Robot Vacuum vs Cordless Vacuum for Pet Hair: Which Is Better? (2026 Guide)
Robot vacuum or cordless stick vacuum for pet hair? Where each one wins, who should get both, and three pet-focused models as examples.
Smart Pet Tech
Smart pet tech and gear for dogs and cats: GPS collars, pet cameras, feeders, water fountains, litter boxes, smart doors, toys, grooming, and pet hair cleaning.
The 5 Best Microchip Cat Doors of 2026
The SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap is my top microchip cat door, scanning your cat's chip on entry and storing up to 32 pets. Pick the PetSafe for multi-cat homes or the SureFlap Microchip Pet Door for large cats.
Cat Water Fountain vs Bowl: Which Is Better? (2026 Guide)
Cat water fountain or bowl? How moving, filtered water compares with a plain bowl, who should switch, and three fountains as examples.
The 5 Best Puzzle Feeders for Dogs of 2026
The Outward Hound Lickin' Layers is my top puzzle feeder for dogs, combining a lick mat, slow feeder, and spinning puzzle that holds 2 cups. Pick the Fun Feeder Slo Bowl for fast eaters or the KADTC Adjustable to turn full meals into a game.
Dog Camera vs GPS Tracker: Which Do You Need? (2026 Guide)
Dog camera or GPS tracker? One watches your dog at home, the other finds a dog that escaped. How to choose, with a camera and two trackers as examples.
The 5 Best Automatic Dog Feeders of 2026
The Yakry 12L is my top automatic dog feeder for large dogs, with a 50-cup hopper, anti-jam outlet for kibble up to 20 mm, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a camera. Pick the Nityers 15L for giant breeds or the Nityers 8L for a simple feeder with no app.
The 5 Best GPS Collars for Hunting Dogs of 2026
The Garmin Alpha 300i with Alpha TT 25 is the best GPS collar system for hunting dogs, with up to 9 miles of listed range, hunt alerts, and inReach satellite messaging. Pick the Dogtra Pathfinder 2 for phone-based tracking or the Pathfinder2 Mini Compass for a compact handheld.
How to Keep a Dog Entertained While at Work (2026 Guide)
A simple workday routine to keep a home-alone dog busy, plus three products that help: a stuffable chew, a treat puzzle, and a treat camera.
How to Introduce a Cat to a Self-Cleaning Litter Box (2026 Guide)
A slow, step-by-step plan to switch your cat to a self-cleaning litter box, and the features that make it easier.
The 5 Best Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes for Large Cats of 2026
Self-cleaning litter boxes for big cats like Maine Coons, compared by weight range, open-top design, space and safety sensors.