About Us

What is Catigy?

Catigy (pronounced cat-ih-jee) is a 100% egg powder cat food additive that aims to reduce the allergens in your cats via influencing chicken antibodies. Is it unusual? Sure. But it is equally interesting and researched-backed. So we thought to ourselves, "What better way can we capture this concept in one word?" And in that moment, we turned to the fourth-wall and exclaimed in unison, "Catigy!"

 

Cat + IgY + Prodigy = Catigy

 

Catigy is a combination of Cat, IgY, and prodigy. Cat, being the- well, a cat; IgY, short for immunoglobulin Y, the antibody in chicken eggs responsible for reducing the allergen Fel d 1 in cats (See how it works!); and prodigy, which is defined as "an amazing or unusual thing, especially one out of the ordinary course of nature."

 

The Lore

couple holding a chicken that has been exposed to Fel D 1 proteins couple holding a chicken that has been exposed to Fel D 1 proteins

Founded and operated by a young mother and father of two very special cats, Catigy started as an idea sparked by, as all great inventions are nowadays, TikTok.


A veterinarian was debunking common myths about pets, and this particular video focused on the concept of chickens being raised in proximity with cats laying eggs that had special allergen-reducing properties. And thus, the research began; although, to begin, it was exclusively to find a product for ourselves to use as we're also allergic to our beloved pets.
Over the years we have employed the use of multiple air purifiers, antihistamine cycling and religious hand washing to stave off the worst of the allergenic effects, and such a simple solution as egg powder seemed like the perfect answer to our prayers. However, when our searches came up fruitless with dead links and perpetually out-of-stock stores, we decided to take matters into our own hands and develop our recipe.
Now that our formula has been vetted by our own two lovely cats (one of whom is medically fragile-- more on that below), we want to share it with the world so others don't have to suffer the same way we did. By good fortune, we have the means at our home to produce our eggs in quantities large enough to share, but it is still currently a 2-person operation. So, if you'd like to support us, please consider adding a bit of merch to your order!

 

Who We Are


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Ari

Entrepreneur. Idea Generator. Social Media Expert and Digital Artist.

An expat from Winston-Salem North Carolina, she found herself in central Florida after her tenure in the US Navy. For many years she's climbed the corporate ladder and picked up countless business skills from the school of hard knocks. However, her true passion has always been art-- and she's an accomplished character artist online.

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Richard

Influencer. Musician. Mathematician and Computer Scientist.

Born and raised in Orlando, he's a UCF alumni with deep roots in central Florida. Systems Analyst by day, he enjoys relaxing at night by singing, writing, and producing original music. And, between those two things, he also loves cooking -- and is extremely good at it despite having no formal culinary education.

 

Meet the Cats

Pixel

Brat. Iconic. Firestarter and Trouble-Ender.

She was born on the streets of Los Angeles, CA and discovered alone behind a dumpster as a kitten. Despite the many applications filed to adopt her, the cat formerly known as Luna came to live with Richard and Ari in Hollywood, where she immediately began training for commercials. Then came the pandemic, and she was thrust into life on the road in a 40' RV as the family traveled together around the country. Two years later, they finally settled in Florida, and that's where she's lived ever since.

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Gizmo

Baby. Sweet Summer Squash. Troublemaker.

He was discovered as a kitten in the bushes behind a Jungle-themed putt putt in Orlando, inspiring the rescue to give him the name "Jungle Jim". He had incredible energy and a very optimistic outlook on life, until he developed FIP at 6 months old. With the odds stacked against him (FIP has a 95% mortality rate), his parents fought valiantly to save his life with the support of the FIP Warriors on Facebook. He has been in complete remission for 2 years, and now lives a very happy, comfortable, and hopefully long life.

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Our Farm

Our backyard farm is the heart of our operation, where every step is carefully managed. We frequently add freshly-brushed cat hair to our roosting boxes, ensuring each chicken has direct and frequent contact with Fel d 1 allergen. This process helps produce the allergen-reducing eggs that make Catigy effective. All our eggs are meticulously sanitized, pasteurized, and stored in a dedicated space to maintain the highest standards and prevent any cross-contamination.

 

The Girls

Emma Addison
Relatable. Authentic. Down to Earth.
portrait photograph of a chicken named emma who is responsible for laying eggs that contain IGY FEL d 1 to prevent cat allergies
With her relatable content, she rose to prominence by discussing daily life, fashion, and personal experiences. Her authenticity resonates with her audience, and she’s become a prominent figure in the influencer sphere.		 Actress. Musician. Brand Ambassador.
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She gained fame on TikTok and has since branched out into acting, music, and brand partnerships. She’s known for her lifestyle content and collaborations with various companies. Her favorite fruit is strawberries.
Billie Charli
Singer-Songwriter. Gen Z Icon. Trendsetter.
portrait photograph of a chicken named billie who is responsible for laying eggs that contain IGY FEL d 1 to prevent cat allergies
A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, her music resonates with Gen Z for its authentic representation of emotions and struggles faced by young people. Her unique style and candidness have made her an icon.		 TikTok Star, Gen Z Icon, Media Influencer.
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She quickly became one of TikTok's most followed creators, amassing millions of followers. Beyond TikTok, she has brand endorsements, a reality TV show, and her own product lines.
Ultra Mega Death Ray
Chicken
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Richard named this one.

 

That's our story! We truly hope you enjoy our product enough to leave a review so others may share in the allergen-reducing benefits of our Catigy formula!

Questions? Feel free to reach out.

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