Shopping list for new kitty?

Question

I'm getting a kitty I just wanna know the simple shopping list for him. Can you help me

Answer 1

hey,

congrats on your kitty!

he or she will need

-litter box

-litter

- traveling cage (to bring him or her to vet)

-find a vet

-cat food

-cat  food bowls (if u want u can use regualr bowls)

-cat bed

-a few toys

thats all! good luck!

xox Nicole

Answer 2

1-2 litter boxes (depending on size of home)

Litter

Wet Kitten Food

Dry Kitten Food

Water Bowl

Dry Food Bowl

Wet Food Bowl

Nail Clippers

Brush

Lots of Toys in a variety.  He may like soft, hard noisy, quite...

Scratching Post

Scratching Pads (lots of things to scratch on that aren't your furniture)

Sleeping bed.

Carrier Cage

Maybe a pad to go in your window if deep enough or an attachment to make your window sill cat friendly.

Treats - several kinds so he can pick out his favorite

Oh and my kids live Gerbers "2nd Foods" baby food.  They got it when they were rescued and are addicted.  They have chicken, beef, turkey and lamb (they make a ham, but that is bad for them).

Answer 3

Litter box!

Litter

Soft food

Crunchy food

Lots of toys!

Scratching post

Brush---Nylon and metal

Flea shampoo

Brewer's yeast----It helps them keep from getting fleas

Food bowls

And don't forget to get him all of his injections! Don't forget to get him neutered as well....unless you want pee all over the house. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES GET HIM DECLAWED!!!

Answer 4

Litter tray and litter, bowls, food (dry and wet), toys, bed. Thats about it but you'll need to register him with a vet asap, get his injections done,etc

Answer 5

Here is a list of essentials and then a list of extra's:

ESSENTIALS:

Food

Food Bowl

Water Bowl

Litter Box

Litter

Litter Scoop

Scratching Post

Carrier

Toys (little fur mice are a favorite)

Bed

Nail Clippers

EXTRAS:

Collar

ID Tags

Catnip

Cat Treats

Shampoo

Brush

Odor Remover

Hope this helps!!!!

Answer 6

Well, I am going to list a lot of stuffs here, some you already know but maybe not enough and some you might not know.

New Kitten Checklist:-

Food

(find out what she is eating prior to coming home to you, keep the same food if it is a high quality brand. If you need to change, transition slowly by mixing the old and new food together)

**It is always better to feed an exclusive wet diet as compared to dry. The reason is pretty simple. Cats are not big water drinker and they need water for hydration. Dry food contains very little moisture and a diet of dry food will create many health problems down the road. Also, the believe that dry food helps clean teeth is a complete myth just like how some people believe that wet food causes diarrhea.

If you are interested to find out why a wet diet is better, go here:-

http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?ac...

http://cats.about.com/cs/catfood/a/canne...

http://cats.about.com/od/catfoo1/tp/tpca...

http://www.catinfo.org/

http://www.naturalmatters.net/article.as...

http://www.traciehotchner.com/cb/QandA.h...

Most cats are lactose intolerant so giving them milk is not a good choice. Some might develop diarrhea and some will be fine. But it is better not to take any chances since cats do not need milk in their diet. If you like, you can purchase cat milk instead as a treat but the kitten has to be over 6 weeks old to drink them.

Some brands to try:-

Whiskas Cat Milk

Vitakraft Healthy Milk/Yogurt Snack Drops for Cats

Catsip

Milky Flakes Um Treats for Kittens

Water

(filtered water would be the best, you can also invest in a water fountain if you like.

Petmate and Drinkwell are popular ones)

Food/Water Dish

(Kittens and cat like to eat and drink from shallow bowl. Dog bowls are not suitable because they are deeper and cats do not like to get their whiskers wet or soggy. Stainless steel and ceramic are the best. Avoid double serving dishes - keep a separate dish for food and water)

Grooming Tools

(short haired cats require less grooming than long haired. Invest in good quality nail clippers, brush, flea comb, wet wipes, and I like to use a chamois cloth to give my kitty's coat a high sheen and glow after grooming. The furminator is also a good tool to help with controlling excessive shedding. Kitten do not need to be bathed unless they get very dirty/messy)

Litter and Litterbox

(She will need at least one litterbox for your kitten. To begin with, choose a smaller one where the sides are lower so she is able to climb in and out easily. Remember, not all cats like a covered litterbox. It is only convenient for the owner.

There are many kinds of litter to choose from and I personally prefer clumping litter made from natural biodegradable ingredients like corn, wheat and pine)

To make sure that your kitten uses the litterbox regularly, you have to maintain a clean and sanitary litterbox condition. Be sure to scoop daily and replenish with fresh litter. You will need to empty the litterbox at least once a week or twice a month. Wash the litterbox thoroughly with a mild detergent and bleach. Be sure to rinse off all cleaning residue. Don't forget to also clean the scoop! With kittens, you will need to make sure you leave a little of the used litter behind to remind them what the litterbox is for.

Scratching Post and Play Structures

(This is very important to get for your kitty because you do not want her to learn to scratch your furniture. Scratching is a natural habit and you shouldn't punish er. When you buy a scratching post, make sure it's one that is sturdy and will not tip off easily. All cats love to climb and getting her a nice cat tree of playhouse will allow her to exercise her natural talent without ransacking your house)

You can try one of these two method to teach your kitten/cat to use the scratching post.

Method One

Hold treats near the post to get your cat to come near the post. Slowly, make your cat come closer and closer to the post to get the treat. Then increase the height at which you are holding the treat so your cat must put his paws up the post to reach the treat. Gradually increase the height at which you hold the treat so that your cat eventually has to climb to the top in order to get the treat. This training session is a slow process to be worked on each day, making small progress each time you work on it.

Method Two

Using the kind of cat toys that are at the end of a string, dangle, drag, and swing one of your cat's toys. Do this on and around the post. Use the scratching post as the play area. Your cat will climb up and down and around his post to try to reach his toy. By doing this, his post will be a place of fun and good memories.

Stain and Odor Remover

(Accidents happen so be prepare to clean up after your kitten. You must remove all traces of urine from carpeting because a kitten will urinate on the same spot again if she scent it.)

Carrier

(When you bring your kitten to visit the vet, you will need a carrier. It is important that you choose one that fits the kitten comfortably and she can stand and turn around easily. You can choose hard sided or soft sided carriers and they come is all shapes and design)

Collar and ID Tag

I hope your cat stays indoor. If she is outdoor, a collar and ID Tag is a must. I am not a huge fan of collar for indoor cat because of the possible risk of strangulation and getting stuck in structures. But it is up to you to make that decision. Choose a breakaway collar if you must.

Toys

(Kitten loves to play and make sure you always supervise her playtime. Favorites are jingle balls, mylar balls, feathered toys, dangling toys, lure toys, and I recommend you try Da Bird and Cat Dancer. They go absolutely crazy for them. Some toys you can make at home. Milk Jug Ring is a hit in all cat household, drinking straws, a rolled up ball of paper, newspaper tent, pillow tunnels)

Bed

(Just to remind you, you cannot place a kitten on a bed and expect her to sleep there quietly like a newborn baby. Kittens will choose wherever they want to snooze and the place changes all the time. Just make a simple comfortable bedding for her should she choose to sleep in a bed)

A note about plants at home. Please visit this website to make sure your plants are safe for kitty and non toxic.

http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...

This site is very useful in learning more about taking good care of your kitten. Hope you'll visit and get more information from there.

http://cats.about.com/od/kittencare/Kitt...

I hope I've covered it all for you. Good Luck and Best Wishes to you and your kitty!

Answer 7

Congrats on your new addition!

Lots of good ideas already, so a suggestion about food/water bowls.  Plastic is NOT good because it absorbs oils from the food and skin that can irritate kitty's skin and cause 'kitty acne' (black flecks, usually on chin from contact with plastic rim).  Stainless steel or ceramic works well.  I like stainless steel with rubber at base so they don't skid on the floor or tip over.  Cheers! =^-^=

Answer 8

Bed

Toys

Litter

Litter Tray

Brush's

Food

Collar

ID tag

Flea treatment just in case

find a local vet

travel cage

food and water bowls

That is your basics and also get you cat chipped at the vet or if you get a rescue cat they will do it for you there just in case your cat gets lost.

Answer 9

Food

Food bowls

Water bowl

Litter tray

Litter (I recommend wood pellets)

Toys

Scratching post

An appointment at the vet for vaccinations and microchip

Veterinary fees insurance

Some people say get a cat bed but I've yet to see a cat that uses one. I'm my cats' cat bed!

Remember that a new cat in a house should not be let outside for 1 month.

Answer 10

litter, litter box, food that is age appropriate, and toys and a bed