Pet gear tends to be bright plastic and built to be hidden. It doesn't have to be. These pieces are designed to sit out in the open, in a kitchen or living room, and still handle daily use.
Bowls
A bowl that stays put and cleans easily is worth paying for. Alessi's dog bowls are shaped with the same care as its kitchenware. Choose the Lula or the Lupita.
Beds
A dog bed often ends up in the living room, so it might as well look like furniture. The DOGit Cobana from Sackit is a large, structured bed with a removable cover.
Litter
For cats, the biggest upgrade is the litter box. The Litter-Robot 4 and the newer Litter-Robot 5 clean themselves after each visit and seal the waste in a drawer, which helps with smell in small homes. Read whether the Litter-Robot 4 is worth it. For somewhere soft to land, there is the Litter-Robot Pet Pouf.
What to look for
- Materials you can clean properly: stainless steel, removable washable covers.
- Weight and grip, so bowls stay put.
- Size for the animal you have, not the one in the photo.
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