Indoor Cat Essentials Tested by Luna & Phin
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Meet Luna & Phin
PHIN
• Golden British Shorthair boy
• Age 2
• Will sprint across the house for the sound of a treat bagPhin lives for mealtime and has a hilarious, high-pitched voice to demand it. He’s got a big ego and refuses to be bullied by anyone—until a plastic bag crinkles or the wind blows, and he instantly loses his cool. He's our brave, hungry, easily-spooked golden boy.
LUNA
• Silver British Shorthair girl
• Age 3
• Believes every lap belongs to herLuna is the definition of a luxury lap cat—she is ridiculously soft and will absolutely demand to be held at all hours. But don't let the sweet face fool you— her absolute favorite pastime is casually bopping Phin on the head just to keep him on his toes.
What we use every day
Healthy Tummies & Happy Meals
Reflex Plus Urinary: Phin’s Everyday Food
This became Phin’s regular food after his urinary scare.
He genuinely likes it, which matters because he is extremely serious about meals.
We’re sharing it because it’s what he actually eats, even though it is not currently available through Amazon.
Royal Canin Urinary S/O: The Option We Keep on Hand
We have also used this as another urinary-food option for Phin.
Phin loves it so much that he always tries to steal extra from Luna's bowl.
We measure it carefully because it is richer than his everyday food.
Note: This is our personal experience with Phin, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet before changing a cat’s urinary diet.
The Catnip Crunch: Tiny Treats, Big Personality
We use these for small rewards, simple training, or just because the cats look too convincing.
Both Luna and Phin like these.
The pieces are small, so we can give a few without turning treat time into a full meal.
Happy Cats, Clean Home: Playtime & Parent Essentials
The Round Cardboard Scratcher: Phin's Daily Workout
Phin uses this almost every day for scratching and stretching.
He also curls up in the bowl shape when he wants a quick nap.
It has held up better than several flatter cardboard scratchers we tried.
The One-Click Slicker Brush: Our Simple Shedding Tool
We use this to remove loose fur before it ends up around the house.
Luna tolerates this brush better than rougher ones we have tried.
The release button makes it much easier to remove the collected fur.
(We use an older round model, but this rectangular shape actually covers more fur per stroke.)
The Elevated Glass Feeding Station
The glass bowls are easy to wash and do not hold odors like some plastic bowls can.
The raised setup is more comfortable for our cats than eating directly from floor-level dishes.
The bowls are wide enough that Luna and Phin can eat without pressing their faces deep into them.
(Our cats are using an improvised station right now since we lost our primary one moving. Skip our temporary fix and grab the original model we absolutely love here)
The Heavy-Duty Fur Roller
We use this on clothes, bedding, and furniture when cat hair starts taking over.
It picks up loose fur quickly without needing a vacuum.
The peel-off sheets are simple to remove and waste less time than cheaper rollers we have tried.
About Us
Long Live The Cat is built around Luna, Phin, and the products we actually use in our own home.We share honest notes on cat food, grooming, toys, and everyday essentials—what worked for us, what did not, and which products earned a permanent place in our routine.Phin’s urinary-health experience is a big reason this site exists, but we are cat owners, not veterinarians. Our goal is to share practical experience, not replace professional advice.
Questions about Luna, Phin, or the site? Contact us at: [email protected]