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Here’s a great new cat tower from Whisker Studio! It’s the Cuadro cat tower, standing 4 feet tall, a great height for kitty to get up off the floor, but it’s not so big that it overpowers the room. Simple circle cutouts give it a modern look and four carpeted platforms make it easy for [...]

Looking for a great litter mat? Then you’re going to love the SmartGrip Cat Litter Mat from PetFusion. They sent me one to test, and when I took it out of the box I thought to myself, “It’s a yoga mat.” And the very next thought was, “Why hasn’t anyone done this before!” I love this [...]

Everyone has been asking where to purchase the fabulous Purr & Simple nut shell litter I wrote about last year. Well, lucky for us, Blue Buffalo bought Purr & Simple and is now making the same nut shell litter available under the brand Blue Naturally Fresh. It’s the exact same litter as Purr & Simple, [...]

Last year, to celebrate National Hairball Awareness Day, we enlisted the help of modern jewelry designer Heidi Abrahamson to create an exclusive line of fine jewelry featuring cat hairballs. This year, we thought, why should the women have all the fun? So Heidi set to work designing this lovely set of fashionable cat hairball accessories [...]

With a 9 month old kitten in the house, I’m constantly looking for distractions that will hold his attention for as long as possible, so I was thrilled when the folks at Aïkiou sent me the Stimulo activity center for cats to test. Stimulo was originally designed to slow down speedy eaters. The toy comes with a sturdy base [...]

The two lucky winners of the Imperial Cat giveaway are: Alda (comment #602) winner of the Happy Cat Kit Lyvonne (comment #1454) winner of the Happy Kitten Kit Enjoy these fun packages with your feline friends!

If Moderncat heaven exists, then this is it! It’s really my dream come true, a high-end pet boutique dedicated to the finest design for felines. Behold PurrFect Design in Antwerp, Belgium. PurrFect Design has operated an online store for a while now, but they recently opened a retail store in Antwerp and I’m completely blown [...]

These lovely portraits are by illustrator Maggie Swanson. She works for various clients on commissioned pieces and has illustrated over 100 children’s books. Maggie also has a new book, Lucky Cats Paper Dolls, featuring paper doll cutouts of her two cats Tommie and Gracie and an assortment of costumes and accessories based on the Asian legend of Maneki [...]

Congratulations to Bryan (comment #901), winner of the Litter Spinner giveaway! We hope you’ll enjoy testing this cool invention with your many cats!

Looking to bring a little nature into your modern home? Check out this new line of cat scratchers from Dutch company Royal Woods. These beautiful simplistic cat trees are made with liana wood, a unique natural material that gives them a stunning appearance. There are currently three sizes of cat scratchers, each with a sturdy base [...]

This mustachioed kitty is wearing a tiny Members Only jacket! It’s Mr. Mittens, AKA the Purrrvert, from the creative folks at Toddland. Get your own Purrrvert yellow vinyl wallet for $24 directly from Toddland.com.

If you read Moderncat, then you know that cat scratchers don’t have to be ugly, but not everyone likes exactly the same style. Well, Imperial Cat has a huge selection of stylish cat scratchers with different designs to please just about everyone. A wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns are all available to [...]

Looking for a place to hang your purse? Check out these new mini wall hooks from These Creatures, featuring a cool kitten silhouette. Made of heavy powder coated steel for durability, each one has two hooks and mounts to the wall with screws. Available in five designer colors. $28 from thesecreatures.com.

As you can see above, Ando is quite excited to let you know that the Urban Pet Haus Wave perches will be back in stock very soon! A new shipment is coming from the factory and will be ready to ship the week of June 25. The Wave perches will sell for $164.99 for the [...]

Here’s your chance to win the new and improved Litter Spinner! This litter box allows you to easily clean the litter without scooping. The large drum sits on a sturdy base and you to rotate the drum after kitty does her business. As you rotate the drum, solids and clumps are sifted out, leaving the [...]

Congratulations to Stacey (comment #555), winner of the Classy Cat Dishes raised ceramic feeders! These lovely dishes will make both you and your cats very happy. If you’d still like to get a set of these dishes for your cat, all styles and colors of Classy Cat Dishes are available directly from the Classy Cat [...]

The new Planet Petco line is keeping an eye out for the health of both your cat and the environment. Their sisal and seagrass orb scratching post is made with all natural materials that are free of toxic chemicals and artificial dyes. This scratcher has a simple, clean design with a seagrass rattle ball attached on [...]

Here’s another stylish way to help avoid “whisker stress”, the problem caused when a cat’s whiskers rub against the sides of a bowl when eating. It’s the new Whisker Stress Free Bowl from Trendy Pet. It has a wide, shallow ceramic dish that rests on a cool little modern base. The dish is raised to just the right size [...]

These minimalist sculptures from the Brazilian cat art website Kamadigato capture the essence of feline finesse with just a simple wire line anchored by a cement base. They’d make a perfect addition to a modern home or garden.

Congratulations to Tony (comment #1084), winner of the 3-month Classic Cat Box subscription from BestFriendBox! I know you and your kitties are going to love receiving this awesome monthly delivery of surprise goodies! In my last post about the BestFriendBox, I forgot to mention what might be the best part of the delivery — THE [...]

Just for fun, here’s a little something for a hot night on the town with the cat ladies! These hand painted shoes from Studio Jellyfish are wearable pieces of art. There are several sexy kitty styles to choose from and apparently they are all weather proof and should withstand the elements. I checked with the [...]

As you may know, raised feeding dishes are much better for cats. A raised dish can help keep cats from throwing up after eating, plus older or arthritic cats have an easier time eating from a raised dish. Classy Cat Dishes are some of the most unique and functional raised cat feeders I’ve come across. [...]

I’m always posting things that are only available in the US, but we have tons of overseas readers, especially in the UK. Well, here’s one for you! This cool looking raised banana leaf cat bed seems to only be available in the UK. It gives kitty a soft cushion that’s raised off the floor. This beautiful [...]

Happy Easter!

Moderncat reader Ashii from Minnesota was looking for a very specific piece of cat furniture to accommodate the needs of her family. Ashii and her partner Ippocratis recently adopted a Siamese kitten named Sasha to keep their little dog Remy company. The two get along beautifully, however, they needed separate places for mealtime, because there [...]