Reimagining Cat Care: A Conversation with Shelly Huang from BOXIECAT

Elevating Pet Care Strategy

By Evan J. Cholfin

Cat litter isn't at the top of the food chain, but it is essential. And in the booming world of DTC pet care, how do you turn something no one wants to talk about into a brand people love?

In the latest episode of A Healthier, Happier You, I sit down with Shelly Huang, VP of Marketing & Creative at BOXIECAT, to explore this fast-growing brand and how it is redefining the cat care environment, one search and scoop at a time.

Spoiler: It's not about chasing shiny trends. It's about solving real problems, building trust, and helping customers rethink what they thought was "just litter."

From incorporating probiotics into their formula to navigating high retention with low trial, Shelly shares how her team approaches development, consumer education, and subscription strategy with clarity, along with personality.

And in a crowded pet care space, BOXIECAT is aiming and climbing to the top of the pyramid.

We dive into:

🐾 Why experience, not price, is how consumers define value

📦 What it really takes to build a successful subscription model

🧪 How probiotics in litter reduce bacterial spread and tracking

🧠 Why consumer education is just as important as innovation

📈 The shift from pure DTC to a hybrid e-retail model

💬 Shelly’s take on creative messaging, math-driven strategy, and the future of functional pet care

If you're in DTC, CPG, or just trying to turn an unglamorous product into a sticky (but clean) brand, this episode is a must-listen.

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Smart Strategy. Better habits. Cleaner homes. Let BOXIECAT show you how it's done

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