"We focused on making everything easy to do and kind to people, pets, and the environment."

The oval shape is low enough to fit under your pet's bottom. You can see the color, volume, and condition of the urine at a glance, and you can record it by taking a photo. It is a disposable container for hygienic reasons, but we wanted to use a paper container for environmental reasons.

At the time, we searched for a manufacturer of pulp molds, which were beginning to attract attention as a molded paper product as an alternative to plastic. Despite the many restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we had multiple meetings with the person in charge and, although things did not always go as planned, we finally completed a sample container in July 2021.

"Winner of the Good Design Award in October 2022"

After conducting a monitor survey of 50 cats and conducting a test sale through crowdfunding, we began general sales on our online shop in May 2022. In October, we were awarded the Good Design Award, which was highly praised not only for its design but also for its use of environmentally friendly materials. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many people who always support us, as we were able to receive such a major award.

[Future goal] "I want to convey the importance of regular urine checks for both dogs and cats while they are still healthy."

After the general sale started, we have been trying various things such as renewing the packaging and product contents. As of 2024, we have opened a store on Amazon in Japan and the United States to further increase awareness of Nyampling. We are also trying face-to-face sales, mainly at cat goods sales events.

At the events, we ask, "Do you regularly collect urine samples and check your cat's urine?" However, many owners answer, "I've never collected urine samples or checked my cat's pee," "I've never taken my cat to the vet," "I've never had my cat have a urine test at the vet," or "It's okay because my cat is still young."

It is said that dogs and cats are now viewed as members of the family, that keeping them indoors is becoming more common, and awareness of health management is increasing, but I feel that there are still many people who think of veterinary hospitals as a place to go when their pets are sick.

On the other hand, awareness of pet urine checks is definitely increasing, and recently we have seen an increase in the number of people visiting the Nyampling booth saying, "I've been curious about urine checks" or "I'd like to try it out," which we are very pleased about.

"Urine checks are an important part of pet health management because they are the people closest to the pet, the owners."

Dogs and cats cannot communicate when they are unwell with words. They instinctively hide when they are unwell, and by the time visible symptoms appear, the disease may have progressed. Urine is a barometer of health. Regularly checking and recording the color and amount of urine, the presence or absence of impurities, and the pH value from a healthy age will increase the chances of noticing abnormalities in the urine, and will help to detect urinary and kidney diseases early and extend the healthy lifespan of your beloved family members.

Since its launch, it has been primarily marketed to cats, as it is difficult to collect urine on sand. However, as dogs also need to have their urine checked, we would like to sell it as a urine pH check set for dogs and cats.

"Sale of charity goods begins"

As part of our efforts to raise awareness of the importance of taking pets to the vet and "pee checks" from an early stage of health care, we have also begun selling charity goods as part of our social contribution activities, with the goal of supporting animal welfare organizations, dog and cat rescue organizations, and veterinary care. We have also started selling charity goods in our online shop, so we hope you will take a look.

Finally, we sincerely hope that pet owners will be able to spend as much time as possible with their beloved dogs and cats, who are members of their beloved family, and that Nyampling's easy urine collection, urine checks and records will be of some use in managing the health of their family members.

Nyanpling Developer Yuko Horie