What to buy for your new kitten
When you get your kitten home, show them where things are kept,
starting with the litter tray, then the basket which will
become a place of refuge for peace and safety, and finally her
toys and accessories.
Basket:
Choose one with comfortable bedding where the kitten will feel safe
(although don't be surprised if your kitten chooses to sleep
elsewhere).
Litter tray:
This should be a container with a scoop to remove droppings. A
covered tray can help avoid accidental spills and
limit smells.
Two dishes:
Use a small one for cat food (an adult cat only eats 60 to 70 grams
of dry cat food a day) and a bigger one for fresh water. Water
should be available for your cat at all times. Ensure dishes are a
minimum of 50 cm apart from one another and from bedding and litter
trays. Use the n+1 rule for water bowls and litter trays. (ie, if
you have 2 cats 2+1=3 litter trays/water bowl, 3 cats=4
etc).
Scratching post:
A scratching post can help avoid damage to other furniture in your
home.
Toys:
Can be bought from the pet shop or home made.
Cat tree:
As kittens love to climb up high (it is the dominant position) a
cat tree can help save your cat from vaulting on your
furniture and at the same time as to satisfy their need
for exercise.
Collar and lead:
A collar is the easiest and quickest means of identification
for your kitten. A lead can also be a useful accessory for
short trips without the cat box.
Cat flap:
If you plan to allow your kitten to go outside, training her to use
a cat flap is the easiest way. Electronic tags on the collar
can be used, which only admit your cat rather than every cat in the
neighbourhood. However, more owners are opting
to keep their pedigree cat indoors.
Other sections:
Bringing your new kitten home
Kitten behaviour and training
Kitten nutrition, growth and diet
Oral health for kittens
Kitten insurance
Neutering your cat
Exercise and going outside
Kitten fleas and worming
Grooming your cat
Kittens and children
All advice and information contained within this guide maybe
superseded by any contract or agreement you have with the breeder
of your new kitten.