Tested at home with Luna and Oscar
Honest Cat and Dog Gear Reviews From Owners Who Use It Every Day
We are Irene and Ashley. We test litter boxes, beds, crates and everyday gear with our own pets, then tell you what worked, what annoyed us and who should skip it.
Start With Your Problem
Pick what is going on at home and we will point you to the right guide.
Reviews From Real Use
Products our team lives with. Full reviews include our photos, sizing notes and what we would change.
Modkat XL Litter Box Review
Tested by Irene Smith with Luna, her white Persian"It completely stopped Luna from tracking litter and leaking pee over the sides. But it is expensive for a manual box, and the fabric liners trap odor and need scrubbing or replacing every few months."
- No litter tracking
- No leaks over the sides
- Looks good in a living room
- High price for a manual box
- Liners hold odor
- Liners need regular scrubbing
Furhaven Orthopedic Sofa Dog Bed Review
Tested by Ashley Ross with Oscar, her Golden Retriever (Jumbo Plus size)"The five inch solid foam supports my huge dog perfectly and the cover washes easily. The fabric isn't tough enough for nesting scratches, and putting the bolsters back after a wash is a real headache."
- Firm 5 inch foam for big dogs
- Cover is machine washable
- Fits dogs up to 125 lb
- Fabric wears from scratching
- Bolsters are hard to refit
- Takes a lot of floor space
Updated Buying Guides
Our roundups, rechecked for price, availability and fit.
Popular Guides
Straight answers to the questions owners ask us most.
Can My Pet Eat This?
A quick check for common kitchen foods. Our veterinarian, Dr. Anthony Schmitt, reviews every food guide on the site.
Quick reference only. If your pet ate something toxic, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 (a fee may apply).
- Cooked eggsSafePlain, fully cooked, as an occasional treat.
- CarrotsSafeRaw or cooked, cut small to avoid choking.
- Plain popcornLimitAir popped only. No butter, salt or kernels.
- Grapes and raisinsAvoidCan cause kidney failure, even in small amounts.
- ChocolateAvoidToxic. Dark and baking chocolate are the worst.
- Onions and garlicAvoidDamage red blood cells, cooked or raw.
- Cooked chickenSafePlain and boneless, no seasoning.
- Cooked eggsSafeFully cooked, in small amounts.
- TunaLimitAn occasional treat, not a daily meal.
- MilkAvoidMost adult cats are lactose intolerant.
- Onions and garlicAvoidToxic to cats in any form.
- Grapes and raisinsAvoidKeep away, as with dogs.
Meet the Testers
Two owners, two very different pets, one rule: we only call it tested if we used it.
Irene Smith
Cat Specialist · Luna's owner for 3 yearsIrene knows Persian grooming, coat care, eye hygiene and feline behavior from daily life with Luna. Every cat product she reviews goes through Luna first.
Read Irene's articlesAshley Ross
Dog Specialist · Oscar's owner for almost 4 yearsAshley covers grooming, positive reinforcement training, nutrition and exercise for big, active dogs. Oscar tests every bed, crate and leash she writes about.
Read Ashley's articlesVeterinary reviewer: Dr. Anthony Schmitt, our local veterinarian, checks every health and food article before it goes live.
How We Test
Three rules behind every review on this site.
We Use It at Home
Luna and Oscar use the product in daily life before we write a word. If we have not used it, the review says Researched.
We Measure What Matters
Litter scatter, odor, foam support, cleaning time, fit. We note what annoyed us, not only what impressed us.
We Update and Show Changes
Every review is rechecked for price and stock, with a dated change log at the bottom.