Things you don't need for your pet: The Paw Plunger

When my dog is ready to come in the house after roaming in the muddy outdoors, I usually have a towel near the door so I can wipe his paws off. Even that task is a struggle with a 65-pound puppy.

Now, imagine trying to dip your dog's paws in something called the "Paw Plunger."

I do not kid.

It's a dolled-up black mug that you fill with warm water. You put your dog's paw in it and "soft, deep-cleaning bristles gently scrub away dirt, mud, and harsh ice-melting chemicals."

It's yours for forty bucks.

Or you could just use a towel.