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Cozy Cat Cave Stands Out in a Sea of Pet Beds

I saw hundreds–if not thousands–of cat beds at the pet expo, almost every one the same as the last. But when I passed by the FurHaven booth, this new offering caught my attention. It’s the Cat Cave, made of soft MicroSuede fabric and available in three mod color combos, cream/chocolate, light blue/chocolate, and cream/celery. The [...]

More Litter Box Innovations: Kitty a Go-Go Designer Cat Litter Box

There are still a few more litter-related finds from the pet expo that I have to share with you. This one is the Kitty A Go-Go designer litter box. I was excited to finally see one of these in person, and was particularly delighted by some of its innovative features. This is not just an [...]

Transforming Recycled Plastic into Eco-friendly Cat Toys

At the expo, I visited the crew from West Paw Design who just added some cute cat toys to their eco-friendly offerings. Made from the same IntelliLoft fabric used in their Eco Nap pet beds, these toys are soft, durable, and stuffed with organic catnip. Just like everything from West Paw, the toys are made [...]

Handsome Striped Kitty Graphic from Wee Gallery

This attractive stripy feline is the work of the folks at Wee Gallery, designers of a fun collection of graphic art made especially for babies, but cat lovers of all ages can appreciate this handsome devil.
You can have him on a shirt from the Wee Gallery CafePress Store.

Good Looks, Great Function, Small Price: What More Could You Want in a Litter Box?

Here’s another litter box innovation that stood out for me at the pet expo. Not as technologically advanced as the Litter-Robot, this is just a simple litter box, but with one really big design feature that you will love–no inside corners! Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? The Booda Swift Scoop (from the makers [...]

Let the Litter-Robot Do Your Dirty Work

While at the pet expo, I had the opportunity to see, first-hand, several of the newest innovations in litter box technology. One of my particular favorites is the Litter-Robot. This automatic, self-cleaning cat litter box has a unique litter sifting system that will keep you from ever scooping litter again.
How does it work? Seven minutes [...]

Italian Style with a Touch of Whimsy

Last week at the pet expo I met the owner of Petego, a Chicago-based company that distributes a number of different lines of pet products, all designed and made in Italy, which–as should be expected–represent some of the very best designs in the pet products industry.
One item that caught my attention is this elegant little [...]

New Craftsman Style Feline Furniture

I made it through 240,000 square feet of pet products at the Global Pet Expo in San Diego this week and I found several brand new items that I am very excited to share with you. First, we have the new Craftsman Series Feline Furniture from Mr. Herzher’s. These pieces caught my eye because of [...]

A Valentine Treat for Kitty

In honor of Valentine’s Day, treat your sweet cat to an ultra-mod bed in soft shades of pink from Hepper Home. Choose from four different designs including the Pod, Podium, Wave, and Nest. Your cat will know you love her!
And now through Valentine’s Day, all pink Hepper beds are on sale at Design Public.

Nature-Inspired Design from Germany

This eerie structure — that looks like it came from the set of The Dark Crystal or something — is actually a bed for your cat. The Catcabin is from German furniture design company Homebasic. It’s hard to track down much information on this primeval-looking pod other than that it’s approximately three feet tall and [...]

Form and Function at Their Best

This is one of the most beautiful pet designs I have come across. It is the Guzel water bowl by designer Timotheos Leahy. The central bulb is filled with water and automatically refills the dish as your cat drinks. The bulb holds enough water to refill the dish two or three times. What cat wouldn’t [...]

Retro Bowling Bag Purse from Red Tango

Take Red Tango with you everywhere you go with this super-cute retro-style bowling bag purse. This mini-version of a traditional bowling bag comes in a variety of ’50s color combos, my favorite is the brown and turquoise.
Available at The Cat Connection.

Tips for Fabulous Feline Design

Check out this great article on CatChannel.com for some excellent advice on customizing your home to suit both your cat and your sense of style. Writer Stacy Mantle points our several things to keep in mind, including architectural details, flooring choices, cat-friendly outdoor enclosures, and automated home products like litter boxes, water fountains, and pet [...]

Getting Ready for the Global Pet Expo

Moderncat will be attending the Global Pet Expo in San Diego this week in order to bring you news on the latest and greatest cat products. Stay tuned!

Happy Chinese New Year!

It’s the year of the rat, signifying prosperity and health! To celebrate, treat your moderncat to one of these cute fortune cookie cat toys from Jake & Micah. Made with organic catnip, each “cookie” comes with a kitty-themed fortune.

Moderncat Etsy Finds

I just took a look around Etsy and came across several incredibly cute (and stylish) finds!

First are these Custom Kitties by Daedra. Made of recycled fabric samples from an interior design firm, some of the kitties contain catnip. Daedra donates 10% of her proceeds to a non-profit animal rescue in Michigan.

Next I found these beautiful [...]

Introducing Cat Livin: Urban Style for the Moderncat

This is a very exciting time to be into stylish cat products! There are lots of new companies appearing and I’d like to introduce you to the latest — Cat Livin. Just launching today, this brand new company has a hip vibe and some cool looking products. One of their first releases will be a [...]

Simply Perfect Cat Toy

One of my all-time favorite cat toys is the minimal, yet wildly popular, Cat Dancer. This simple little toy is made from spring steel wire with some cardboard rolls on the end. That’s it, and yet these basic materials will keep kitty entertained for hours. This is an interactive toy and requires your participation (best [...]