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May 16, 2023

Just 27 Things That Your Elderly Cat Will Thank You For Buying

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

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Promising review: "My two cats are somewhat picky, one more than the other. One of my babies did love it at first sight, though, and is already sleeping in it. The bed itself is cozy and cute!" —Jackie C.

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Promising review: "I poured about a quart of water with Miracle-Gro in it over the seeds, and it drained immediately into the drip tray which filled up. I figured it would just suck up the water out of the tray as needed. Then, I left it alone for five days while on a business trip. When I came home, the grass was 8 to 10 inches high and very thick and fluffy. My cats loved it!" —Laura Byrd

Get it from Amazon for $11.93.

Promising review: "I purchased two of these to use as a mat for our cat water bowls. Previously, I used a small towel but realized the water my cats were sloshing out…was harming my wood floor. These mats were perfect. I have one on a wood floor and one on a carpeted area. For some reason, my cats like to put their paws into the bowl and swirl their water around. Now…if kitty wants to slosh, the mat catches anything that gets outside of the bowl. No more air-drying my floors after a mishap. Very happy." —AngelaG

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in five sizes and 27 colors).

Promising review: "We hated picking up litter and food bags heavier than us so this is definitely a game-changer! It's an awesome find and organizing idea. My husband was so happy to see that it came with a scoop!" —P Bocanegra

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and 11 colors).

Promising review: "We just got yesterday and applied it three times a day like instructed, and my baby’s cut is practically GONE! It was super bloody and irritated yesterday, but this morning, he woke up with it all dried up and no longer super red. I could tell it wasn’t stinging when I applied because he wouldn’t try to move. Amazing stuff!" —Senia.MC

Get it from Amazon for $14.25.

Promising review: "I brushed off enough cat hair to have another cat. I would recommend this brush if you want to brush your fur babies bald. It won't actually ever happen, them being bald, but it is so satisfying to see that fur pile up next you as you spend 30 minutes brushing your cat or dog." —Charly

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in four styles).

Promising review: "I did a couple of pumps of this and covered him completely in the areas I know were directly bothering him. I was pretty liberal with it, I massaged it in, and used a silicone cat brush to disperse it. I think it really helped. This cat HATES water anything, but did not move away and was actually purring when I was putting it on him and brushing him." —La Bella

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

Promising reviews: "Purchased this in the small size for my senior female kitty and she loves it. I had purchased similar cat beds in the past that were ok, but went with this brand this time when other cats in the house commandeered them. This bed is taller than the others I purchased. Very soft and I washed it after receiving it using a front loader washer with no problem. Used low heat in the dryer, and it came out really soft and fluffy. My cat took about 20 minutes before she settled in it and she seemed very content. Plenty of room for her to curl up and be cozy. Would recommend to others looking to buy this." —Twinkie

"I’ve had this for three days and my senior cat has spent at least 36 of those 72 hours in this bed. She took one sniff and it was instant love. I set it in front of her favorite heat vent. I plan on keeping this as long as it lasts. Looks durable, tho haven’t had it very long. There is non-slip bumps on the bottom, which would be nice if I had to move it to the wood floors. The medium was the right size for a very average size cat." —Valerie

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three sizes and eight colors).

Promising review: "We foster kittens and their moms. It did its job. This has worked on two of our three families of kittens. The kittens could focus on this and play. Even the moms liked it initially." —Spud's Place

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in four other styles).

Promising review: "Our two senior cats like these treats. We give them a couple at night, and they seem to help with keeping their teeth clean and avoiding the dreaded, expensive cleaning by the vet." —Linda in NC

Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in three flavors and five sizes).

Promising review: "It seemed to take a few days to kick in, but once it did, boy did it! They scratched maybe a couple times a week or two later for the new fleas but nothing near what they did without it, and after a week or two after the flea life cycles were stopped, they hardly ever scratched. I bought the one for smaller weights just to be sure kitties didn't get a reaction, and they did not, no fur loss; fur from flea scratching actually healed. They did not seem to be bothered by any smell of it and hardly could tell I applied it. Took a small amount and I hardly noticed any strong odor. It actually worked very well for all stages of the fleas and for about 6 weeks. Easily comparable to Revolution without the vet visit just to get a script." —Amazon Customer

Get a four month supply of the version for small cats (5-9 lbs.) from Amazon for $47.98 for the version for large cats (9+ lbs.) for the same price.

Promising review: "My cat was scratching at her ears A LOT, so I checked and there was clearly something yucky going on (smelled like a dirty sock). Once I looked, it was clear there was a lot of gross buildup. After one week of use, her ears are much better and almost back to normal." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99.

Promising review: "In all seriousness I am quite pleased with the product. My cat always wants to give me a kiss but unfortunately she reeks of kibble and salmon. I have taken on the challenge of getting her to brush her teeth to no avail. Her gums and teeth are healthy for sure but I still worried about her dental care. Using this product has made a change. Now I don't mind her coming up and sleeping and when she [yawns], I don't feel like I got served tuna on the comforter. In conclusion this is a great product and must-have for all pet owners!" —Jose

Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Gus-Gus is the end of a long line of farm cats. Sadly, as she reaches her old age (14), she has developed kitty dementia and random bouts of extreme separation anxiety. Nothing helped this increasingly bizarre and frustrating behavior. All night long, the screaming. Kitty Valium just made her stoned and screamy. We were at our wits end. So, I got the Thundershirt...it was extremely easy to figure out how to get it on her. She started purring, and then drooling, which is what she does when she is happy. No more anxiety, no more screaming, no more sitting on your head and licking your face with disturbingly intense affection. Just...Gus-Gus, the Thunder Cat." —S. Fiore

Get it from Amazon for $44.95.

Promising review: "A must-have for giving pills to cats. So easy to use and good ingredients. Works successfully with our cats — they gobble it right up and aren't aware of the pill inside." —Barry

Get it from Amazon for $6.48 (available in two colors and sizes).

Promising review: "This is a must-have [if] you are a new to having kittens/cats. The transition to a new home can be stressful for cats and that can cause digestive issues. We recently adopted kittens and were excited to have them join our family. We had everything ready for them before taking them home. The foster parent gave us some of their own [food] so that we can mix it with what we have and transition slowly as not to cause digestive issues. We followed the instructions but the kittens started having diarrhea and started losing weight a week after we got them home. I searched on Amazon and found this probiotic. It’s easy to use, just sprinkle on dry or wet food and mix in. It doesn’t smell great to me but the kittens didn’t seem to mind. It worked to help them within 2–3 days. Now I use it whenever I am switching to to a new food or whenever digestive issues come up. It’s great to have on hand and a little goes a long way." —Angie

Get it from Amazon for $32.95.

Promising review: "Our cat was having a lot of dander on his back near the base of his tail. We kept up the brushing but it wasn't going away. We decided to go for the dander wipes. Well, I have used it twice and was blown away. His dander is pretty much all gone now. Plus his hair seems shinier and silkier after his brushing and using the wipes." —Tom

Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $7.49 (available in four versions and various pack sizes).

Promising reviews: "Our cats love this and it's the perfect way to give them food overnight without them eating all of it within the first 30 minutes and vomiting on the kitchen floor! They really like the challenge, and the size makes it really easy to regulate the amount of food we are giving them. We got two of them so they could both play/eat and that really solved our problems." —Charity Crabtree

"My cat has way too much energy so I bought this to see if it would keep him busy and it sure does. I put a small handful of treats in and he loves pushing this ball around the living room. The design is great, allowing for the holes to adjust to the size of the treat. A must-have for any cat owner." —Catherine

Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I chopped them up and mixed them with wet food to give her an extra dose once a day on top of her Cosequin pill. Saw a significant difference in her activity! She is a 19-year-old kitty who has arthritis in her hips and sciatica in her spine. The vet gave me an expensive supplement that was essentially concentrated fish oil and vitamin E — it didn't make a big difference. [But there was a] noticeable difference within a week of starting Cosequin! Cheap and effective alternative to pet store supplements. Well worth every penny! Very affordable compared to alternatives." —Jess

Get it from Amazon for $11.68.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this and so does my cat! He's pretty lazy when it comes to playtime, often laying on his back and swatting at stuff which is why I thought this would be perfect, and it is! He sleeps under it even. It is a little wobbly, but reasonably durable." —Allison Cramer

Get a stationary version from Amazon for $22.75 or a rocking version for $22.95.

Promising review: "Although the step is lightweight, the foam base material they use seems pretty sturdy and doesn't seem wobbly at all when my pet climbs (or more likely runs) up it to get to the bed. The cover was a huge selling point for me and looks far and away better than many of the other pet stairs I've seen on the market. Bonus? Love that you can buy replacement covers for it as well!" —J. Borges

Get it from Amazon for $40.08+ (available in three sizes and 16 colors).

Promising review: "These work so good on my Persian cat whose eyes are constantly crying. I use them once or twice a day and usually only go through two per time if his eyes get really bad. His gunk builds up really hard, and these wipes immediately soften it all up and leave his eye area nice and clean. Would recommend 100%." —Paloma A

Get it from Amazon for $17.49+ (available in two designs).

Promising review: "I ordered these for the price and size. They are super cute and my foster cat loves them!! They fit great in the cat's travel kennel also. I got a size small...will be ordering again!!" —Cassy E

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in sizes S–L and four colors).

Promising review: "Never before has a single product from Amazon improved my life more! Our old lady cat has difficulty squatting, and this is the fourth litter box we've tried to contain the spray from 'Princess Pee.' Kitty and humans are both loving this new pee palace. The steps force her to fully enter the box to get to the litter, meaning we are no longer dealing with pee spraying out of the box." — cosmic_blaze

Get it from Amazon for $36.95 (available in three colors and two styles).

Promising review: "Maxi-Wash cleaned up the lesion very easy. The spray bottle has a nice spray and it definitely did the trick. Since I bought it, I used it several times and it does seem to help control infection in cuts and scrapes." —Vlad

Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

Promising review: "This is the most amazing item I have ever purchased for any cat. My 10-year-old will hardly get out of it. It's known as 'The Pink Thing' and I have emailed photos of my white cat, Isaac, in The Pink Thing to all my friends and relatives. [While in it,] he barely looks up. It's like he's returned to the womb — eyes contentedly closed, kneading furiously, purring. Thank you, thank you, for an unexpectedly plush and wonderful place for my sweet animal to spend his days!!!" —P. Dean Robertson

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes and 14 colors).

Promising review: "My cat that is approximately 18–20 years old. I brought her in when she was sheltering under my deck. She now has an incontinence problem. I have tried so many [diapers] before I saw these and read a review from another cat parent. They do not leak and she is walking more comfortably than with the others. She’s about 7 pounds now so it was hard to find a fit. She can now go anywhere she wants without a problem and can nap on the sofa without extra towels!" —Nancy D.

Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in sizes XS–M).