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Cat Essentials
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items I just adopted a cat, and these are all the things (except miscellaneous toys) I bought to take care of her!
Sections
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Food/Treats
Litter
Grooming
Miscellaneous
Food/Treats
I like to mix up the flavors and textures everyday!
I heard a lot of good things about this brand! My kitten loved this!
Weruva Kitten Can Jam Variety Pack Wet Cat Food, 3 oz., Count of 12
I purchased this to have more variety in flavor and texture for my kitten, as well as to try out a new brand. She loves this food!
Nulo Freestyle Shredded Chicken & Duck, Shredded Beef & Rainbow Trout, Shredded Turkey & Halibut Grain-Free Variety Pack Canned Cat Food, 3-oz can, case of 12
Got this to add to my cat's rotation! It's on the more affordable side
Viva La Kitty Kitten Wet Food - Pate, Variety Pack, 12 Ct, 36 Oz
This kibble is what she was fed at the animal shelter. I bought this from a local pet nutrition store to make the transition to other foods easier.
Fromm Kitten Gold Dry Cat Food - Chicken 10 lb
I wanted to make sure that she had a shallow, wide, ceramic/stainless steel, and raised feeding bowl. This checked every box!
Extra Wide Elevated Ceramic Cat Bowl - Sage Green
When portioning wet food, I learned it's important to keep the cans sealed. These do the trick and fit perfectly on my kitty's food cans.
Cat Food Can Covers Lids & Spoon, 3 Colors
A basic stainless steel water fountain. It's easy to take apart and clean.
Cat Water Fountain Stainless Steel 74oz
I got this topper to add to my kitten's food to meet her caloric needs.
Instinct® Healthy Cravings Cat Food Topper - Natural, Grain Free, Chicken
Another topper to help with calories!
Instinct® Healthy Cravings Cat Food Topper - Natural, Grain Free, Rabbit
My kitten LOVES these! I add these to her wet food so there's a little more variety in texture.
Purebites® Freeze Dried Cat Treat - Minnow 1.09 OZ
I put this topper in my cat's wet food
Instinct Freeze Dried Raw Boost Mixers Grain Free Skin & Coat Health Recipe All Natural Cat Food Topper, 0.75 oz.
Litter
I used this to switch from using a plastic litter box, and it helps with reducing odor.
FUTAM Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box | Chewy
A mixed-grain cassava litter for a balance between minimal tracking and exceptional clumping :) Low-dust as well!
Sustainably Yours Cat Litter Mixed-grain Formula, 26 lbs. | Petco
Found these at Marshall's/Homegoods for $10 for the 270 count (unscented). I just scoop the waste into the bag and dispose, no fancy litter box or trash can needed.
Dog Poop Bags Refill Rolls - 100% Leak-Proof & Extra Strong
Decided to try this out as a more natural option. It clumps very well, but does track a little.
Okocat® Original Clumping Wood Cat Litter - Low Dust, Natural
Grooming
Cat fur ends up everywhere, so you need something to remove it!
Pet Hair Remover Lint Cleaner Pro - Purple
I got a similar one off of TikTok shop.
Potaroma Cat Nail Clipper w/ 3-Size Hole & Nail File (Blue)
I got a brush to help with grooming.
Depets Self Cleaning Slicker Brush for Pets
Miscellaneous
Claw maintenance is crucial, and I got this scratching post with pom poms for extra stimulation.
MECOOL Cat Scratching Post Kitten 22in
I decided to get horizontal scratching boards as well. This is a 2-pack!
EveryYay Scratchin' the Surface Double-Wide Cardboard Refills for Cat Scratchers, 18"L X 9" W X 1.75" H, Pack of 2 | Petco
I chose this because of the mesh vents and the fact that it can open on the top side. A hard carrier would probably be more ideal though.
Henkelion Airline Approved Soft Pet Carrier
If you're using litter that tracks, i would recommend this mat. It reduces the amount of litter that just falls on the ground, so you don't have to sweep/vacuum as much
GORILLA GRIP Honeycomb Cat Litter Mat 24x15
I thought this would be cute as a bed! It's so soft and really easy to assemble.
Hollypet Fluffy Plush Orthopedic Cat Bed
My kitty got spayed and was not a big fan of the E-collar/cone. She would take it off, and the vet recommended getting a onesie for better recovery.
Avont Cat Recovery Suit - Kitten Onesie S
I bought a collar to attach her ID tag I got from the shelter. I removed the bell.
Vibrant Life, Solid Breakaway Fashion Cat Collar, Sage, One Size Fits Most
I got this as well to help with post-spay recovery and had no problems with it! I highly recommend this if your kitty keeps taking their E-collar off.
Adjustable Cat Cone Collar Soft, Donut Cat Recovery Collar, Cone for Cat After Surgery, Cat Neck Cone, Elizabethan Collar for Cat and Kitten
Such a cute harness! It's adjustable, so it can be expaneded if needed.
rabbitgoo Cat Harness and Leash Escape Proof