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For All You Urpin’ Hipster Cats

This wins the moderncat award for the all-time best cat graphic! The urping kitty was designed by artist Ellen Gibbs from Austin, Texas. Kitty appears on this hysterical (yet extremely functional) bi-lingual warning sign that reads “Caution: Cat Vomit” on one side and “Cuidado: Vomito de Gato” on the other.

The urping kitty can be found [...]

Fresh Fiberglass Form: The New Zen Hideaway

I just heard about this extremely modern, molded fiberglass pet product called the Zen Hideaway. The small version is sized perfectly for cats and can serve to conceal the litter box or to provide a private napping spot. The door is removable allowing kitty to come and go as he pleases. With its glass inset [...]

Cheeky Chaise Lounger is a Big Hit

The moderncat household just received a Cheeky Chaise lounger from our friends at Marmalade Pet Care. As these photos show, everyone absolutely loves it. And I have to say, it is exquisite. First of all, the packaging it comes in is beautiful. The plain brown cardboard box, simply printed with black ink, is wonderfully designed [...]

Acrylic Surround: Super-Mod Pet Bed from Petbitat

If your cat likes to snuggle-up in her own special bed, and you prefer a streamlined, modern look, this mod acrylic bed from Petbitat might be just the thing for you. Available in clear, white, or red acrylic with a variety of cool fabrics for the soft pad, there is sure to be one to [...]

DIY Cat Toys from Martha Stewart

Who better to come up with a DIY cat toy than the master herself, Martha Stewart. Instructions and templates for making these felt cat toys can be found at marthastewart.com.
Thanks to moderncat reader Jannie for the tip!

Whimisical Stick Kitties by Jewelry Designer Mark Poulin

A fun gift for the minimalist cat lover, these sterling silver and enamel earrings by artist and jewelry designer Mark Poulin certainly represent kitty by his most basic elements. Handmade by the designer in the USA, these are just one of Poulin’s many whimsical jewelry designs.
Mark Poulin’s jewelry can be found at SFMOMA, at his [...]

For the Modern Home with Asian Flair: Raised Feeder from Trendy Pet

This streamline, Asian-inspired pet feeder would be the perfect addition to any modern kitchen. Created by the modern-design-loving pet owners at Trendy Pet, this bowl set is slightly raised, promoting better posture while eating, resulting in better digestion. The base is made from a water resistant, easy-to-clean material that supports two square ceramic bowls.

Enlightened Design

Add a soft glow to any room with this playful, yet stylish, cat lamp from Offi. The form stands over 20 inches tall and is lit from inside with a low-voltage bulb. Made from non-toxic, odorless plastic. Comes in a variety of fun colors.
Available at Amazon

Minimalist Platform Bed from Pre Fab Pets

A platform bed always looks great in a modern, minimalist home. Here’s the perfect cat-sized platform bed from Pre Fab Pets. Made of cabinet-grade birch plywood with an exposed edge and a two inch foam cushion with a removable ultrasuede cover. Available in three sizes.

Soft Spot: Silhouette Cat Mat by Elizabeth Paige Smith

Give kitty a special place to nap with the Silhouette cat mat designed by Elizabeth Paige Smith, creator of the Kittypod. Made of faux sheepskin fleece over a foam insert, the Silhouette has a removable cover to make cleaning easy.

A Perfect Pair

This sexy set of bowls–one for food and another for water–was designed by Richie Tanaka for the Turkish product design company Gaia & Gino. The “Twins” bowl set is made of glossy melamine and comes in black & white or all white.

Holiday Must-have for the Yoga-Loving Cat Owner

Do you know someone who is a Yoga fanatic as well as a cat lover? Well, look no further for the perfect holiday gift, Cat Yoga: Fitness and Flexibility for the Modern Feline. Filled with photos of cats in various Yoga positions accompanied by descriptions of how each position will help your cat achieve enlightenment, [...]

A Touch of Panton: The Sak Bed by Michael Young

If your flavor of modern tends more toward 70’s swank, then check out the Sak Bed by designer Michael Young. This Italian-made design incorporates the bright colors, curved forms, and glossy surfaces often used by 70s pop-designer Verner Panton. Only the hippest cats are allowed to nap here.
These are hard to find, but there is [...]

Every Cat Wants to be on The Leading Edge

Designer Warren Lieu of One Form Design has followed-up his Cat Cocoon with this avant-garde pet platform called The Leading Edge. Made from wood and Plexiglas with a carpeted interior, The Leading Edge provides a lounging area and scratching surface suitable for cats looking to stay ahead of the crowd.

Sleek and Simple: Felt Cat Toys

These fun felt cat toys will keep kitty entertained for hours. From the designers at Cat-interiors–makers of Rondo and the fabulous line of designer felt cat beds–these little cat toys are made from 5 mm thick wool felt and come in a variety of cool colors. Perfect for batting around on hardwood or cement floors.

Only the Best for Your Moderncat: All Natural Dehydrated Cat Food

Chicken, eggs, potatoes, yams, flaxseed, zucchini, spinach, honey, cranberries, and rosemary. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, you could almost eat this cat food yourself (but please don’t).
Prowl is an all-natural, organic, dehydrated cat food [...]

Moderncat Giveaway: Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed

Announcing the new monthly giveaway from Moderncat, where each month one lucky winner will receive a fabulous product featured on the site. This month we will be giving away a Sleepypod mobile pet bed from Meowme. All you have to do to enter the drawing is sign-up to receive email updates from Moderncat. Get all [...]

Modern Graphics for Feline Feeding

Bring a little modern flair to your kitchen with this fun ceramic cat bowl and vinyl feeding mat from the oh-so-hip product designers at George. The retro-mod graphics will add a splash of color to kitty’s dinner and the mat makes for easy clean-up.

The Zen of Climbing…and Napping, and Scratching

This sleek reinterpretation of the cat tower from The Refined Feline brings a touch of Zen into the modern home while satisfying several of kitty’s needs–all in one piece of furniture. The Lotus Cat Tower stands almost six feet tall and includes multiple surfaces for climbing and lounging, a vertical sisal panel for scratching, a [...]

Introducing Hepper Home, Ultra-Mod Pet Furniture

I’ve been keeping an eye out for this new player in the modern pet furniture arena, Hepper Home. Based in Burlington, Vermont, the company just launched with a line of five pet beds and a cool mod birdhouse. My favorites are the Pod, Nest, and Podium, shown below.

These three beds are all lined with sherpa [...]

Moderncat Massage

Who doesn’t love a massage? Why wouldn’t your cat love one, too? Well, now you can learn how to really make kitty purr with Cat Massage: Expert Know-how at Your Fingertips. Not only does this book contain practical tips and techniques, but it is beautifully illustrated by Swedish artist Bo Lundberg.

Thanks to mom*mom for the [...]

Keep Kitty Hydrated with the Catit Deluxe Drinking Fountain

It’s very important to provide cats with plenty of fresh water and — as cat owners know — felines can be quite finicky when it comes to their water supply. The Catit drinking fountain is a great way to encourage your cat to drink more water. This fountain recirculates water like other pet drinking fountains, [...]

New Sleepypod Mini, Perfect Fit for a Modernkitten

The folks at Meowme have created a miniature version of their innovative Sleepypod pet carrier. The Sleepypod Mini has all the same features as the full size Sleepypod, but the mini is designed to fit under an airplane seat for traveling with smaller pets. Just the right size for that new little kitten you’ve been [...]

Scandinavian Style: The Pet Project

At long last, Danish pet product designer and manufacturer The Pet Project has updated their web site and included a list of US retailers, plus more information about the company and their six beautiful, modern pet products. The designs first appeared back in 2005, but the company web site contained minimal information until now.

The line [...]