STUFF WE LOVE
Modern Cat staffers’ picks of the litter
1 Read the ingredient list for Primal’s freeze-dried formulas and you’ll be sold. It’s all natural, organic, and whole foods. Their ingredients, all human-grade, are sourced from natural, sustainable ranches and farms throughout the U.S. and New Zealand for a wholesome, delectable diet your cat will thrive on. A wholesome raw-food diet paired with convenience? We dig it!— Jennifer (From $7, primalpetfoods.com)
2 My furry friends absolutely refuse to lie on a bare surface, so I love Critter Crafting’s adorable handmade “cat mats” for pet lounging. Made with animal-safe yarn, they’re machine washable and come in lots of beautiful colours and patterns so you can find the perfect one to fit your kitty’s preferred colour scheme. I love the summery pastels! —Kaaleigh ($11-$17, etsy.com/shop/CritterCrafting)
3 My cat friend Samson adores his Kitty Cat Condo. Not only does it provide him with vertical space and a place to get his exercise (when he’s in the mood) but it also gives him a comfortable spot to retreat to and rest while he takes a break from being the social fluffy-cat he is. Handcrafted in a range of sizes and colours, the Kitty Cat Condo is the purrfect addition to your cat’s living space. —Nav (From $260, hoodlumproducts.com)
4 No one loves Grizzly Super Foods like Lavinia, my small black cat. Made with wild Alaskan salmon, organic coconut meal, and sprouted organic quinoa, even the pickiest feline eaters can find joy in this incredible grain-free food! We’re big fans. —Elisabeth ($28 for 3 pounds, grizzlypetproducts.com)
5 Worried about your cat’s joint health? Who isn’t? Healthy Coat to the rescue! This bacon-flavoured, omega-rich supplement is designed to prevent and treat any joint inflammation or strain. It’s also super easy to give your cat—just add a bit of this tasty food to her dinner. Bonus: it also promotes a better coat!— Mariah ($9, healthycoat.net/dogcat)
6 High-performance clumping from a natural cat litter? You bet! World’s Best Cat Litter is pet, people, and planet friendly, combining corn with super-absorbent plant fibers to quickly trap liquids in tight clumps—no scraping the box necessary! This low-dust litter lasts a long time, is super at odour control, and is ideal for multi-cat households. Yippee!— Connie ($11 for 6 pounds, worldsbestcatlitter.com)
7 As a multi-cat household, we are always looking for ways to control the odour and mess from the litter box. The high sides of the NVR Miss Litter Box keep litter contained and the easy-access entrance is perfect for my senior cat!— Laura ($21, nvrmiss.com)
8 My elderly cat, Allegra, is still a big climber. The wall-mounted Vertical 3-Step Cat Stair makes it easy for her to clamber up high, as she loves to do, without hurting herself.— Julia ($82, theverticalcat.com)
9 My cat looks so stylish and chic in this Star Gazer collar from Made By Cleo! Not only does it look good, but it has an auto-release buckle to keep my cat from getting caught on anything. Add on a matching bow tie or coordinating flower for extra cuteness! Love it!— Clara ($16, madebycleo.com)
10 My Happy Little Rascals wooden cat tunnel keeps my cat Betsy busy! With it’s sturdy construction and carpeting inside and out, it’s the ultimate two-inone hideaway, perfect for either drifting off to sleep or scratching and playing! —Celine ($149, happylittlerascals.com)
11 I can’t wait to see The Amazing Acro-Cats show! This travelling acrobatic extravaganza for cat lovers features trained cats that amazingly ride skateboards, walk high wires, jump through hoops, and more! This adorable and entertaining program, as featured on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, is great for all ages and supports feline adoption and rescue across the country! Check their website for upcoming dates near you!— Eleanor (Tickets from $21, circuscats.com)