Home and garden
This aisle covers the household side of keeping a pet, rather than the pet itself — cleaning and hygiene products for accidents and general mess, pest control for fleas, mice and other unwanted visitors, and pet-proofing kit for keeping an animal out of somewhere they should not be.
Cleaning and hygiene
Accidents happen, particularly with a puppy or an older dog, and products like the Deluxe Absorbent Puppy Pads are worth keeping on hand during house-training or if incontinence is a factor for an older animal. An odour neutraliser such as the PowAir Harmony Misting Diffuser deals with the smell that lingers after cleaning up.
Regular hygiene products matter as much as anything bought for a one-off mess — keeping bedding, bowls and litter areas clean reduces the chance of a smell building up in the first place.
Pest control in and around the home
Mice and other unwanted visitors are a garden and outbuilding problem as much as a house one, and traps such as the Pest Stop Little Nipper are a straightforward way to deal with it without involving chemicals near your pets.
Fly and pest sprays are worth checking carefully around cats in particular, since some household chemicals are more dangerous to them than to dogs — read the label and keep pets away from a treated area until it has dried or aired properly.
Keeping pets out of the wrong places
A stair or door gate, such as the PawHut Extra Wide Pressure-Fit Dog Gate, is useful for a young puppy, a nervous dog, or simply keeping an animal out of a room during building work or visitors.
Furniture protectors like a scratch-resistant sofa cover save wear and tear from a cat that has not yet been redirected to a scratching post, and are far easier to fit than retraining a determined scratcher overnight.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Reusable Washable Puppy Training Pad
A quilted, machine-washable training pad that absorbs accidents and locks in moisture with a leak-resistant base. Reusable for puppy toilet training and senior dogs, in several bone and paw prints.
From£7.99
Scratch-Resistant Stretch Sofa Cushion Cover
A stretchy jacquard-knit cover that hugs individual sofa cushions to protect them from cat claws and fur. The non-slip, all-season fabric fits most seats and is machine washable for easy care. Sold per cushion size.
From£12.99
Scratch-Resistant Jacquard Sofa Throw
A woven bohemian-pattern sofa throw that drapes over your settee to shield it from cat claws, fur and everyday wear. Tasselled edges and a tightly knit jacquard weave add a decorative, cosy finish. Machine washable.
From£23.99
Biodegradable Scented Dog Poo Bags — 50 or 200
Citrus-scented biodegradable poo bags with tie handles — breaking down in months rather than the centuries a standard plastic bag takes.
From£4.49
Ice-Silk Sofa Cover Pet Protector
A cool, smooth ice-silk sofa cover with a frilled, scalloped trim that shields your couch from pet hair, scratches and spills. Breathable for summer, it keeps furniture looking fresh while giving pets a soft spot to lounge.
From£11.99
Bamboo Charcoal Puppy Training Pads
Super-absorbent bamboo charcoal training pads with a soft cotton-feel surface and leak-proof backing. The absorbent polymer core locks in moisture and helps neutralise odours, keeping floors clean during puppy toilet training.
£29.99
Washable Reusable Puppy Pee Pad
A quilted, absorbent training pad with a waterproof backing that protects floors, carpets and bedding, and washes ready to use again instead of being thrown away after every accident.
From£7.99
Chenille Muddy-Paws Absorbent Door Mat
A thick chenille door mat that soaks up mud and moisture from paws to protect your floors. The non-slip backing keeps it in place and it's machine washable and quick-drying for easy upkeep.
From£13.99
Grannicks Bitter Apple Spray — Chew & Lick Deterrent for Dogs
A non-toxic bitter-tasting spray that discourages dogs from licking wounds or chewing furniture and soft furnishings.
From£11.99
No-Rinse Cat Bath Essence Set with Towel
A wash-free cleansing essence set for cats with a soft microfibre towel. Wipe through the coat to freshen between baths, leaving fur clean, soft and pleasantly scented with no rinsing or water needed.
From£26.99
DIRTBAG Compostable Dog Poo Bags – Plastic-Free
Genuinely compostable, plant-based poo bags that break down in 180 days — strong, leak-proof, tie-handle bags with no hidden plastics.
From£6.99
Pet Eye Wipes for Tear Stains
A tub of 100 gentle eye wipes for cats and dogs that clean away eye gunk and debris and help reduce tear staining around the eyes. Soft and safe for regular use.
£9.99
Common questions
- What can I use to get rid of pet urine smell?
- A dedicated pet odour neutraliser works better than a general household cleaner, since it is designed to break down the compounds that cause the smell rather than just masking it. Clean the area thoroughly first, then treat it.
- Are mouse traps safe to use with pets in the house?
- A snap trap kept out of a pet's reach, or set only in areas they cannot access, is generally safe, but always follow the packaging and consider a covered trap if your pet roams the same areas of the house.
- Are pest sprays safe around cats?
- Not always — cats can be more sensitive to certain household chemicals than dogs. Always check the label, keep cats out of a treated area until it has dried, and choose products specifically stated to be pet-safe where possible.
- Do dog gates work for cats too?
- A pressure-fit gate will keep most dogs out of a room, but many cats can jump or climb over a standard gate, so it is a more reliable solution for dogs than for confining a cat to one area.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.