First Time Cat Or Kitten Owner - What to Include on Your Shopping List Before You Bring Them Home

So you have decided to raise her family with the addition of a kitten or a cat? Maybe even two. Congratulations!

You can bring a difficult and costly to prepare each addition to be new home for your family. Forget a crucial point that a potential disaster! There are several things you will have first to bring home these fluffy fur ball.

Here is a checklist I put together, to be sure is to first purchase this pricelessTravel

Food:

I would suggest a small bag or box of two flavors / brands. Like animals, people need choices for their palette. Personally, mix 1 / 2 can of wet food with dry food. One cup per cat twice a day. The remains must be removed daily.

Courts:

I propose to meet several capsules of food and water, like the combo plates. This is the water splashing in the food chain and keep it even less likely, bladderand infections of the urinary tract. Metal plates are preferable to plastic because the plastic will hold odors, oils, and again is more than a breeding ground for bacteria. The metal plates will keep the water cooler. The dishes should be cleaned every day, especially water. Scented cleanser works great.

Route:

A bag of catnip and some vitamins are wet processed safely please.

Litter & Litter Pan with Scooper:

Employeeto your liking, there are a variety of products that work efficiently on the market today. Some cats will make the selection in this area. I suggest you buy a tub combination with the litter and a bag of clay waste. Try the first litter aggregation. It has less dust, it is easier to maintain, and leaves less odor. Litter pans should be filled [preferably two times] a day and thoroughly cleaned every week.

* Tip - I keep my cat litter 'in potsa tank "under the bed" storage by rotating the cover below. This will significantly reduce the amount of waste (kicking, shaking, and throwing) find their way to the floor or carpet. Please people, do not put the pot under the bed. Remember to use the type of container - to the home pan. The pan in an easily accessible place should be preserved, preferably from the immediate view of the people and in a pedestrian area. Cats like privacy with Secrettoo.

Litter Pan Deodorizer:

Make sure the product is safe for your pets. I have heard of people using carpet sprinkles to deodorize their cat's litter pans. This can be very hazardous to your kitten and adult cat. Read the product warning label carefully to ensure it is safe to use with pets. If you are not looking for any aroma remedy, I would recommend using plain baking soda, two or three tablespoons per pan, twice a week.

Box of (quart/gallon size) zipper bags: Use for discards of litter box.

Scratching Post:

I have always had cats - my entire life and never to this date have any of them used an actual scratch post. They prefer your furniture, drapes, and woodwork -- or the following homemade remedy consisting of a box of self-adhesive (10- 1 sq ft) carpet tiles, one brick & cardboard (or wood) box. This can be a very cost effective measure and give your kitten/cat their own personal space. This gives them a sleeping area in addition to a scratch area and 'play' box.

Instructions for brick, box, and carpet tiles:

Make sure the box you use is sturdy and 12 to 15 inches high, 12 inches deep, and 18 to 24 inches long. Attach carpet tiles to exposed outside wall area on either end and inside for flooring. Cover the top of the box with tiles as well. Whether you choose to 'tile' the back of the box will depend on where you plan to place the box. It will make no sense to tile the back if you plan on placing it against a wall.

Cut one carpet tile, to size of brick, for the bottom side. This will prevent damage to flooring for those times you must remove it from the box. Your brick should be porous.

TOYS:

I recommend two or three toys for your kitten/cat to play with initially. One fabric toy that can be tossed easily and a ball no smaller than a golf ball. Refrain from toys that squeak or have bells inside, as these have the potential to choke your kitten/cat. Other items cats love are paper bags, scrunchie hair ties, and string. Always use care with the selection of any toys for your kitten/cat. Ensure string is long enough, thick enough and durable with one end tied to a solid object, avoiding the potential for choking. Scrunchies should be of medium to large in size - never use small or child size.

ROLL DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE:

Cut six inch strips to place on corners of furniture, woodwork, and counter tops. This is the most effective way I have found, to keep kittens/cats off your counter tops and tables. It also will keep them from shredding your furniture with their claws. Cats hate anything that is sticky on their paws. Velcro works wonders too, for areas that require more training, as it holds up longer. Citrus scented [stick on] air fresheners work great too.

Collar and Leash:

Refrain from buying collars with dangling items attached, especially bells. Cats find them annoying and offensive. The more lightweight the collar, the more likely your cat will adjust to this contraption around their neck.

A leash is a necessary evil as well. The sooner your kitten is exposed to leash walking, the easier it will be to train them to use one. The cat owner only realizes in hindsight how invaluable this training can be in emergency situations.

And last, but not least, refrain from buying all those cute toys, clothes, and bedding for your new pet until you learn their individual personalities. Once your new cat or kitten has settled in you can introduce new items, one or two at a time. Too many new and unfamiliar scents will make for a difficult transition to your kitty's new home.

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