Pets: They’re our furry babies, our cuddly best friends — and our homes wouldn’t be the same without them. So just as we would for any family member, we put a large amount of thought into what we buy for our dogs, including food with safe ingredients, fun durable toys, and products that help with grooming and care.
70% of households own a pet, spending just over $109.6 billion in 2022 - feeding and caring for them and increasing 6.2% yearly through 2027. This amount is not limited to cats and dogs but also to reptiles, birds, horses, fish, and other animals.
Not surprisingly, pet ownership has surged since the onset of the COVID pandemic, and with that has come an increase in all sorts of newly designed gadgets and accessories.
With so many companies continuously introducing new products to entertain, improve pet health, make pets more comfortable, and make pet ownership a little bit easier, especially for working parents, it’s tough to find the very best ones to suit your needs.
Being a dog lover myself, I have tried numerous products and talked to experts about how to ensure you’re making great purchases for your furry babies. Below, I have summarized some of the best pet products I have used to help you find the best products to keep your pets entertained and well cared for.
Here is a list of some of the 10 bestselling pet products on Amazon that you can shop right now, based on real-world trial and experience. I hope you will love these products as much as I do.

This amazing dog harness is easy to use and prevents escape. The harness is designed with two quick snap buckles for easy on and off, and the front slips over the dog's head with the waistband clipping behind your dog's front legs to ensure a firm yet comfortable hold. The harness is fully adjustable with four sliders at the chest and neck, ensuring a perfect fit for your furry friend.
Just slip the harness over your dog's head, buckle it up, adjust the straps, and you're ready to go in seconds.
The no-choke harness with soft edges ensures maximum comfort for your puppy friend. The breathable padded air mesh lining keeps your dog cool and cozy in any weather.
The part I most appreciate is the D-ring attachment in the front, to prevent pulling on walks and the D-ring attachment on the back to prevent future neck issues, which arise from attaching a neck-only collar.
All in all, this is one of my favourite pet products which is extremely functional and lasts.

Water fun together is one of the best pet bonding days: in my opinion. Teaching your dog to swim, riding on a paddle board, or catching thrown sticks from the beach are what life is all about. Dogs usually love being in and around the water, and having the peace of mind that your best friend is safe is the best insurance.
This full doggy life jacket fits the bill completely. It comes in a wide range of attractive and easily seen, highly visible colours and is very comfortable to wear for long periods of time as it does not hinder his/her natural movement.
I believe the best part is the integrated back/ top handle, which allows for a strong hold to pull your buddy from the water. In my case, I have a two-and-a-half-year-old beagle named Oliver. Oliver and I have been riding on my paddle board since he was just 4 months old. He loves the paddle board and enthusiastically runs to his life jacket as soon as I ask if he wants to go to the beach. Every now and then he will slip off the front of the paddle board while trying to bite the waves or the stream of bubbles from the front wake. The top handle makes it incredibly easy to grab and pull him back onto the board.
The strategically positioned neck design not only provides more space but also keeps your dog in a natural swimming position, making them feel more comfortable and at ease.

I have experimented with multiple fall/ winter jackets for my beagles over the years with varied success. It seems that the quality of the jackets have been less than ideal or that the material was not sufficient for the weather.
I found this Carhartt duck jacket a couple of years ago and can honestly say that the quality, feel, and look is second to none.
The jacket is made with firm-hand duck canvas, which protects your pup in cold, windy weather. The quilted liner is a durable nylon with polyester batting for added warmth. The coat is a great option for extended outdoor temperatures ranging from approximately -10 to -15 degrees Celsius. I actually made a liner that snaps into the jacket, out of an old emergency car blanket, for times when temperatures drop to -45 degrees. The featured picture above was taken during outdoor temperatures of -25 degrees C, when Oliver and I were walking in the woods after a snowstorm. The jacket is great for deflecting branches and for times of roughhousing and playfighting with other dogs.
Improved tabs at the neck and chest make it simple to take the jacket on and off.
Recommendation: 10

I have used quite a few different retractable leashes over the years, some with a retractable rope and some with a retractable tether. I must admit that I am partial to leashes with the thicker tape tether, as it guards against inadvertent nibbling for the most part.
The great thing about the Tug retractable leash is that the unit is much larger than the average retractable leash system, with a much wider handle pass-through, which facilitates a better grip for people with larger hands, but more importantly, you can get a firm grasp of your furry best-friend while wearing gloves.
The leash comes with a super comfortable grip for those long doggy bonding walks.
Another great feature is the lock and unlock button feature, which easily rolls on or off with the swip of your thumb.
The lead is 5 meters long, which is perfect for locking in place and wrapping around a tree, thus allowing you to take that next great Instagram picture hand-free while fluffy sniffs at the flowers.

I have tried many pet shampoos over the years, and I can finally say that I found the best one. Burt's Bees
Oatmeal shampoo is just the thing for cleaning gently yet effectively. The active ingredient is colloidal oat flour, which moisturizes while soothing itchiness and irritation. It also contains coconut-based cleansers and glycerin, plus honey to nourish the skin and promote a shiny coat.
I don't have to worry about getting some suds in Oliver's eyes, as the shampoo is very gentle yet effective.
I have always given my pets some olive oil in their food a couple times a week, which typically ensures a healthy and shiny coat; however, when Oliver has itchy or dry flaky skin resulting from too much fun at the beach or in the snow, this is an amazing shampoo.
While this is a gentle dog shampoo, it's not intended for puppies. There is a puppy version of this shampoo available.
The all-natural ingredients include buttermilk, which soothes the skin and softens their fur. Linseed oil, which deeply conditions your furry friend's coat, tops off the beneficial ingredients.
Burt's Bees is a 100% safe, veterinarian-recommended formula, free of fragrances, sulphates, colourants, and harsh chemicals.
Recommendation: 9.0

I find poo bags an essential item while taking my beagle for either short or long adventure-type walks. These Amazon bags are easy to open with one hand and come in multiple scents. There is nothing more frustrating than standing over your doggy surprise while furiously scratching at the sides of the bags trying to get it to open or deciding in the spur of the moment to lick one of your hypothetically cleanest fingers to get a better grip on the bag and immediately regretting that decision.
The greatest benefit is the bags come in large lots, which are an extreme value compared with buying just a few poo bags at my local pet store. The waste disposal bag package includes a plastic dispenser with a carabiner to hook to a leash, so a bag is always right at your fingertips.
The scented disposal bags are made with polyethylene and offer reliable strength, keeping your hands protected and minimizing the surprise gift package odours. The bags compost naturally over about a year, which is a nice environmental benefit.
Each bag measures 9 by 13 inches (LxW).

If Fido is always on the road with his head in the wind, trying to avoid small missile shaped bug impacts, spends a lot of time in the sun, or has suffered one too many injuries while exploring in the forest, a pair of dog goggles—also known as “Doggles” might be in your future.
In addition to protecting against the sun, wind, debris, and general wear and tear, goggles would also be worth considering to avoid health issues like glaucoma and blindness.
The "Doggles" provide 100% UV protection, and are shatterproof, waterproof, and anti-fog. The best part is the high-quality lens, elastic nylon head, and chin strap, which can adapt to fit the size of your pet.

This is truly a life hack: Have you ever taken your perfectly clean doggy for a walk, only to come home and realize their paws were absolutely filthy? It seems that it is always directly after you have cleaned the house and washed their favourite doggy bedding.
The Mudbuster dog paw cleaner is a ‘paw plunger’ with thick silicone bristles meant to gently and easily loosen mud and dirt from paws before entering the house.
To use, just fill the Mudbuster with about a cup and a half of warm soapy water and plunge Fido’s paws inside, one at a time, and voila: clean again. The reason it is so easy to clean their paws is the featured thick silicone bristles inside, which prevent prolonged scrubbing.
After you are done, simply rinse the Mudbuster with some soap and water and empty the dirty water contents into the sink.
Recommendation: 10

The non-slip handle on the plier-style tool is designed to be comfortable for both left-hand and right-hand dominant use. A tension spring in the middle swiftly pushes the device open after each snip.
A safety stop guide near the blade is designed to help you avoid cutting into the quick, where sensitive nerves are found within the nail. For dogs with white nails, the quick may be pink and visible, but for dogs with darker-coloured nails, the quick can be more difficult to see with the naked eye.
When teaching yourself to trim your dog's nails, always start by trimming from the end of the nail, allowing for a reasonable distance away from the quick, and then do a second round if needed.
For added safety, these sturdy nail clippers lock in the closed position to protect the integrity of the blades and to keep them from accidentally cutting something or someone.

A dog's nails should receive regular trimming every three to four weeks to prevent discomfort when walking, and potential health complications, like infections from overgrown nails. Trimming a dog's nails at home instead of visiting a veterinarian or a groomer can be cost-effective if done correctly.
To make sure each nail is cut safely and effectively, you must avoid the sensitive nerve ending known as the quick, which is located at the base of the nail. Specialized dog clippers can help ensure you don't hurt your dog while clipping their nails.
The K-9 Kannon comes with one full-sized tennis ball and works with any standard-sized tennis balls you may already have lying around.
To launch the ball to the delight of Fido, you load it into the front of the launcher. The best part is the ability to pick up a ball directly from the ground without having to get your hands all coated with drool and dirt!
Once the ball has been loaded, you can pull back on the handle, which draws back the striking arm to launch the ball around 50 feet; however, there are multiple power level settings on the side of the launcher. The wide-ranging power levels give you the ability to manage the power of each throw or use the Kannon indoors as well.
You can store a tennis ball on the launcher itself. This is great for when you’re walking to the park with the thrower and, subsequently, makes it nearly impossible to forget a ball.
The brightly coloured tennis balls are easy for your dog to spot in the grass, bushes, or leaves.