Stuff We Love
Modern Cat staffers’ picks of the litter!
1 Made with soft fabrics in a variety of patterns like this adorable rose print, this cute and cozy flannel cat bed from Sushi Cat Style will quickly become your cat’s favourite napping spot!— Amanda (from $35, sushicatstyle.com)
2 Having a multi-cat household means that litter box maintenance is top priority and having a litter that lasts is important! All natural, biodegradable, and perfume free, Naturally Fresh Cat Litter’s walnut-shell blend litter is super-absorbent, effectively neutralizes odours, and makes scooping easy. A definite litter win!— Vicki (from $16, naturallyfreshlitter.com)
3 Cats certainly know how to make a giant mess when using their litter boxes! Keeping my litter box area tidy is easy with the Original Ribbed Foam Litter Mat from Cocktails and Meows. The ribbed design effectively traps litter and the Grey Trellis pattern is so chic! —Leo the Bengal Cat ($22, cocktailsandmeows.com)
4 These cushions are so cute! Send your cat’s photo to Everything About Animals and they’ll make it into a pawsitively adorable custom cushion made with organic and ecofriendly fabric and ink.— Becky (from $55, everythingaboutanimals.com)
5 If you’d like to let your cat explore the outdoors but rightly worry about dangers, the Combination Barrier Kit from Cat Fence is for you! Add it to any height of fence to keep your cats safe in their own backyard.— Georgia (from $105, catfencein.com)
6 My cat is very picky about her litter box. Meanwhile, I want to make sure I am using a sustainably sourced litter! We both love the Soft Wood Cat Litter from Catalyst, engineered from upcycled soft wood fiber so it is completely sustainable while being lightweight, soft underfoot, and offering strong clumping and superior odour control. —Cecilia ($23, catalystpet.com)
7 My cat Beavis is hilarious when in playtime mode—he loves to carry his toys around and snuggle with them! His new favourite is From the Field’s Bae The Hemp Body Pillow made with 12 inches of strong hemp fabric filled with their signature organically grown catnip, silver vine, and valerian root!— Hayley ($12, fromthefieldpet.com)
8 Keeping my litter area organized is essential for easy clean up! The patented HandyHolder from Litter-Lifter hides away your litter scoop for clean and easy storage. Hang it on the litter box, on a wall or use the base to position it on the floor or a shelf. Comes in a variety of fun colours!— Rosie Cotton the Tuxedo Cat ($7, litter-lifter.com)
9 The worst part of being a cat parent? Having to weigh needed veterinary care against what you can afford to spend. Avoid this heart wrenching dilemma. Coverage through Nationwide Pet Insurance lets you see any vet and then get money back on your vet bills. Peace of mind? Priceless.— Jennifer (Plans start at $35 a month, petinsurance.com)
10 As my cat ages, I want to make sure her eyes stay healthy. The Ocu-GLO Soft Chews for Dogs and Cats are specifically formulated with feline eye health in mind! Made from a blend of 12 different antioxidants, they also include ingredients such as Grapeseed Extract, Lutein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.— Linda ($60, animalnecessity.com)
11 A custom watercolour cat portrait may well be the best gift ever, whether for yourself or a friend. Simply send Christy Freeman Stark of Christy!Studios a photo and she’ll create a lovely stylized portrait of your cat.— Connie (from $75, christyfreeman.com)