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The Pampered Pet Edit: 8 Cozy Upgrades for Cats and Dogs
Updated September 26, 2026
Plush donut beds, cardboard scratchers that double as loungers, a hammock tower and ceramic bowls: cozy upgrades for cats and dogs, and easy gifts for any pet parent.
Eight finds for napping, scratching, eating and tidying up after it all. Most of them work for cats and small dogs alike.
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Conlun Oval Cat Scratcher Bed, Medium, Checkerboard
An oval, concave scratcher bed in a checkerboard pattern, made of heavy-duty corrugated and 100% recycled cardboard, so a cat can scratch, rest and play in the same spot. The enclosed bottom keeps scratched-off bits inside instead of on the carpet.
Western Home Calming Donut Bed for Dogs and Cats, 20 Inch
A 20-inch calming donut bed in luxurious faux fur with PP cotton filling, round for pets that like to curl up, with an anti-slip dot bottom. The whole bed goes in the washing machine.
FUKUMARU L-Shaped Cat Scratcher, 26.8 Inch
An L-shaped scratcher of 1.6-inch thick cardboard that works three ways: upright as a wall scratcher, flat as a lounge, or turned over as a cat house. It measures 26.8 by 16.6 by 11.5 inches and is made of recyclable heavy duty cardboard.
LE TAUCI Ceramic Pet Bowl Set with Acacia Wood Stand, 1.8 Cup
Two ceramic bowls on an acacia wood stand, each 5.6 inches across and holding 1.8 cups, for small dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. A non-skid pad and a heavy base keep the set from sliding, and the bowls can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. The stand is natural wood, so the grain and color vary a little from piece to piece.
GASUR Hooded Donut Bed for Dogs and Cats, 23 Inch, Beige Brown
A 23-inch donut bed with an attached blanket hood for pets that like to hide or burrow. The sleep surface is rose swirl plush, the outside of the hood is chamois microsuede, the bottom is non-slip and the whole bed is machine washable. The seller sizes it for dogs and cats up to 20 pounds.
Amazon Basics Cat Tower with Hammock and Scratching Posts, Gray
A cat tower with a plush suspended hammock, two sturdy scratching posts, a secure base and a replaceable dangling soft ball toy. Natural jute fiber gives claws something to sharpen on, and it assembles in a matter of minutes.
Bone Dry Paw Print Lattice Ceramic Pet Bowls, Medium, Set of 2, Gray
A set of two medium porcelain ceramic bowls in a gray paw print lattice design, for medium and large cats and dogs. A silicone ring on the bottom keeps them from sliding around, and they are dishwasher safe.
Bone Dry Collapsible Pet Storage Bin, Small Rectangle, Gray
A collapsible gray polyester bin, 14 by 8 by 9 inches, that stands upright and has handles for carrying. The seller says it holds up to about 20 pounds of dry dog treats, leashes, collars, toys, blankets or grooming supplies, and it wipes clean with a damp cloth or sponge.
If you buy one thing, make it the calming donut bed: the whole bed goes in the washing machine. For a pet that likes to hide, the hooded donut bed doubles as a burrow.