You can find many cheaper pet essentials online that do the job well. But sometimes, you want something that combines the function of more than one of these items. So, why not make it yourself if you can't find them online? It may seem challenging at first, but most don't require expertise plus, it will be a good hobby that will work well for your pets too.

 

1.Stylish Leash Bandana

You want your pet to look cute and stylish; this bandana idea can do just that. If you have a sewing machine at home, then excellent; if you don't, you can buy one of those cheap portable ones online. Don't worry; stitching with them isn't hard, but rather a piece of cake.

Select the material, color, or pattern you want, cross one corner over the leash, make it a triangle, and sew it. You can also use double-sided tape if you like, but that will be brief, especially when you wash it or your pet loves playing in the water.

The best part about this gift is that you can make as many as you want and match it with your outfit.

2.Comfy Hammock Styled Bed

Start making a stool, but while the legs are 90 degrees to the frame, increase the angle to 15-20 degrees more. Then attach a flexible cloth to these outward legs. It's that simple.

You can also use suction caps attached to strings holding a cloth in the middle like a real hammock. So, you can use any material you have on hand and make this fantastic bed for your pet. Mind you; if you have a dog, you need bigger and stronger stuff to hold its weight.

3.Elevated Dog Feeder

This one only requires a proper rectangular frame with space at the top equal to the feeder bowls you have at home. You can make the edge higher or bigger based on the size of your dog or if you have more than one. It comforts the dog as it doesn't need to bend to eat and can quickly eat standing.

You can paint the color you want on them that will match the aesthetic of your house or paste colorful papers on the wooden design to add more style.

4.Sleeper and Pooper All-in-One Groomer

This option only requires a little, as you can use a double cabinet in your home that you are not using or buy one at the store for a regular furniture store. Place the litter box on one cabinet with cute little pictures, and on the other side, a carpet with grooming tools or a scooper for the litter box. On top of this cabinet, you can place the sleeping cushion for your cat where they can sleep. This cabinet can be placed anywhere in the house where it fits perfectly.

Remember to train your cat first to know where to go when they want to ease themselves.

5.Fetching and Nabbing Toy

This one is especially great for your fetchers. Use any tennis or other ball, cover it with fabric, and close it with stitches. Then stitch together a rope or a fabric intertwined like double or triple ponytails. You can throw this ball anywhere when playing with your dog, and when they bring it back, pull on the ponytails to play pull and tug with them. Your dog will love it and get some great exercise for both of you.

 

6,.Customized DIY Cat Play and Scratch Pole

This might be a lot of work for you, but if you have determination, you can do it. This DIY project needs polls or a tree trunk to hold platforms on top. Either ake flat wooden tops or cover it with a soft fabric like carpet to give the cat a warm and relaxed place to sleep.

You can innovate on the design by choosing a regular pole with a rope wound around it for scratching and a tree with a vine around it.

7.Customized Pet Food Containers

You can use tin cans, cardboard boxes, or cereal boxes with good tops and put food inside them. If you keep different things in them or have more than one pet, you can mark each with a printout or colorful paper pasted with their names written on them.

This DIY is inexpensive and requires only typical materials you can find easily.

8.Car Hammock, Pad for Traveling

Owning pets brings lots of hair that you will find in many places in your home. It would help to clean them daily using a vacuum or a sofa/carpet cleaner. But when traveling, you can't be expected to clean the car after a tiring journey.

This DIY car hammock is easy to make if you know a bit of sewing and can attach them with head resters in the car. Your dog will be relaxed and enjoyably sitting in the hammock while you will worry less as you can now clean the hair effortlessly.

9.Hand-Made Cat or Dog Nibbler

This requires any unused or old cloth, cotton or filling material, and a sewing machine. For the dogs, you can shape it in the shape of the bone, and for the cat, any shape you desire. These nibblers will keep them busy and playful all day long.

10.Dog Washer Slash Bathroom

This may seem like a big project initially, but all you need are bathroom tiles, cement, and piping to wash your pet. You can take the help of a professional to help you with more technical matters. We know you can wash them in your toilet, but with this idea, you wash them while doing laundry.

While doing laundry, most pets need attention as you are away from the common room. Why not add this extra washer to wash the clothes when the machine is spinning and wash your pet while doing the laundry?