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The ultimate checklist for a new cat parent
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items Here’s everything you’ll need to get ready to welcome your fur baby. This list is geared towards adult cats.
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Food Recs
Cat Treats
Litter set up
Grooming
Cat toys
Other accessories
Food Recs
Highly recommend feeding your kitty wet food to help with their hydration since most cats don’t like to drink water. Male cats are more prone to urinary blockage so keeping them hydrated is very important! Cats are carnivores so it’s also best to avo...
One of the more affordable options but it’s grain free and offers good nutrition.
FANCY FEAST Poultry & Beef Collection Variety Pack ...
Recommended to me by the shelter that I adopted my cat from. Comes in a big can too!
NULO Grain-Free Turkey & Chicken Recipe Pate Wet ...
More on the expensive side so I give these to my cat as a treat. She loves the chicken with quail egg recipe, it comes with half of an actual egg inside!
TIKI CAT After Dark Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Cat Food ...
Another grain free option wet food that’s highly rated! Pricing is not bad as well
WERUVA Cats in the Kitchen Cuties Variety Pack Grain- ...
This is the only dry food I feed my cat and she loves it!
It does have a strong seafood smell so if your kitty doesn’t like seafood then maybe skip.
ACANA Indoor Cat Highest Protein Dry Cat Food, 4-lb bag
Cat Treats
I give my cat a variety of wet and dry treats
One of my cats favorite treats! Freeze dried treats are also good for their teeth since it helps with cleaning.
VITAL ESSENTIALS Minnows Grain-Free Freeze-Dried ...
This is a must have!! Cats go crazy for this and it’s a great distraction for nail clippings or luring them into the carrier
INABA Churu Chicken Variety Creamy Puree Grain-Free ...
These dental treats help with cleaning their teeth! It’s best to brush your cats teeth but greenies definitely can help
GREENIES Feline Oven Roasted Chicken Flavor Adult ...
Another fun freeze dried treat for your cat to crunch on and its grain free
BONKERS Purr Pops Grain-Free Chicky Licks Freeze ...
This is for cats and dogs. Pumpkin aids with digestion and I mix this into my cats wet food to
Pumpkin and Superfood Flavor Puree Pouch Dog Treat - 2.47oz - Kindfull™
Litter set up
Cats can be picky about litter and litter set up so you’ll have to find what your cat prefers. These recs are what worked best for me and my cat
Highly recommend stainless steal over plastic since it helps with the smell and much easier to clean!
Stainless Steel Litter Box
I can scoop litter super fast with this scooper. Metal is also way nicer than plastic plus it comes with a holder
Sprinkle & Sweep Metal Cat Litter Scoop - Heavy Duty with Beech Wood Grip
I love my litter genie because I don’t have to take out the dirty litter everyday. You do have to purchase refillable bags but there’s off brand ones on Amazon for cheaper
LITTER GENIE Plus Cat Litter Disposal System, Silver
After experimenting with several litter I found that tofu litter tracks the least. I definitely clean less once I switched from clay litter to this
TUFT + PAW Really Great Cat Litter Unscented Low- ...
I love this tofu litter too but it is expensive. I want to include it since it’s a great litter. I will say it smells like dessert so make sure you slowly mix it into the current litter so your cat doesn’t eat it!
PIDAN Oragnic Tofu Cat Litter, 5.29-lb bag, 2 count
This clay litter clumps well, mask smells decently and it’s affordable. The only downside is that it does track a lot but that’s most clay litter.
DR. ELSEY'S Ultra Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter, 20 ...
Highly recommended to me by the shelter I adopted my cat from. I liked it as well
WORLD'S BEST Multi-Cat Unscented Clumping Corn ...
Grooming
Cats are known to be clean and groom themselves but sometimes they need some extra help and these items make it easy!
It’s important to groom your kitty to prevent them throwing up hairballs and this brush makes it super easy
YAFYLLY Short & Long Haired Detangling Cat Brush, Blue
A little pricey but I love how sharp it is and I’m able to clip my cat’s nails quickly
NECOICHI Purrcision Cat Nail Clippers
These tiny scissors makes it super easy to snip off things stuck onto your cats fur, like litter
SCAREDY CUT Tiny Trim Ball-Tipped Dog, Cat & Small ...
Great for a quick cat wipe down
BURT'S BEES Dander Reducing Wipes with Colloidal Oat ...
Waterless cat shampoo is also great for a quick cleaning
BURT'S BEES Waterless Shampoo for Cats, 10-fl oz bottle
Cat toys
Keep your cat engaged by having scratching posts, toys, or playing with them! It keeps them from destroying your furniture and getting into trouble
My cat loves this scratcher and sleeps on it too!
FRISCO Wave Cat Scratcher Toy with Catnip, Moon & Stars
From all the toys I’ve purchased, I noticed that wand toys are the most popular and gets them excited
PET FIT FOR LIFE Cat Wands Toy, Medium
Cats also love to play and hide in a cat tunnel
CATIT Vesper Cat Tunnel, Blue
My cat loved this birdie toy and I had to buy a second one after the first one was destroyed
FRISCO Bird with Feathers Teaser Wand Cat Toy ...
Puzzle feeders are a great way to keep your cat occupied, especially if they’re food motivated
Cat Puzzle Toys & Games
This cute tunnel also double functions as a bed!
Lesure Cat Tunnel Bed with Washable Cushion
Other accessories
These are other items that I like to use for my cat that I found helpful
Makes it easy to portion control your cats food
Pet Food Scoop
Great for storing dry food to make sure it doesn’t go stale and your cat won’t get into it
GAMMA2 Vittles Vault Pet Food Storage, 50-lb
Must have to store left over wet food
FRISCO Silicone Pet Food Can Cover, 2 Pack
I do recommend a water fountain to encourage your kitty to drink water. Stainless steel keeps it cleaner and this is dishwasher safe too
Petlibro Stainless Steel Fountain
Elevated bowls make it easier for cats to eat and prevent whisker fatigue. I love this one it’s well made with cute designs!
NECOICHI Extra Wide Ceramic Elevated Cat Food Bowl ...
Cats do shed a lot of fur and I use this to clean my couch, rug and bedding. Makes it super easy
NECOICHI Purrfection Neat & Easy Feline Hair Remover
Supplements
I think these are nice to have if your kitty needs extra supplements
Omega 3 oil can help with your cats skin and fur
ZESTY PAWS Wild Alaskan Omega-3 Salmon Oil Liquid ...
If your cat is prone to plaque build up like mine this can help
PRODEN PlaqueOff Powder Cat Supplement, 40g bottle
My cat had to take antibiotics for an eye infection so I gave her these probiotics to prevent diarrhea and it worked really well
PURINA PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS FortiFlora ...