The best pet gear for your first home
Crates, cat trees, feeders and cameras for the animals who moved in with you. Guides with picks priced on Amazon AU, starting at $12.99.
47 verified guidesEvery pick checked on Amazon AURefreshed 12 September 2026
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The three that matter first
Top pick: MidWest iCrate 24 inch Single Door
★ 4.8 · 4,800+ reviewsfrom $61
Updated Sep 2026
Around $61 buys the MidWest iCrate and a dog who has somewhere calm to be while you carry furniture past.
Top pick: Feandrea Cat Tree for Large Cats 135 cm
★ 4.7 · 1,200+ reviewsfrom $102
Updated Sep 2026
The Feandrea 135 cm tree costs around $102, which is far less than reupholstering the couch your cat has already chosen.
Top pick: Tapo C210 Pan/Tilt Security Camera
★ 4.6 · 43,100+ reviewsfrom $29
Updated Sep 2026
At around $29, the Tapo C210 answers the first-day-back-at-work question of what they're actually doing to the place.
The dog will accept the new house before you've found the light switches; what it won't accept is the bare patch of floorboard where its bed should go. A Feandrea calming donut at around $44 settles the first-night pacing, the $12.99 slow-feeder bowl slows the anxiety eating, and a Tapo C210 camera at $29 answers the what-does-it-do-all-day question with actual footage.
Cats get their tax too: the 135cm Feandrea tree at around $102, and a $199 self-cleaning litter box for apartments where the laundry doubles as the cat's bathroom. Meanwhile the car guides ($37.90 booster seat, $46.95 foam steps) keep the vet run civil. Live listings get checked before anything is recommended, including the corners of pet retail where pricing gets creative.
Their corner of the house
A crate, a climbing tree, a calming donut bed at around $44, a ramp for the short-legged and a filter for the fish. Every animal needs a spot that's officially theirs.
Top pick: i.Pet Rabbit Hutch 106cm Tall Metal Cage
★ 4.6 · 33 reviewsfrom $74.95
Updated Aug 2026
Top pick: Vision M01 Wire Bird Cage
★ 4.4 · 2912 reviewsfrom $49
Updated Aug 2026
Top pick: Chuckit! Ultra Ball 2 Pack
★ 4.8 · 140,121 reviewsfrom $6.05
Updated Aug 2026
Dog PoolsSeven foldable hard-wall PVC dog pools available in Australia, sized by dog weight rather than marketing labels, with drainage, wall construction and claw resistance assessed honestly. Includes the mandatory ACCC safety labelling rules for portable pools and the pet pool recalls almost no round-up mentions.Top pick: Peteast Foldable Dog Pool, $42.94★ 4.4from $31.53
Dog Cooling MatsSix dog cooling mats verified on Amazon Australia for live pricing, star ratings and review counts, sorted by the thing that actually decides whether one works: the cooling technology. Water-and-ice mats stay genuinely cold for hours, pressure-activated gel fades fast and can leak, and cool-touch fabric is the safest bet around chewers. Written for Australian conditions, where the honest limit of a cooling mat matters more than the marketing.Top pick: CoolerDog Hydro Cooling Mat, Mini, $88.61★ 4.4from $27.61
Cat ToysSeven cat toys compared on Amazon Australia, covering wand play, hands-free chase, catnip and food puzzles, from a $7.89 wand to a $47.99 treat puzzle.Top pick: Catstages Nina Ottosson Buggin' Out Puzzle & Play, $47.99★ 4.5from $7.89
Fish TankSeven fish tanks available in Australia, compared on the two things listings hide: how many litres they hold, and whether the filter and light are actually in the box. Capacity in litres, verified prices, real star ratings and the recurring owner complaints for each.Top pick: Tetra 3 Gallon Cube Aquarium Kit, $110.21★ 4.2from $33.6
Cat EnclosuresSix outdoor cat enclosures compared on Amazon Australia, from cheap pop-up mesh tents to a wooden catio on wheels, ranked by who each one suits.Top pick: X-ZONE PET Wooden Catio on Wheels, $199.99★ 4.2from $46.99
Dog DoorsSix dog doors for Australian homes, segmented by install type: security-screen flaps, sliding-glass panels, insulated doors and wall-entry tunnels, each with real Amazon AU ratings and prices.Top pick: PetSafe Staywell Aluminium Pet Door (Medium), $132.98★ 4.6from $72.95
Dog CrateThe hardest part of buying a crate is the size - measure your dog so they can stand, turn and lie down, and remember many wire crates include a divider so a puppy crate grows with them. The other choice is the material: wire is the durable, airy, foldable home standard, soft fabric suits travel and calm dogs, and most picks here have a leak-proof tray. These six run from a 61 dollar MidWest iCrate to a 126 dollar New World.Top pick: MidWest iCrate 24 inch Single Door, ~$61★ 4.8from $61
Dog Poop BagsEarth Rated is our top dog poop bag for most Australian owners thanks to thick, leak proof rolls and a 4.8-star record across nearly 197,000 reviews. PET N PET 1080-count is the best value bulk buy, and Petz Park is the cheapest way in at $9.95.Top pick: Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags Value Pack (600 Count, Lavender Scented), $24.99★ 4.8from $9.95
Dog RampA pet ramp protects your dog's joints and spine by turning a risky jump into a gentle walk. Our top pick is the PaWz Adjustable Dog Ramp for its three height settings and grippy carpet surface, with the well reviewed VAKA 70cm as the value choice and the YOUYICI foam stairs ramp as the budget option.Top pick: PaWz Adjustable Dog Ramp, $79.95★ 4.3from $49.99
Dog Nail GrindersThe Dremel PawControl 7760-PET is our top dog nail grinder for its 25,000 RPM power and 9-piece kit. The Casfuy 6-Speed is the best value with 11,000-plus reviews, and the AMIR Pet Nail Grinder is the cheapest way to start at under $20.Top pick: Dremel PawControl 7760-PET Dog Nail Grinder and Trimmer Kit, $168.77★ 4.5from $19.99
Cat ScratchersA tall sisal post saves your couch better than anything else, and the ANWA 32-inch post is our top pick. For budget furniture protection, a multi pack of cardboard pads does the job for under thirty dollars.Top pick: ANWA 32-inch Tall Cat Scratching Post, $39.99★ 4.6from $25.5
Pet StairsOur top pick is the COZY KISS 4-step foam stair, the most reviewed option we found on Amazon AU with a gentle curved climb little dogs take to fast. The Costway 4-step is the value choice, and the Costway 2-step is the cheapest way to get a small dog onto the couch.Top pick: COZY KISS 4-Step Foam Dog Stairs, $53.18★ 4.6from $36.95
Pet Hair Remover RollersAfter studying every pet hair roller on Amazon Australia, the reusable ACE2ACE roller is our top pick for couches and beds, the ChomChom is the durable buy it once choice, and the Scotch-Brite mini is the cheapest grab and go option. Eight picks for dog and cat hair, all verified in stock.Top pick: ACE2ACE Reusable Pet Hair Remover Roller, $25.43★ 4.4from $13.31
Dog SeatbeltsA dog seatbelt clips a harness to your car so your dog cannot fly forward in a crash or distract you while you drive. Our top pick is the SlowTon 2-in-1 latch bar seatbelt for its dual mounting and 4.7-star rating, with the heavily reviewed COOYOO set as the value choice and the SunGrow at $9.99 as the budget option.Top pick: SlowTon 2-in-1 Latch Bar Dog Seatbelt, $28.99★ 4.7from $9.99
Dog BrushA deshedding rake suits double coats, a slicker brush suits oodles, and a soft pin brush suits puppies. Our top pick is the Furminator Undercoat tool for heavy shedders, the Maxpower Planet rake is the budget standout with the most reviews, and the Wahl pin brush is a solid mid priced all rounder.Top pick: Furminator Undercoat DeShedding Tool (Large, Short Hair), $34.07★ 4.6from $18.61
Dog BlanketsWe compared eight dog blankets on Amazon Australia for waterproofing, warmth, washability and how well they protect a new couch. The Charlie's Sofur takes the top spot for furniture sized coverage, the Feandrea sherpa fleece is the best value, and the Luciphia print is the cheapest way to start.Top pick: Charlie's Sofur Waterproof Pet Blanket, $49.99★ 4.7from $22.44
Pet BedsAfter studying Amazon Australia listings, verified star ratings and thousands of owner reviews, our top pick is the COZY KISS U-Shaped Orthopedic bed for medium and large dogs. The MidWest Ombre Plush is the budget winner, and there is a right bed here for puppies, cats, seniors and chewers alike.Top pick: COZY KISS U-Shaped Orthopedic Dog Bed, $76.49★ 4.6from $24.38
Pet CarriersOur top pick is the Henkelion Soft-Sided Pet Carrier, the most reviewed carrier on Amazon Australia with a 4.5-star score across more than 50,000 ratings. The SECLATO is the best value with a 4.7-star rating and a hidden fold out bowl, while the ZaneSun is the budget choice at under $25.Top pick: Henkelion Soft-Sided Pet Carrier, $49.00★ 4.5from $24.99
Cat Scratching PostsSmartCat's Ultimate Scratching Post is our top pick: an 81cm sisal post tall enough for a full stretch and stable enough that it does not wobble, backed by more than 27,000 Amazon AU reviews. The ANWA 32-inch 3-in-1 post is the value pick, and the Kazoo Cat Scratch Post is the cheapest way to save your couch.Top pick: SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post, $99.00★ 4.7from $24.99
Cat Litter BoxAfter studying Australian retailer guides, vet advice and hundreds of verified Amazon AU reviews, our top pick is the BEST JAJA 3-in-1 stainless steel box for its leak proof design and easy cleaning. The Paws & Claws No Mess box is the value standout, and the Kitty Sift disposable pack is the cheapest way to solve odour and travel problems.Top pick: BEST JAJA Stainless Steel Litter Box (3-in-1 XL), $94.99★ 4.6from $26.79
Elevated Dog BowlsAn elevated dog bowl lifts food and water off the floor so your dog eats in a more comfortable posture. Our top pick is the vet recommended Fluff Trough for everyday comfort, the Zarler adjustable stand is the best value for large and extra large breeds, and the Prendieen bamboo ceramic set is the budget choice for small dogs and cats.Top pick: Fluff Trough Raised Stainless Steel Dog Bowl, $151.15★ 4.8from $29.6
Dog PlaypenAfter studying the Amazon Australia pet pen pool, the i.Pet 8-Panel metal playpen is our top all rounder for its versatile panels and strong review record. The PaWz 8-Panel is the value pick, and the VAKA 8-Panel is the cheapest pen we would actually trust. Picks for big dogs, travel and clear indoor pens are inside.Top pick: i.Pet 8-Panel Metal Pet Dog Playpen, $139.99★ 4.5from $89.99
Dog Car Seat CoversHard-bottom extenders now beat the old sagging hammocks for most dogs. Our top pick is the CHANCCI Hard Bottom Back Seat Extender (4.7 stars, 2,000-plus AU reviews), the PAWZIC is the value choice, and the OUYOOOO classic hammock is the budget buy.Top pick: CHANCCI Hard Bottom Back Seat Extender for Dogs, $59.99★ 4.7from $35.99
Dog Puzzle ToysAfter studying Amazon AU listings, thousands of local reviews and the trainers ranking ahead of us, the Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado is our top all-rounder. The KADTC Sunflower is the best value, and the Joansan slider is the budget pick that 8,700-plus owners swear by.Top pick: Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Tornado, $34.98★ 4.4from $24.99
Cat Trees and TowersA cat tree gives your cat what it actually wants - something to scratch instead of your sofa, height to climb and a perch to survey the room from. The real choice is height versus footprint, plus whether the scratching posts are sisal or carpet and whether the base is stable enough for a big cat. These six run from a $102 Feandrea all-rounder to a $199 LEO and LEXI real-wood tower.Top pick: Feandrea Cat Tree for Large Cats 135 cm, ~$102★ 4.7from $102
Dog BedsThe right dog bed depends on the dog — its age, size and how it sleeps. Three honest Amazon AU picks for 2026: a calming donut for nervous little dogs, an orthopedic memory-foam bed for most dogs (and every older or bigger one), and a raised cooling bed for hot Australian summers — from around $44 to $80.Top pick: Feandrea Calming Donut Dog Bed, ~$44★ 4.5from $44
Aquarium FilterA filter is the heart of a healthy aquarium - it handles mechanical filtration (debris), biological filtration (the nitrogen cycle that keeps fish alive) and chemical filtration. The right one depends on the type matched to your tank - an internal or sponge filter is the cheap pick for nano and turtle tanks, a hang-on-back (HOB) filter is the easy classic for community tanks, and a canister filter is the quiet workhorse for large, planted or heavily stocked tanks. We weighed filter type, flow rate, media stages, noise and - the big one in Australia - whether the unit is genuinely 240V Australian-spec rather than an imported plug trap. These six run from a 38 dollar PYPABL internal up to a 669 dollar Fluval FX6 flagship.Top pick: PYPABL 600L/H Internal Aquarium Filter (8W, Australia Standard Plug), $37.97★ 4.1from $37Food and water, automated
Feeders that work while you're at the office, a $32.99 fountain that keeps water moving, and a bowl that slows a labrador down.
Top pick: Royal Rooster Automatic Gravity Chicken Feeder
★ 4.4 · 570 reviewsfrom $19.99
Updated Sep 2026
Top pick: Royal Canin Indoor Adult Dry Cat Food 4kg
★ 4.5 · 1,941 reviewsfrom $15.99
Updated Aug 2026
Top pick: Applaws Grain Free Chicken & Turkey Dry Dog Food, 4 x 2.7kg
★ 4.8 · 58 reviewsfrom $39.69
Updated Aug 2026
Automatic Pet FeederAn automatic feeder gives your cat or dog scheduled, portioned dry-food meals while you are at work or away overnight. The axes that matter are hopper size, portion accuracy, whether it has battery backup for a blackout, and whether you want an app and camera. These six run from a 76 dollar ANDOLL to the standout 250 dollar PETLIBRO One, which opens only for the right pet.Top pick: ANDOLL HOME 4L Automatic Cat Feeder, ~$76★ 4.6from $76
Slow Feeder Dog BowlsIf your dog inhales its dinner in seconds, a slow feeder makes it work for each mouthful - which slows eating, cuts vomiting and choking, helps reduce the risk of bloat in deep-chested breeds, and adds a bit of mental work to mealtime. The right one depends on your dog: a maze or ridge bowl is the classic, stainless steel is chew-proof and hygienic, food-grade silicone is soft and doubles as a lick surface, and a lick mat turns wet food into slow, calming enrichment. We weighed the type, the size, how deep the maze is and how easy it is to clean. These six run from a 12.99 dollar Bifeaw silicone bowl up to the original 40.25 dollar Outward Hound Fun Feeder.Top pick: Bifeaw Silicone Slow Feeder Bowl, $12.99★ 4.6from $12.99
Pet Water FountainCats especially are notoriously poor drinkers - they descend from desert animals and often will not drink enough from a still bowl, which feeds into urinary and kidney problems - and a fountain's moving water genuinely encourages pets to drink more. The right one depends on the material (stainless steel is the hygiene headline, but many fountains are a steel tray over a plastic tank), the pump noise, the ongoing filter cost, the capacity and whether you want it corded or cordless. We weighed all of that across cats and dogs. This guide covers six cat and dog water fountains from a 32 dollar oneisall steel fountain up to a 99 dollar PETLIBRO cordless pick.Top pick: oneisall Stainless Steel Cat Water Fountain (2L), $32.99★ 4.2from $32Fur, litter and floors you now own
Mess control gets serious when every scratch and stain is yours to keep, starting with a $13.18 litter mat that ends the hallway crunch.
Top pick: PAW by Blackmores NutriDerm Replenishing Shampoo 500 ml
★ 4.8 · 24 reviewsfrom $11.08
Updated Aug 2026
Top pick: World's Best Cat Litter Clumping Formula 6.35kg
★ 4.4 · 1,243 reviewsfrom $14.49
Updated Sep 2026
Top pick: PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Classic Self-Cleaning Litter Box
★ 3.8 · 945 reviewsfrom $199
Updated Sep 2026
Cat Litter MatA litter mat is the cheapest, easiest fix for tracked litter all over the house - it sits under or in front of the box and catches the granules that stick to your cat's paws. But mats work in very different ways, and the right one depends on how much you want it to trap versus how easy it is to clean and how soft it is for your cat. A double-layer honeycomb mat is the genuine trapper, while foam, silicone and microfibre mats are surface catch-pads that are easier to wipe but hold less of the fine stuff. We weighed the trapping mechanism, softness, waterproofing, cleaning and size. This guide covers six mats from $13.18 to $52.61.Top pick: Petinstinct Double-Layer Honeycomb Litter Mat (61x46cm), $13.18★ 4.4from $13
Dog ClippersThe real choice here is noise and power. Quiet, low-vibration clippers keep an anxious dog calm, while a stronger motor and stainless blade are what get through thick or matted coats without pulling. Cheap clippers handle fine coats well but can struggle on heavy fur. These six run from a $35 Founouly to a $101 oneisall 2-in-1 kit.Top pick: Founouly Waterproof Low-Noise Dog Clipper, ~$35★ 4.7from $35Out the door, with or without them
Harnesses from $30.74 and booster seats for the trips they join, plus a camera for the hours they don't.
Top pick: ACME 211.5 Dog Whistle
★ 4.6 · 5,415 reviewsfrom $12.49
Updated Aug 2026
Top pick: EzyDog DFD Dog Life Jacket
★ 4.7 · 3,136 reviewsfrom $27.39
Updated Sep 2026
Top pick: RUFFWEAR Front Range Dog Collar
★ 4.8 · 2,937 reviewsfrom $25.17
Updated Aug 2026
Dog HarnessA harness has largely replaced the collar for walking because it takes pressure off a dog's neck and gives you far more control, especially for a puller - but the type matters enormously, and the wrong one will not stop pulling at all. A front-clip harness redirects a pulling dog, a back-clip step-in is a comfort vest, a dual-clip gives you both, and an escape-proof figure-8 keeps a flight-risk dog secure. We weighed clip position, sizing, escape risk, padding and car safety. These six run from a 30 dollar PetSafe no-pull trainer up to a 104 dollar Ruffwear Front Range.Top pick: PetSafe Easy Walk No-Pull Harness, $30.74★ 4.3from $30
Dog Car Booster SeatA dog car booster seat does two jobs at once - it keeps your dog contained instead of roaming the cabin, and it lifts a small dog high enough to see out the window, which calms most anxious travellers down fast. The right one depends almost entirely on your dog's weight: tiny dogs under 5 kg suit a console seat, the classic 5 to 9 kg lap-dog range suits a bucket booster, dogs up to 15 kg need a bigger bucket, and large breeds need a back-seat option instead. We weighed sizing, tether setup, washability and Australian road rules around restraining pets. These six run from a $37.90 VEVOR budget booster to a $168.01 Australian-designed premium seat.Top pick: VEVOR Waterproof Dog Booster Seat, $37.90★ 4.1from $37
Pet CameraMost pet cameras are really indoor WiFi cameras that happen to be great for watching your dog or cat while you are out - pan and tilt to follow them, talk to them through two-way audio and get a ping when they move. The big thing to weigh is storage: local microSD means no ongoing fee, while some features sit behind a subscription. These six run from a $29 Tapo C210 to a purpose-built $100 Furbo that needs a paid plan.Top pick: Tapo C210 Pan/Tilt Security Camera, ~$29★ 4.6from $29The new homeowner checklist
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Pets questions, answered straight
What pet gear should I buy before moving day?
A crate and a harness cover the first 48 hours. The MidWest iCrate runs around $61 and gives a dog somewhere calm while boxes get carried past. The PetSafe Easy Walk harness ($30.74) means the first walk in an unfamiliar suburb happens on your terms. Everything else can arrive with the second wave of deliveries.
Are self-cleaning litter boxes actually worth it?
Sometimes, and we're upfront about the catch. The PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Classic costs around $199 and holds a 3.8 rating: fine for single-cat households that hate scooping, less convincing with two cats sharing it. If tracking is the real problem, the $13.18 Petinstinct litter mat fixes that for a fraction of the price.
What's the cheapest setup for a pet home alone all day?
A camera plus a slow feeder, for under $45 total. The Tapo C210 (around $29) lets you check the couch from your desk, and the $12.99 Bifeaw silicone bowl stretches breakfast out instead of letting it vanish in seconds. If the anxiety runs deeper than boredom, our dog crate guide covers den training as well.
From the editor
The donut bed sat ignored for two days, then got claimed permanently and defended from the vacuum. That's the only review that counts.
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