Everyday pet sundries
"Sundries" is the catch-all term for the small, everyday items that support the bigger stuff — a food, a bed, a lead — without being any of those things themselves. On this site that mostly means cleaning and hygiene basics and the poo bags you buy again and again, rather than one single aisle of its own.
What actually counts as a sundry
Odour neutralisers, disinfectant sprays, mouse and pest traps for the house, puppy pads and stain removers all fall under this heading. None of them are exciting purchases, but they're the ones you notice the moment you run out, usually at an inconvenient time.
Poo bags are the other big one. They're not glamorous, but they're a genuine repeat purchase for almost every dog owner, and having a dispenser clipped to the lead or a spare roll in a coat pocket is the kind of small thing that makes daily walks easier.
How to choose
For cleaning and hygiene, think about what you're actually dealing with: a general odour neutraliser for everyday smells is a different product to a proper disinfectant spray for an area that's been fouled, and using the wrong one just means doing the job twice.
For poo bags, the differences that matter are thickness, scent and whether they're degradable — a thin bag that tears mid-walk is worse than useless, so it's worth paying slightly more for ones that hold up. Beyond that, most of what's in this corner of the shop is bought on habit rather than research, which is exactly as it should be.
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
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
Don't Pee Here Spray
Mustard-scented deterrent spray for keeping a dog or cat off one spot, 500ML
£7.99
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
Simple Solution Stain & Odour Remover Hard Floors
Dual-action enzyme cleaner for stains and odours on sealed hard floors, 750ml
£9.75
ANIGENE Pet Urine Eliminator 750ml – Citrus Fragrance
Breaks down urine crystals at the source rather than masking the smell — helps fully eliminate odours and reduce repeat marking behaviour.
£12.99
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
Fleatec House Flea Spray
A household flea spray for carpets and bedding, available in two sizes
From£8.99
Simple Solution Extreme Stain & Odour Remover Dog
A 500ml concentrated enzyme spray for stubborn dog urine, vomit and faeces stains
£8.65
Simple Solution Extreme Stain & Odour Remover Cat
A 500ml concentrated enzyme spray for stubborn cat urine, vomit and faeces stains
£8.65
Moderna Cat Litter Linerbags
A fitted liner bag for Moderna's Large litter tray, sized to the tray's own shape
£6.99
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
Common questions
- What's the difference between an odour neutraliser and a disinfectant?
- An odour neutraliser is generally aimed at everyday smells around the home — bedding, litter areas, a damp dog — while a proper disinfectant spray is meant for cleaning up after an accident or illness. Read the label rather than assuming one does the other's job.
- Are degradable poo bags worth the extra cost?
- For most owners, yes — they cost a little more than the thinnest standard bags but tend to be more tear-resistant in practice, which matters more on a muddy walk than the price difference does. It's a small, regular cost either way, so pick the one that actually holds up for you.
- Do I need pest traps if I don't have a mouse problem?
- Not as a precaution, no — they're there for when you actually have a problem, not as something to keep running permanently. If you do see signs of mice, a simple trap dealt with promptly is usually enough before it becomes a bigger job.
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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.