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Cat Essentials I Actually Use: Litter, Feeding, Beds & Cleanup
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items These are the cat essentials and everyday cat products that have actually earned space in my house, including litter box supplies, feeding and water essentials, cat beds and window perches, pet food storage, and products for tackling cat hair. If you...
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Litter Box Essentials & Odor Control
Cat Food, Water & Food Storage
Cat Beds, Window Perches & Catios
Cat Hair Cleanup, Toys & Extras
Litter Box Essentials & Odor Control
This is the unglamorous part of cat ownership, so I want products that make it faster, cleaner and less smelly.
This is the current litter-box system I keep buying around. The repeat orders for bags and odor-control refills probably say more than any sales pitch could.
PETKIT PuraMax 2 Odor Free Auto Cat Litter Box
I have reordered these because they fit the PETKIT system the way they are supposed to. Litter-box supplies are not exciting, but having the right bags absolutely matters.
PETKIT PuraX PuraMax Replaced Waste Bags-5 Rolls
Another repeat purchase in our PETKIT setup. I keep these on hand because running out is exactly the kind of small household annoyance I do not need.
PETKIT Air Purifying Refills for PuraX Cat Litter Box, 4 Bottles
I bought this because the scoop disappears into its own holder instead of sitting out in full view. Tiny detail, much nicer bathroom.
Petmate Scoop N' Hide Cat Litter Scoop, Nickel
This is one I have bought for the litter setup. I like anything that makes scooping and cleanup less of a wrestling match.
ARM & HAMMER Slide Platinum Clumping Cat Litter
Cat Food, Water & Food Storage
The everyday feeding setup: the food I buy, a fountain that keeps water moving, and storage that keeps giant bags from taking over the room.
Purina Pro Plan is the dry cat food I buy. I would rather stick with the food that already works for us than turn dinner into a constant experiment.
Purina Pro Plan Hairball, Indoor Dry Cat Food, Turkey & Rice, 3.5 lb Bag
This is another storage container I have bought for pet food. The wheels are especially useful once the bin is full and suddenly weighs approximately one small car.
IRIS USA 58 Lbs / 67 Qt WeatherPro Airtight Pet Food Storage Container with Attachable Casters, For Dog Cat Bird and Other Pet Food Storage Bin, Keep Fresh, Easy Mobility, BPA Free, Smoke
I bought a stainless-steel fountain because moving water gets used far more consistently in our house. The water-level window is one of those little features you appreciate every day.
Cat Water Fountain Stainless Steel 108oz
I have bought Vittles Vault storage because big bags of pet food need somewhere better to live than half-open on the floor. The screw-top lid keeps the whole setup much tidier.
Gamma2 Vittles Vault Airtight Pet Food Container
Cat Beds, Window Perches & Catios
Cats are going to choose their own favorite spot anyway, so these give them better options for lounging, watching and getting away from us.
This is the kind of cat furniture I like because it gives them a real window seat without looking like plastic pet gear took over the room.
2 Tier Cat Window Perch Cat Window bed Macrame Cat Hammock Cat wall shelves Hanging cat bed Boho cat tree Cat Lover Gift Gifts for cats
For the cat who has appointed herself neighborhood watch. This gives an indoor cat a much more interesting window seat than the back of the sofa.
Cat Window Box, Window Catio Universal Cat Window Perch with Waterproof Transparent Top Fits Double Hung Windows 24" to 42.5" Wide, for Sunbathing, Napping & Nature Viewing
This is the bigger version of the window-view dream: multiple platforms and enough room for more than one cat. Basically a screened porch, but make it feline.
Tucker Murphy Pet™ Cat Catio, Expandable Window Box Enclosure for Multiple Indoor Cats, Comfortable Wooden Small Pet Perch House, All-Weather Use, Keep Bugs Insects Out, with 4 Platforms and 3 Doors & Reviews
I bought this because travel and emergencies are a lot easier when the cat already has a portable litter option. It folds flat, which is exactly what I want from something I hope I do not need often.
Necoichi Portable Stress Free Cage & Litter Box
A cave bed is basically a tiny private apartment, which feels very on-brand for a cat. I like that this one looks soft and cozy without screaming pet store.
Plush Hooded Calming Cat Bed, Self-Warming Cave Nest, Cozy Pod for Indoor Cats or Small Dogs, Removable Washable Cove with Non-Slip Base
Cat Hair Cleanup, Toys & Extras
A little cleanup for us, a little entertainment for them. Both sides of the cat-owner bargain are represented here.
I bought the ChomChom because cat hair has no respect for furniture, clothing or personal boundaries. This is the reusable roller I reach for when the couch starts looking furry.
ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover - Original
I bought this for an easy way to refresh toys and scratchers without loose catnip everywhere. A quick spray is considerably less messy than turning the living room into an herb garden.
Meowijuana Premium Catnip Spray, 3 oz
This is the sort of toy I like for an indoor cat because it moves unpredictably under fabric instead of requiring me to wave a wand for 20 minutes. It gives them something to stalk and pounce on when the humans are busy.
SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Electronic Concealed Motion & Light Cat Toy with Faux Fur Wand
Kicker toys give cats something appropriate to grab and rabbit-kick instead of choosing your arm. These add catnip and crinkle without scattering loose catnip all over the room.
Potaroma Cat Toys Pillows, 3 Pack, Soft and Durable Crinkle Sound with Catnip Inside, Interactive Indoor Kitten Kicker, Promotes Kitty Exercise
A scratcher that doubles as a play spot earns more floor space than a one-job piece of cardboard. The curved shape gives them different scratching angles, and the dangling toy adds a little extra entertainment.
SmartyKat Scratch Scroll Sisal & Carpet Curled Cat Scratcher for Indoor Cats & Kittens, Features Feather Toy for Play, Looped Carpet Material