Best Deals on Pet Products Right Now

In evaluating the best pet cameras, our editors found the Arlo Essential Indoor to be a close second to the Furbo dog camera. And even though the Arlo is technically a home security camera, which means it lacks functionalities like tossing treats, it still provides the necessary technology for checking in on your pets. Our editors found the device’s video angle and video quality to be great, and its corresponding app was easy to use. While the setup was a bit tricky—and the privacy shield makes a noise that could alert your pet when it comes on—it did impress as far as sound. 

Why it’s a good deal: This camera is back down to the best price we’ve seen, making it an ideal time to buy.

The Link pet tracker has a very bright light (for spotting your dog in the dark) and, unlike the other models, the activity tracking features of the app differentiate between minutes spent walking and running. That can be a useful feature if you want to make sure that your dog gets some high-intensity exercise each day. It also monitors ambient temperature to alert you if the environment is too hot or cold. However, the app does not record or map its location history—something that all the other recommended trackers do. It’s also the least sturdy feeling of all the models we tested.

Why it’s a good deal: A 20 percent discount is always worth a look.

The Whistle Go Explore is lightweight yet solidly constructed. It has a claimed battery life of up to 20 days and a strong light for spotting your dog at night. In lost-pet mode, it geolocates every 15 seconds, but despite the name doesn’t emit a sound. One small knock: It can’t be charged without removing it from the collar, an extra step that might lead you to accidentally head out for a walk without your tracker. The Whistle app stands out for the level of activity and health data available. It graphs activity levels throughout the day, creates a daily timeline of activities, and breaks out time spent on various behaviors, including negative ones like scratching and licking that, if excessive, might signal a problem. 

Why it’s a good deal: While we’ve seen this tracker’s price dip as low as $75, this is still a decent discount for such a versatile device.

The cordless Black+Decker DustBuster Ion HHVI315JO42 is a great low-cost option for small messes, especially for pet owners. It’s top-notch at cleaning bare floors and pet hair, and earns an above average rating for carpet. The crevice tool and dust brush are separate, not combination tools like those on other Black+Decker handhelds, and the lack of an indicator light makes it difficult to know whether it’s fully charged when plugged in or about to die when you’re using it.

Why it’s a good deal: This vacuum typically costs $50, so you’re really only saving about $6 at Amazon. But this is just a few dollars more than the best price we’ve seen for this model, which has sold for as little as $40.

The “Ultralight” moniker for the Shark Vertex Ultralight HZ2002 refers to its light weight (2.9 pounds) when used in hand vac mode (without the stick). The Shark impresses in our tests for carpet, bare floors, and pet hair, and does almost as well for edges. Although not as versatile as a cordless vacuum, this model has a 30-foot cord that’s long enough so you won’t have to constantly map out your electrical outlets.

Why it’s a good deal: This the lowest price we’ve seen on this model in months.

The Tineco Pure One S11 cleans impressively in all our major tests and has many features to boot. An LED panel shows how much battery life you have left as well as the suction level, which varies when you switch from bare floors to carpet. A sensor detects the amount of debris and adapts the suction power accordingly. If you’re so inclined, you can connect to a Tineco app that indicates cleaning performance, such as battery life, on your smartphone. In CR’s tests, it ran for 22 minutes per charge when using both the high and low settings.

Why it’s a good deal: If you need a vacuum now, this is a great discount for this model.

The Shark AI Self-Empty robotic vacuum earn stop scores for both pet hair and bare floors but isn’t a good candidate for carpet. Once it’s docked, a vacuum built into the docking station automatically sucks the contents from the bin into a bagless container. The upside of this system is that unlike competitors’ models, you don’t need to purchase bags; the downside is that emptying the bin could trigger allergies. Shark robotic vacuums earned an excellent score for reliability but only a middling score for owner satisfaction.

Why it’s a good deal: We usually see this model sell for about $500, so you’re really saving closer to $30, but it’s still worth a look if you don’t have a lot of carpet.

You can’t go wrong with the bagged Kenmore Elite Pet Friendly UltraPlush 81714. It’s especially friendly for pet owners and rates high on the pet-hair test. It’s also a champ at cleaning bare floors and rates well for cleaning carpet, making it a smart choice if you have a combination of flooring. Hose suction rates above average, which means the attachments should be effective. It doesn’t do particularly well in our noise test; there are quieter choices. 

Why it’s a good deal: This is the best price we’ve ever seen for this canister vacuum.

“I have a deep fear that my cat doesn’t drink enough water and will end up with kidney issues,” says Stephanie Davis, a senior marketing manager at CR. And if you’re a cat parent who shares that sentiment, a water fountain may be the answer. “She won’t drink still water from a bowl and wasn’t keen on one other fountain before this—the filters are also easy to change for this one—but she loves this one for some reason.”

Why it’s a good deal: This fountain typically retails for $28, making this a great time to pick one up.

“I have two of these, and they’re great because they encourage the cats to drink more water,” says Amanda Arnold, senior manager of business analytics at CR. “Cats notoriously don’t usually drink enough water, so having these help keep their water cleaner and the kitties healthier!” The fountain comes with a filter inside and is dishwasher-safe to boot.

Why it’s a good deal: This water fountain is back to its lowest price.