5 Cat Products Every Cat Needs In Their Life

I’ll be the first to admit, my cats are spoiled. Their toy bin is overflowing, they have their own dedicated cat-food pantry, and each room as some type of cat furniture in it. Did I mentioned that all three of my heated blankets have been confiscated by them as well? They even have numerous puzzle toys!

Despite their many luxuries, there are some products I have found that stand out from the rest.

1. Metal Litter Scoop

This isn’t a fun one for your cats but it’ll make scooping the litter box a bit less of a chore. Any metal litter scoop works. They’re sturdier than plastic and last longer. I’ve had the same one for years.

DuraScoop Jumbo Cat Litter Scoop on Amazon @ $12.99

2. Yeowww! Catnip Toys

If you’re only going to buy you cat one toy this month, a Yeowww! Catnip Toy is the way to go. These toys are a staple around my house because of their durability and potency.

YEOWWW! Catnip Toy Variety Pack Cigar & Banana & Rainbow on Amazon @ $14.99

3. Karma Cat Toys

These toys are made of felt and made in Nepal with a simple goal: “to provide economic stability for our artisan partners in a way that is environmentally sustainable”. No two toys are exactly alike! I have the 3″ 3 pack of Veggies and the Snake & Mouse set.

Karma Cat 3″ Veges, Pack of 3 Toys @ $9.95

4. K&H Heated Cat Bed

Spoil your feline royalty with a heated cat bed. This bed is nice because it only is warm when your cat is in it and responds to your pets natural body temperature to help regular the heat. Despite having two of these, they always seem to fight over the same one…

K&H Pet Products Thermo-Kitty Heated Cat Bed, Starting @ $77.99

5. Messy Cats Litter Box Cleaning Brush

Also not a fun thing for your cats but I promise this is worth every penny. I own two of these, one to clean litter boxes and the other to clean my bathtub! It’s no wonder they’re sold out at the time of writing.

Messy Cats Litter Box Cleaning Brush @ $8.00

And a bonus….

6. Neko Flies

Neko Flies are difficult to get your hands on as they were discontinued in 2019 but if you can get one, do it. I love this toy and am sad to see it no longer being easily obtainable. These toys provided an interchangeable “bug” which moved in a way similar to natural bugs. Some of their attachments also included iridescent plastic which, when combined with the sound, really make it seem like your cat was chasing a bug. The craftsmanship was well done too which is why I had no problem forking over $50 to get my hands on one.

This is the attachment I own. At the time of writing it appears Roarcats still has these in stock for $13.99 (excluding the wand you’ll need) but you can also get them from Amazon.

What products can’t your cat live without? Should we make a list of 5 more products? Let us know in the comments or @WetNosesPetSitting or #WetNosesPetsitting

There are hundreds of types of cat litter on the market, so how do you find the right litter for your cat? There are a couple of factors to consider when picking out a litter type. It is important to find a litter that works for both you and your cat.

Clumping litter or non- clumping

Clumping litter can be a good option for a lower maintenance litter box. With most clumping litter you can remove most of what your cat leaves behind.This helps reduce odor and lessens the frequency you have to totally empty and refill the box.

There are non-clumping litters on the market, such as crystals and pellets. These litters do not clump around your cat’s excrement and cannot be scooped in the same way clumping litter can.These can be a good option for people who want to or need to dump their litter box every day. This may also be a good choice for people with small kittens, who may eat their litter.

Scented or Unscented

Most cats tend to prefer non-scented litter. However scented litter may be a good option if you keep your litter box in an area people hang out in or have multiple cats. Try different options and see what minimizes odor for you and keeps your cat using his box.

Tracking

If you have a cat who sleeps in bed with you, tracking is really important.Waking up to litter in your bed is not fun. There are some litters marketed as non-tracking, but you can use any litter that has larger grains or a pellet litter.

Natural Litter

Natural litters have become more common in the past few years. There are walnut litters, pine litters, corn litters and wheat litters. All of these can be good options. Some clump- like the walnut litter- but most do not. I also find that the walnut litter tends to be pretty dusty.In my experience, most cats do not seem to favor natural litter any more than traditional litter, it tends to be more owner preference.

With so many choices on the market, choosing a cat litter can be overwhelming and hard to find the right litter. Be sure to try multiple litters to find the one your cat likes best, this will help encourage him to use his litter box.

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