What do I need to buy before bringing home a new kitten?
Before you bring your kitten home make sure you have all the necessary items it will need.
- Litter tray & cat litter: There is a wide variety of cat litters on the market these days, some better than others. It is best to avoid clumping cat litter with kittens. Litter trays come in all shapes & sizes such as self cleaning, covered (or hooded), un-covered.
- Scratching post, cats have a need to scratch & enjoy scratching. Providing your cat with it’s own scratching post will reduce the chances of your cat using your furniture or carpet.
- Food/water bowls: You can buy cheap plastic ones, metal ones, pottery ones, automatic ones & even drinking fountains. My personal favourite are the pottery ones as they are more sturdy & therefore there is less of a chance of the bowl being knocked over, plus they can be put in the microwave should you decide to warm the food before feeding your cat.
- Cat carrier for those trips to the vet.
- Toys
- Cat bed: There is a vast array of cat beds on the market from relatively plain to fancy. A kitten will do just fine with a cardboard box & a soft blanket or a specially made cat bed, you are only limited by your own budget, taste & imagination.
- Cat food: A premium quality brand is the best, and select one for the appropriate age of your cat. For example if you adopt a kitten, then buy kitten food etc.
