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These are the product types our guides recommend most, gathered in one place. For each type we name one popular, widely recommended product, plus a link to browse the alternatives. We haven't tested these ourselves, so check the reviews and sizes before you buy. Each section links to the full guide if you want the detail.
If your cat is unwell, start with your vet, not a product. Nothing here treats illness.
Toys
Most indoor cats need two or three short play sessions a day. A wand toy is the best place to start. Full guide: the best toys for indoor cats.
| Type | Best for | Popular pick |
|---|---|---|
| Wand (teaser) toys | Interactive play and burning energy. The single best toy for most cats. | Cat Dancer Charmer More wand toys |
| Small balls and toy mice | Solo play. Cheap, so buy several and rotate them. | Skitter Critters More balls and mice |
| Kicker toys | Cats that grab and kick, especially ones that play rough with hands | Yeowww! Banana More kicker toys |
| Puzzle feeders | Mental exercise and slowing down fast eaters | Catit Senses Digger More puzzle feeders |
| Tunnels | Hiding, ambushing and chasing, great with two cats | Feline Ruff 3-Way Tunnel More tunnels |
| Silver vine toys | Short bursts of excitement, including many cats that ignore catnip | Potaroma Silvervine More silver vine toys |
Scratching posts and cat trees
Scratching is normal, and the right post saves your furniture. Choose one that's tall, sturdy and covered in sisal. Full guide: how to choose a scratching post.
| Type | Best for | Popular pick |
|---|---|---|
| Tall sisal post | Most cats. Choose 30 inches or taller with a heavy base. | SmartCat Ultimate Post More sisal posts |
| Cat tree | Climbers, indoor cats and multi-cat homes | Cat trees |
| Cardboard scratcher | Cats that like to scratch flat, and older cats | PetFusion Scratcher Lounge More cardboard scratchers |
| Wall-mounted scratcher | Small homes. Saves floor space and can't tip over. | K&H Window Scratcher More wall scratchers |
Treats
Keep treats to no more than 10% of your cat's daily calories. Full guide: healthy treats for cats.
| Type | Best for | Popular pick |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze-dried meat or fish | High-protein rewards, often a single ingredient | PureBites Chicken More freeze-dried treats |
| Lickable treats | Bonding, hiding tablets and adding water to the diet | Inaba Churu More lickable treats |
| Dental treats with the VOHC seal | Helping reduce tartar | Feline Greenies More VOHC dental treats |
Grooming
Regular brushing cuts down on swallowed hair and hairballs. Full guide: how to help a cat with hairballs.
| Type | Best for | Popular pick |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber grooming brush or mitt | Cats that dislike brushes | KONG Cat ZoomGroom More grooming mitts |
| Wide-toothed comb | Long-haired cats and tangles | Wide-toothed combs |
| Flea comb | The quickest way to check your cat for fleas | Flea combs |
Water and litter box
Many cats don't drink enough, and a comfortable litter box prevents a lot of problems. Full guide: how to help a constipated cat.
| Type | Best for | Popular pick |
|---|---|---|
| Water fountain | Getting cats to drink more, especially cats on dry food | Catit Flower Fountain More water fountains |
| Low-entry litter box | Senior and arthritic cats | Low-entry litter boxes |