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Thanks to Millennials for creating Montessori toys for cats. The world needed that and we didn't even know it.
This Portland, Oregon based small business is run by Shinobu Roletto, who makes handcrafted cat toys that are truly irresistible. If you've ever wanted to turn your guest bedroom into a nursery...for your cat...this is the place to begin.
Get it from Pom Pom Pets Toys on Etsy for $14.85+ (available in four sizes and several colors).
FYI, this darling small business is based in Langly, Canada!
Promising review: "These are fun toys for my three cats! I find them everywhere in my house so I know they are playing with them throughout the day. That makes me happy!" —Kathy
Get them from Scruffy Cat Co. on Etsy for $13.90+ (available in two sizes and with or without catnip).
Promising review: "It is really beautiful, I'd like it even if I didn't have a cat! LOL. There is a plastic double decker one like this but my Norwegian Forest cat can knock it over and destroy it. This one has multiple balls. It is solid wood, very durable, and very stable. I love this! If they ever make one even bigger I'd buy it in a heart beat. This size would even work for kittens." —Anna Aryeh
Get it from Amazon for $28.99.
I have this plug-in in my bedroom. I love having candles around and so it was important to me to make sure there was always a room in my place that smelled good to my cats. I really don't smell the diffuser at all, but they sure seem to notice! Whenever I have it on they go straight for the bedroom and chill out. It's great.
Promising review: "We are a multi-cat home. My cat Lou is very skittish and nervous. She seems agitated and sometimes aggressive. She’s nervous with new people and usually doesn’t come out. So we decided to try this. It took about a day but she seems more calm to me with others in the house. She doesn’t hiss at the other cats as much. She looks more relaxed and likes to come out more, even with new people around. I am pretty satisfied with the product. I think I works! It’s not a miracle solution but it does the a good job calming our stressed cat. She is still sassy but just seems to be more at peace with the world now! That makes me happy!" —Chai–T
Get it from Amazon for $22.50.
I chatted a little about the plug-in above, but I want to make a point to REALLY rave about this spray! My husband and I have houseguests constantly and I know that gets taxing on our kittos. I spray this whenever I think they could be in a stressful situation and they'll instantly notice the sprayed spot, hop in, and start to purr. I also spray this on their sweaters when it's particularly cold (both are hairless) and they happily get dressed, which is definitely not the norm without this stuff. This is a staple in our home.
Promising review: "I am a certified veterinary technician working for a small animal clinic. I was very excited to see how our cat patients reacted to this new product, bSerene Calming Spray, at my clinic! I sprayed it on towels and the entire exam room before the patients entered. I noticed differences immediately — the cat patients looked relaxed, even one of our grumpiest ones. Also, they looked more engaged with what was going on in the rooms. I certainly recommend this product!" —jyamazon
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
Promising review: "I love this! We didn’t have a good place to make a hole in the wall to our backyard but we do have low windows next to our fireplace, so it was a match to get this window door. It was super easy to install and we love the locking feature. We got a snow storm and it took a while for our garden beds to stop being muddy. We locked the door so kitty wouldn’t bring in mud. I will say it is a bit drafty, so we got an extra weather strip to secure the draftiness. Our kitty only took a couple of days to get used to it too. We put his food just outside the window and he had to get used to going out there to get his food. All in all it was a great buy!" —AlyHowell
Get it from Amazon for $130.
Promising review: "This is bigger than I expected! My cat loves it! It’s a little pricey but so far it’s been worth the money. It’s super sturdy and even though my cat scratches this on a daily basis it doesn’t leave those little cardboard pieces all over the place. It’s basically a double-decker, so it’s a good bed and hiding spot!" —AntonaMarie Speckman
Get it from Amazon for $53.96+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I was a little skeptical when I first saw the product because I was very unsure if it would be sturdy enough to actually hold onto the window when/if my cat lounged in it. But my cat absolutely loves this window seat. The best part is that it is completely sturdy and all worries of it not holding on the window have been replaced with compete happiness with the product. I would recommend this to anyone and their furry babies, as I have been pleasantly surprised by the product myself!" —Jess
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in three colors).
The photo on the right is my own collection of cat grass. I started with the small sample grow kit and loved it so much that I've continued to buy refills and full box sets (in natural wood and black) to fill all of my windowsills with grass. One of my cats eats these every morning as a pre-breakfast snack (literally, EVERY morning) and my other cat lounges on the patches in the rope basket for hours each day. This stuff grows fast (the ones in the black boxes are five days old) and last a long time (the grass in the rope basket is a month old). This stuff is great, cat people!
Promising review: "I chose these seeds because they're non-GMO, and because other reviewers said they grew easily and quickly – and that's certainly true! I bought this so that my indoor cats could have a grass patch, and today is the first time I've seen one of my cats actually sit in it. HOW CUTE IS SHE. I'm thinking of buying a larger and more shallow box so that they really have room to spread out. Overall, this gets 5/5 stars for me because it does exactly what I needed it to do. I would definitely recommend!" —Stacey
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Our male adult cat loves it. He kept scratching couches and bed frames so this has helped. We got the medium size and it was perfect, the bigger size may good good for a very large cat. The little ball is entertaining. The cactus is only stiff in the middle/bases, the little arms aren't stiff, they are soft and floppy but the cat seems to like biting and flopping them around anyways." —Abigail
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I love the design. It is very well made and was easy to put together. The heating pad is a nice quality Sherpa fabric. I wasn’t sure if my cat would actually use it. After I set it up I placed her inside and waited for her to come flying back out. But she immediately curled up inside and went to sleep. I checked on her a couple of hours later and she was still there. It has been several weeks since we got this and she rarely leaves it. She comes out to eat, go to the bathroom and goes right back. We are very pleased with this." —CatLady536
Get it from Amazon for $45.38+ (available in four styles).
Promising review: "This is an uncommonly regal wool sweater. It stretches a little in the tummy area but shrinks again when washed. I love that it covers his back without interfering with movement and it fully covers his chest. It's like he's wearing a pajama sweater. You will not be disappointed." —AstronomyGirl
Get it from Amazon for $24.30+ (available in eight sizes).
Promising review: "The kitty ball bed was intuitively designed to appeal to a cat's desire for comfort and safety. When I first got it, I thought they'd tire of it, compared to their cat trees, as it's lower to the ground. But they absolutely love it, even more as time goes by. I wondered initially if this unusual bed would be worth the space in my small place, but now I'm so glad to have it. It's attractive enough that I've put it in my dining room. Now they choose the ball bed instead of the table. Highly recommend." —Gadget Girl
Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this bed!! It is very high quality and just looks super chic! It matches my house decor perfectly and is such a great addition. My cats love it and look so adorable when they nap in it. It’s the perfect size. It is very durable and the cushion comes out for easy cleaning. On top of this, I had excellent customer service. Worth every penny!" —prinayar
Get it from Amazon for $74+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "This pet stroller far exceeded my expectations. It's so easy to put together, just click and lock. The zippers are large and strong. My cat weighs 22lbs and has plenty of room. My cat is 18 years old, arthritic, and bored. We walk on smooth surfaces, the stroller ran extremely well and was easy to maneuver. The handle is a comfortable height — I'm 5'3", my neighbor is 5'10" and we both found it accommodating. Rhody (my cat) expressed no anxious yowls in this new environment and was able to see clearly where we were going whether sitting or laying down. For a nice outing with your pet, this product is just perfect. Five stars." —A.J.
Get it from Amazon for $52.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising reviews: "I used this harness to train an 8-week-old kitten. I was training the kitten for nursing home visits so he could provided therapy to the people who lived there. The harness fit very well and was easily adjustable. The kitten did not even pay attention to it after it was put on." —Zachariah Atteberry
Promising review: "This harness is very secure, yet still allows my cat to have a full range of motion. She hated the process of putting it on and adjusting it at first, but now she comes running whenever I pick it up." —Krystal
Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in six colors and three sizes).
This is made with recycled cardboard and nontoxic corn starch glue.
Promising review: "My cats love it! It's very sturdy and a great size for larger cats. I hung mine on the wall and it's perfect (pictured above, right)." —Dawn Hunter
Get it from Amazon for $49.95 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "My cats were harassing me to finish this as I was assembling. The fact that I still did under 10 minutes with two cats in the way should tell you how easy it was to assemble. They love it and haven’t left it alone since. One of my kitties really enjoys the artificial grass component and the other loves rubbing his whiskers on the mushroom top. It’s the perfect height for him to do so. This thing is so cute, decently made, and matches my decor aesthetic too. Highly recommend." —Shalece Wyatt
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three styles.
This has a non-skid bottom, so your cats can be as aggressive as they want without it slipping under them. It's also a great option for multi-cat households.
Promising review: "Straight out of the box, all five of my cats took to it, RIGHT AWAY! If only I was the genius who would have thought of this product, but I'm ecstatic nonetheless. I have a very timid cat who gets pushed out of everything, as you can see in the group picture (above, left); but later, she got to investigate and played for a good half hour! I can't get her to play with anything alone, so this was huge after seven whole years. I always have to instigate play with her, until this came into our lives today! I am so completely pleased. When she attacks the holes and hears the hook and loop pull, she freaks out and runs circles around it for her next attack. You won't be let down. This is the best entertainment ever, especially for the cat lady and cat dad involved. We hurt from laughing. JUST BUY IT!" —Katie
Get it from Amazon for $44.
I started a hunting system for my cats when I felt like they were getting lethargic during the winter. One of our cats was overweight because he would sit and eat the dry food left out when he was bored (we no longer free feed for that very reason). With these he'll "hunt," eat one, and not eat again until he's ready to go hunting. I've written a full review on this clever feeding system before because I refuse to stop recommending it (#1)!
Get it from Amazon for $15.21.
This includes all the hardware you'll need to hang it, the macrame hanger, and a cushion. You can see my cat (above, right) using the bed above a bunch of fall decor – were it not for the hanging ability, I wouldn't have had room for a bed!
Promising review: "This is worth every penny! My kitten loves sleeping and playing in it! The bed is really good quality and it's the perfect fit!" —Rachel Eggers
Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available with and without bed pad).
Wool fiber artist and business owner Kamila has cat caves, pet beds, and other fiber goods throughout the shop. Eco Tails is based in Los Angeles.
Promising review: "This toy didn’t disappoint! It’s been cat and kid approved! The tail is long, like really long! But that makes it more fun. My daughter runs around pulling it and the cat chases her. It’s also so long she hung it from our stairs and he was in the hallway below swatting at it. My youngest cat is a chewer and he really loves to chew on the tail. It seems like a pretty durable toy." —Kori31
Get it from Eco Tails on Etsy for $19.88 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "This is no ordinary cat scratcher! It's sleek, well made, and takes up minimal space (which makes a big difference in our smaller home)! Our cat has been a complete terror lately, moving on from shredding our couch to literally tearing the paint off our walls. This seemed like the perfect fix, as it attaches to the wall. I rubbed some cat nip on it and set it down flat to get our cat used to it and then hung it on the wall a few hours later. So far so good, he seemed to take to it really quickly! This company just released this product, and I feel like my purchase really mattered. This has quality, style, and excellent customer service! I would 100% buy this product again and anything else they make!" —Bearash
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Get it from Cat Person for $80 (available in three colors).
My husband and I have multiple fountains around our apartment and this is one of our favorites! It's easy to clean, looks sleek, and our cats love it. I love this company because there are so many places specifically for dogs, but few specifically for us cat parents! Be sure to check out everything at My Lovely Feline if you're looking for great cat gifts this year!
Promising review: "What a godsend! Before this, my cat would ONLY drink from the faucet. Even then I couldn't get enough water into her every day. She loves her fountain. Her water intake has tripled and I feel like a much better parent now. Thank you so much for this awesome product." —Janice
Get it on sale from My Lovely Feline for $59.95 (originally $89.99).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.