Small-Dogs

Small and medium breed dogs have different needs from their larger cousins. A 15-pound terrier doesn’t need the same bed as a 90-pound Labrador — the foam density, bolster height, and sleeping surface should match the dog’s size and sleeping style. A bed that’s too tall is hard for a small dog to climb into. A bed with soft foam designed for a 10-pound dog will bottom out under a 40-pound dog. ...

A pet stroller sounds like a luxury until your senior dog can’t finish the block, your cat needs fresh air without roaming, or you’re carrying a small dog through a crowded street fair because their legs gave out twenty minutes ago. Then it’s not a luxury — it’s mobility. I tested seven pet strollers and wagons. All-terrain models for trails. Lightweight city strollers for sidewalks. Multi-pet wagons for households with more than one furry passenger. Some are overpriced junk. A few surprised me. Here are the ones I’d buy. ...