Cats are full-fledged family members too and there’s no doubt about it. Their love, loyalty and their ability to comfort us are unparalleled. At times, though, their hair can leave an unwelcome trail in our homes. Just as we clean up the spills made by our kids, it’s up to us to clean up after our cats.

Fortunately, there are a number of products that make cat care a breeze. Having cat litter boxes can bring a touch of whimsy to your interior design, while their functionality can put an end to messes and odors. The litter tray door pulls out, and a metal sifter rake pulls and lifts litter out of the tray for easy cleaning. If you want to make cat care even easier, self-cleaning litter boxes are the answer. Shedding tools like the FURminator can also provide big help in brushing out dead hair from the undercoat while bringing your cat’s natural oils to the surface. Since using a FURminator also helps stop overzealous self-cleaning, your cat may be less likely to be bothered by hairballs.