I’m always on the lookout for attractive pre-made shelving that could be used to create cat climbing walls. Here are a few of my finds that you could easily mix and match to create a wonderfully creative cat climbing wall: Creative Connectors Trio Wall Mount Shelves$35.95 These shelves measure 15.75″ wide by 22.6″ tall by [...]
Continue reading...29. July 2012
I’ve had one of these in the closet for a while, but I pulled it out when the foster kittens arrived, and boy am I glad I did! It’s the Bergan Turbo Track Cat Toy, and not only does it keep the kittens entertained, but it’s bringing out the kitten in some of my older [...]
Continue reading...27. July 2012
A while ago I wrote about a puff ball bed that was like a little beanbag for cats. Everyone went wild for the puff ball bed, but unfortunately, it’s no longer available. That’s why I was so excited to see this new creation from Moderncat favorite West Paw Design! It’s their Eco Drop Pet Bed and [...]
Continue reading...26. July 2012
Here’s a fun variation on the popular ModShaker catnip rattle toy from Moderncat Studio. It’s the new DoorShaker door-hanging catnip rattle toy. It’s a ModShaker attached to an elastic cord that lets you hang the toy from a doorknob so kitty cat have some vertical entertainment. The potent organic catnip inside will catch kitty’s attention [...]
Continue reading...25. July 2012
Coming to you from the San Francisco Bay Area, I’d like to introduce Miso Handmade, creator of cute and conscious handmade cat toys. Miso Handmade designs unique cat toys with a sense of humor and local consciousness. They purchase materials from local businesses whenever possible, and they use recyclable packaging. All of their materials are the highest [...]
Continue reading...24. July 2012
Lucky kitties in the UK and surrounding countries have access to this beautiful modern cat bed from Zooplus. They call it the Retro Cat Bed, but it looks very futuristic and mod to me. The half-sphere of acrylic comes with a soft cushion on the bottom and a removable “cosy cover” that lines the entire bed [...]
Continue reading...21. July 2012
Apparently, Lithuania is the place for incredible felted cat beds! I’ve written about Etsy sellers VaivaNat and Grazim, both from Lithuania. Now let me introduce elevele, another Lithuanian Etsy seller making beautiful felt creations for cats. These cat caves are handmade with 100% merino wool. The marbled colors are absolutely gorgeous! They come in three [...]
Continue reading...18. July 2012
This unique invention provides a solution that may be exactly what you’ve been looking for! It’s the Gatefeeder, a patented controlled feeding solution for cats. It was created by Philip Eu, a cat owner who faced the challenge of feeding his two cats each a special diet, while his busy schedule didn’t always permit supervised [...]
Continue reading...17. July 2012
The manufacturer of the Designer Cat Box just expanded their product line to include two amazing new cat climbing pieces that I’m sure are going to be a big hit with Moderncat fans! First, we have the Sebastian Modern Cat Tree, available in a black or white finish. It has six levels for climbing and perching, [...]
Continue reading...16. July 2012
What cat wouldn’t love a hideaway in the shape of a giant milk container? This is adorable! It’s the Milk Box pet house from MOISSUE. Keep it simple with a plain white carton, or dress it up with cool cat-themed vinyl stickers. The Milk Box doesn’t appear to be available for sale yet anywhere, but [...]
Continue reading...11. July 2012
When you hold out your cat’s brush, does she rub all over it by herself? She could probably do that all day, but you have things to do. It’s good for you to spend time grooming your cat, but to supplement that activity, there are several self-grooming products that let kitty primp and preen while [...]
Continue reading...10. July 2012
Moderncat reader Brigitte sent in these photos of her cats Cane and Phoebe enjoying the Silhouette Cat shelves she purchased from The Refined Feline. I love how life imitates art in the second photo above! Do you have photos of your cats enjoying products that you found on Moderncat.net? Please send them to me at kate [...]
Continue reading...9. July 2012
I’m very excited to finally share this brand new cat product with you! You might have spotted it in the Catification Lounge, or if you’ve been following the Moderncat Facebook page, you could have seen some Instagram pix of my cats giving it a test drive (they sent us one a while ago as an [...]
Continue reading...3. July 2012
Hopefully you caught the season three premiere of Jackson Galaxy’s show My Cat From Hell last Saturday on Animal Planet. If you missed it, you can watch the whole episode on the Animal Planet website. Yes, that was me, appearing ever so briefly, in the second segment with Olive and Pepper! I wanted to give [...]
Continue reading...2. July 2012
The Fish Bowl is a stylish cat feeding station from British pet product manufacturer Hing Designs. It features non-slip rubber feet and a wipe-clean body available in several fun colors. The stainless steel bowls are removable and dishwasher safe. Available online from PetValu.com and ThePetExtraordinarium.com. via coolforcats.uk
Continue reading...1. July 2012
This month we are giving away a brand new product from Whisker Studio! It’s their new Pillow Box Cat Bed. This is a great idea! It’s an easy way to turn a regular old pillow into a stylish and functional cat bed. The solid wood box is the perfect size to hold a standard bed [...]
Continue reading...30. June 2012
Some of the most beautiful design for cats comes from The Netherlands. Kenzi is one Dutch company that offers very stylish, modern cat furniture, including litter boxes, scratchers, and beds. I first spotted some of these pieces in the incredible PurrfectDesign retail store in Antwerp. Each piece is simple and elegant and appears to be [...]
Continue reading...21. June 2012
Modern Cat Designs just released a new limited edition tall cat condo in a gorgeous blue fabric. The tall cat condo was previously available in beige and chocolate. The blue is a lovely addition. This is one of my favorite modern cat towers on the market. The look is so unique and the fabric used [...]
Continue reading...20. June 2012
We’re in the middle of strawberry season and you don’t want kitty to feel left out! Here are some luscious berries that she can sink her teeth into. These adorable catnip stuffed Mewberries are from Etsy seller K Grant Designs. Plump, ripe berries made with assorted red and white fabrics and green felt and ribbon tops come [...]
Continue reading...19. June 2012
Have you ever taken a circuit training class? The kind where you run all over the gym from one station to another, doing push-ups and jumping rope, then squats followed by a few minutes on the treadmill? Well, now kitty can have her own circuit training course with the Hagen Catit Design Senses Play Circuit. [...]
Continue reading...15. June 2012
Kitties everywhere, rejoice! The Original Brawny Cat Scratch’n Slumber Comfort Lounge is back! This fabulous cat lounge is a favorite with my cats, and we were sad to see that Brawny Cat had discontinued it, but due to demand, it’s back in stock. The original Scratch’n Slumber Comfort Lounge is one of the largest cat [...]
Continue reading...14. June 2012
We’ve been a bit quiet on the giveaways lately, so we’re making up for it with something spectacular! Here’s your chance to win one of my favorite pieces of modern cat furniture, the Kitty Ball Bed from The Refined Feline! This fabulous raised cat bed is the perfect size for kitty and looks like a [...]
Continue reading...13. June 2012
What’s new at Moderncat Studio, you ask? How about Stacks, colorful felt cat toys! These were really fun to design, using leftover pieces of Merino wool felt from our popular Atomic Flyers. The odd shaped felt pieces make these colorful little toys bounce unpredictably across the floor, giving kitty a run for her money. Cats [...]
Continue reading...10. June 2012
Here’s a completely new kind of carrier that’s quite good looking, too. It’s the Curvations Luxury Pet Carrier from Petmate. The whole thing folds up for storage and pops open into a soft but rigid form. There are openings on all sides for ventilation and visibility and it says it’s washable. It measures 18″ x [...]
Continue reading...7. June 2012
Here’s some faux fur feline finery that would work well in a modern or eclectic interior. It’s a new modern pet lounge from Fantasy Furniture. This little orange kitty looks very comfy on the luxurious chocolate faux mink cover (which I’m hoping is removable and washable, but it doesn’t say). $99.99 on Amazon.
30. July 2012
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