Tia Wieler and her supportive husband, Kevin Wieler, were unfulfilled by their 9 to 5 jobs and looking for a way to make a positive and meaningful impact on the world.  Tia looked over at her own four cats, named Kitty, Mo, Milo, and Max. In a moment of real inspiration, she decided to found The Regal Cat Cafe. More ..read more

When it comes to providing your cat with a comfortable and private space for their litter box, a litter box enclosure can be an excellent solution. Litter box enclosures offer not only a designated area for your cat to do their business but also help contain odors and maintain a clean and aesthetically pleasing environment. In this article we will go over what to look for in litter box furniture, what to avoid, and give you our picks for the best litter box furniture on the market. Here at tuft + paw, we are cat experts. We're intimately familiar with the litter box features that are most ..read more

Finding your ideal litter box usually means combing through reviews and/or a trip to your local big box pet store to compare a large selection of undifferentiated options. But it doesn't have to be that way! If you know where to look there are excellent litter boxes out there, and we're here to show them to you. Here at tuft + paw, we are cat experts. We're intimately familiar with features that are most important to cats, like litter box size, covered vs uncovered, and automatic vs manual. To compile this list, we consulted a veterinarian, cat behaviorist, and product designer ..read more

Playtime is an essential part of life with cats. The right cat toy can provide much-needed exercise, mental stimulation, and give your cat an outlet for their natural hunting instincts, but gee whiz, there are an overwhelming number of options out there. We’ve collected some of our favorite cat toys under one roof in this guide, so you can decide what’s best for your companion.  Here at tuft + paw, we are cat experts. We're intimately familiar with the features that are most important to cats, like texture and prey simulation. To compile this list, we consulted a ..read more

If you’re a cat owner, you probably know cats like to sleep… a lot. Finding the best cat beds usually means combing through reviews, determining what features are the most important to both you and your kitty and deciding on the best design for your space. In this article, we hope to do some of the heavy lifting for you.  Here at tuft + paw, we are cat experts. We're intimately familiar with features that are most important to cats, like sturdiness and materials. We searched through dozens of cat beds and found ten different cat beds that are great for a variety of hom ..read more

Finding the best cat trees usually means combing through reviews, determining what features are the most important to both you and your kitty and deciding on the best design for your space. It can feel like an overwhelming task, but don't worry! That's exactly what we're going to cover in this article.  Here at tuft + paw, we are cat experts. We're intimately familiar with the features that are most important to cats, like sturdiness and scratching materials. To make this list we consulted a veterinarian, cat behaviorist, and product designer to determine which ten cat tree ..read more

If you, like us, are a cat parent on the search for optimal cat-human harmony, then the importance of providing the right scratching objects for your cat cannot be overstated. Indoor cats don’t have trees or rocks to satisfy their scratching instincts on, so as cat parents we need to make sure they have other outlets available. Plus, with the right scratching post, your cat will choose the post over your favorite piece of furniture. But don't just take it from us! Here at tuft + paw, we are cat experts. We're intimately familiar with features that are most importa ..read more

Cat litter that clumps locks in odor and makes the task of scooping the litter box just a little bit easier, but is it better than non-clumping litter? We spoke to vets and veterinary behaviorists about what cats really want in a litter and why clumping cat litter might be the best choice for both cats and cat parents.  Cats are naturally clean creatures who—lucky for us—prefer to do their business discretely in a litter box. They’re no different than humans, however, in that they like their restroom to be clean and tidy. The more frequently you scoop the litter box, the more likely your ..read more

Cat litter is a notoriously messy substance, but it doesn’t have to be. Using a great non-tracking cat litter can prevent dust and litter granules from covering every inch of your living space. A clean home and litter box can keep you and your cat happy, and ultimately improve your all-important cat-human bond. On this list, we will show you our expert picks for the five best non-tracking cat litters on the market today.   To compile this list, we drew on our own experience as cat experts and gathered further information from:  Nicole Van Andel, cat behaviorist Megan Tieber, sm ..read more

Does your cat ever go outside the litter box? This behavioral problem perplexes and frustrates many pet parents, not only because of the clean-up, but also because the cause isn’t always obvious. At tuft & paw, we use our cat expertise to develop the best furniture for our feline companions based on research—so, we know a lot about cats and why they do what they do. To figure out why cats start eliminating outside of the litter box, we spoke to our resident cat behaviorist Nicole Van Andel. Why Is my Cat Going Outside the Litter Box? It can be frustrating when your cat uses your home as th ..read more