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New cat owner essentials
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items Welcoming a new cat into your home? This cozy little kit has everything you need to make your furry friend feel loved, comfortable, and right at home from day one. Perfect for first-time cat parents or anyone looking to simplify cat care!
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Litter box
Litter
Food & Treats
Food & Water Bowls
Toys
Accessories
Litter box
This is perfect if you have a small apartment and want to keep your home odor-free. It’s ideal for adult cats, probably too big for a kitten. It has an integrated carbon filter and plenty of space, so your cat will feel comfortable. I have it at home...
Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box with Lid
This is the one I had when I adopted my kitty. It was perfect for him until he grew too big and I had to switch to a larger one. It’s both pretty and practical, and I definitely recommend it for a kitten or a small cat.
Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box with Lid
This is perfect for disposing of his or her poop, it doesn’t smell at all. I keep it on my balcony, and it lasts a whole week before needing to be emptied. I wouldn’t go back to regular poop bags.
Litter Box Waste Disposal System with 1 Refill Bag
Litter
I’ve tried many types of litter, and my favorite has always been the tofu-based one. I really don’t like dusty litters, they tend to make your apartment or house smell! This tofu litter is flushable, which makes it both convenient and eco-friendly. I...
Tofu Cat Litter, Natural Kitty Litter Flushable
Food & Treats
Mix of wet and dry food
This is the food I used when I adopted my kitty. It’s important for kittens to eat both wet and dry food, as it supports their overall health and hydration, especially since they often don’t drink enough water on their own. You can feed your cat this...
Royal Canin Wet Food For Kitties
This is the exact dry food I used when my kitty was little! I paired it with wet food, and it gave him everything he needed to grow healthy and strong. Perfect for kittens up to 12 months, it supports their immune system and healthy development.
Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food
This is a really good brand of wet food for adult cats. My cat absolutely loves the chicken flavor! It’s best to buy a big box like this, it won’t last long. I give him one can a day, and his bowl of dry food is always full
Tiki Cat® Wet Cat Food Mega Pack
Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials provides everything they need to stay healthy, active, and happy. With real chicken as the first ingredient and vet-recommended nutrition, it’s a perfect choice for adult cats, whether you’re adopting or switching ...
Purina Pro Plan High Protein Cat Food
Cats go absolutely crazy for these treats ! Any cat parent will tell you! Perfect for kittens and grown cats alike. You can even freeze them as a little popsicle, though mine personally prefers them at room temperature.
Catit Creamy Lickable Cat Treat
He absolutely loves these freeze-dried treats, they’re healthy, delicious, and taste just like real chicken!
PureSnacks Freeze Dried Chicken Breast Cat Treats
Food & Water Bowls
Super convenient 3-in-1! I already have a water fountain, but this is really practical and handy.
Marchul 3 in 1 Cat Bowl
This is really good for whiskers fatigue, you can put his or her wet food in this bowl.
Raised Cat Bowls for Indoor Cats
Perfect for cats who don’t drink enough! Feels just like a little outdoor fountain, so they love sipping from it. Most cats are curious and play with it at first, but it’s great for keeping them hydrated long-term. Just remember to give it a good was...
FluffyUnion Cat Water Fountain Stainless Lid
Toys
I’ve tried many toys for my little one, but the only thing he really goes for are these springs. He loves them so much that he even brings them to me like a little dog! They keep him super active, he ABSOLUTELY LOVES them
Cat Spring Toys
My little guy personally LOOOVED this stick when he was a kitten! He’s not really interested anymore, but back then it was his absolute favorite and kept him super active
Cat Interactive Toys
Accessories
"It’s really important to teach your cat to use this for scratching. I didn’t, and now… my furniture is all ruined. I really regret not getting this when he was a kitten.
Cat Scratcher
Cats are natural predators, and they love having a place to hide and relax. This is like a little cave where your kitty can take a cozy nap. It’s also really cute on a couch or bed!
MEOWFIA Cat Cave
I’m not sure what it is about this texture, but it seems to remind them of their mother. They’ll make lots of biscuits on it, trust me!
Premium Sherpa Cat Blanket
I was hesitant to get a cat tree when I moved into my smaller apartment because I didn’t know where to put it. But thank goodness I did, my cat is on it all the time and has so much fun, especially when he’s alone for long stretches during the day.
Cat Tower for Indoor Cats with Scratching Posts
This little bed-scratcher is PERFECT! 🐾 It even comes with a ball, and he can’t get enough of it. I ordered two, and he’s obsessed, seriously, he won’t leave them alone
Cat scratcher bed
Travel & Care
It’s really important to have a cat carrier for vet visits. If your kitty is usually calm, a soft carrier can work. But if he tends to get stressed or feisty, I’d recommend a hard case for safety.
Conlun Cat Carrier Airline Approved,
This is the hard case I was talking about, much better for an agitated cat
Amazon Basics Hard-Sided Cat Kennel
Essential for our little furry friends, make sure to learn how to do it first. Give them lots of love and treats afterward. Start when they’re a kitten, and they’ll learn to enjoy it!
Cat Nail Clippers