Hello, I’m Amanda! Learn my introduction to be taught extra about me and Blue, my fluffy fireplace level Himalayan-Persian cat.
It’s no secret that Blue is an integral a part of the Hepper staff. The Hepper model mission is to supply fashionable, but purposeful and long-lasting merchandise to our readers at an inexpensive worth level. The aim was to market the most effective of the most effective, which meant we needed to discover a solution to weed out the duds. That is Blue’s journey as our authentic and avid product tester.
Earlier than we dive into it, my stance on Blue’s new comparative testing function needed to include a couple of guidelines and rules. Her security and well-being have been at all times going to be on the forefront and my most important precedence. Each merchandise we introduced into our dwelling for her check was thoughtfully examined and permitted for her security. She has been an absolute gem and has acquired an enormous assortment of cool cat merchandise through the years.
The place It All Began
Once we have been initially recruited to be a part of the Hepper staff, one of many very first merchandise we examined was pet shampoos. Baths are atypical for cats, so we spaced this course of out over a couple of months. Since we have been searching for a common shampoo that catered to the wants of each canine and cats, many of those have been sampled by my two Chi’s in addition to Blue. The target was to discover a pure, flippantly or unscented, efficient product that benefited the pores and skin and coat of each cats and canine.
We had a spread of pores and skin situations in our home and fortunately, we by no means skilled any opposed reactions. Most of the formulation we tried have been fairly nice. What set the one we lastly selected other than the others have been a couple of key elements:
First, consistency: it needed to be one thing simply workable into Blue’s fur and capable of wash away simply as simply. We aren’t out right here making an attempt to take 45-minute cat baths!
Have to be light but efficient: mild sufficient to ease the infected dry pores and skin of considered one of my Chi’s however robust sufficient to eradicate the wet-dog odor that often lingered in her coat.
Lastly, a scent that may be nice for all events. Contemporary and ethereal with out being overly saturated or perfumey. First go at it, Blue was a rockstar. Shampoos have been in all probability not probably the most enjoyable factor she examined, however I can guarantee you this was solely the tip of the iceberg of her testing and it solely obtained higher from there.
We examined in-litter odor eliminators, pet mess cleaners (admittedly, this was extra enjoyable for me than Blue), toys, harnesses, collars—the checklist goes on.
It’s been a minute since we’ve examined any merchandise, however Blue and I have been comfortable to present our sincere ideas after they have been requested. The Hepper staff now consists of many cat colleagues today so we’re capable of get much more feline enter.
How Testing Introduced Us Nearer
Blue and I’ve at all times had a reasonably cordial relationship. I’d sit, she’d lay. She’d meow, I’d feed her. We have been at all times pleasant however solely really sought out each other on uncommon events. She tended to gravitate in the direction of my husband anyway.
Working from dwelling and going by means of the testing motions has amplified our bond. She’s at all times at my desk whereas I work. I don’t even keep in mind what it’s like not having her in my presence in the course of the day actually. Once I transfer areas, she’s certain to observe. I’m grateful for the distinctive alternative the Hepper model has provided to us and the way it has magically tapped right into a deeper friendship between us.
That’s a Wrap!
Most of the merchandise you’ll discover on the Hepper Store website are merchandise that ring close to and pricey to Blue. Collectively now we have rigorously chosen them primarily based on quite a few elements reminiscent of high quality, performance and whether or not Blue really benefited or loved them. So the subsequent time you’re out there for a cat product, relaxation assured that you’ve got Blue’s stamp of approval for the Hepper assortment. All are tried and true—and completely well worth the funding!