Tiana’s Cute Cakes for Pets are the Cat’s Meow

The Inspiration Behind Manjapot’s Pet Cakes

Having struggled to find the perfect cake to celebrate her beloved cat’s first birthday, Tiana Avis Rajendra was inspired to create desserts that are both delicious for pets and aesthetically pleasing.

The Journey to Creating Pet-Friendly Cakes

In 2021, Tiana dedicated her end-of-year school holidays to researching the best recipes online and consulting experts on optimal ingredient formulations and preparation methods. Throughout her experiments, her cat, Coraline, played a crucial role as the ultimate taste tester.

The Right Ingredients for Pets

"T when my first cat, Coraline, was about to turn one, I noticed there were pet cakes available, but I wasn’t satisfied with the ingredients – they often had sugar on top and included sprinkles, which are unhealthy," the 19-year-old said. She went on to incorporate different types of meat, such as squid, fresh chicken, and raw fish, as well as vegetables like broccoli and carrots, enhancing the nutritional value of her cakes for pets.

A Pet-Cake-Making Process

Today, Tiana regularly creates vibrant and adorable pet cakes for her human clients, whose furry companions include dogs as well as cats. She also offers cake-decorating workshops every so often. Each cake takes her at least two hours to complete, but the positive feedback she receives from her clients motivates her to keep generating creative ideas.

The Perfect Snack for Furry Friends

Tiana emphasizes that her cakes are not intended as a pet’s main meal; they are classified as a snack, akin to treats. She advises against offering the cakes to pets on special diets, as sudden changes in their food could negatively impact their digestive systems.

Pet Cakes: A Growing Trend

Tiana believes that it seems to be a growing trend to make a bigger deal out of pet birthdays, as there’s a niche group of owners willing to go all out for their pets. Some even buy gifts, hang up banners, and purchase clothes, all of which contribute to the idea of pet humanisation.

Starting a Business Like a Pro

Tiana’s entrepreneurial spirit, inherited from her parents, keeps her strong and determined. In her early years, she started "mini businesses" like selling slime and making cookies, developing a love for business. With her parents’ guidance, she believes that failure is a natural part of the entrepreneurial journey.

FAQs

• How does Tiana create her pet cakes?
  She incorporates different types of meat and vegetables, enhancing the nutritional value for pets.
• Are Tiana’s cakes meant to be a pet’s main meal?
  No, they are classified as a snack, akin to treats.
• Can I order the cakes for my pet’s birthday?
  Yes, Manjapot offers custom cakes for pet birthdays, priced between RM100 to RM200 depending on the size and type of meat used.

Contact Information

Manjapot
2.88 Level 2, Summit USJ Mall,
USJ 1, 46500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor
Business hours:
Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-7pm
Mondays-Wednesdays (by appointment only)

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