In general, the products that I recommend are products that I have used myself for long periods of time in my apartment at some point. Also, they are products that value space, quality, and caters to our cat’s natural being.
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Recommended Apartment Cat Products
I will continue to update this post as I find better ways to serve my cats in my apartment. So be sure to come back from time to time and check out what’s changed or updated!
Food and Snacks for Healthy Cats
The proper diet is important to all living things. For my cat’s daily meals, I stick to a combination of dry/wet grain-free foods. When I am able to, I also feed my cats raw foods. Below you’ll find the daily food brands and products that I recommend.
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$46.71Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)Inspired by the diet of the lynx, Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dry Cat Food is a protein-rich, grain-free food that contains more of the delicious meat felines crave. It’s packed with real chicken to help build and maintain lean muscle. his formula also contains LifeSource Bits–a precise blend of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to support the immune system, life stage requirements, and a healthy oxidative balance.
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$25.98Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)All entrees feature tender meaty morsels in tasty gravy and contain all the essential vitamins and minerals your cat needs to feel her best. They’re made entirely without grain, wheat, corn, soy, or artificial flavors and preservatives and come in convenient snap-and-peel twin packs that let you feed just the right amount without leftovers every time. Let's you feed a fresh, perfectly cat-sized portion for every meal—great for cats who hate leftovers!
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Food Puzzles for Mealtime Enrichment
Entertaining a cat indoors can be super easy and simple and can bring a lot of benefits if used regularly. Each mealtime I use a large cat puzzle board to allow all of my cats to eat together find obtain their food in a more stimulating way. Don’t take my word for it, there is a lot of science to back it up!
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Check Price!This is one of my go-to cat puzzle toys. Great modular design depending on how hard you want to make it for your cats. It's wide and provides great fun during meal times!
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Check Price!Cats are clever and inquisitive animals, and this interactive toy is designed with just that in mind, offering a variety of ways to play. Start off by placing some treats inside the beakers, and let your cat master the concept of flipping the beakers upside down to release the treats. Then, take it up a notch by adding the included lids with patterned holes, which makes it more difficult to get the treat out. He’ll love the thrill of the hunt and mental stimulation!
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Check Price!A really great activity/puzzle feeder. Large enough to accommodate multiple cats and has a variety of ways that your cats can play/obtain their food or snacks! Great for all types of cats and promotes slow methodical eating.
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$24.99Check Price (US) Check Price (Chewy CA)The Catit Play Treat Puzzle is a slow feeder with six fun activities to encourage your cat to work for their food! A great way to prevent binge eating and subsequent vomiting. Place treats or kibble (sold separately) in the different puzzle parts and let the fun begin!
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Environment Enrichment
This includes cat towers and other elevated areas that cats can climb to. In a small living area – it’s important to keep cats off the ground. These items are great for doing just that and very minimal on space usage. Those following my content know that I don’t really like regular cat towers for the amount of space that they take up. These are great alternatives and much easier to set up.
Suction Cup Catification
This is my preferred way to catify an apartment or small space. It’s easy to build a cat highway for our cats without much setup or tools. Remember, the suction cup ledges/hammocks don’t have to be on the window. It can be on closets, refrigerators, or even cabinets! A little bit of creativity goes a long way for cat suction cup products!
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Check Price!This curve design gives your cat a cozy resting spot and also doubles as a scratching spot! Gives your cats a chance to escape noisy situations and refills are readily available for the scratching surface.
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Check Price!Amazingly great for multi-cat homes. My cats use it daily and it's very well made. If you have a large enough area to mount this - It's a great tool for creating more elevated spaces. It's also very simple to set up and clean.
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Check Price!Easy to mount and almost never pops off. This is the staple in my apartment for easy catification. Put it on any glossy surface and it can create a highway for your cats without drilling or damaging walls!
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Space Saving Cat Towers
In my apartment, I exclusively use this type of cat tower. It’s more like a cat pole than any cat tree that I’ve come across. It promotes a more active lifestyle and lets them climb, play, and expend more energy than your typical cat tower. Of course, it also takes a lot less space.
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Check Price!A lot of tall pole cat towers are too flimsy (I've tried a lot of them) - this one has rave reviews and every time I recommend it, my friends and family always tell me they love it for their cats. It lasts years and promotes a lot of activity and climbing.
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Check Price!Give your feline fun from top to bottom with the Frisco 3 Level Floor to Ceiling Heavy Duty Cat Tower. That's three tiers of furry fun for climbing, stretching, and relaxing. The sisal wrapped post encourage healthy scratching so you don't have to worry about claws on the furniture. Plus the bolster bed perch is the perfect place for your kitty to rest their head during those cat naps. This tower is secured to the ceiling with a tension rod, so you can feel good knowing your cat can play all day on this sturdy, durable structure.
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Check Price!What’s better than scratching, climbing, lounging, and having a commanding view of all her realm? All that and a special place to be one with the outside world. Why not have it all? The wide-base and suction cups make sure the tower is stable enough for any sized cat.
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Scratching Posts/Cat Scratchers
There are only two cat scratchers that I would recommend. One vertical cat scratching post and one horizontal/angled scratching post. The vertical one is for when our cats want to stretch out and scratch. The horizontal scratcher is for when our cats need to grip on something. These two scratching posts are all you need to cover your cat’s scratching needs.
If you’re looking for a video full review on the Pioneer Ultimate Cat Scratching Post, click here!
SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post
An appropriate name for this cat scratcher. Durable, stable, and tall enough for our cats to stretch out. It really is the best vertical scratching post. I've used this cat scratcher for years and it's still being used daily today.
Authentic PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge
A much copied but very rarely replicated cat scratcher- this cat scratcher gives our cats an angled/horizontal scratching area so they can really grip and take off the layers from their claws This doubles as a great play area for homes with multiple cats.
Frisco Wall Sisal Cat Scratcher
Great space-saving cat scratcher that can cover up spots that you don't want the cats to damage. It's also reasonably priced and very simple to set up.
Cat Condo Scratcher Post Cardboard
Sometimes, you just want something fun and cute. This milk box is both a scratcher and a little cat house! Has a hole cutout at the back for multi-cat fun!
Cat Water Fountains
Some cats just really like running water and in a multi-cat home, it’s nice to have a large water fountain to accommodate all the cats at once.
Water fountains are generally the same in features – they only differ in design for the most part. Choose one that most fits your home style. These are the cat water fountains that I would recommend.
One thing to note about cat water fountains is that they require proper cleaning of the motor weekly or else the function might be impaired later on or you might have to replace the pump.
Stainless Steel Cat Water Fountain
This water fountain has a lot of features that might bring some convenience such as the versatility to choose from 1 to 5 free-falling streams. Stainless steel to prevent bacterial build-up and its design is really good for multi-cat homes because cats can drink from it in any direction.
Cat Home Maintenance
Having cats doesn’t mean that your home has to look like a mess! Cat homes can be great smelling and clean too!
Some items recommended here doubles at both odor control and shedding control as well.
Cat Smells and Odor
If you want to decrease the smells from the litter box, baking soda really helps reduce a significant amount of odor (look in the litter box section for the recommended product). Coffee grounds also have a similar effect – sprinkle a bit in the litter box and you’re good to go.
For general pet odors and hair, I would recommend getting an air purifier with a carbon filter + HEPA filter. The carbon filter takes care of the smells and HEPA takes care of the hair and other small particles that might be in the air.
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Check Price!TropiClean Fresh Breath Water Additive + Plus Hip & Joint Dog & Cat Supplement is specifically designed to promote wellness for pets. Glucosamine is widely known for its active role in the repair and development of damaged or lost cartilage. Fresh Breath +Plus is uniquely designed to clean teeth, freshen breath for 12 hours, and promote complete pet wellness. Daily oral hygiene is essential to pet health. Without it, 70% of dogs and cats will start showing signs of periodontal disease by age three. When left untreated, oral disease can lead to serious health problems affecting the heart, lungs, kidney and other major organs. By simply adding Fresh Breath +Plus to your pet's water daily, you can help fight this vicious cycle.
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Check Price!This air purifier is great for not only particles in the air but there is a carbon filter for smells and a UV light to help kill airborne germs and viruses. It also an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, and other odor-causing bacteria on the filter's surface.
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Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)When you need that extra odor prevention, sprinkle a little into the sifting tray. Very useful when you need to get rid of odors quickly (like when guests come over).
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Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)Nature's Miracle Just for Cats Stain and Odor Remover Spray is tough on cat urine, feces, vomit, drool, and other organic stains and odors. The bacteria-based formula produces enzymes to target spot stains and odors while freshening with a light citrus scent. When used as directed, it's safe to use on carpets, hard floors, furniture, fabrics, and more—because curious cats can get into just about anything. Plus, the ready-to-use spray bottle helps you get to work right away.
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Cat Grooming and Hair Control
Cats have fur, and fur gets everywhere. Managing hair and shedding is important in a small space because of how quickly things can get messy. Choosing the right products to do that is crucial as well!
Pure Clean Smart Robot Vacuum W/ Remote Control
Keep your home free of dust, dirt, and pet hair with the Smart Robot Cleaning Vacuum with Remote Control from Pure Clean. It has dual spinning side brushes that capture dirt and lift debris into the bagless waste bin and an integrated dust filter for easy disposal. This self-programmed system features gyroscope technology to optimize cleaning routes and clean up in areas where your furry friend hangs out with anti-fall and anti-collision sensors for protection. Great for lazy butlers and has great reviews!
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$9.08Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)Some brushes can be a bit too rough for our cats and could overstimulate them causing discomfort. This one is super gentle and is super effective at removing loose furs, mats, and tangles.
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$4.97Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)If you have a cat or any pets, lint rollers will save your life. Clean up cat hair quickly and easily from clothes and furniture. I've gone through so many but it's essential when you're living with animals.
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Cat Gate/Room Separator
This will deter timid cats from going inside the room. Active and confident cats like the Bengal cat will probably still be able to jump over. Remember to measure the opening size correctly and get the extender if you need it.
Dog/Cat Walk-Through Gate
Made with all-steel construction, it measures 41 inches in height and expands to fit openings between 29 and 36.5 inches with an included 4-inch extension. This gate pressure mounts for easy installation and comes with hardware to mount to your wall for more stability. It also features a convenient walk-through design with a one-touch release safety lock so you can get by but your paw-tner cannot. **There have been a lot of cat owners that have used this with success - this is a little shorter version of my gate.
***Make sure to measure your door/opening size correctly and if it doesn't fit, get the extender for your door!
Extra Wide Auto-Close Pet Gate & Sherpa Hexagon Bolster Bed, 30-in Height
If your cat is still jumping over the 41-inch gate - add this gate over the top of that one for an extra 30 inches of separation! Only the toughest of cats will try to scale this wall. Also includes a nice soft bed too!
Cat Behavior Training and Correcting
Tools that are quite effective at quickly correcting destructive behaviors. This includes scratching furniture, biting cables/valuables, or going on surfaces that they shouldn’t.
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Check Price!The PetSafe SSSCAT Deterrent Cat Spray easily protects indoor areas and objects from your pets. This unique spray uses motion-activated infrared to monitor movement up to 3 feet away. When the SSSCAT detects your pet entering an off-limit area, it emits a harmless, odorless, and stainless spray to deter your pet from continuing.
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Check Price!When push comes to shove, this can be a good tool to our teach cats what areas are unacceptable to be on. This is for people that don't want certain furniture to be scratched up and for stubborn cats that are set in their ways scratching up a certain type of furniture or material.
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Check Price!Save your floors and furniture with Soft Claws Cat Nail Caps. A safe and pain-free alternative to declawing, Soft Claws works by simply capping your cat’s claws with a vinyl cover. It applies easily with a safe and non-toxic adhesive, and will not interfere with the normal extension and retraction of their nails—which means even the fussiest kitty won’t mind wearing them. So your cat can go about his routine of pawing and playing, and you don’t have to worry about unwanted scratches. Easy to apply and long-lasting, it’s made right here in the USA.
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Check Price!Nail caps provide a safe alternative to declawing to stop all snags and scratches. Covers the nail completely while allowing normal extension and retraction of claws. Applied with included adhesive and will shed as your cat’s nails grow; generally in 4 - 8 weeks. Easy to apply and vinyl resin material is totally safe for cats. Choose from a variety of fun colors!
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$12.99Check Price!These sticks have a similar effect to catnip for cats. Have these sticks around for your cats to bite and chew so that they don't chew other stuff around in your apartment or home (cables, electronic components, etc.). It also acts as a great teeth cleaner too!
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Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)This is another great tool for misdirection for when your cat is overstimulated and prone to biting. The furry tail adds motion to stimulate your kitty’s hunting instincts, so toss it to give him the thrill of the chase. It’s also spiked with Canadian catnip for even more exciting play
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Cat Litterbox Area
These are the tools that I use in my litter box area. I am very satisfied with my litter box setup and don’t plan on changing it for a while. I have gone through so many litter boxes and litter that I hope by recommended these products, it saves you a bit of time and money!
Cat Litter (Pine Litter)
Those that have been following my blog know that I have always been recommending pine litter. I still use pine litter to this day and it’s been great. Mix in some baking soda (scented or unscented depending on your cat’s preference) and it is very effective at minimizing smells.
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Check Price!Pine litter is the only way to go to prevent tracking all over the apartment. It's natural, cheap, and incredibly easy to clean and manage. Use with a sifting litter box like the Purina Hooded Litter Box!
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When you need that extra odor prevention, sprinkle a little into the sifting tray. Very useful when you need to get rid of odors quickly (like when guests come over).
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Pine Litter Box + Other Items for the Litter Area (That I use)
The litter box I use currently is for pine pellets and I’ll never go back to using another litter box I think. I’m very satisfied with my litter box set up and there is little to no litter tracking in my apartment.
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Check Price!This litter box kit contains some pads and pellets (don't use them). I recommend just putting away the pellets that they give you and get pine litter. Pine litter works very well with this litter box and it's very easy to clean.
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Check Price!Litter mats are very effective tools used around the litter area. It traps whatever dust and litter that might come out from the box and prevents tracking. I use this item with my Purina Hooded litter box.
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Cat Toys for Playtime
Each of these toy categories has varying engagement levels depending on your cat’s age and breed. Read the full in-depth guide and recommendations for each type in my article: Best Indoor Cat Toys!
Cat Stationary Toys
Stationary toys are great for kittens and young cats. These are ball-track toys that are great at distracting our cats. They also have a nice wide base so it’s difficult to tip over.
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$13.24Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)The popular multifunctional ball track king. This is great for first-time cat owners as it's simple, minimal amounts of parts (replaceable too!), and well built. It's also impossible to tip over because of its wide base.
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Cat Suction Ball Track - Space Saving Stationary Toy
This toy is great for smaller apartments because it's a vertical toy that attaches to glossy walls/windows by the suction cups. Great for young cats and cats that are easily bored. Also, if you put it higher up - it forces them to stay on their toes which lets them expend more energy.
Cat Play Environment Toys
These toys work best in multi-cat homes and in conjunction with interactive toys. They allow our cats to burrow, hide, and use more of their hunting instincts in an indoor environment.
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Check Price!While it takes up some horizontal space on the floor - this is such a great tool to let your cats hide and burrow and be cats. Multi-cat households love this item because of its durability and effectiveness. Also folds up neatly to be put away and organized!
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Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)When your cats need to expend some extra energy and you don't exactly have the time to play with them directly - create a play situation so that they can play with each other. This is great for multi-cat homes and folds up neatly when it's not being used. Lots of different designs to fit your home aesthetics too!
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Interactive Toys
Playtime is important, our cats, however, can play pretty roughly so it’s important to get toys that are durable but also effective in making them hunt and chase. These toys are the toys that I recommend and that I use on a daily basis.
You’ll find that I don’t actually use many expensive or crazy toys. I just stick to my interactive wands and balls and my cats love it.
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Check Price!This wand features an 18-inch plastic wand and a 6-inch flex cable for extra bounce, along with crunchy plastic strips that are stronger and more durable than the mylar typically used in similar toys. The soft, natural feathers add even more enticing fun to this high-quality toy that is proudly made in the USA.
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Check Price!This prey-set brings great variety to fit all cat's hunting preferences. This allows you to try a lot of different types of prey for your interactive wand and has great reviews.
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Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)Sometimes the most effective toys are the simplest. I use these springs almost every day for my cats (my Bengal cat loves this!) and it's a great toy for fetch as well! Erratic bounce stimulates your kitty’s hunting instincts to get them playing. Vibrant colors are designed to grab your cat’s attention for even more exciting play. Helps provide the daily exercise and mental stimulation cats need.
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Check Price (US) Check Price (CA)They're foam balls that bounce everywhere. Cats love to chase them down and some really active cats (Bengals especially) are able to learn to fetch. Also a great tool for bite misdirection!
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