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Essentials for Your Cat - All You Really Need
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items we all want to teat out cats well. the market is full of pet blankets, warming pads, specialised food, grooming kits and much more, but what do we need in order to keep out cats happy and healthy? As the owner of several cats, from kittens to elderly...
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Cat Grooming
General Items for Your Cat
Medications you can give your cat.
Fun Things Your Cat Will Love
Cat Grooming
A good comb is something your cat will thank you for. They like to be clean, free of burrs and a comb is ideal for separating fur then flea hunting or adding flea treatment too.
Cat Brushes, Combs & Slickers
A brush can help ease tightly knotted fur or get into parts a comb should not go to. it also is the closest you can get to a mother cat licking her kitten if you gently use a small bristle brush on your cat - they will love you for it.
Soft Bristle Cat Brush
Cats largely keep themselves clean but in many cats' lives, there comes a time when they get very dirty and need a shampoo. Gently on the eyes if it does get splashed in, and good on dirt.
Cat Shampoo & Conditioners
If your cat cannot use a scratcher for a while, such as when they go into a cattery or are sick, you may need to cut their claws and these tools make life a lot easier.
Cat Nail Care - Quality Vet-Approved Claw Care Range
General Items for Your Cat
Your cat will appreciate these items to make their lives comfortable.
Usually the owner's choice rather than the cat's but choose a bed that offers a place to hide away, feel safe and is cosy. Some cats like to sleep in an enclosed ‘igloo’ while others prefer a bed - and some will sleep in any box you happen to have ha...
Cat Beds & Cat Baskets | Buy Now ✔
A robust cat carrier with a blanket from home in it can make travelling easier for your cat.
Cat Carriers
Your cat needs to desheath their claws and if they cannot do it outside on wood, they might use your sofa, so get them a scratcher. Most cats use these as soon as they appear.
Petface: Cat Scratchers
A bowl for food and one for water will let your cat know they are loved and that provision will be made.
Cat & Small Pet Bowls
a non slip mat under your cat's bowls will mean the bowls stay put, no matter how much they are nuzzled around getting the last drop of food.
Cat Food Mats & Placemats | Next Day Delivery ✔
A mix of wet food and dry food is recommended by vets for cats, with good quality wet food making up the majority of their diet. Dried food, however, can be useful because it stays fresh once served for long.
IAMS Wet Cat Food & Pouches | Next Day Delivery ✔
Woodchip is the ecologically friendly way to provide litter for your cat. It doesn't clump, has reduced smell and you won't find it trodden across the house.
Woodchip Cat Litter
Medications you can give your cat.
While major illnesses and infections should only be treated by a vet, there are many treatments that vets will adivise on but you can apply at home.
Keeps fleas away and kills them, protecting you cat for weeks. Prescribed by vets, but applied at home, or you can buy less concentrated forms over the counter from your pet store.
Stronghold
Keeping cats worm free is a must - these work and can be given with advice from a professional.
VetUK Cat Wormer Film Coated Tablets (Pack of 2)
Cats will get minor scratches so you can treat at home before consulting your vet.
Cat Ointment For Wounds
Go for one with a lid. Cats don't like pooping in view of people. Size doesn;t really matter, so you can buy one that will be great from kiettenhood to adult cat.
Cat Litter Trays, Cat Tray For Litter Box
A blanket your cat can call their own will offer security when they travel, are in a new place, or simply to snuggle up on.
Cat Blankets & Lap Mats
Fun Things Your Cat Will Love
You can spend a lot of money on cat toys - and cats have a way of dismantling even the most robust of items. However, you can still provide a lot of fun for your cat with some basic alternatives.
Huge fun for cats due to their lightness and proclivaty to veer off in all directions, ping pong balls make great toys for cats.
Table Tennis Balls & Equipment | Ping Pong Balls
It's a cliche but cats love chasing mice and these will spark their interest, while protecting the mice outside.
Pets at Home Mini Mice Cat Toys 6 Pack
If you are outside, a game of fetch may even ensue with small tennis balls - larger ones are too heavy, but small ones are great because cats love the texture.
Pets at Home Small Tennis Ball Cat Toy
Cats love hiding and a cat tunnel will be a long term investment.
Cat tunnels