# Cat-Eating Shark Beds Nanotechnology Shark Shaped Pet Bedding is Scary and Self Cleaning By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-shaped-pet-bedding References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com) & [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/pets/whats-the-matter-shark-got-your-cat/) Your pets are like babies; you want to give them the best care possible, and one of the first places to start is a [good night's sleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-bed1) achieved with the [shark shaped pet bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-neverchange). Perfect for any small animal, this piece will have you double-taking every time your cuddly canine crawls out of their little realm. Made in Japan with nanotechnology, the fabric is self-cleaning in terms of bacteria and ammonia, as well as capable of eliminating odours. The bed comes in two different sizes, so even if your pooch or kitty is a little on the hefty side, they will not miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. How often can your pet emerge from the jaws of death so easily unscathed? They will love it so much you'll start wanting a [human-sized one for yourself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plufls). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-cleaning Pet Beds:** The use of nanotechnology in pet bedding presents an opportunity to disrupt the pet products industry with self-cleaning capabilities. - **Animal-shaped Pet Bedding:** The trend towards unique and novelty pet products could lead to disruption in the pet industry with the introduction of more creative and imaginative pet bedding designs. - **Eco-friendly Pet Bedding:** With an increasing focus on sustainability, there is an opportunity to disrupt the pet products industry by introducing environmentally friendly and sustainable pet bedding materials. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Products:** Self-cleaning pet beds and unique animal-shaped pet bedding could drive growth and innovation within the pet industry. - **Nanotechnology:** Advancements in nanotechnology could provide opportunities for companies to disrupt the pet products industry by introducing new and innovative materials and functionalities. - **Sustainability:** The trend towards eco-friendliness could present opportunities for companies to disrupt the pet products industry by introducing sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-Monitoring Smart Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepet.md) - [Multi-Use Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-human-dog-bed.md) - [Human-Quality Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-quality-dog-beds.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Therapeutic Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-cat-bed.md) - [Three-in-One Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-bed-design.md) - [Comfy Sofa-Inspired Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-pet-bed.md) - [Playful Muffin-Inspired Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pets-pods.md) - [Origami-Like Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-cat-bed.md)