Lily the cat testing a pet bed (left) and Enzo the Chiweenie enjoying a dog toy (right).Photo:Courtesy Joelle Goldstein; Courtesy Eric Andersson
Courtesy Joelle Goldstein; Courtesy Eric Andersson
PEOPLE staffers' discerning dogs and cats spent hours playing with, sleeping in, and chewing on dozens of products in search of the best new pet treats, toys, and accessories. This fluffy panel of testers chose 10 products, with help from their humans, worthy of their paw of approval. (To see what testers chose last year, check out thewinner’s list from PEOPLE’s Pet Product Awards 2022)
01of 17WINNER: BEST CAT TREATCatit Creamy Superfoods cat treats.CatitCatit Creamy Superfoods Cat TreatMade with ingredients like kale and quinoa, these squeezable treats with a “health factor” pleased owners and had felines “obsessed,” said a tester.Buy it!$2.69 for 4 servings,catit.us
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WINNER: BEST CAT TREAT
Catit Creamy Superfoods cat treats.Catit
Catit
Catit Creamy Superfoods Cat Treat
Made with ingredients like kale and quinoa, these squeezable treats with a “health factor” pleased owners and had felines “obsessed,” said a tester.
Buy it!$2.69 for 4 servings,catit.us
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TESTER PROFILE: EVIE
Evie the cat.Courtesy Lori Popernik
Courtesy Lori Popernik
03of 17WINNER: BEST DOG TREATBlue Buffalo Benebars with Chicken and Mixed Berries.Blue BuffaloBlue Buffalo BeneBars With Chicken & Mixed BerriesPet owners raved that their pups “went wild” for these soft-baked treats made with natural ingredients. A staffer said the treats got her picky pooch “excited and out of bed” for a taste.Buy it!$9.98,chewy.com
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WINNER: BEST DOG TREAT
Blue Buffalo Benebars with Chicken and Mixed Berries.Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo BeneBars With Chicken & Mixed Berries
Pet owners raved that their pups “went wild” for these soft-baked treats made with natural ingredients. A staffer said the treats got her picky pooch “excited and out of bed” for a taste.
Buy it!$9.98,chewy.com
04of 17WINNER: BEST DOG TOY FOR $10 OR LESSPetSmart’s Joyhound Rip Roarin Tough Alien Dog Toy.JoyhoundJoyhound Rip Roarin' Tough Alien Dog ToyStaffers said this durable squeaker toy sent their pets into a “tail-wagging frenzy” and withstood the strong bites of big dogs who often “tear toys apart in 15 seconds.“Buy it!$9.99,petsmart.com
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WINNER: BEST DOG TOY FOR $10 OR LESS
PetSmart’s Joyhound Rip Roarin Tough Alien Dog Toy.Joyhound
Joyhound
Joyhound Rip Roarin' Tough Alien Dog Toy
Staffers said this durable squeaker toy sent their pets into a “tail-wagging frenzy” and withstood the strong bites of big dogs who often “tear toys apart in 15 seconds.”
Buy it!$9.99,petsmart.com
05of 17TESTER PROFILE: ALBUSAlbus the dog.Courtesy Pamela OgonowskiAlbus is a 7-year-old labradoodle who loved testing all products but especially adored trying out treats and squeaky toys, says owner Pam Ogonowski.
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TESTER PROFILE: ALBUS
Albus the dog.Courtesy Pamela Ogonowski
Courtesy Pamela Ogonowski
Albus is a 7-year-old labradoodle who loved testing all products but especially adored trying out treats and squeaky toys, says owner Pam Ogonowski.
06of 17WINNER: BEST OVERALL DOG TOYTiny Tuff Dog Toy.Tiny TuffHuxley & Kent Tiny Tuff Dog ToyAvailable in 17 designs, these “adorable” plush toys — which are made for smaller dogs who love to chew — “lasted through hours of playtime all over the house,” said a tester.Buy it!$12.99,huxleyandkent.com
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WINNER: BEST OVERALL DOG TOY
Tiny Tuff Dog Toy.Tiny Tuff
Tiny Tuff
Huxley & Kent Tiny Tuff Dog Toy
Available in 17 designs, these “adorable” plush toys — which are made for smaller dogs who love to chew — “lasted through hours of playtime all over the house,” said a tester.
Buy it!$12.99,huxleyandkent.com
07of 17TESTER PROFILE: ENZOEnzo the Chiweenie.Courtesy Eric AnderssonThis 13-month-old Chiweenie (Chihuahua/dachshund mix) has endless energy that is perfect for testing toys, according to Enzo’s owner, senior writer Eric Andersson. The pup also has the friendliest disposition and acts like the mini-mayor of his neighborhood.
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TESTER PROFILE: ENZO
Enzo the Chiweenie.Courtesy Eric Andersson
Courtesy Eric Andersson
This 13-month-old Chiweenie (Chihuahua/dachshund mix) has endless energy that is perfect for testing toys, according to Enzo’s owner, senior writer Eric Andersson. The pup also has the friendliest disposition and acts like the mini-mayor of his neighborhood.
08of 17WINNER: BEST CAT TOYSmartyKat Instincts Fly ‘N Frenzy Extendable Wand Cat Toy.SmartyKatSmartyKat Instincts Fly ‘N Frenzy Extendable Wand Cat ToyPet parents gave high marks for this toy’s catnip-filled, “fluffy birdlike” tail that had cats “ready to play before the wand was even out of the packaging,” said one staffer.Buy it!$9.99,petco.com
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WINNER: BEST CAT TOY
SmartyKat Instincts Fly ‘N Frenzy Extendable Wand Cat Toy.SmartyKat
SmartyKat
SmartyKat Instincts Fly ‘N Frenzy Extendable Wand Cat Toy
Pet parents gave high marks for this toy’s catnip-filled, “fluffy birdlike” tail that had cats “ready to play before the wand was even out of the packaging,” said one staffer.
Buy it!$9.99,petco.com
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TESTER PROFILE: MUSHU
Mushu the cat.Courtesy Jessica Bryan
Courtesy Jessica Bryan
10of 17WINNER: BEST PET BOWLOwala Pet Bowl.OwalaOwala Pet BowlPet owners were pleased that this “beautiful” bowl was scratch-resistant, “easy to clean,” and had a rubber grip on the bottom to prevent spills.Buy it!$27.99 and up,owalalife.com
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WINNER: BEST PET BOWL
Owala Pet Bowl.Owala
Owala
Owala Pet Bowl
Pet owners were pleased that this “beautiful” bowl was scratch-resistant, “easy to clean,” and had a rubber grip on the bottom to prevent spills.
Buy it!$27.99 and up,owalalife.com
11of 17WINNER: BEST LEASHShinola Pet Nylon Leash.ShinolaShinola Pet Nylon LeashMade of nylon webbing, the “sturdy and stylish” leash won over dogs and their owners with its “heavy-duty stitching” and lightweight feel.Buy it!$70 and up,shinola.com
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WINNER: BEST LEASH
Shinola Pet Nylon Leash.Shinola
Shinola
Shinola Pet Nylon Leash
Made of nylon webbing, the “sturdy and stylish” leash won over dogs and their owners with its “heavy-duty stitching” and lightweight feel.
Buy it!$70 and up,shinola.com
12of 17WINNER: BEST PET BEDJazwares Beula the Octopus Squishmallows Pet Bed.SquishmallowsJazwares Beula the Octopus Squishmallows Pet BedChoosy pets with “plenty of unused beds” gravitated to this “soft” and “cozy” product with a nonskid bottom, said testers.Buy it!$34.99 and up,amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST PET BED
Jazwares Beula the Octopus Squishmallows Pet Bed.Squishmallows
Squishmallows
Jazwares Beula the Octopus Squishmallows Pet Bed
Choosy pets with “plenty of unused beds” gravitated to this “soft” and “cozy” product with a nonskid bottom, said testers.
Buy it!$34.99 and up,amazon.com
13of 17TESTER PROFILE: LILYLily the cat in the Jazwares Beula the Octopus Squishmallows Pet Bed.Courtesy Joelle GoldsteinStaff editor Joelle Goldstein says her feline spent hours diligently testingcat bedswith her brother Gizmo.
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TESTER PROFILE: LILY
Lily the cat in the Jazwares Beula the Octopus Squishmallows Pet Bed.Courtesy Joelle Goldstein
Courtesy Joelle Goldstein
Staff editor Joelle Goldstein says her feline spent hours diligently testingcat bedswith her brother Gizmo.
14of 17WINNER: BEST PET CARRIERFrisco Premium Airline Compliant Dog and Cat Quilted Carrier Bag.FriscoFrisco Premium Airline Compliant Dog and Cat Quilted Carrier BagThe “fashionable” carrier impressed testers with its numerous “well-made” features, including a collapsible water bowl, ample pockets, and a “comfortable cushion.“Buy it!$40.49,chewy.com
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WINNER: BEST PET CARRIER
Frisco Premium Airline Compliant Dog and Cat Quilted Carrier Bag.Frisco
Frisco
Frisco Premium Airline Compliant Dog and Cat Quilted Carrier Bag
The “fashionable” carrier impressed testers with its numerous “well-made” features, including a collapsible water bowl, ample pockets, and a “comfortable cushion.”
Buy it!$40.49,chewy.com
15of 17TESTER PROFILE: MURRAYMurray the Cavapoo pup.Courtesy Marisa SullivanThe curious Cavapoo adored trying out new carriers, says news writer Marisa Sullivan, who adds that her dog is a huge fan of attention fan and isn’t satisfied with a trip outside unless he gets stopped numerous times for scratches.
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TESTER PROFILE: MURRAY
Murray the Cavapoo pup.Courtesy Marisa Sullivan
Courtesy Marisa Sullivan
The curious Cavapoo adored trying out new carriers, says news writer Marisa Sullivan, who adds that her dog is a huge fan of attention fan and isn’t satisfied with a trip outside unless he gets stopped numerous times for scratches.
16of 17WINNER: BEST CAT SCRATCHERLesure Sisal Cat Scratching Post.Lesure PetLesure Sisal Cat Scratching PostTesters praised the unit’s attractive design and noted that their cats “adored” batting at the “impressively durable” ball toys.Buy it!$19.99 and up,amazon.com
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WINNER: BEST CAT SCRATCHER
Lesure Sisal Cat Scratching Post.Lesure Pet
Lesure Pet
Lesure Sisal Cat Scratching Post
Testers praised the unit’s attractive design and noted that their cats “adored” batting at the “impressively durable” ball toys.
Buy it!$19.99 and up,amazon.com
17of 17TESTER PROFILE: LEOLeo the cat.Courtesy Julie JordanLeo is a lovebug who likes to snuggle and chase his tail when he isn’t testing products, says editor at large Julie Jordan.
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TESTER PROFILE: LEO
Leo the cat.Courtesy Julie Jordan
Courtesy Julie Jordan
Leo is a lovebug who likes to snuggle and chase his tail when he isn’t testing products, says editor at large Julie Jordan.
source: people.com
