When The Sims 4 released back in 2014, but it lacked one feature more than anything else: Pets. Most people who have pets would, I think, I agree with the statement that your pet is part of your family. The PetsExpansion Pack for The Sims 4 remedied this when it was released, giving players the ability to create pets for their Sims' household.
But, it didn't stop there. The Sims has an active (and occasionally very strange) modding community, and they were hard at work upon the release of the Pets expansion, expanding options and interactions available for your pets. There's a wide variety of mods out there, so I've compiled what I think are the 10 best, or at least most interesting, mods available.
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10 Control Your Pets
First and foremost, the biggest complaint people had about the Pets Expansion Pack for The Sims 4 is that you couldn't control your pets like you could in The Sims 3. It was honestly just a strip-down of features, but the situation is remedied somewhat with the Control Your Pets mod.
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This allows you to control certain aspects of your cats and dogs, and although the mod is admittedly a little bit limited, they're trying to continually add more options as time goes on. It's still a big improvement over having no control over your pets whatsoever.
The Control Your Pets mod is developed by fufu508.
9 Real Eyes
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and if you can't find your pet's soul while looking into their cartoony eyes in The Sims 4, then you're in luck. The Real Eyes mod changes the eyes to look a bit more natural, more realistic, instead of the cartoony nature of them in the vanilla game. They definitely don't fit the art style of the whole game nearly as well as the default eyes, but they do add a certain liveliness that the default eyes can lack sometimes.
The Real Eyes mod is developed by kellyhb5.
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8 Animal Eyes
Okay, so maybe you like your pet's eyes. Maybe, in fact, you want eyes exactly like your pet's eyes. Well, you're also in luck! The Animal Eyes mod adds the option to give your Sim some seriously memorable eyes. This gives an increase in the amount of eye color options available, but more importantly, gives a different kind of eye shape, too.
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Give your Sim some snake or dragon eyes for a more reptilian feel, or go with some kinder-looking eyes by choosing the husky or cat eyes.
The Animal Eyes mod is developed by SimplyMorgan77.
7 Three-Legged Pets
It can be frustrating in a game when you know exactly how to create something or someone, but the option to create it just isn't available. Well, for anybody with a three-legged best friend out there, this mod is made for you. Create dog and cat Sims that are missing one of their appendages, with options for either a front leg or a back leg missing. This will go a long way towards making some people feel like they truly have their own pet in their game, and that's really awesome.
The Three-Legged Pets mod is developed by wyattssims.
6 Vet — Hire Whoever You Want!
If you fancy running a vet hospital in your Sims 4 game, but you have some Sims that you'd like to hire that are over-or-under qualified, you can ensure that you don't need to worry about it with this mod!
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Before this mod, there were tons of qualified Sims out there to hire that had a skill-level just too high to have the option to hire, throwing a wrench in your well-laid plans. Theoretically, you could even run a family-owned vet clinic!
The Vet – Hire Whoever mod is developed by PolarBearSims.
5 Pet Sale Price Increase
If you'd like to run a pet-breeding business, this mod has you covered! Before, this option wasn't too terribly viable simply because you couldn't fetch a high enough price for your lovable little animals. But with this mod, the price increases based partly on the traits of the animal in question. A well-behaved and playful pooch might get a higher price tag than a sour, stubborn one, and so on.
The Pet Sale Price Increase mod is developed by pd1ds.
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4 Red Panda
If you're more in the mood for some eccentric pet options, take a gander at this mod. The Red Panda mod does just about what you would expect; it adds red pandas to the game as a pet option. Specifically, it creates them under a household that you can choose and play with. These animals were crafted really quite well and bear a surprising resemblance to their real-life counterparts.
The Red Panda mod is developed by Bakie.
3 More Recolors For Cats And Dogs
The More Recolors For Cats and Dogs mod is pretty straightforward; it adds more recolor options for your cats and dogs. The default game options are a little bit limited, and this mod strives to give you more options to perfectly craft the furry friend you desire.
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With 10 extra recolor options, you're probably going to be able to get your pet to look a lot more like what you pictured when you started.
The More Recolors For Cats And Dogs mod is developed by wendy35pearly.
2 Demogorgon Cat Hat
If you're a fan of the show Stranger Things (who isn't?), or you've got the sneaking suspicion that your cat is planning your untimely demise, you'll want to take a look at this mod. It adds a pretty cool-looking Demogorgon hat for your cat to wear, ensuring that you'll never leave your guard down around it again.
The Demogorgon Cat Hat mod is developed by flerb.
1 Superman Shirts For Cats/Batman Shirts For Dogs
I'm cheating a little bit here because, technically, these are two mods, but c'mon; who's going to want one of these mods and not the other?
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This mod adds a Superman shirt to the game for the more trustworthy cats to wear, and a Batman shirt for the coolest dogs out there. The world's finest, all in one house.
The Superman Shirt For Cats mod and the Batman Shirt For Dogs mod are both developed by maridesims4.
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The simming community keeps on with amazing surprises – proving that impossible is possible!
People over at Sims 4 Studio have created a mod which lets your Cats & Dogs be fully playable – just like in The Sims 3!
FYI: This isn’t a full on mod that gives new features – it’s a .ts4script file which enables options that are already built in The Sims 4’s game code. It functions like an off / on switch which enables things that are already there!
To download this mod click on the image below. To install it, place the .ts4script file to Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods folder. Make sure you have Mods / CC enabled in your game options AS WELL AS script mods!
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'Mods' short for modifications, are user-created files which modify or add more to the regular game. Since Sims 2 was released, fans have been creating mods and sharing them online.
The options for mods are pretty diverse. I've seen everything from one for The Sims 2 which added horses to the game (and yes, Sims could even ride them— and this was way before the Pets expansion pack added horses to The Sims 3), to one for The Sims 3 which added in a working ferris wheel. Some are much less complex, just restructuring the regular game files to add in or change things (like a Sims 3 mod which allows late night bars to stay open 24 hours instead of closing at 2 a.m., or the most famous mod of all, the one that removes the pixelation on nude Sims and replaces it with body parts).
Whether you're new to the modding world or can't run a Sims game without custom content (CC) and mods, here are some great Sims 4 mods that every Simmer will want to add to their game!
This article will be regularly updated to include the newest/coolest mods!
How to Install Mods in 'The Sims 4'
Before we get down to the nitty gritty, you should probably learn how to install a mod into your game.
The Sims 4 makes it easier than ever: simply download the mod in question, unzip the files (they will typically end in .package), and then drag and drop them into the 'Mods' folder, which is already located in your Sims files (navigate to Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods to locate).
Some mods have more complex instructions, so make sure to read the 'Installation Notes' when downloading.
If you're still stuck with installing mods or need help with troubleshooting, be sure to check out my article, How to Install Custom Content and Mods in The Sims 4 (PC & Mac).
Though all of these mods have been tested and should work functionally with your game, be aware that 3rd party content could potentially cause damage. Always download from trusted sites/users who have tested their content before sharing, and always be sure to backup your game files BEFORE installing mods and other CC. If you do run into any issues after installation, remove the mod from your game and consider informing its creator about the issue.
1. MC Command Center
I can't play my game without this one- and it's a BIG one in the Sims community. MC Command Center is what we used to know as 'story progression,' which wasn't included in The Sims 4. It allows your neighborhood to grow and thrive without your direct interaction. Download MC Command Centerso your Sims can get married, have children, find jobs, and basically live their lives, even if you aren't playing with them.
You can also add in additional modules which will allow the game to clean up your neighborhood by deleting homeless Sims and ghosts, allowing you to set default makeup and clothes on townies, allows you to delete all vampires or aliens, plus a whole bunch of other options.
A lot of Simmers live by this mod, and I can see why: the vanilla game can feel a bit static when the other Sims in your neighborhood don't do anything without you; with the MC Command Center, life goes on whether or not you play each individual household.
2. Go to School Mod
These first two require the Get to Work expansion pack, but both are well worth adding if you've bought the EP. Thanks to Sims 4 modder extraordinaire, Zerbu, there are now a lot of ways to enjoy working and going to school in The Sims 4, the first of which is the Go to School mod.
If you've ever wanted to go to school with your children and teen Sims, here's your chance. The Go to School mod allows you to follow your children or teens to elementary or high school. It works similar to the active careers brought into the game with the GTW EP; as your child/teen Sim, you have to complete a number of tasks each day (like painting, socializing with classmates, playing instruments, etc.) to get a gold medal at the end of the day. Your school performance plays a part in your overall grade, so make sure your Sims are working their hardest in class.
Don't worry, though— it's not all work and no play. The mod adds in random events, like field trips (your Sims will randomly be transported somewhere in town, like a museum or park, and have 'field trip' activities to do instead), and school dress-up day, where all your classmates come dressed in costumes. You can even choose to skip school and play hooky, if you want— there's now a 'hooky' skill that your Sim can work on to evade school with no negative effects.
Download the Go to School modhere and make sure you follow ALL the directions on Zerbu's page to get it to work correctly, and don't forget to download an elementary and high school for your town. You can also find my CC-free school creations under the gallery by searching 'brittpinkie' as well. This link will bring you to the newest version, V4, which includes new interactions, NPCs, a teaching career and a lot more :)
If you want to play without Zerbu's mod, read my article How to Make a Functioning School Using Get Together's Club System in The Sims 4.
Have you ever downloaded Mods into your Sims games?
Many of the previous games had the ability to add new food. Until recently, The Sims 4 modders hadn't figured it out, but now they have. Custom Food Interactions is the mod you need to add new foods to your game! With it, you can download a plethora of choices, like ramen or udon, mini pizzas, soups, dumplings, or breads.
Note: You can browse ModTheSims for foods to add, but make sure you have the base mod, Custom Food Interactions, installed in your game FIRST, in order for it to work.
Continuing on with the food theme, it's definitely worth highlighting these two mods by the super-talented modder, icemunmun.
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The first of the two is the Functional Canning Station. This mod adds in the Canning Station from the Sims 3 and gives your Sims the ability to can 15 different preserves (everything from honey spread to mango chutney), which give off some unique buffs when your Sims consume them! There's also a 10-level Canning Skill associated with the mod! This is a great mod for anyone who liked the Canning Station from The Sims 3 or who is looking for a new activity for their Sims to enjoy in the game.
icemunmun also brought back The Sims 3's cotton candy machine! This mod brings 10 new cotton candy flavours and buffs to go with all of them.
It's definitely worth checking out all of icemunmun's mods, as she does lots of nice food-related ones. You can never have enough food in the game!
All iterations of The Sims games have come with careers created by the fans, but The Sims 4 is finally getting a few custom careers of its own. We do have to thank the talented Neia for creating her modding tool, which has allowed modders to easily create customer careers of their own. Here are some of my favourite custom careers:
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6. Road to Fame Mod
Want to give your Sims the lifestyle of the rich and famous? Then try out Sacrificial Road to Fame mod! This mod adds tons of new gameplay, including skills (Simstagram Skill), fame levels, buffs, new interactions and animations, fans and paparazzi and more!
This mod is really fun and in-depth due to all the cool abilities Sacrificial created for it. It feels more like an official expansion pack due to the depth, and is definitely a good pack for anyone who misses the celebrity elements from The Sims 3. Sacrificial also updates the mod regularly (and if you subscribe to his Patreon page, you can get updates as soon as he releases them) and adds new, fun elements.
Are you frustrated that your cats and dogs aren't playable in The Sims 4? Well, you can download The Sims 4 Studio's Playable Pets Mod and play as your cat and dog! Of course, you'll need The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs expansion pack for this to work, but this mod unlocks the ability to select your cat or dog as a playable character in the game.
It does have some basic interactions that you can do as a pet, such as 'investigate' or 'perform routine', but I like this mod because it allows you to select your pet and stop them from doing certain interactions, force them do interactions (like eat, sleep, play, etc.), and you can actually look at their needs, which was previously locked without the mod.
This is a must-have mod for anyone with the Cats & Dogs EP!
If you miss the fairies from The Sims 3, don't worry- talented modder, Nyx has brought them back in a new and unique way with their Fairies mod! This mod adds the ability to play as a fairy in The Sims 4!
You can have wings of different colors, can cast magic auras, meditate, 'fly', and more! Nyx worked really hard on this mod and it shows- there's tons of buffs, new interactions, abilities and fun elements which makes it feel like an exciting addition to the game.
If you're looking for another supernatural-themed mod, then you should definitely try out the Become a Sorcerer Mod by Triplis!
This mod allows your Sims to become a sorcerer (either good or bad!), and gives them the ability to cast spells! You can manipulate the freewill of other Sims, work on the Black Arts Skill or the White Arts Skill, choose to devote yourself to the Light or Dark side, have a magical connection between other Sims, and even Teleport! Avast cleanup premium free trial.
This is another really well developed mod with tons of abilities, traits, skills, and more that'll give you hours of additional game play!
I don't know about you, but I've been dying for The Sims 4 to create a beach vacation world. Thankfully, while we wait for the official beach world to come out (if it ever does), we can play with Nandos and SimsFans' Tropical Getaway Mod!
This mod needs The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat game pack to work, and once you install it, it'll transform Granite Falls into Granite Beach! The mod replaces the woodsy exterior of Granite Falls into a tropical destination, with beaches, waterfalls and volcanoes in the distance, sand on the ground, and even new beach-themed lots. Zerbu (the above creator of the Go To School mod) also made new traits for this mod ('Relaxer' and 'Beach Junkie'), and there's even new CAS clothing that will look great on your beach-going Sims.
I really love this mod! I don't keep it in my game all the time, but I love putting it in when my Sims want to take a tropical vacation and relax on the beach!
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*Please note that while the mod's download page is in German, the mod itself is in English!
Sims 4 modders have been creating custom traits and aspirations for quite some time now, and there are TONS out there. You can browse the traits and aspirations tags on ModTheSims or SSSVitlans' Tumblr, but here are some of my favourite custom traits and aspirations, that I think are worth a mention:
This one doesn't add to the actual game play, but it's definitely a must-have if you're a generations-type player, or anyone who plays the game for more than a few days.
Here's the thing: The Sims 4 has a huge glitch in it, where it culls (deletes) Sims from your neighborhood bin. This happens after an in-game week, or when your population reaches over 200. The game does this to keep things running smoothly, which seems great in theory, but the problem comes with whom it chooses to cull— anyone your Sims haven't interacted with lately— so that might be old friends, old family, or even ghosts. This causes a bunch of problems; relationships already decay quickly in the game, so that best friend you haven't called in a few weeks? Well, she's deleted now. Oh, and that ghost in your family tree? Well, now it's been culled from the game and that spot in your family tree is vacant :(
The No Culling Mod (again, by the talented Neia) does exactly what it says, and it's essential for anyone who wants to keep their family trees intact and play with all the Sims they've created or befriended. You can easily do your own culling by periodically going through the neighborhood menu and deleting Sims manually (and you can keep an eye on your population by downloading this small Get Town Population mod). This is a must-have for any player, in my opinion!
..well, you asked for it. I've finally added one of the most popular, albeit risque mods for the Sims 4 to this page- turbodriver's Wicked Whims. I'll be completely honest with you- I do not use this mod in my game (woohoo under the covers is just fine with me, haha), but if you want to have more fully animated X-rated options for woohoo in the game, this is the mod for you.
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Retired Mods
As I update this page, I'll be 'retiring mods' from the list. That doesn't mean that they're not still worth downloading or that they're broken; it simply means that there are newer, cooler mods to download at the moment. Here's some of the mods that I once featured here, which are still worth adding to your game:
Teen/YA Romance: This one adds the ability for teens and young adults to have romances and unlocks all the teen romance options for teens/young adults in relationships. There's no Woo Hoo or Try For Baby, but you can still Mess Around or Exchange Promise Rings.
No Mosaic/Censor: Just as the name implies, this one takes away the blur/censor which appears whenever your Sims shower, use the toilet, breastfeed, or streak. It doesn't alter gameplay, except cosmetically.
If you're looking to add realistic genitals to your Sims, I recommend these:
The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs allows you to make some families with furry friends. Of course this just means more creativity from the modding community, as they make more and more amazing Cats & Dogs mods each month. Here are some of the best Sims 4 pets mods, that up the ante of your game.
Control Your Pets
The Sims 4 decided to be a change of pace from TS3, and pulled a TS2. Your pets are not controllable in the vanilla, un-modded version of the expansion. They are playable, however, with the help of this mod.
While it’s limited, the maker hopes that more and more interactions will be modded in eventually.
Animal Rescue Career
This mod throws in a new career choice for you in The Sims 4. If you really like spending time with dogs and cats, you can now work at a dog shelter, become a dog trainer, or even own your own shelter or animal clinic.
You can check out this mod right here and live out your veterinary life.
Anti-Fear Training
With this mod from LittleMsSam, you can train your pets to be less scared of things like the microwave and the sound of the doorbell.
Your pets will be way more confident with this anti-fear training mod.
Anti-Heat Pill
By purchasing or crafting this new treat for your pet, you can give it to them to remove the heat from them, meaning that they won’t be able to breed with other animals.
If you’re tired of raising little dog babies and kitties, this pill will be perfect for you. You can download this mod right here.
Ask Others to Walk Your Dog
With this mod, you can ask other characters to walk your dog for you or even bathe them. Let your Sim sit back and relax while you make your kid or siblings take care of the dog for once. These are the new options that you’ll have once you install the mod:
Hire a Dog Walker
With this mod, you can hire a dog walker or dog jogger to take care of your dog for you, leaving you with more time for yourself. You can call them up with your house phone and they will show up in an instant. You can download this one right here.
Walk Your Cat
Don’t let anyone judge you. You should be allowed to walk your cat whenever you want, and now, with this mod, you can do just that.
Walking Dog Fills Up Needs
Going for a walk with your dog will now fill up the needs of your dog. By downloading this mod, simply going out for a jog or a walk will satisfy these needs:
Walk Multiple Pets
If you have more than one pet in The Sims 4, it can take up a lot of time to walk each pet one after another, but thanks to this mod, you can walk multiple pets at the same time and kill three birds with one stone.
You can download this one right here.
Make Your Kids Walk Pets
Give your kids some extra responsibility by making them walk the dogs once in a while. The creator of this mod exclaims that there might be technical issues with this mod because the animation isn’t made for children, but it still works fine.
Download this mod right here.
Quick Walk
Walking dogs in The Sims 4 can be a lengthy process at times, but thanks to this mod from LittleMsSam, you can take your dog on a quick walk that gives you the shortest route possible.
Download this one right here.
Pets Can Find Bowls on Any Floor
Your pets can’t find their bowls of food and water if they are placed on a different floor in the house, but with this mod, your pets will have no trouble finding their food and litter boxes, even if they’re on the third or fourth floor of your home.
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You can download this one right here.
New Pet-Themed Holidays
With this mod, you can take the day off from your busy schedule and spend the day with your pets and celebrate their special day, or just spend time with them for no special occasion.
You can download this mod right here.
Breeding Success
If you are having trouble getting your pets pregnant, then this mod will be perfect for you, as it increases the chance of your pet getting pregnant.
You can now have all of the puppies and kittens that you want by just downloading this mod.
No Strays
With this mod, gone are the random households filled with stray dogs and cats. Sure, we love animals but there has to be a limit. You can download this mod right here.
Pet Sale Price Increase
If you’re looking for some extra cash, then you should check out this mod that lets you increase the sale price for your pets. You can make upwards of $2200 if you modify the prices, so make sure you get on this if you’re low on spending money.
You can download this mod right here.
Train Your Puppies
As soon as you get a little puppy in your life in The Sims 4, you usually wouldn’t be able to train them until they get a little older, but with this mod, you can train your puppies and teach them to sit, lie down, speak, and heel.
Download this mod to start training your pups.
Dog Pregnancy RealismMod Sims 4 Teen Pregnancy
This mod makes the pregnancy process that your dog is going through way more realistic, adding symptoms and physical changes to your pet.
If you would like to download this dog pregnancy overhaul mod, you can do so right here.
Three-Legged Pets
Life isn’t always so perfect, so simmers that adore the realistic style of roleplaying with the game will like this next mod. With it, your furry friends could be missing their front or hind legs. Here are the two variations:
Hire Whoever For the Vet Clinic
With this next mod, you’ll be able to hire anybody as a vet in your clinic. This is ignoring any possible low skills they may have. You can have a family-owned vet clinic!
More Money For Pet Sale
If you ever wanted breeder to be your next household’s career, it’s a lot more feasible with this mod. While the game lets you see your pups or kittens for around $350, with this they’ll go for even a whopping $2,000.
Realistic Eyes
As there are realistic eyes for sims, so too shall there be for their pets. These will help your pets look ultra realistic in the otherwise cartoon style of the vanilla game.
Red Panda!
Alright, I needed to add this in here. Someone made a Red Panda that you can easily download and add into your game. It’s fantastic, and a perfect complement to the raccoons, dingoes, and foxes of your game.
Praise Vet Employees as Much as You Want
If you’re the type of Vet Clinic owner that loves praising your employees over and over, well this mod is for you! With it, the restrictions on the amount of times you’re allowed to praise are taken out.
Demogorgon Cat Hat
Fans of Stranger Things will be pleased to know that they can dress their cats up as a Demogorgon from the show now with this.
More recolors for Cats and Dogs
The amount of colors you’re able to choose from when using the CAS for your pets’ nose, ears, and paws in the game isn’t much. With this mod, you’ll unlock more defaults to choose from.
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