Is Moderna any good? An honest look at the range
We don't have a star-rating reviews feature, so rather than answer with a number, here's the more useful version: what Moderna's range actually offers, based on what the products are and do, and who they tend to suit. Moderna is best known here for litter trays, litter accessories and a smaller carrier range, aimed squarely at practical everyday cat care rather than anything premium or novelty.
What the range does well
The litter tray range is genuinely broad, spanning basic open trays through to hooded and larger corner designs, in enough sizes and colours that matching a tray to your cat and your space is straightforward rather than a compromise. That range is the main strength of the brand as far as we stock it — plenty of choice within a single, practical product category rather than a brand trying to do everything.
Build quality on the trays and scoops is solid, functional plastic rather than anything decorative, which suits buyers looking for reliable everyday equipment over a design statement.
What to weigh up before buying
Because the range leans heavily towards litter equipment, it's not the place to look if you want a single brand covering food, toys and accessories too — Moderna is a specialist in this one area rather than a general pet brand, and that's worth knowing going in rather than assuming otherwise. If tray size is your main concern, checking the dimensions against your cat's size, rather than assuming any tray from the range will do, is the more important decision than which specific model you pick.
For carriers specifically, the range is smaller than the litter tray side, so it's worth checking secure fastenings and ventilation on the individual model you're considering rather than assuming consistency across every carrier in the range.
Price sits roughly in the middle of the market for this kind of equipment — not the cheapest basic tray available, but not a premium design brand either, which is broadly consistent with what the products themselves are: solid, sensible litter equipment rather than anything trying to be more than that. For most households, that middle ground is exactly the sensible place to buy from.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Plush Checkered Dog Car Back Seat Bed
A quilted checkered car bed that turns the back seat into one flat, cosy platform for your dog.
From£11.99
Front-Facing Legs-Out Pet Carrier Backpack
A breathable front-carry backpack that holds your small dog or cat facing outward, legs through the openings. Padded adjustable straps and a secure buckle keep them comfortable on walks and rides.
From£8.99
Canvas Shoulder Sling Pet Carrier Bag
A soft canvas shoulder-sling carrier that lets your cat or small dog poke their head out while you walk. Breathable open top with a novelty lion-mane collar and paw design for hands-free trips.
From£9.99
3-in-1 Padded Pet Travel Bed & Car Booster Tote
A quilted pet tote that switches between a portable bed, a raised car booster and a carry bag.
From£24.99
Front-Carry Pet Backpack Carrier
Hands-free front-carry backpack that holds a small dog or cat against your chest, with breathable leg openings and a padded, adjustable harness. Cute bear-pocket detail and drawstring top keep your pet snug and secure on the go.
From£15.99
Front-Pack Pet Carrier Backpack
A breathable front-pack carrier that holds small dogs and cats against your chest with their legs comfortably out. Padded straps, a mesh back panel and an adjustable buckle keep your pet secure and ventilated on the go.
From£12.99
Replacement Cage Lid Pin (33cm)
A genuine spare lid pin for folding cages — 33 cm in length, so your cage stays secure when the original goes walkabout.
£6.49
6-Panel Metal Dog Playpen with Gate, Floor Grips and Connectors — White
A six-panel iron pen with rounded corners, forming a 120 x 60cm rectangle or any shape you need, supplied with non-slip floor grips, connectors and cable ties.
£61.99
Foldable Mesh Pet Travel Tent
A pop-up mesh tent giving pets shaded, breathable shelter outdoors or travelling.
£37.99
Spare Short Pin for Folding Cage
A spare short pin for the folding cat cage — so a missing pin doesn't put your cage out of action.
£5.99
Quilted Dog Car Seat Booster Bed
A quilted booster bed that lifts your dog for a comfortable window view and a secure ride.
£18.99
24-Panel DIY Small Animal Enclosure with Wipe-Clean Panels and Connectors
A build-it-yourself enclosure of 24 panels giving roughly 142 x 71cm, with wipe-clean PP boards, 4cm wire spacing, anti-slip pads and cable ties for adding doors.
£44.99
Common questions
- Is Moderna a good brand for litter trays?
- The range is broad and practical, with plenty of sizes and styles to match different cats and spaces, and the build quality is solid functional plastic. It's a sensible choice for everyday litter equipment rather than anything decorative.
- Does Moderna make cat food or toys?
- Not as far as the range we stock — it's focused on litter trays, litter accessories and a smaller range of carriers, so it isn't a one-stop brand for every category of cat product.
- What size litter tray should I get for my cat?
- As a general rule, a tray should be roughly one and a half times your cat's length so they can turn around comfortably. Checking the dimensions on the specific model against your cat's size is more reliable than picking based on appearance.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.