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Best Cat Litter
Breeder Celect recycled paper cat litter
Breeder Celect Paper Cat Litter is a UK-made, biodegradable litter crafted from 100% recycled newspaper pellets. Free from additives and chemicals, it’s safe for all cats, including kittens. The pellets are highly absorbent for a hygienic litter tray and naturally control odours, keeping your home fresh. With 99% dust-free composition, it’s ideal for allergy sufferers and prevents tracking. Lightweight and economical, you only need to remove waste and top up as required. After use, it can be composted, making it an eco-friendly choice that’s gentle on the planet and your wallet.
Find out more: https://www.breedercelectcats.co.uk/
Highly commended: Catit Go Natural Pea Husk Litter
Best Cat Toy
Trixie Brain Mover Strategy Game
This interactive cat game challenges your pet’s skill and concentration with four different modules featuring drawers, hollows, and covers to hide treats or dry food. Cats use their paws or nose to uncover tasty rewards, making mealtimes fun and stimulating. It’s suitable for daily feeding and encourages natural hunting instincts. Non-slip rubber feet keep the board steady during play, while durable plastic ensures easy cleaning. The set includes detailed training instructions with expert tips and has been tested by an independent animal welfare body for safety and quality.
Find out more: https://www.trixie.de/
Highly commended: Nerf Cat Nip Disc Blaster
Best Dry Food
Catit recipes dry cat food
Catit Recipes Kitten Poultry Dry Cat Food provides 92% of its protein from premium animal ingredients to support healthy growth in kittens, as well as pregnant or nursing cats. Made with fresh chicken, liver, and superfoods, this grain-free recipe is gently cooked at low temperatures to preserve taurine, flavour, and nutrients. It promotes strong bones and teeth with natural calcium from eggshells and supports vision and heart health. Free from grains, wheat, soya, and artificial additives, it’s prepared in a climate-neutral facility and packed in recyclable LDPE4 bags for eco-friendly, nutritious feeding.
Find out more: https://catit.co.uk/?
Highly commended: Natures Menu, No Grain Dry Food
Best Flea Product (for home)
Indorex Defence Household Flea Spray
Indorex Defence Home Flea Spray tackles infestations by killing fleas and dust mites on contact while breaking the flea life cycle for lasting protection. Containing permethrin, piperonyl butoxide, and pyriproxyfen, it eliminates adult fleas fast and prevents eggs and larvae from developing for up to 12 months. Voted Best Flea Product for the Home for over a decade, it’s UV-stable, fragrance-free, and leaves no residue. Indorex also reduces allergens by killing dust mites, making it ideal for sensitive pets. Use on carpets, floors, and furnishings alongside regular pet flea treatments for complete, long-term control.
Find out more: https://uk.virbac.com/products/indorex-defence-household-flea-spray
Highly commended: FRONTLINE Homegard
Best Flea Product (for pet)
FRONTLINE Plus for Cats
FRONTLINE PLUS® for Cats is an advanced flea and tick treatment that kills parasites on contact, protecting your cat from irritation and disease. It also prevents flea eggs from hatching, helping to stop home infestations before they start. Applied every four weeks, it provides continuous, reliable protection to keep your cat healthy, comfortable, and pest-free.
Find out more: https://uk.frontline.com/products/frontline-plus-flea-and-tick-treatment-cats#read-more
Highly commended: Beaphar FIPROtec COMBO
Best Grooming Product
FURminator
The FURminator® Undercoat deShedding Tool for medium dogs (25–50 lbs) reduces loose hair from shedding by up to 90% when used regularly. Its stainless steel edge reaches through the topcoat to safely remove loose hair and undercoat without damaging the skin, while the curved Skin Guard glides comfortably over your dog’s body. The ergonomic handle ensures easy use, and the FURejector® button releases collected hair with a simple push. Use weekly as part of the FURminator® Ultimate Hair Reduction System™—Brush, deShed, Bathe, and Maintain—for a cleaner home and a healthier coat.
Find out more: https://www.furminator.com/products/deshed/dog/undercoat-deshedding-tool-medium-dog-short-hair
Highly commended: Trixie Soft Brush - Top Coat & Base Coat
Best Health Product
FELIWAY Optimum
Clinically proven and vet-recommended, this feline pheromone diffuser offers a safe, natural way to reduce stress in cats. Trusted by over 14 million cats worldwide and rated 9.1/10 for satisfaction, it features a patented pheromone complex that helps ease tension, scratching, and conflicts between cats. The drug-free, scentless formula provides continuous calming when plugged in 24/7, creating a more relaxed home environment. For best results, use it in the room your cat spends the most time in and replace the refill every 30 days to maintain consistent, effective results.
Find out more: https://www.feliway.co.uk/products/feliway-optimum?variant=43674849280278
Highly commended: Pet Remedy natural calming and emotional wellbeing spray
Best Insurance Provider
Petplan
Petplan is one of the UK’s most trusted pet insurance providers, offering comprehensive cover for cats, dogs, and rabbits. Established over 40 years ago, it’s known for reliable lifetime policies that cover ongoing conditions, veterinary treatment, and specialist care. Petplan works closely with vets and animal charities to make claims simple and stress-free, often paying practices directly. Unlike some insurers, it doesn’t penalise customers for claiming, helping pets receive the care they need without financial worry. With flexible policy options, strong customer support, and a reputation for fairness, Petplan remains the go-to choice for responsible pet owners nationwide.
Find out more: https://www.petplan.co.uk/
Highly commended: The Insurance Emporium
Best Online Pet Retailer
Zooplus
For over 25 years, we’ve been dedicated to putting pets first, pioneering online pet supplies with passion and care. We make life easier for pet parents by offering trusted products, expert advice, and great value – all in one place. Every pet is unique, and we celebrate their quirks, loyalty, and love every day. From food and toys to healthcare essentials, we provide everything pets need to live happy, healthy lives. Shopping with us is simple, enjoyable, and rewarding, because caring for pets should be as joyful as they make our lives. Pets are family – and always come first.
Find out more: https://www.zooplus.co.uk/
Highly commended: Just for Pets
Best Pet Technology Product
Catit Pixi cat water fountains
The Catit PIXI Smart Drinking Fountain combines cute design with advanced technology to keep your cat happily hydrated. With built-in Wi-Fi and the free Catit PIXI app, you can monitor water levels, filter status, and cleaning reminders remotely. Its UV-C steriliser and Triple Action Filter ensure clean, purified water, while the quiet, energy-efficient pump features an eco mode for reduced power use. The stainless steel top offers a whisker-friendly surface, and the LED “nose” provides status alerts and doubles as a nightlight. Designed for comfort and convenience, it encourages healthy drinking habits while simplifying pet care for owners.
Find out more: https://catit.co.uk/products/catit-pixi-smart-fountain#product_details
Highly commended: Trixie Laser Pointer Moving Light
Best Raw Food
Cotswold Raw
The Complete Cat meals are crafted in the Cotswolds using fresh raw meat, bone, and offal, formulated to FEDIAF standards for complete, balanced nutrition. Each recipe includes Raw Aid for Cats from GWF Nutrition, providing 26 essential vitamins and minerals to support overall health. Key nutrients promote strong growth, heart and immune function, cognitive health, and vision, while coconut, seaweed meal, and omega-3 enhance wellbeing. Made with rabbit, ox heart, liver, and kidney, this meal delivers 17% protein and 9.3% fat for natural nourishment. Suitable for cats and kittens, feed raw and defrosted, following guidance based on bodyweight and age.
Find out more: https://www.cotswoldraw.com/for-cats
Highly commended: Nutriment Cat Beef
Best Specialist Food
Burns Sensitive Grain Free Dry Cat Food
Burns Sensitive Cat Duck & Potato is a complete, grain free, hypoallergenic cat food diet that is suitable for both adult and senior cats. The combination of highly digestible ingredients such as duck, potato and buckwheat has created not only a grain free diet but is suitable for cats with digestive and food sensitivities. The recipe contains natural, novel ingredients which help to avoid common food allergens such as beef and dairy. This complete, balanced diet contains all 11 essential amino acids required for cats to help maintain a healthy body inside and out.
Highly commended: Catit Recipes Indoor dry food
Best Treat
Catit Creamy lickable treats
Catit Creamy is a smooth, lickable cat treat made from fresh, all-natural ingredients with essential taurine to support heart and eye health. Packed with high-quality protein and amino acids, it’s free from by-products, additives, and grains, making it a wholesome, low-calorie indulgence for cats of all ages. Available in four irresistible flavours — Chicken, Chicken & Lamb, Salmon & Prawns, and Tuna — it can be served straight from the tube or as a tasty food topper. With responsibly sourced, dolphin-friendly tuna and no artificial ingredients, Catit Creamy is a healthy, hydrating treat cats can’t resist.
Find out more: https://catit.co.uk/products/catit-creamy-cat-treats-4-pack
Highly commended: FELIWAY Happy Snack
Best Wet Food
Canagan Cat Wet Food Tins
Canagan Wet Cat Food is a premium, grain-free range crafted to mirror a cat’s natural ancestral diet. Made with freshly prepared meat or fish, it provides high-quality protein for strong muscles and overall vitality. Each recipe is enriched with essential vitamins, minerals, and taurine to support heart, eye, and immune health. Free from grains, artificial colours, and preservatives, it’s gentle on digestion and ideal for sensitive cats. With flavours like chicken, salmon, and tuna, Canagan delivers complete, balanced nutrition with a taste cats love. Perfect on its own or as a topper, it offers pure, natural nourishment in every meal.
Find out more: https://canagan.com/uk/cat-food/wet-cat-food/
Highly commended: McAdams Wet Trays
Best Worming Product
Dronspot Worming Spot-on
Worming your cat is simple with Dronspot, the easy-to-use spot-on treatment that kills every type of intestinal worm commonly found in UK cats, including roundworms and tapeworms. This fuss-free alternative to tablets offers fast, effective, vet-strength protection, giving you peace of mind that your cat — and your family — are protected from worms. Dronspot’s convenient formula makes deworming straightforward and stress-free, ensuring your cat stays healthy and worm-free. It’s a trusted choice for pet owners who want reliable, hassle-free parasite protection with proven effectiveness against all common intestinal worms.
Find out more: https://www.drontal.co.uk/cats/dronspot-spot-on-wormer-small/
Highly commended: FRONTLINE Wormer
Product You Can’t Live Without
Pet Remedy natural calming and emotional wellbeing spray
The Pet Remedy 200ml Calming Spray offers a natural, fast-acting way to ease pet anxiety in any situation. Blending valerian root, vetiver, basil, and sage, it gently works with your pet’s natural calming mechanisms to reduce stress without sedation. Ideal for daily use in multi-pet homes or professional environments like grooming salons, rescue centres, and vet clinics, this larger size delivers great value and long-lasting calm. Safe for dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, birds, reptiles, and even horses, it can be sprayed on bedding, carriers, or clothing. Vet-recommended and effective, it’s the reliable solution for calm, confident pets every day.
Find out more: https://petremedy.co.uk/
Highly commended: FELIWAY Optimum