Cat gear Archives - Excited Cats

10 Best Robot Cat Toys in 2023 – Reviews & Top Picks

February 23, 2023 by Christian Adams

Cats get bored and lonely when left at home alone for extended hours. If you are worried about your feline buddy suffering separation anxiety, consider investing in robot cat toys. These pre-programmed or programmable automated toys operate independently to provide companionship and mental stimulation even in your absence. Robot cat toys are all the rage, … Read more

Christian Adams

Christian is the Editor-in-Chief of Excited Cats and one of its original and primary contributors. A lifelong cat lover, now based in South East Asia, Christian and his wife are the proud parents of an 11-year-old son and four rescue cats: Trixie, Chloe, Sparky, and Chopper.

10 Best Bubble Backpacks for Cats in 2023: Reviews & Top Picks

February 10, 2023 by Chantelle Fowler

Young woman and a cat traveling with transparent backpack carrier in the park

Cat owners have long looked at their dog-owning counterparts with jealousy as they explore the great outdoors with their canine companions while they’re stuck at home with their cats playing with their wand toys and faux mice. Thankfully, pet companies know how badly we’re itching to get outside with our kitties, so they’ve taken it … Read more

Chantelle Fowler

Chantelle is passionate about two things in her life – writing and animals. She grew up on the prairies in Canada surrounded by animals. As an adult, she chooses to share her home with five cats, two guinea pigs, and a bearded dragon. Chantelle, her husband, and their child take great pride in being THOSE kind of animal parents – the ones who spend a thousand dollars on wall-mounted cat shelves so that their cats can have an indoor jungle gym all year round. When Chantelle isn’t snuggling her cats on the couch or taking pictures of them being hilarious, she’s outside exploring in the Rocky Mountains, binging the same shows on Netflix over and over, and reading about whatever random topic pops into her brain.

Boots and Barkley Cat Toys Review: Are They Right For My Cat?

March 13, 2023January 6, 2023 by Christian Adams

Review Summary Introduction Finding the best toys for your cat can be tricky, and the variety of brands out there can be overwhelming. If you like to shop at Target, you’ve probably seen Boots and Barkley toys on the shelves. This brand makes a variety of pet products for cats and dogs, including lots of … Read more

Christian Adams

10 Best Cat Shelves in 2023: Reviews & Top Picks

January 12, 2023December 16, 2022 by Lorre Luther

Cat shelves allow your pet to survey the world from an elevated position. They provide safe spaces for your pet to hang out and enjoy the view. But unlike cat towers or trees, they attach directly to the wall, making them a semi-permanent option. Cat shelves come in several designs, from simple options that provide … Read more

Lorre Luther

Lorre Luther is a writer who is firmly convinced that cats are smarter than humans. She left her law career in the United States and moved to the Netherlands to follow her dream of becoming a writer. Lorre currently lives in Rotterdam, she enjoys traveling and greatly appreciates the beauty of nature. Lorre has a spot for animals and admires the intelligence of cats.

The Outdoor Bengal Cat Harness & Leash 2023 Review: Our Expert’s Opinion

February 17, 2023December 12, 2022 by Cassidy Sutton

Review Summary What Is the Outdoor Bengal Cat Harness? How Does It Work? As a cat lover, I enjoy treating my kitties to the great outdoors. Eating grass, sniffing bushes, and rolling in the dirt are luxuries that cozy indoor life lacks. Who wants to stay cooped up inside all day? That’s where cat gear … Read more

Cassidy Sutton

Cassidy is a professional pet sitter and vet tech turned writer whose passion is all things animals, both wild and domestic. She’s had dozens of pets and loves writing about the animal-human bond. She and her husband now live in Wichita with a German shepherd named Raven, two cats, Lucy and Strudel, and a few backyard chickens.

10 Typical Types of Cat Beds (with Pictures)

January 27, 2023December 11, 2022 by Jessica Kim

Despite having a reputation for being standoffish, cats have varying personalities and preferences. Cat owners will know that cats all have their own resting and sleeping preferences, and some cats can be rather finicky about only sleeping on certain types of beds. While it’s completely fine to have cats rest on your furniture, cat beds … Read more

Jessica Kim

Jessica is a freelance writer who spends most of her day researching and writing while her fluffy Cavapoo, Nora, naps beside her. She loves and appreciates pets and animals because there’s so much to learn from them, and they do so much for people. As a dog owner, she understands the special connection that pet owners form with their pets. She loves sharing helpful information that people can use to better understand their pets. When she’s not writing, you can find her walking dogs, tending to her plant babies, or drinking her nth cup of coffee.

What Do the PrettyLitter Colors Mean? (With Color Chart)

January 27, 2023December 9, 2022 by Lorre Luther

Staying on top of your cat’s health can be difficult, even if you religiously take your pet to the veterinarian for regular checkups and dental care. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and conditions like kidney tubular acidosis often create health problems that can’t be anticipated. Symptoms are often missed until cats begin exhibiting troubling behavior, such … Read more

Lorre Luther

Diatomite vs. Silica Cat Litter (2023 Update) – How Do They Compare?

January 5, 2023December 5, 2022 by Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Diatomite cat litter vs Silica cat litter

Every cat owner knows how important cat litter is to the proper running of the household. Without it, the house would become one giant cat bathroom, and no person would want to step foot in it! But sometimes, a house can smell like a cat bathroom even when a litter box is present, due to … Read more

Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Rachael has been a freelance writer since 2000, in which time she has had an opportunity to research and write about many different topics while working to master the art of fusing high-quality content with effective content marketing strategies. She is an artist at heart and loves to read, paint, and make jewelry in her spare time. As a vegan, Rachael is obsessed with helping animals in need both in her community and anywhere in the world where she feels she can make a difference. Animals also happen to be her favorite topic to write about! She lives off the grid in Hawaii with her husband, her garden, and her rescue animals including 5 dogs, a cat, a goat, and dozens of chickens.

10 Best Kitten Brushes (2023) — Reviews & Top Picks

January 5, 2023December 3, 2022 by Christian Adams

Woman-holding-and-brushing-her-little-kitten

Kittens, believe it or not, are delicate creatures, even if they somehow manage to get into trouble more than almost every other creature—usually in the space of just a few minutes. They’re active, adorable, and sweet, and once you welcome one of the beautiful creatures into your family, you have years of love and companionship … Read more

Christian Adams

4 Amazing DIY Cat Run Plans You Can Create at Home

January 27, 2023December 1, 2022 by Christian Adams

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. They are known for their independent nature, and many people enjoy having them as part of the family. However, cats can also be escape artists, which is why it’s important to provide them with a safe space to run and play. A cat run … Read more

Christian Adams