Crew-Approved Gear

We buy dumb cat stuff so you don't have to. But some stuff isn't dumb at all. This is the gear that actually lives in our house with Miso, Makuro and Mugi, used every single day. No sponsors, no freebies: we bought all of it ourselves.

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Makuro lounging on The Crew's Litter Lockdown mat in front of the litter robot

💜 Makuro's corner

Our litter corner

The Crew's Litter Lockdown mat

Our robot does the scooping. The mat catches everything Makuro kicks out on her way out. She also uses it as a lounge, apparently.

Human tip from our house: We don't empty it. A quick pass with the Dustbuster pulls the litter straight out of the honeycomb.

Honest note: we don't link our litter robot. The model we have works for us but has mixed reviews, so we won't recommend it. The mat we'll vouch for.

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Miso and Makuro eating side by side from the oneisall two-bowl automatic feeder

🧡💜 Miso & Makuro

Two bowls, zero fights

oneisall Automatic Cat Feeder for 2 Cats

Breakfast shows up on time whether we're awake or not. Each cat gets their own bowl, so nobody steals from anybody. Mostly.

Human tip from our house: Set the meal times once and you're done. With two bowls, Miso and Makuro each eat from their own and nobody fights.

Good to know: it's for dry food (kibble) only.

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Mugi at his Veken stainless steel water fountain

💙 Mugi's hydration station

They drink more. We noticed.

Veken Stainless Steel Cat Water Fountain (108 oz)

Running water gets our three to the bowl way more often than a plain dish ever did. Stainless steel, so no plastic smell and it's easy to clean.

Human tip from our house: We fill it with filtered water, and it comes apart easily for a rinse.

Good to know: the filters need swapping regularly, so grab the refill pack too.

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Miso, Makuro and Mugi inspecting the Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner on the rug

🧡💜💙 The whole crew

The rug survives because of this

Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner

Hairballs, water-bowl spills, the occasional 'accident'. Three cats on a light rug only works because this little green machine exists.

Human tip from our house: With three cats and a light rug, this is how the rug stays light.

Good to know: the tank is small, so bigger jobs mean refilling.

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🧡 Miso supervising

Litter scatter, gone in 10 seconds

BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Grab it, zap the litter trail, put it back. It's the one we use to clean our Litter Lockdown mat, and it's strong enough to do it without emptying the mat.

Human tip from our house: Keep it charged near the litter corner. You'll use it every day.

Good to know: the bin is small, so empty it often.

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Treat time: the crew's favourites

These are extras, not meals. The crew would happily live on them, which is exactly why they don't. Treats in moderation, and check with your vet before changing what your cat eats.