Notes & Guides

Journal

Buying guides, notes on living well with cats, and the thinking behind the things we choose to carry.

Checking clearance and hardware inside litter cabinet
September 13, 2026

4 Litter Box Cabinet Safety Checks Cat Owners Need, By The Meow Picks

Follow four safety checks—airflow, cleaning access, size, anchoring—to verify a litter box cabinet fits your cat, then shop The Meow Picks' vetted...

Senior cat eating from raised bowl
September 12, 2026

Set Raised Cat Feeder Height in 5 Minutes to Ease Arthritis

Measure your cat’s jaw, subtract 1 to 2 inches, and choose a stable, shallow raised feeder. Try it for two weeks and...

Cat measured beside folded blanket
September 11, 2026

Measure First: Add 2–6 Inches, Then Match to TheMeowPicks Cat Beds

Measure nose-to-base-of-tail, add 2–6 inches depending on posture, then match interior dimensions and entry height to TheMeowPicks beds for the right fit.

Cat beside anonymous indoor camera in home
September 10, 2026

Fix 8 Cat Camera Settings in 20 Minutes for Cat Owners' Privacy

Secure your cat camera in 20 minutes with eight practical fixes: unique passwords, guest network, disable cloud/mic, enable 2FA, and privacy-focused...

Cat emerging from an enclosed calming retreat
September 9, 2026

Calm a Week Sooner: Calming Cat Bed Evidence and 7–14 Day Trial

Shelter trials and owner reports show enclosed beds speed behavioral calm, often within days. Learn which designs work, placement tips, and a...

Cat watching outside from rental window perch
September 8, 2026

Renters' Cat Window Perch: Designer Picks and No Drill Options

Find designer curated cat window perches, measurement first buying checks, renter friendly no drill options, and safe installation steps.

Cat moving between rooms beneath discreet camera placement
September 7, 2026

Save Up to $800 on a Multi Room Pet Camera Setup With Cat Furniture

Build a working multi room pet camera setup with cat furniture. Get placement, Wi‑Fi, mount, feature, and privacy tips to make feeds...

Cat crossing an elevated ceiling walkway
September 6, 2026

Start Your Ceiling Cat Walkway With 3 Ready Pieces From The Meow Picks

Start a safe, design-forward ceiling cat walkway: begin with three curated pieces from The Meow Picks or follow concise suspended-DIY steps, joist...

Cat scratching a marked drywall corner
September 5, 2026

Stop Cat Scratching Walls in Days to Weeks With Wall Mounted Panels

Clinician backed method to stop cat scratching walls: remove scent, install a wall mounted scratcher at the damaged spot, and use brief...

Cat pawing an anonymous food dispenser
September 4, 2026

Design Forward Cat Food Toy Dispensers for Indoor Cats

Meow Picks' design forward cat food toy dispensers for indoor cats. Learn safe introduction steps and starter bundles like Bosco + Aperitivo.

Cat near elevated camera placement
September 3, 2026

One Afternoon Cat Camera Placement: Use Furniture and Vertical Angles

Set up cat camera placement that works: pick furniture-backed zones, mount for vertical coverage, test angles with tape, and avoid glare and...

Cat riding in stroller on neighborhood walk
September 2, 2026

Go Out Weekly? Cat Owners: Stroller or Carrier That Fits Your Routine

Map your routine to the right pick: when a stroller beats a carrier, safety and training tips, cost-per-use thinking, and curated product...