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A Great Elevated Bowl
JWPC Bulldog Bowl
Best Outdoor Dog Bed
Coolaroo The Original Cooling Elevated Pet Bed
AT WIRED, WE really love our dogs. We also love each other’s dogs, whether they’re adorable little nuggets in New York City apartments, pit mixes in the country, or loyal heelers that spend all day, every day, within 6 inches of my left foot. For the past few years, my colleagues and I have been trading tips, tricks, and gear. These are the best dog accessories we’ve bought or tested for our very, very good boys and girls.
Don’t forget to check out our Pet Supplies for Newly Adopted Cats and Dogs, Best Dog Beds, and Best Cat Toys and Supplies guides for more.
Updated January 2023: We’ve added the Furbo 360, RifRuf Caesar 1 Dog Sneakers, and WagWear Monkey Fleece Jacket.
Adrienne So, Julian Chokkattu, and Scott Gilbertson contributed to this guide.
Photograph: Yeti
Best Dog Bowl
Yeti Boomer 8 Dog Bowl
It physically pains us to recommend a $50 water bowl. But before our tester, Adrienne So, got it, she probably spent as much on mats and stands to keep cheaper water bowls from being kicked, stepped in, and splashed all over the kitchen. Yeti’s bowl is capacious and heavy enough to not get kicked over if you walk too close to it. It holds eight cups of water and has a nonslip base. You can also throw it in the dishwasher when it gets grody.
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A Great Elevated Bowl
JWPC Bulldog Bowl
My Frenchies have next to no neck, making it tough for them to reach a regular bowl on the ground. A dog bowl that has some elevation helps alleviate strain on the neck, allowing them to safely eat and digest their food. Laura Robinson, a veterinarian at Antonio Animal Hospital in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, says, “If you think about the anatomy of their mouth going down into their esophagus and then into their stomach, [a raised bowl] makes more sense.”
I’ve used JWPC Bulldog Bowls with my pups, Winston and Parmesan, for a little over two years now and have had zero issues. We’ve used them for everything from kibble and fresh food to the ever-so-elegant boiled-chicken-and-rice meals. The bowls are just high enough off the ground for the dogs to comfortably reach them, plus they have a slim profile and are dishwasher-safe.
Photograph: Casper
Best Dog Bed
Casper Dog Bed
Getting a dog bed from a mattress company may sound like Too Much, but investing in your pup’s care and comfort helps keep them happy and healthy. I got the Casper Dog Bed for my 25-pound French bulldog in 2018, and he absolutely loves it. The foam is supportive without adding much height to the bed. It’s perfect for any dog, but especially those with little legs or with arthritis or other joint and muscular issues. Lisa Mausbach, a licensed veterinarian, says, “Stepping onto a bed that’s high isn’t necessarily great for an arthritic dog who can’t necessarily get in and out of those very easily.”
The Casper Dog Bed comes in three sizes (small, medium, and large) and colors (blue, sand, and gray). The foam inserts are fully removable, so you can easily toss the cover into a washing machine. The downside? There are five foam inserts, which can at times be frustrating to fit back into the cover.
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Best Outdoor Dog Bed
Coolaroo The Original Cooling Elevated Pet Bed
My dog Winston loves to sunbathe, but I worry about heat exhaustion and heat-related injuries. Limiting your pet’s time outdoors in hotter months is the best way to protect them, but if they insist on braving the elements, Jamie Richardson of Small Door Veterinary says raised platform beds lift off the ground and allow air circulation underneath the pet. We used the Coolaroo for a couple of years, and the only reason we recently got rid of it is that my pups just peed on it too many times. (I’m looking at you, Parmesan.) It was otherwise durable, survived the weather, and only started to rust at the metal joints after years of use.
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