We love to spoil our pets, but we’ll take every opportunity to save a little money in the process. April 11 is National Pet Day, which means a number of brands are offering discounts throughout the week — including some of our favorites for dogs and cats.
Be sure to check out all of our pet guides, including The best toys and supplies for cats, The best dog essentials and accessoriesand Supplies and tips for new pet owners.
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Technology deals for pets
Photo: Fi
WIRED Gear editor Adrienne So love the original version of the Fi . collar. Series 2 similar in one so many ways. It’s lightweight, has lights for night walks, and has built-in GPS and sleep tracking capabilities. (The former uses a combination of your phone’s cellular network or your home’s Wi-Fi.) You’ll want to subscribe to Fi .’s service for the ability to track your pet’s location no matter where they are (cost: $99 a year, less with longer contracts), but it’s not necessary.
We recommend a few good veterinary telemedicine service, including AirVet, which can connect you with your existing vet or anyone available in an emergency 24 hours a day. It went up in price to $30 a month (there was a $20 option when we first tried it out), but you can cancel at any time. (AirVet, like Pawp. The sale ends on April 14.
WIRED reviewer Jaina Gray loves using her Litter-Robot 3 Connection (8/10, Recommend with WIRED). Have Essential Bundle ($668), which includes a ramp, a fence (to keep trash inside), 25 drawer liners, and three carbon filters. The Clean Pack ($723) includes all of the above plus Litter-Robots cleaner wipes. You can also get one litter box and one automatic pet tray for $798, or two Litter-Robots for $1,098.
Discount on furniture for cats
Photo: Mau
My cats have been using Mau’s Cento for a few weeks, and they love it – so do I. It’s also easy to put together myself and the pieces are very well made – enough to hopefully outlast claws and heavy belly. It also looks really nice in my apartment. You can use the same code NPD20 for $20 off any purchase of $200 or more.
I haven’t tried this yet, but I’ve seen it pictured on social media and it has solid reviews on the web. It looks cute, and for $25, not a bad price to try it out. If you – or your cat – don’t like it in person, you can return it within 30 days.
This is a good option if you have a small cat. I bought it a few months ago when I spotted it at my local Home Goods, but I ended up bringing it back when I realized my Huxley cat was too big for him. However, it is very easy to put together and will not take up too much space in a room.
Pet bed deals
Photo: Amazon
You and your furry best friend probably have comfortable mattresses to match. WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu says his dog Tobu loves this Purple bed. It’s made with two layers of Purple’s waffle-y foam and mesh, so it’s soft yet sturdy. It is well maintained despite more than four years of regular use. The lid is also easy to clean — just throw it in the washing machine. Small, medium, and large sizes are available, so you can choose between cat or Great Dane lounging.
We haven’t tested this and the price is high, but your older dog could benefit from it (there are a number of different options and sizes). University of Pennsylvania carry out a clinical study I have used this bed and have found that dog owners have reported real improvements in their dog’s mobility. You can read all the findings here Downloadable PDF. More It’s made in the US.
More pet deals
PetCo has discounted a wide range of its pet supplies, including cute clothes, pets and cages, and toys for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, horses, and small animals like hamsters and hamsters. fox.
If you can run to the nearest Target to pick up your items or want to have same-day delivery in spring, their Boot and Barkley brand is offering similar discounts on a range of toys, bowls, and other accessories. for dogs and cats. I have purchased a few cat treats from this brand and have always been impressed by the quality. My cat Eely-Rue is especially obsessed with this Wave Scratcher.
Chewy is running a sale that allows you to buy two items and the third item will be free. That includes deals on toys, leashes, necklaces, etc.
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