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    25 Target Products That’ll Make A Pet Parent’s Routine A Little Easier

    And if you don't have a routine, well, it's time to start.

    1. A pack of recycled pet waste bags that are thick and leakproof to prevent any unwanted ~contact~. Take the struggle out of handling your dog's everyday business with these baggies.

    Two hands tearing open a bag

    2. A powerful stain and odor eliminator so you can rescue your furniture from inevitable pet messes. It uses a dual-action enzyme formula to clean even deep-set grossness and leave your home smelling fresh as a daisy.

    3. A pack of pH-balanced grooming wipes that gently clean all the nooks and crannies, leaving your dog's skin and coat healthy and fresh. No need to wrestle your four-legged friend into the bathtub every few days — these wipes can handle the job.

    Kindfull Grooming Wipes for Dogs, shown in its package

    4. A bag of delicious Blue Wilderness cat treats to bribe your stubborn feline to do just about anything. You can feel good about rewarding with these tasty bites, and hey — maybe you'll *finally* get them to listen to you.

    Blue Wilderness Cat Treats, Tasty Chicken Flavor, 2 ounce Bag

    5. An engaging Kong interactive toy that will drain a bit of your dog's seemingly endless energy without totally depleting yours. As they say, a tired pup is a good pup.

    Two dogs playing with the toy

    6. A box of eco-friendly wood litter that clumps solid for easy breezy cleaning. It's also 99% dust free so you and your cat can *both* breathe easier.

    The litter clumped in a litter scooper

    7. A travel carrier because your pet will never *enjoy* going to the vet, but at least you don't have to worry about them escaping. Its soft mattress and mesh windows will keep your companion calm 'n' comfy.

    Small white puppy sitting inside the carrier

    8. A minty-fresh dental chew that your Chihuahua will love. Keep bad breath at bay without the arduous task of brushing your small but powerful pup's teeth.

    Package of Pedigree Dentastix Fresh Treats for Dogs, 21 treats, in a resealable pouch, Designed for toy/small dogs, with triple action to freshen breath

    9. A pack of three disposable litter boxes so you don't have to break out the sledgehammer to try to remove the stuff stuck to the bottom of a plastic pan. This recycled cardboard gem is completely biodegradable and perfect for travel.

    A tabby cat sits beside the boxes

    10. A pack of gel air fresheners that eliminate odors from your pet without requiring much effort on your part. Just because you're a fur parent doesn't mean that you have to be cleaning 24/7.

    Renuzit After the Rain air freshener gel

    11. A bag of Iams dry food that may help stop hairballs before they start. The first ingredient is real chicken and it is free of fillers and artificial colors.*purr*

    12. An Arm & Hammer deodorizer spray that will keep the cat box smelling fresh. You'll be able to replace the litter less and your home will smell fabulous.

    Arm & Hammer Daily Litter Fragrance Booster bottle with fast and easy multi-cat strength and odor control details on label

    13. A package of calming treats so your puppy can take a literal chill pill so you can train them. Treat them to a delicious chew anytime you'd like to kick back and relax — they will too.

    The 60 count bag of treats

    14. A tasty wellness supplement that your best friend will actually *want* to take — no need to shove a horse-sized pill down their throat. Your dog will get a much-deserved sweet potato and duck treat that may help help improve joint health, their immune system, and the appearance of their skin/coat.

    A bulldog stands on a skateboard next to the jar of supplements

    15. A poop scoop so you can stay as far away from icky dog messes as possible during your yard cleaning. No more kneeling, squatting, or struggling to hygienically dispose of pet waste.

    Gray pooper-scooper with serrated edges

    16. A durable food scoop with measurement lines so you don't have to guesstimate how much you're feeding your pet. It also won't leave your hands smelling of kibble like using a cup does.

    the scoop filled with dry dog food

    17. A stylish feeding mat so you're not constantly cleaning up rogue water and kibble from your messy pet. This plastic mat is simple to wipe down and has a nonskid backing to hold it in place.

    The mat

    18. A litter mat to ensure that litter pellets and *other* bathroom things don't end up on your floor. Your cat also *does not* appreciate walking around with litter between their paws.

    A black and white cat plays with a colorful ball next to a litter box and scoop on a mat

    19. A cutting-edge Roku streaming device that lets you listen to your shows through *headphones* when your dog is barking their foolish head off. It also features voice controls for when you can't disturb your cat to get up and find the remote.

    A Roku streaming device with a remote control and headphones

    20. A plush lobster toy infused with catnip to keep even the most rambunctious of cats entertained without the mess of the loose stuff. You can thank me later.

    A calico cat is lying down with an orange toy lobster in front of it

    21. A tunnel scratcher so you don't have to constantly shoo your cat away from the side of the couch. Just because your feline has an itch doesn't mean your home can't still be Better Homes & Gardens–worthy.

    the woven cat scratcher with a tunnel design

    22. An antimicrobial ear rinse to help prevent painful and ugly infections. Add this to your routine and you'll be spending *a lot* less time going back and forth from the vet.

    PetArmor Ear Rinse for dogs and cats, 4 fl ounce bottle

    23. A three-month supply of flea and tick drops to prevent your kitty from having to experience any discomfort or itching, because if they have bugs, so do you.

    Frontline Plus for cats packaging featuring an orange cat, safe for cats over 1.5 lbs and 8 weeks old, includes 3 doses

    24. A Roomba vacuum and mop so you can start winning the battle against pet hair and dirty paw prints. No more daily cleaning to try to control the mess — this MVP does all the work for you.

    25. A hands-free leash that reviewers love for multitasking. Prevent your dog from getting loose at the wrong place or wrong time with this extendable lead.

    Black adjustable dog leash set with buckle and clasp

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