Sustainable Cat Care Must Haves from Etsy

Cat owners are infamous for their love of everything cat-themed. They also love spoiling their picky pets with everything from fancy cat beds to themed cat trees. 

Unfortunately, the pet industry is rife with unsustainable products like mass-produced plastic toys. For the sustainably minded, the pet aisles of your local PetSmart or TJ Maxx can be a stressful mess of polyester and plastic (not to mention the toxic dyes that can be harmful to our furry friends.)

On the flip side, a Google search for “sustainable cat products” might leave you panicking and hiding your wallet. Many sustainable offerings by traditional pet companies can be pricey - enter Etsy, a marketplace for handmade and artisan-crafted goods. Etsy is a treasure trove of creative, eco-friendly cat products that your cat will cherish without breaking the bank.

View some of our top picks to share with the eco-friendly cat lover in your life.

Ditch the harmful polyester and give your cat a cozy, warm hideout they will love. These beds are made from 100% organic wool and provide privacy cats will revel in with a fun cave design.

This Etsy seller has racked up tons of adoring fans for his unique and high-quality cat “playgrounds” with tons of customization options. These wooden cat shelves are especially great for those in small spaces looking to create more room for their cats to explore.

Everyone loves to watch a cute kitten playing with a toy. But with harmful and easily breakable plastic and toxic chemicals leeching from your cat's favorite chew toy, many toys aren’t great for the environment OR your cat. Try a 100% felt toy like these adorable Sardines stuffed with catnip.

There are a few great sustainable options for bowls easily found: glass, aluminum, ceramic. Consider these cute raised bowls to accommodate your cat's exquisite palate. Not only are they eco-friendly and made out of waterproof oak wood, but you are also supporting a small business in Ukraine that is rebuilding after losing its workshop due to the war.

Cats love to travel through tunnels. Why? No one knows, we just accommodate them like the mini tyrants they are. Try one of these felt tunnels that are both long-lasting and sustainably made.

If your cat goes crazy for wand toys, you’ve got to check out the Wiggle Wand. Made with 100% cotton and without any hazardous materials, you can enjoy stress-free interactive play with your playful pal.

Matabi is an alternative to catnip that cats also looooove. These chew sticks do double duty as both a toy/snack while helping your cat sustainably maintain dental health.

Supporting your cat while shopping sustainably doesn’t have to be hard. Pet owners are finding new and creative ways to take care of their pets while reducing their plastic consumption and footprint (or pawprint.) 

Whether you find sustainably made cat toys or eco-friendly cozy beds, your cat will appreciate your effort to keep them safe and healthy ... well, maybe… you know how they are.