The Best Gifts for Pet Parents

People love their pets, and there are a lot of gift ideas out there for adorable (albeit not always practical) accessories for pet owners. While these gifts are lovely, they’re not always useful. We’ve rounded up some practical gifts for homes with pets. Rather than typical items like personalized mugs or dog sweaters, we’ve focused on helpful home-related products that pet lovers will appreciate. Whether it’s a vacuum for pet hair or a smart camera that can help us keep tabs on our furry friends, the gifts ahead are handy picks for households with pets.

We tested a WaterHog Doormat and chose it as the upgrade pick for our best outdoor doormat guide. It’s a premium product and comes at a higher price, but that’s part of what makes it a worthwhile gift. The mat is available in a wide range of lovely designs and sizes, but more importantly for dog parents in particular, it is textured and very absorbent. It does a good job of containing water and removing muck after rainy dog walks. Cat owners might want to check out the WaterHog Cat Litter Mat.

What our tester says: “The description says this mat can hold up to 1.5 gallons of water per square yard, so I put it to the test. I poured over 1.5 gallons onto the mat, and it did eventually soak it all up”—Stacey L. Nash, Product Reviews tester and writer 

For messes within the house, specifically around food and water bowls, the Petlibro Cove Placemat will be a welcome gift. Some pets are just plain messy during mealtime. This silicone placement comes in distinctive colors, like a pretty Ivory, rusty orange Carol, and dreamy blue Lake, so it looks more stylish than other pet mats on the market. Beyond looking nice, the mat comes in several sizes, each with a lip to keep water and food mess contained. They’re also dishwasher-safe for effortless cleaning.  

Dirty floors are just part of the territory with pet ownership. To keep them cleaner, upgrade your favorite pet parent’s old mop and bucket to the Bissell SpinWave Pet Spin Mop. The mop is a cleaning powerhouse and our top pick for the best floor scrubber. It’s cordless, comes with two sets of cleaning pads, and the rotating scrubbing motion helps it glide nicely across hard floors. 

What our tester says: “The Bissell SpinWave does great with everyday messes. It uses gentle pressure, has an on-demand cleaning solution, and features soft microfiber pads that absorb dirt. I used it on hardwoods, vinyl, laminate, and ceramic tile, and the mop pads were noticeably dirty after each use.”—Katie Barton, Product Reviews tester and writer 

Read our full review: Bissell SpinWave Cordless PET Hard Floor Spin Mop

Reasonably priced, user-friendly, and effective, this Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier is our top pick for the best air purifier for pets. A HEPA purifier, it did a good job of trapping pet dander and hair in our testing and was effective against odors, too. Even better, it’s a smart appliance, and we found it very easy to set up and use.

What our tester says: “While I don’t mind the white noise emitted by air purifiers, when they kick into high, it sometimes overwhelms my nervous system. At a max of 52 decibels, the Core 400S can be momentarily loud, but it works so well and so efficiently on auto mode that I’m regularly shocked how quickly it returns to a whisper-quiet state.” —Michelle Larson, Product Reviews tester and writer 

A good air purifier is essential for allergic pet owners. If your favorite pet parent doesn’t have one yet (or could use an upgrade), the Windmill Air Purifier is a great choice. In our testing, it was the best air purifier for allergies, in part because of its HEPA filtration and high CADR rating. Even better for gifting, it’s a smart unit with a sleek design that’s a step up in style from many other air purifiers. 

What our tester says: “Though I don’t suffer from allergies, my husband does. While I’m grateful to the Windmill for helping him feel better, I’m also grateful it looks so good doing it.”—Michelle Larson, Product Reviews tester and writer

The EyeVac Home Automatic Dustpan is nice to have in any pet home with hard flooring. It’s an automatic dustpan with a sensor that activates the vacuum when it detects a nearby broom, suctioning up debris so you don’t need to grab a dustpan or vacuum. For pet owners who struggle to keep on top of loose fur and stray kibble clean-up, it’s a convenient gift. 

A good lint roller can make pet hair removal worlds easier, and the ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover is a highly rated pick. It has 4.5 stars based on almost 200,000 reviews, so it’s clear that lots of pet owners really love it. It’s reusable, requiring no refills, and has a built-in receptacle that catches fur, so it’s not necessary to remove fuzz from the roller after each swipe. 

We recommend this product to pet owners, but anyone who wants to simplify vacuuming and mopping floors should appreciate it as well. The Tineco Floor One S5 Smart Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner is a time-saver, and also happens to be our top pick for the best vacuum mop combo. It’s cordless, cleans thoroughly, and has a self-propelling function that makes it comfortable to use. 

What our tester says: “I would highly recommend this model to anyone, especially those with physical limitations. The self-propelled function made cleaning my floors a breeze, and I had no arm or shoulder pain. When using other mops or vacuums, I would always end up in pain after a few minutes due to the repeated pushing and pulling of a heavy unit.”—Stephanie Cronk, Product Reviews tester and writer

Read our full review: Tineco Floor ONE S5 Smart Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner

For homes with accident-prone pets or just lots of carpeting, the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Carpet Cleaner is a cleaning powerhouse. It’s the best carpet cleaner for pets, according to our testing, but it’s also stellar at removing other messes and stains. Suitable for whole-room and spot cleaning, it has intuitive controls and three cleaning settings. 

What our tester says: “I also used the Bissell on my dog’s favorite nighttime sleeping spot. The carpet had become grayish and there was a clear dirt line between where he rests and a nightstand. Thanks to the Bissell, that line vanished, and I only had to clean the area once.”—Beth Cranston, Product Reviews tester and writer

Read our full review: Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Carpet Cleaner

The Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner is ideal for pet parents who only need a carpet spot cleaner. This little cleaner has enjoyed viral popularity, which is pretty well-deserved considering it took our award for the best portable carpet cleaner after testing. It’s lightweight, easily portable, intuitive to use, and powerful enough to handle most stains. 

What our tester says: “Overall, the Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner does exactly what it’s intended to do. Based on my tests, it’s particularly good at dirt stains as well as virtually any fresh stain. It may struggle to fully remove set-in stains that are oil- or acid-based, but honestly, those are pretty big asks for anything other than a heavy-duty machine.”—Michelle Larson, Product Reviews tester and writer

Read our full review: Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner

For the pet lover who’s always taking pictures of their furry companion, the Aura Digital Picture Frame lets them display an ever-changing rotation, without needing to print anything. It’s highly rated and easy to use, and your recipient can set it up and show off their photos in minutes. It’s even possible to pre-load the frame with photos, videos, or a gift message, and it comes in a gift-ready box. 

The Tapo TP-Link 2K QHD Security Camera is one of our best smart home gifts of 2025. It’s suitable for indoor or outdoor use, offers two-way audio, and provides decent picture quality at a budget-friendly price—all traits a pet parent might want for checking in on their pets when they’re out at work or running errands. 

Our tester credits the Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Mop Kit with improving cleanliness in their busy family home with two dogs. It’s easy to reach for and use, so quick cleanups and even full-floor cleans feel low effort. We chose it as the best mop for laminate floors in homes with pets, in part because the sprayer distributes a very fine mist that allows it to clean without getting floors too wet.  

What our tester says: “I love this mop for quick cleanups when I don’t want to bother with a bucket. And as much as I’m not a fan of disposable products, these pads actually last surprisingly long (we’re going on a week). Plus, when you have two dogs and a cat, some mopheads are better tossed than washed.”—Michelle Larson, Product Reviews tester and writer 

Read our full review: Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Mop Kit

The Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni is the best robot vacuum and mop we’ve tested: it makes keeping hard floors clean a breeze. It was tested in a home with an Australian Shepherd (which means lots of shedded fur and muddy paw prints), and it performed beautifully. Standout features include separate clean and dirty water tanks, a built-in mop pad dryer, and smart navigation. 

What our tester says: “I run the X9 Pro every day, and it still impresses me, especially the heat-drying mop feature. It’s the closest thing to a zero-maintenance robot cleaner I’ve tested.”—Paul Rankin, Product Reviews tester and writer.

Read our full review: Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni 

Whether your recipient is a bird parent or just loves avian critters, this bird feeder camera is a fun gift that can offer hours of entertainment. It’s our favorite bird feeder camera because it offers excellent picture quality and robust features, without the need for a subscription service. 

What our tester says: “A key advantage of this feeder is that it provides full access to the camera’s features—including AI identification, 30-day cloud storage, and easy media sharing—without a subscription.”—Debbie Wolfe, Product Reviews tester and writer

More Gifts for Pet Parents

• Delamu Cord Hider: For pet owners recently revamping their space, this cord hider tucks wires and cables neatly away for a safer and tidier home. 
• Uproot Cleaner Pro Pet Hair Remover: The pet owner who’s always battling embedded fur will really appreciate this hair removal tool.
• Easy-Going Stretch Oversized Sofa Slipcover: Couch slipcovers don’t have the best reputation, but this one looks pretty stylish and offers an extra layer of protection. 
• Neater Feeder Express Elevated Pet Bowls: Help keep the feeding area tidier with this elevated pet bowl setup. 
• Black+Decker Furbuster Handheld Vacuum: This model is our top pick for the best handheld cordless vacuum because it’s lightweight, powerful, and comes with a fur-grabbing motorized powerhead. 

 

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