Owning a cat is pretty good. The snugs, the headbutts, and the little pit pat sound their paws make when they get a run going. But, despite being framed as the low maintenance pet, there’s also a lot that goes into owning a cat.
Cleaning litter, topping up food bowls, the daily brushes, the dreaded flea and worm treatments. So, when there are new products on the market that can save you time (or scooping) you probably want to know about it.
Here are our top 7 products to make your life easier (or your cat’s life a little better).
1. Microchip Feeders
Microchip Feeders are a super cool solution for our chonky friends — especially if you have a slonk whose food is constantly getting stolen. Basically, you link the feeder up to their microchip, so you can control which cat accesses which bowl.
2. Dundies from Biome Eco Stores
Dundies are specially designed, reusable pet nappies for cats and dogs. They’re perfect for cats with special needs or bladder and bowel troubles. Plus they come in a bunch of different snazzy designs.
3. Self-Cleaning Litter Trays
These are amazing for cat owners that agree cleaning the litter is the worst chore. But also, if you have a pedantic little cat who needs a perfect tray to go — then self-cleaning litter trays are a dream come true.
4. Cat Shelves
While cats are relatively easy to store, these cat shelves are very cool. Keep them off desks and keyboards or combat their need to scale the kitchen cupboards. Plus, what a cute piece for your wall.
5. Flappy Fish
Maybe a little obvious, but we’ve gotta say, Flappy Fish is a pretty cool cat toy. Reclaim your own naptime, keep your cat healthy, and stop waving sticks around. Because it senses motion, you don’t even need to turn it on for them for play time — just let it hang out.
6. Cat Tracker
If you have an outside kitter, Cat Tracker is a cool product that can give you some peace of mind. It clips onto your cat’s collar and tracks its location to an app on your phone — so you can find out where they are whenever. Remember, if you’re letting your cat outside: make sure they’re vaccinated and take steps to protect wildlife (a bell on their collar can save a bird’s life).
Van Cat Meow put together an article to help you pick the best tracker for your cat.
7. Calming Pet Bed
These calming pet beds are designed to feel like a warm hug for your cat or dog. The hugginess of the bed calms your pet and soothes their anxieties — so it’s perfect for those pets who get a little stressed when their owners leave. Plus they’re ~aesthetic~ AF.
