
Most tunnels have a smaller diameter so I found this one that's 12" and much easier for them to use. And, it's a very sturdy fabric and fun shape.
TUNNEL W/TENT AND CUBE
TUNNEL W/TENT AND CUBE
TUNNEL W/TENT AND CUBE
This 3pc set is a huge hit, especially with my huge cats. The cube and tent on each end is really big as is the tunnel diameter and they all use these daily. The 3 pieces velcro together. I have two of these setups.
Automatic Laser
I plugged this bad boy in back in 2024 and it's still running today. Keeping it plugged in means you never have to worry about charging it. It automatically runs 24/7.
I have it on a shelf about 4.5ft off the ground and it reaches all over the room and walls. Worth every penny even if they're already super cheap.
toothbrushes (aka their toofie toys)
One of the sneakiest ways to get your cat to brush it's teeth. Lol. My cats think these are toys so I buy this bulk back and have them all over the house. A couple of them even let me brush them for a few seconds. The bristles are soft and they love chewing on them and holding them like a kicker.
I'm also posting the toothpaste that I so
One of the sneakiest ways to get your cat to brush it's teeth. Lol. My cats think these are toys so I buy this bulk back and have them all over the house. A couple of them even let me brush them for a few seconds. The bristles are soft and they love chewing on them and holding them like a kicker.
I'm also posting the toothpaste that I sometimes use if they let me brush the toofies for them. HIGHLY recommend!
TOOTHPASTE
TOOTHPASTE
This is a toothpaste they approve of. I will note that Sosi's dentist said brushing teeth is pointless unless done regularly at a minimum of 5 days a week. So just an FYI that randomly using it won't clean their teeth.
beds & perches
window perch
I've tried tons of these and none of them have stayed put. This is the only one that's never fallen off of a window or patio door and I have several all over the house.
The 4 suction cups are huge and the bed portion itself is plenty big for more than one average sized cat.
elevated hammock
I prefer elevated beds like these to fabric or fuzzy beds as they're off the ground (which cats like) and much easier to keep clean. I've got two different types that have been working great and stay together. This version is more of the hammock type.
Elevated Bed
Elevated Bed
This is another elevated bed we use and even through it's for dogs, it does everything I want it to do for my big cats or as a multi-cat hang out.
Both that I've gotten are sturdy and well-built and very easy to keep clean.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
pre (AND) probiotic
DMG IMMUNITY SUPPORT
DMG IMMUNITY SUPPORT
VetriScience is my favorite brand of digestive supplement and this is the best Pro AND Prebiotic I've found. Having both a pre and a pro is important to me.
Cat dosage is 1/2 capsule sprinkled on food per day so the 120 count bottle lasts a long time.
DMG IMMUNITY SUPPORT
DMG IMMUNITY SUPPORT
DMG IMMUNITY SUPPORT
Years ago Sosi was having what appeared to be allergies when I got her but she tested negative for allergies and her upper respiratory panel came back normal. My vet recommended VetriScience DMG and carried it in her office. I found it online as well.
I always have it on hand and any time one of them are seeming a little sniffy or sneezy
Years ago Sosi was having what appeared to be allergies when I got her but she tested negative for allergies and her upper respiratory panel came back normal. My vet recommended VetriScience DMG and carried it in her office. I found it online as well.
I always have it on hand and any time one of them are seeming a little sniffy or sneezy but doesn't quite require a vet visit, this is what I grab and will use for about a week. You can use it daily but I don't. It's just really great to have on hand.
urine collection kit
DMG IMMUNITY SUPPORT
I really recommend having one of these as a "you never know when you need to have it" thing.
I have had seniors and lots of boys. Urinary issues can happen. If you ever suspect anything, you put some of this in a clean litter box and then suck up the urine with the tube they give you, and can take it in to your appt.
It's much cheaper and
I really recommend having one of these as a "you never know when you need to have it" thing.
I have had seniors and lots of boys. Urinary issues can happen. If you ever suspect anything, you put some of this in a clean litter box and then suck up the urine with the tube they give you, and can take it in to your appt.
It's much cheaper and saves time. No-sorb kits from the vet are a bit pricier and by having this, you can be one step ahead, taking the urine in right away. Really worth the $15ish dollars for the 3 collection kits you get in each bag.
nail trimmer
You don't need anything fancy but you do need something easy.
This type of handle is so much easier to use than the ones that look like scissors.
comb
comb
My "Grooming Graveyard" can show you all the tools that you think you need. The wicker box next to my bed will show you what I actually use. This simple comb is in it.
Not too big, not too small, short and long bristles. This goes through Murka's shorter calico hair and all of my Maine Coons' 18ft tails. (That's what they feel like most days. Lol)
SUPPLIES
OKOCAT LITTER
steel litter scooper
steel litter scooper
Okocat Clumping Litter (only the purple trim packaging)
I have 8 cats. I've tried nearly EVERY single litter. A few yrs ago, someone told me to try this one and it became the only I'll use. Truth.
- Excellent Clumping
- No Dust
- Tracks much less
- Lasts Longer
- NO ammonia smell (big one)
(NOTE: You WILL want the scooper I've listed and the 14 lb bag always seems to be the best deal)
steel litter scooper
steel litter scooper
steel litter scooper
This is the only scooper I've found that works with the Okocat pellets due to it being wide enough for the litter to fall through. And I like this exact one because it has a padded handle.
Cat Tape
steel litter scooper
WHEELED CARRIER
Whenever I have something I don't want my cats to destroy, cat tape to the rescue. New furniture seems to be a fun zone for them. This one is 4" wide which I like.
The trick with cat tape is to only leave it on the surface for a couple of days, remove it and see if they got the hint, then replace it if need be.
WHEELED CARRIER
steel litter scooper
WHEELED CARRIER
Bottom Line: I LOVE THIS.
- I can roll it to and from the car
- It has handles for carrying over my shoulder
- The handle slides under the carrier once I need to pick it up and carry it
- Plenty of ventilation while allowing my cats to feel safe
These are just so much easier than hard side carriers and much easier to use if you have a bad back, like me.
TECH STUFF
FURBO MINI
The Furbo Mini does what it says and is reliable. The price is right and the monthly nanny plan is cheap. I purchased the cameras for $30 and the monthly nanny plans right through the Furbo app.
I have these minis throughout my house and like a crazy person, I check it constantly when I'm not home and talk to my cats through it all the ti
The Furbo Mini does what it says and is reliable. The price is right and the monthly nanny plan is cheap. I purchased the cameras for $30 and the monthly nanny plans right through the Furbo app.
I have these minis throughout my house and like a crazy person, I check it constantly when I'm not home and talk to my cats through it all the time. It records clips as well so if something happens, I can check and see who did it. Lol. One is even in the litter box room so I can monitor things given I have a multi-cat household .