# Blow-Up Pets The Inflatable Feline is a Kitty in a Can By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-inflatable-feline References: [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/cat-in-a-can.aspx) [Lonely women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purradise) rejoice, The Inflatable Feline has been invented. This is exactly what it sounds like, a cat in a can. Epic. Crazy cat ladies now have an endless supply of [cats to go through](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerble-wicked-ball-m3). Usually you have to [feed cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-parent-gift-box), and love them, but now all you have to do is blow them up. The Inflatable Feline is too good to be true. I know several women who would love one of these. Are you one of them? Maybe? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Inflatable Pet Trend:** The creation of the inflatable cat presents opportunities for disrupting the traditional pet ownership industry with a product that requires no feeding, care, or veterinary expenses. - **Loneliness Relief Trend:** The inflatable cat trend provides a new solution for individuals who feel lonely and desire companionship, creating opportunities for new products and services that address loneliness. - **Novelty Product Trend:** The Inflatable Feline and similar products represent a trend of creating unique, odd products that go viral and attract customers who enjoy novelty and humor. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Industry:** The inflatable pet trend has the potential to disrupt the traditional pet ownership industry by offering a low-cost, low-maintenance alternative to live pets. - **Toy Industry:** The Inflatable Feline and similar products fall within the novelty toy category, presenting opportunities for new product development and marketing in the industry. - **Mental Health Industry:** The loneliness relief trend presents opportunities for the development of new products and services that address mental health and loneliness, such as virtual companions and support groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Out Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab-pets-2-love.md) - [Cat-Themed Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-cat-cans.md) - [Robotic Cat Coffee Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nekojita-fufu.md) - [Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pet-toy.md) - [Feline-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-lovers-dating.md) - [Fortune Cookie-Inspired Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-with-organic-catnip.md) - [Cat-Themed Vday Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuddle-collection.md) - [Playful Plush Cat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purroom.md) - [VR Cat Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cat-experiences.md)