A Long-time Cate Lady's Favorite Cat Products
These products are not specific to cats with CKD, but they are well enjoyed in our home either by Winston's sister, Ivy, or both cats! Winston is 18 with CKD, IBD, and osteoarthritis, and Ivy is a very active 8 with food intollerances, so we have to ...
Food and Water
This is a really great product if your pet is displaying signs of food or environmental intolerance. It's so easy to do, and I was so impressed with the level of detail in the results!
Great for multi cat homes to make sure your cats (in our case, one with CKD, and one with allergies) are only eating their approved diet. It's activated by their microchips.
Easy to clean unlike many pet water fountains. Ivy is not a fan of wet food, so this is great to help her get proper hydration. We have two in the house and always take one with us when we travel.
Winston's sister, Ivy has a lot of food allergies, and this is the only food we've been able to find that meets her needs. She loves it!
Before we needed to upgrade to the microchip feeders, this was our preferred feeder. We had the two bowl system so the cats did not compete for a bowl, as Winston tends to be a little pushy!
Winston is SUCH a messy eater, so this helps us keep the mess contained and eliminates the risk for ants.
We use this for wet food so the cats don't need to bend all the way down. It's better for their necks and digestion!
Litter Products
I love the litter robot. Yes, it's definitely an investment, but our litter usage has cut down by about 50% and it's great to monitor bathroom habits.
These are a less expensive alternative to the official litter robot bags and they're conveniently available on Amazon.
We like the unscented litters from World's Best as they have less dust.
This is our backup litter box that we've had for years - it's held up nicely and the cats still use it
Beds and Stairs
I shared a video of Winston and Ivy cuddling on their mini couch recently and, and this couch got so much love! We've had it for about two years and it's held up well, though it does need to be lint rolled periodically. It's so cute - it's a must hav...
We have THREE now! LOL - they are a big hit
We have cozy beds all around the house, and these plush ones are particularly nice in the winter
We love to get these for each holiday! They're not the sturdiest, but they're so cute and great to grab when on sale. I've also given them as gifts!
These are so helpful for Winston that we've actually taken them on trips with us, particularly for help getting on/off high beds. We also have them at home for help with our couches. They come in several sizes.
These are so adorable. We have a blue one and a pink one that we keep at the top of our stairs, so the kitties can be cozy and keep an eye on the house. They love it!
Toys and Enrichment
Winston and Ivy both love this grass. It's also really easy to grow and lasts for several weeks!
The BEST catnip toys around. Every single one we have (banana, cigar, hot pepper, rainbow, etc) is well loved in our home!
Ivy has a lot of energy and these definitely help her have some fun and enrichment.
Ivy really loves anything with colors and lights, and it's so cute to watch her play with this!
These have been helpful for the parts of the couch Ivy likes to go after. She generally doesn't scratch, but oddly has one corner on one couch that really interests her
Ivy loves these!
Carriers
I have had my Sherpa carrier for over 10 years. It has been used A LOT and while may not be as pretty as it once was, it is still holding strong.
We love to bring the cats along on family road trips. This is a great car carrier that buckles in for safety and gives them enough room to walk around. It can also fit a small litter box, but we prefer to use pee pads.
Treats and Supplements
Winston has taken this most of his life to control symptoms of feline herpes. Highly recommend to keep the sniffles away.
We actually keep these on our bedside table as little night snacks (I know, they're spoiled lol)
We like these as a healthier alternative to Churu
Ivy isn't too into catnip, but wow does she go crazy for Silvervine!
Ivy and Winston both have a history of dental problems, and a vet recommended we add this CBD to their food to help control inflammation
Recommended by our vet - great to clean our ear gunk or residue from transdermal ointments
Grooming
I recently purchased this to help with sanitary shaves and it's a breeze! Low noise and compact.
These are our absolute favorite wipes - the cats start purring when they see the bag!
This is a less expensive version of the Calm and Cozy wrap that we use when on the road. We prefer the calm and cozy wrap, but this one is easy to clean and since it's cheap we don't mind if it needs to be replaced.