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February Moderncat Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Carla from Springfield, Il, winner of a Maow Cat Feeder from Vurv Design! Of the six different finishes, Carla chose a bamboo feeder. Enjoy!
Continue reading...Store Leftovers with Style
25. February 2009
Keep kitty’s leftovers fresh with these cute “meow!” cat food can covers. Available in a set of 2 from Wrapables.com.
Continue reading...Brand New! Introducing Urban Pet Haus Modern Pet Furniture
17. February 2009
Introducing the newest player in modern pet design, Urban Pet Haus. Just launching their website today, this company promises to make its mark on the world of modern pet design. With a variety of product concepts on their site, the folks behind Urban Pet Haus are planning to turn to you, the modern pet owner, [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Wetnoz Studio Bowls Now in Rose
11. February 2009
The designers at Wetnoz decided to give their ultra mod Studio Collection pet bowls a Valentine make-over, adding a beautiful rose color to the line. All the Studio bowls are made from durable FDA-grade plastic with a no-slip rubber foot. The scoop shape makes them easy to use and they are priced quite affordably. The [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Pink Can Be Modern!
9. February 2009
There seems to be some controversy this week about whether or not pink is a suitable color for a true Moderncat fan. I would argue that in an appropriate shade — and in a reasonable amount — pink can be quite modern, especially in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. Here are some of my favorite [...]
Continue reading...February Moderncat Giveaway: BRAND NEW! Maow Cat Feeder from Vurv Design
2. February 2009
We’re very excited to offer for the February giveaway the brand new Maow cat feeder from the fabulous Canadian pet product company Vurv Design. Vurv designs and produces some of the most exquisite handmade pet products in the industry. Moderncat has featured the spectacular Wowo pet bed before, as well as their elegant Ellipse bed. [...]
Continue reading...The Copenhagen Collection: Contemporary Cat Furniture from Designer Ree-Yong
27. January 2009
Introducing a stylish new line of contemporary pet furniture from designer Ree-Yong. The Copenhagen Collection includes several sleek, upscale pieces suitable for the hippest modern urban interiors. Featuring clean lines and durable, low-maintenance materials, these are definitely items you would be happy to have on display. The Copenhagen Cat Condo consists of three stackable faux [...]
Continue reading...Automated Feeding for Optimum Health: A Truly Perfect Pet Feeder
25. January 2009
Busy schedule? Traveling a lot? Tired of your 4 am wake-up call from fuzzball? Or maybe kitty is starting to look a little round, tipping the scales at an unhealthy weight. You may need an automatic pet feeder. There are several on the market, but I want to tell you about the Cadillac of automatic [...]
Continue reading...Dining on Recycled Rubber
22. December 2008
Not only are these cat placemats from ORE Pet stylish, but they are made from recycled rubber materials. Kitty will feel good about dining on a placemat that helped to reduce the impact on the landfill.
Continue reading...Bauer Cat Dish: Classic American Pottery for Your Moderncat
9. December 2008
You may be familiar with Bauer vintage American pottery, created in Los Angeles in the early to mid-twentieth century and best know for its vibrant colors. Although the original company ceased making pottery, many of the original Bauer designs are now being reintroduced by ceramics studio Bauer Pottery Company of Los Angeles, located just minutes [...]
Continue reading...Sustainable, Functional and Modern: These Creatures Inc.
1. December 2008
Seattle-based These Creatures Inc. is taking a sustainable approach to creating beautiful and functional products for modern pets. The company — created as an offshoot of a metal fabrication/design business — makes each product to order and everything is handmade all under one roof. The first product line includes these durable powder-coated steel wall-mounted feeders. [...]
Continue reading...Keep Kitty’s Food Warm With Style
7. July 2008
Cold cat food straight out of the fridge is just unacceptable for most moderncats. Now you can easily warm up kitty’s morsels with some Italian style. The ET (or eco-thermic) bowl, from Italian pet design company United Pets, is a stylish and functional little product. Simply fill the lower compartment with hot water to warm [...]
Continue reading...Keep Canned Food Fresh with a Little Italian Style
15. March 2008
The Tartolo can lid from United Pets helps you keep extra cat food fresh, while adding a little Italian design to your kitchen. The plastic lid has inner grooves that create an air-tight fit on standard size pet food cans. The lid is dishwasher safe and comes in a variety of fun colors. Available from [...]
Continue reading...New Space-saving Feeding Gear: Popware for Pets
10. March 2008
Brand new from housewares company Dexas, Popware for Pets offers some innovative pet feeding products with terrific space-saving features. This is their new raised pet feeder, with collapsing bowls and folding legs. It folds to only 1.5 inches, making it very easy to store. The feeder comes with two collapsible bowls (also available separately) and [...]
Continue reading...Italian Style with a Touch of Whimsy
20. February 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Form and Function at Their Best
11. February 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Feeding Flair from France
22. January 2008
Let kitty dine in style with this beautiful stoneware bowl imported from France. The Gargantua Cat Bowl has a sloping rim to keep food in the bowl plus it has a finger cutout on the bottom that makes it easy to pick-up. The black glazed interior and matte beige exterior are the perfect neutral combination [...]
Continue reading...Slow Down, Speed Demon!
21. January 2008
Does your cat eat too fast, and then, well, you know…it’s time for the urping kitty sign? Finally, there is a solution, the Brake-Fast pet bowl. Designed to slow down speedy eaters, this bowl has three molded bumps on the bottom, making it harder for kitty to gulp his food. The bowl comes in [...]
Continue reading...More Italian Design for Your Moderncat
21. January 2008
Add a touch of playful Italian style to your cat’s next meal with the Tigrito cat bowl from Alessi. The molded plastic form holds two polished stainless steel bowls. This little cutie comes in grey, blue, or yellow. Available at Amazon
Continue reading...For the Modern Home with Asian Flair: Raised Feeder from Trendy Pet
25. November 2007
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.
Continue reading...A Perfect Pair
17. November 2007
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.
Continue reading...Modern Graphics for Feline Feeding
9. November 2007
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.
Continue reading...Keep Kitty Hydrated with the Catit Deluxe Drinking Fountain
4. November 2007
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, [...]
Continue reading...Scandinavian Style: The Pet Project
1. November 2007
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 [...]
Continue reading...Raised Double Feeder from Holden Designs
31. October 2007
This sculptural double feeder, designed by Jon Wesley Rahman of Holden Designs, combines molded plywood and stainless steel to create a beautiful object that also provides health benefits for your cat. Raised feeders aid digestion by preventing the physical stress that can be caused when pets eat in a bent over position. This is the [...]
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