The 10 Most Absurd Pet Products

Humans have shared their lives with animals for as long as we can remember. These loyal and affectionate companions have always been by our side. However, times have changed, and today, pets are treated like royalty. The products available in specialized pet stores highlight this trend. Below are ten of the most ridiculous, impractical, and downright silly pet products.

10. Pet Fashion

There’s no quicker way to upset your furry friend than by pinning them down and stuffing them into clothes. You’ll get a brief moment of satisfaction seeing your pet give you a confused look before they begin removing, tearing, or messing up their outfit.

“Hey, do you want to take a stroll around the block?” “Sure! But what about Mr. Whiskers?” “He can come along! I’ve got a Pet Stroller!”

Does this scenario sound familiar? Probably not. Any sensible pet owner knows that taking your cat into the unpredictable, noisy world in a cramped stroller is a terrible idea.

This clever product is designed to give your dog a chic manicure or pedicure, just like humans! (Remember: Dogs are not humans.)

The Babble Ball is a toy that speaks or produces various sounds when interacted with. This toy could lead to two rather unfortunate situations:

Your dog becomes so fascinated by the Babble Ball that he keeps playing with it all night long. The voices and bizarre animal noises echo throughout the house. As the owner, you're left sleep-deprived for weeks, eventually driven to madness.

Your dog hears voices coming from a lifeless object, and soon his sense of reality begins to unravel. He eventually loses it and goes full Cujo on you.

Sick of the strain on your arm from throwing a tiny ball just a few feet? Then thank the heavens for the Chuckit! Ball Launcher. (Disclaimer: If I see anyone using a Chuckit!, they will be laughed at and possibly shoved into a ditch.)

Although it’s a bit embarrassing and downright disgusting to crouch down and scoop up the steaming mound your dog just left behind, it’s part of being a responsible pet owner; otherwise, Central Park would be a giant, unclean mess. Dog Poop Freeze claims that a simple spray makes dog cleanup a breeze. Here’s a tip: freezing your dog’s poop isn’t going to make the task any less awkward or revolting.

Bonus: My favorite Amazon.com review – “I fondly remember the old days when my uncle and his born-again Christian nephew would make poop sculptures out of WARM poop. Not anymore, Scooter. Now I can finally create that life-sized poop sculpture of Debbie Gibson in my basement.”

A Kong is a rubber, snowman-shaped toy that dogs seem to love. Its popularity stems from the fact that it can be stuffed with food, treats, or just about anything. Kong Paste is essentially a can of dog-friendly spray cheese in various flavors to squirt into the Kong. Fine, but what happens if the Kong isn't properly cleaned? The chunks of meaty paste start to decay in the corners of the rubber snowman, breeding bacteria and ultimately forming a mini civilization; like that episode of The Simpsons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treehouse_of_Horror_VII).

It’s the purrfect gift for any pet! Haha, get it? But not really. This product is promoted as a massaging mitt that relaxes pets and strengthens the bond between owner and pet. However, I envision a different scenario: You approach Fluffy and turn on the massaging device, which makes sounds similar to a vacuum cleaner. Fluffy, startled by the frightening vacuum sound, claws deep marks into your arms. Fluffy loses all trust in you as a trustworthy owner. You monster.

Your cat will delight in being trapped inside a strange green tube-like structure for hours, while small animals, safe behind a fabric barrier, taunt your cat from the outside, just out of reach of the vibrant world.

Just take a look at the image! I won't even waste my time commenting on the absolute absurdity of this product.

Contributor: kfinch90