Keeping hydrated as we all know is important for humans. It's equally important for our cats to stay hydrated as well! A cat that isn't properly hydrated can form kidney (and other) stones and be prone to urinary tract problems. " Yourcat gets water from two sources, just like us: their food, and their drinking water. Water is critically important in a cat's body as it helps them digest food into energy, clean waste from their system, and other important metabolic functions. Cats are known for being picky about water, so keeping your cat hydrated is especially important"
For as long as I have had cats (well over 20 years now), I have been searching for what is to ME the perfect pet water fountain. I have reviewed MANY. Aesthetically most of them have been attractive, some downright beautiful, but ALL had electrical cords, were difficult to set up and maintain, and ALL never prevented either of my cats who lived (live) with a dog from either drinking out of the dog's bowl. Or as is the case with Roary, drinking out of the dog's bowl AND the running water from a leaky bathtub faucet.
Roary has a natural love for water. He loves watching water drip and is drawn to it. When I was recently approached by Uah Pet to see if I wanted to try their pet fountain, when I visited their website I felt as if I might have FINALLY found the PERFECT pet fountain for me AND for Roary.
Photo Courtesy of Uah Pet
My main criteria in my quest for the perfect pet fountain was:
It had to be cordless
Had to be easy to assemble
Didn't require tons of upkeep
Photo Courtesy of Uah Pet
The Uah Pet ZERO Automatic Cat Water Fountainis an automatic pet water fountain that is wireless, whisper-quiet, and requires easy, manageable, minimal maintenance!
WHAT I LOVE:
NO CORDS!(Which translates to there is no safety hazard by either my tripping over the cord or Roary attempting to chew an electrical cord. It's SAFE!
YOU CAN PLACE IT ANYWHERE!!
Put it any place that your cat likes to drink. I originally had mine in the kitchen
Then I remembered reading something about never placing a cat's water bowl in close proximity to their food. When I remembered that, I Googled it and found this:
IT'S STABLE AND TIP-PROOF!
Photo Courtesy of Uah Pet
IT HAS AN EXTRA LARGE TWO LITER (676 oz) storage tank which if you have one or two cats you should only have to change the water approximately once a week (or slightly longer)
IT HAS A LONG-LASTING (120 DAYS) RECHARGEABLE WITH USB BATTERY that makes it safe for the planet!
Photo Courtesy of Uah Pet
SIX LEVEL FILTRATION SYSTEM
"This fountain contains KDF, quartz sand, coconut activated charcoal and ion exchange resin, so it’s perfect for cats and dogs that love to drink fresh-tasting water."
Photo Courtesy of Uah Pet
IT'S QUIET!
If you keep your fountain in the bedroom, it will not disturb you when it is running. It also won't frighten your cat!
Photo Courtesy of Uah Pet
IT IS MADE WITH ANTIBACTERIAL MATERIAL to ensure your cat has safer drinking water.
EASY ASSEMBLY/EASY TO CLEAN-you simply rinse it out. The filter is super easy to place inside and you are ready to go.
IT HAS TWO WATER FLOW MODESthat are super easy to use! There is a motion activated mode which runs when your pet comes within 2 meters distance of a 120-degree area. (That is the mode that I am using most often). There is also a timer mode which provides your pet with cool, fresh water automatically every 15 minutes.
IT IS FULLY LEAK-PROOF!
WIDE WATER TRAY which translates to "Whisker-Relief!"
MY ONLY "CON"
It does come with an instruction manual but it isn't clear how to assemble it by reading the tiny pamphlet. I had found a video on Amazon that showed me exactly how to put it together (as well as how to take it apart for cleaning). CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO. (it is the video that is over a minute long, I believe it's 1:47) Would love it if Uah Pet would post this video on their website!! That is my only complaint. I had to search high and low for a video showing how to put the fountain together.
A HUGE PLUS, IT'S LOW MAINTENANCE!
(BECAUSE THESE QUESTIONS HAVE COME UP A FEW TIMES I DECIDED TO ADD THIS TO THE POST JULY 26, 2022: DIRECTLY FROM THE UAH PET WEBSITE)
How often should I replace the filter?
How often should I change the water?
"We recommend replacing the filter and filter sponge every 3-4 weeks depending on use. Replacement filters are available on our website in convenient packs of six." "For optimal usage, we recommend replacing the water every 4-7 days, though the fountain is designed to be safely used for up to 10 days at a time."
AM I HAPPY WITH THE FOUNTAIN? A RESOUNDING "YESSSSS!!"
IS ROARY HAPPY WITH THE FOUNTAIN? ANOTHER RESOUNDING "YESSSSS!!"
I have not seen Roary drinking out of Levi's bowl OR the bathtub since the arrival of the fountain!! I wanted to shoot video of Roary drinking from the fountain but haven't had the chance to do so.That being said, this fountain is a KEEPER! I could not be happier with it!
OUR KIND FRIEND AT UAH PET HAS GENEROUSLY PROVIDED OUR READERS WITH A 15% OFF COUPON CODE (WHICH DOES NOT EXPIRE FOR ONE YEAR) AND LINK TO PURCHASE
In full disclosure: I will receive partial compensation for each fountain sold, it goes towards Roary's treat/food fund! I also received a Uah Pet ZERO Automatic Cat Water Fountain in exchange for my always honest review.
Meowy Studio began when founder Jimmy, had an idea to make sustainable cat products that would complement a harmonious living space. He wanted to create cat products that were practical but with modern design in mind. Jimmy founded Meowy Studio, your go-to place for cat products tailored for modern living. Made from 100% recyclable ABS plastic, the design incorporates a handy litter catcher, so you no longer have to worry about the mess your furbaby leaves behind. The closed-structure box is sleek and stylish but also combats nasty smells by blocking the odor in the tray. The tray is easy to clean with a simple rinse-and-wipe solution, which will keep you feeling zen every day. They care about their customers and want to offer as much support as they can after making a purchase. In their package, you will receive info so that you can contact Jimmy personally to discuss ways they can improve their products for the future.
I was excited when I was offered the opportunity to review the Loo All in One Modern Litter Box. Roary has been using Cody's old litter cabinet/box and I felt that he deserved to have one of his own, so I was eager to give the Loo a try.
I was impressed with what I saw and read on their website and loved the minimalist design. The day the box arrived, of course Roary was "on" it!
The kind people at Meowy Studio KNOW that cats will be drawn to the box, so much so that they have THIS on the outside of the box:
THERE IS VIRTUALLY NO ASSEMBLY!!
COULDN'T BE EASIER! The Loo comes with a filter plate, litter catcher, litter base, cover, scoop, scoop holder, an optional curtain for the door and a scoop holder hook
PROS:
NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED, NO TOOLS NECESSARY! TAKES SECONDS TO "ASSEMBLE"
SUPER EASY TO CLEAN: just rinse with water and wipe dry!! Easy Peasy!
SIMPLE, SLEEK, BEAUTIFUL DESIGN
Made from 100% recyclable plastics and manufactured without the use of harmful chemicals. The materials are high quality/ABS plastic that is SCRATCH resistant and durable.
CLOSED STRUCTURE: It EFFECTIVELY blocks odor
ROARY LOVES IT and USED IT DAILY!
COMES IN AN ASSORTMENT OF ATTRACTIVE COLORS-Carbon Grey, Blush Pink and the Aspen White (which I have)
The grate DOES help keep litter from tracking on the floor
CATS LOVE TO PLAY WITH THE BOX THAT IT COMES IN!
CONS
The entry door is much smaller than my other litter cabinet. Only small to medium sized cats would fit easily through the door. Roary is on the small side (he is smaller than both my Angels Bobo and Cody were), so he has no problem at all.
For me, lifting the entire top of the box in my small bathroom to clean it is rather annoying. I wish it had some sort of an opening where I didn't have to lift the entire top off and lay it on the floor like I have to now. For some, that may not be annoying, but my other litter cabinet has a door that you open in the front and you can slide the pan right out to scoop.
Mine came with an optional little curtain flap (not pictured), that was annoying and fell off the first time Roary went through the opening with it on. I have chosen to leave it off.
(Photo used with permission from Meowy Studio)
The litter pan is smaller than I would like. Roary actually PEED on the side where the grate is, into the side that had NO LITTER. I ended up putting litter on BOTH SIDES.
(Photo used with permission from Meowy Studio)
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE:
A Loo that is designed for larger cats.
A design where you do not have to lift the top off to scoop
I would like to see the grate removed and make the entire lower tray non-divided, so that the litter tray would be larger. (A smaller tray means I have to add litter more often. Maybe a grate could be an optional feature to add on should the owner want to do so?)
Would love to see a model where it could be used in more than one way, an example would be to add snap on plastic shelves or something so if you use it in a bathroom you could store towels, etc., on it.
HERE'S MY "SCOOP":
I DO like the Loo, (even with the "cons" I mentioned above). More importantly, Roary likes it!
I love how the actual litter pan is easier to clean than a normal litter pan. I love it's smaller "footprint" visually. I love that Roary tried it out on his own with no encouraging necessary. What is funny is that Roary is actually using both the Loo and his old litter cabinet. When one is soiled, he uses the other. (Roary has always been rather fastidious about his litter, I scoop twice a day, so I DO intend to keep both the Loo and Roary's old litter cabinet, since I am the only one who uses the bathroom with him). This way I am certain he will pretty much ALWAYS have one litter box that is clean.
IF YOU WANT A STYLISH, EASY TO CLEAN, SMALLER ENCLOSED LITTER BOX THAT WILL BLEND UNOBTRUSIVELY WITH YOUR DECOR, THIS IS DEFINITELY THE BOX FOR YOU!!!
Thank you so much Mr.Jimmy !!! I LOVE my new Loo !!! I make "DEPOSITS" in it daily!!!!
Disclosure from Cody: no green papers exchanged paws for this review. I received a Jackson Galaxy Comfy Clamshell by Petmate in exchange for my always honest review! Neither Petmate or Jackson Galaxy is responsible for anything I meowed during this review.
As many of you know, I have been blogging for nearly 8 years now (wow my paws are TIRED!!), and throughout that time I have been reviewing/featuring, (Mom too, when it has been applicable), toys, books, TV shows, and special philanthropic causes AND MORE, that a certain special "Cat Daddy" has been a part of. This special purrson needs no introduction, but in the event that you are living under a bag of kitty litter and don't know who he is, this special purrson is Jackson Galaxy. Years ago I reviewed a few of his toys, and recently I reviewed a couple of others. Today I am sharing with you the catabulous Jackson Galaxy® Comfy Clamshell bed that I received. It is from the:
Jackson Galaxy™ Collection by Petmate®
Share A Better World With Your Cat
Jackson Galaxy Comfy Clamshell
"The most versatile and convertible cat bed ever!"
Four different uses:
Cinch up with Purple Plush side in -- during cold weather, cats
enjoy the cozy snuggly warmth
Cinch up with Black Polyester side in -- still a nice hideaway for
cats who like to scrunch into small places, but don't want it too warm
Lay flat with Purple Plush side up -- a soft warm bed but without
the sides
Lay flat with Black Polyester side up -- still soft and
comfortable, but cooler to the touch
Built-in pocket to secure and protect the cinching rope
Cinch in colder weather or for added comfort & security
Lay flat in warmer weather or for more room to lounge
35.4" x 35.4" x 3.9" (89.9 x 89.9 x 9.9 cm)
My thoughts? I LOVE THIS BED!! Even though Mom didn't get a photo of the other side laying flat on the floor, or the built-in pocket that tucks in the cinching rope, you get the idea!! My preferred way to use the Comfy Clamshell is with the plush side UP and the clamshell spread open. That is the way that I use it the most and I just LOVE IT! It's squishy/comfy under my toes (Mom says it is under HER toes too!) The polyester side appears to be super easy to clean as well! This bed is a winner!!! I give it an emphatic 4 PAWS UP!!
GIVE-AWAY!!
Kitties! If your human resides in the U.S. and is 18 and over and can enter for you, you could be the LUCKY WINNER of the Jackson Galaxy® Comfy Clamshell from Petmate!! (An approx $25 value!!) Entering is super easy, just enter on the Rafflecopter below and good luck!!!
Jackson Galaxy is the host and executive producer of Animal Planet’s hit show, My Cat From Hell, currently entering its sixth season. Throughout the show’s run, he has consistently challenged both the traditional cat-lover stereotype, with his tattoo-clad arms and guitar case filled with cat toys, and the way cats themselves are perceived. Jackson started his career working "in the trenches" in animal shelters, and since then, has spent over 20 years developing his “Cat Mojo” approach to solving cat (and human) issues. He has dedicated his life to promoting a compassionate world for all animals and, with the establishment of the Jackson Galaxy Foundation, is intensifying his work toward the ultimate goal of achieving a “no-kill” reality in the U.S. and beyond. Jackson’s first book, Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love, and Coming Clean, was published by Tarcher in 2012. Coauthored with cat style expert Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther.com, his second book Catification: Designing a Happy & Stylish Home for Your Cat (and You!) reached #1 on The New York Times Animal Bestseller list in 2014.
lead free, and microwave/dishwasher safe ceramic
items for pets and pet lovers. They can also personalize their products with the names of your pets!! You can find their full collection of pet ornaments, and their stamp gallery, at their website:www.4pawspottery.com!
TRUE CONFESSION !! I have a major "thing" for hand-crafted ceramics. Looking back, I think it started as a child. Growing up in an artistic household, my parents had a love of hand-crafted items. From paintings, to drawings, to hand-crafted furniture, warm, cozy items filled our home. Our family had a deep appreciation for the time that is invested in any item that is handmade. In my mind, items that are hand-crafted are unique items that are to be cherished.
As I grew older attending art fairs throughout the year became one of my favorite hobbies. When I lived in Cleveland, a "must-attend" fair was the Boston Mills Art Fair that took place every July 4th weekend. I would grab a friend and head out, often returning with hand-crafted ceramic pie plates, casserole dishes and more, that to me, were much too pretty to use for how they were intended to be used.
As a blogger, when looking for items for Cody and Dakota, I also gravitate to hand-crafted. Truth be told, I am not a fan of cat or dog bowls that are stainless steel, or that have sleek modern lines. I am drawn to WARMTH. I am drawn to ceramics that are hand-crafted with love, that can be personalized and that make me feel all warm and fuzzy. Those are just some of the reasons that I LOVE the hand-crafted items made by 4 Paws Pottery.
My Angel Bobo had his own bowl, and Cody did too, until a few months ago when Cody's accidentally broke. I was beside myself. Then I remembered having lusted after the bowls I had seen on a number of blogs that were made by 4 Paws Pottery I jumped online, popped into their Etsy shop, introduced myself and asked if there was any way that I could review their bowls. I am honored that Candice, the owner/creator of 4 Paws Pottery, granted my wish! The bowl that is pictured above and below is Cody's ADORABLE new bowl! (Keep an eye on Dakota's blog to see HIS special bowl soon!!)
You will notice that the bowl is wide enough to not cause any whisker stress. There are a number of colors and styles to choose from. You can have the bowl personalized. It is a nice, sturdy, weight. I keep mine in a safe place because I don't want any accidents to happen!
If you look at the color of the bowl and the pattern, the way the color is set is something that is unique and special (to me). That is how hand-crafted pottery SHOULD look. It's one-of-a-kind and special.
CREATING THESE PIECES IS A LONG PROCESS!!!
The process begins with freshly pugged stoneware
clay that is thrown into shape on a flat disk called a batt. Using water, Candice uses her hands, and kicking wheel where she can bend the clay into a bowl, a jar, or even
flatten it into a plate or jar lid. Freshly formed pottery is very wet and
takes about 2 to 3 days to dry out for trimming.
When ready for trimming she uses a cheese wire to cut
the piece from the batt, and then it goes back on her wheel. She trims all the
excess clay away from the piece to make sure everything looks clean and smooth. She waits about an hour after each piece is trimmed to let it dry out a bit and
then it heads for painting!
After painting it dries for a few more days, and
when dry it goes to the kiln! The first firing is the bisque which is a 3 day
process. Then she does the final glass glaze which takes several hours, followed
by loading the kiln for the final firing. This firing also takes 3 days.
Hand-crafted items are special, pride in craftsmanship isn't always present in our modern world, with the items at 4 Paws Pottery you can be certain that love, care, time, talent and great thought are put into each and every item!
4 Paws Pottery can be found on Etsy and their main website. There you be able to find:
Bowls, plates, slow feeder bowls, treat jars, and more! You can get items for cats, dogs and small animals!
I could not be happier with my bowls and I am certain you will be too!
In full disclosure: I received no compensation for this review. I received a custom made bowl for Cody and one for Dakota in exchange for my always honest review!
Tomorrow, September 1st, is the beginning of Happy Cat Month. The mission of Happy Cat Month is: "celebrating the month that is
all about ensuring companion cats are happy, healthy, enriched, and valued." (From theCATalyst Council). To help keep YOUR cat happy, today I am pleased and honored to feature what are, in my opinion, the most SUPERB cat trees on the market: Pet Tree Houses.
Back in June I had the complete pleasure of speaking on the telephone with Joe DelRocco, one of the creators and owners of Pet Tree Houses. After speaking with Joe on the telephone for approximately an hour, I learned so much about why these amazing trees were created, and the depth of study that went into their design, The knowledge that Joe and his wife Shelley (co-owner and co-designer of Pet Tree Houses), have about cats makes the Pet Tree Houses stand out as superior in a sea of mediocre cat trees that are saturating the market.
Joe was previously a custom home builder of million dollar homes and he and his wife Shelley, share a passion for animals. Joe and Shelley designed their first Pet Tree House for
their own cats in 2008. The premise was twofold: to create an
aesthetically pleasing feline tree house and a tree that the cats would
actually use and would be a realistic outdoor experience for them making them
feel more at home in their natural environment.
Joe wanted to change the culture of what people think of cat product manufacturers- What does this mean?
That many who produce items for cats:
a) don't understand cats
b) don't understand their owners.
Many cat product manufacturers don't do adequate research when creating their products, they don't design products that will sufficiently address what cats needs are. They design products that are not durable.
They also manufacture products that often aren't "human-friendly". Often this is portrayed by making difficult to put together items and items that are, for a lack of better verbage, SIMPLY BORING TO LOOK AT and are BORING for the pet.
THE PET TREE HOUSE MISSION: Pet Tree Houses – Real Cat Trees
With Leaves
Our mission is simple. Offer the highest-quality handcrafted
real cat trees so that your feline companion feels as if they are living in
their true nature.
Joe explained to me how "cats do nothing by chance", they are "calculating", he went on to say that "cats, REMEMBER, while dogs have a short term memory", and cats thrive in a "behavior based" environment. Cats pick up on organic scents, which is just one of many reasons why Pet Tree Houses are made with REAL TREES.
Joe and Shelley focused on the "instinctive needs" of cats when creating the Pet Tree Houses. The Pet Tree Houses allow cats to have their private hideaway. They can scratch and stretch on REAL TREE BARK that is crafted by HAND.
The leaves are designed to "mimic the wild" from the "rustling" sound they make when the cat is in the tree house. Joe explained that even a cat who was not feral instinctively knows what that sound is.
Also, while Cody is a chewer and I KNEW he would chew the leaves, the broad shape of the leaves deters chewing and the cat CANNOT CHEW THEM UP.
Cody keeps trying but he can't chew this up!
The foliage has been carefully selected by its shape to provide visual and audible stimulation while minimizing the possibility of cats chewing on the leaves for instinctive digestive needs.
Yes!! The trees are REAL!!!
They are harvested from sustainable forests found only in the Southeastern United States then are carefully dried to maximize their strength and durability. There is no need to water or maintain the tree.
Joe and Shelley have spent years perfecting the engineering
of the tree house and continue to strive to exceed their customers’
expectations. Each tree is hand crafted and takes up to 1,000 individual
cuts to build. The real trees are hand selected as is the cedar to
provide the highest quality indoor habitats available today.
The KIT-TY Tree Deluxe has a canopy of leaves over the top platform that the standard KIT-TY Tree does not.
The KIT-TY tree is 4 levels of pure fun! Standing nearly 72" high, adorned with silk foliage; this tree is sure to bring out your cat's true nature!
Base is 21" x 21"
1st Platform is 16" x 21"
2nd Platform is 16" x 16"
3rd Platform is 16" x 16"
APPROXIMATE ASSEMBLY TIME IS ONE HOUR. HERE IS THE PHOTO OF OUR FINISHED TREE!!
Let me tell you not only does Cody love it, but I cannot stop looking at it! It is a room enhancer, unlike most cat trees on the market.
Now back to set up: When my tree arrived, I panicked.The tree that I received was a "do-it-yourself" tree. Uh-oh... I have never been known for my mechanical ability!
When Joe was talking to me on the phone he told me that his purpose in designing the DIY trees was to make it easy for owners to put together. He is fully aware that most trees on the market are difficult to put together.
Joe went on to say that his instructions are designed to be similar to the color-coded instructions of Grrranimals from back in the day! (Each part of my tree was clearly color-coded).
Joe told me REPEATEDLY that I needed a CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER (and maybe pliers, but definitely the cordless screwdriver!!) Stubborn cuss that I am,I kept telling Joe that I could put it together without one.
I COULDN'T. THIS WAS NOT THE FAULT OF JOE OR PET TREE HOUSES! I called Joe at least 3 times and HE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE HELPFUL. He had me text him photos of what I was doing, he explained every step. HAD I HAD THE ITEMS HE SAID I NEEDED I COULD HAVE PUT THIS TOGETHER MYSELF.
IMPORTANT POINT: If you purchase a DIY kit you will NOT be left in a lurch alone and confused (and panicking like me!) There is help available on their toll free number (877-971-TREE (8733) to answer any and all questions! The customer service that I received and the patience shown to me was superb!
I did not have the items that I needed, so I was unable to put my tree together myself. As you will see in the collage below, Cody was moping (because his old tree was gone and he didn't understand the BEST TREE EVER would soon be taking its place.)
I called the office at the apt/condo complex where I live, and our buddy Edward who works maintenance here, (being the Angel and life-saver that he is), agreed to come over, and I paid him to put the tree together:
A zillion thank yous to Edward!!!
Pet Tree Houses also offers
custom and unique
"Branch Work"
Replacement branches
can be purchased if necessary
Their craftsmen are dedicated
to creating the
most attractive, durable,
and unique pet habitats
available ANYWHERE
at ANY PRICE!!
CLEANING IS A BREEZE!!!
The tree house is made out of natural wood, cedar and dragonwood tree. The carpet is attached using Velcro. If you need to remove it to clean it or vacuum it, simply pull the carpet up by its corners and put it back into place after you have cleaned it. The carpet can be hand washed and line dried.
TO MAINTAIN THE LEAVES:
simply wipe the leaves off using a damp cloth when necessary to eliminate dust. We have had our tree since the end of June and it has barely accumulated ANY dust, if at all.
Pet Tree Houses have received many industry awards for their habitats
They received Cat Fancy Magazine's 'Editors Choice Award"6 years in a row! They also hold the Guinness Book of World Records for The World's Tallest Cat Scratching Tree!
What Does Cody Think Of His Pet Tree House?
I would say his expression of pure bliss says it ALL!!!
It didn't take Cody more than a few days to designate his Pet Tree House as his new FAVORITE hangout. I think at first, it was so nice, that he thought he was not permitted to climb on it! I put a few treats on each level and that was it!
Now that Cody and I have a Pet Tree House there is NO GOING BACK for us. How could we? There isn't a tree on the market that we could ever hope to have that has all of the features and benefits that our tree from Pet Tree Houses has. None would ever be as well-made or be made with the craftsmanship, love and study as the trees from Pet Tree Houses are. There simply is no comparison. Nothing else comes close. From customer service, to quality, to being good for my cat, to the aesthetics of this gorgeous tree, there isn't another tree we could ever want or need.
A Pet Tree House is the ONLY pet tree you will ever need. They are an investment, but one that will bring far more years of joy than many of the inferior competitors on the market. These Tree Houses will not only enhance the lives of your cat, but they will make your home look fabulous too!
Cody and I not only give Pet Tree Houses FOUR paws up, our tails are up too!!!
Joe, Shelley and furbabies!!
Photo Courtesy of Twitter
Did I mention what a complete delight Joe and Shelley DelRocco are as people? Every communication I had with them, be it phone or email, was full of warmth. It's no wonder they have a superior product!
DISCOUNT CODE FOR OUR READERS!!
Joe and Shelley are generously offering an exclusive discount code for our readers!!!! To receive a 15% DISCOUNT just enter CODY15 at checkout!
FTC Disclosure: I received this product for review at no
charge. Receiving the free product did not influence my review. Cody and I never hesitate to give you our honest opinions!
