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Cat parent essentials (from a cat rescuer)
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Everything you need when adding a new cat or kitten to your family (congrats!!) I hope this sets you up for success!
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Treats and food
 
Litter and Misc
 
Toys
 
Everything else

Treats and food

 
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99% of cats can’t resist this
INABA Churu Cat Treats, Tuna & Chicken, 50 Tubes
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What I feed my kitties, they love it!
Wet Cat Food | Wellness Pet Food
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Good for their teeth and comes in a treat form!
GREENIES Feline Oven Roasted Chicken
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Quality food, my baby Cookie loves this in minced texture
Adult Instinctive Thin Slices in Gravy | Royal Canin US
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This is a crowd pleaser honestly. I feed my rescues this, especially if they were just brought indoor and can’t tolerate higher quality food.
FANCY FEAST Sliced Turkey Feast in Gravy Canned Cat Food, 3-oz, case ...
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Healthy one ingredient treat. It’s a favorite in our household. NOT totally raw—it’s safe!
CAT-MAN-DOO Life Essentials Chicken Freeze-Dried Cat & Dog food
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My secret weapon for getting fussy cats to eat. Sprinkle on top of food to add flavor to food.
Extra Large Dried Bonito Flakes Cat & Dog treats
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Every cat loves this, this is how I socialize and train cats and kittens. I’ve only met one cat that doesn’t love this (she’s a weirdo).
INABA Churu Chicken Puree Variety Pack Grain-Free ...
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Truly a crowd pleaser. They all love this!
TEMPTATIONS MixUps Catnip Fever Flavor Soft & Crunchy!
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Gotta have dental treats! A crunchy lover will go wild for this.
GREENIES Feline Oven Roasted Chicken
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Good as treats, but my boy cookie also eats this with water in it. Can give as a complete meal. The healthiest poops I promise!
STELLA & CHEWY'S Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels ...
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Works like magic, when cats are being fussy with food just sprinkle on top. Bonus, it helps with diarrhea, is safe for kittens!
PURINA PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS FortiFlora ...
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Omg they love to play with these catnip tea bags. They’re pretty strong!
SMARTYKAT Tea Teazers Catnip Cat Toys, 2 count - Chewy.com
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Cookie loves this one. A quality pick for cats who need higher quality food.
ROYAL CANIN Feline Health Nutrition Adult Instinctive Thin ...
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Healthier alternative to dry food. They love it as treats or as a complete meal. Wet and serve as a complete meal.
STELLA & CHEWY'S Duck Duck Goose Dinner Morsels Freeze ...
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Strong stuff! Love to spend this in boxes, scratchers or blankets to get my cats to play with them. Works most of the time.
FROM THE FIELD Stalkless Catnip, 3.5-oz tub
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When a cat won’t eat anything else or has unexplained diarrhea this can be a good one to try.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet - Cat
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Another option to try if a cat isn’t eating anything or is too sick to eat
By Royal Canin Veterinary Diet - Cat Food Wet Food - Chewy.com
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For a kitten that has diarrhea and refuses to eat anything this is my go-to
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET Kitten Gastrointestinal Ultra Soft
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For the sickest furry friends this is the gold standard, can be a great option if they’re recovering from surgery.
ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in ...
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My kitties love this!
SHEBA Perfect Portions Poultry Entrees Pate Variety Pack ...
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A favorite with pesto and capers, but not every cat will eat it, just an option,
SHEBA Perfect Portions Grain-Free Savory Chicken Entree ...
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For rescues and fosters this is a winner
FANCY FEAST Classic Poultry & Beef Pate Collection Feast Variety Pack ...
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Litter and Misc

Litter, beds, bowls etc. loved by my kitties and my rescues.
 
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This is the closest you get to dust free litter. Not the best at masking pee odors, we prefer feline pine for that. But this is overall a great product that we come back to over and over again.
WORLD'S BEST Low Tracking & Dust Control Multiple Cat ...
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What I use for the smallest kittens, rescue kitties and foster kittens of all ages. Remember kittens need something nonclumping bc if they ingest it it won’t expand in their belly (which is a big problem).
FELINE PINE Original Non-Clumping Wood Cat Litter, 20-lb bag
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Stainless steel is supposed to be the healthiest food dishes
OURPETS Durapet Premium Stainless Steel Cat & Dog Bowl ...
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My cats fight over who gets to sit in this
FRISCO 24.8-in Heavy Duty Faux Fur Cat Tree, Cream - Chewy.com
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One of our favorites. You should have # of cats+1 litterboxes
So Phresh Tan High-Back Litter Box, X-Large
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Toys

 
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My cats love chewing on these, great for the teething kitten or the bitey kitty
Silvervine Natural Cat Chew for Dental Care
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These catnip mice are a hit with all the cats
SmartyKat Catnip Cat Toys Set of 10
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For the crunch monster who loves noisy toys
MAD CAT Big Burrito Kicker Catnip & Silvervine Cat Toy - Chewy.com
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Foster kittens love this!
Cat Dancer Products Charmer Interactive Cat Toy
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For cats who love to hunt!
GoCat Da Fur Thing Cat Toy with Catnip
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These are super effective, my cats all love playing with these
SmartyKat Catnip Cat Toys Set of 10
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Even senior cats love this toy
Cat Dancer Products 101 Interactive Cat Toy, Brown
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Encourages your cats to exercise and hunt
GoCat Cat Catcher Da Bee Toy, Handmade USA
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Goes with any gocat toys so it can last forever!
GoCat Cat Lures Cat Catcher Refill Da Bee 3 Pack
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I got this for Cookie who needs to work on his dental health
Silvervine Natural Cat Chew for Dental Care
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My kitties absolutely love this! It’s great for a smart kitty who’s bored or alone a lot
Catstages Buggin' Out Cat Treat Puzzle
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A MUST for cats and kittens everywhere!
FRISCO Butterfly Cat Tracks Cat Toy, Blue - Chewy.com
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Everything else

 
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Kittens absolutely love this
MIDWEST Curious Cube Cat Condo, Brown Suede - Chewy.com
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Our trusted treatment for fleas
REVOLUTION PLUS Topical Solution for Cats, 5.6-11 lbs
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My foster kittens are obsessed with this bed, they make biscuits on it and roll around all day
MidWest 24" Cinnamon Dog/Cat Bed
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keep an eye on the kitties while you’re away
Furbo 360° Cat Camera with Treats & Alerts
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I highly recommend brushing your kitty’s teeth daily, starting when they’re very young.
VIRBAC C.E.T. Enzymatic Poultry Flavor Dog & Cat ...
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Some cats love being high up, this is for those guys
ARMARKAT Real Wood Cat Wall Additions, Natural Beige, 2 count
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My kitty loves his!
SMARTCAT The Ultimate 32-in Sisal Cat Scratching Post
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Our go-to for flea preventative and treatment
REVOLUTION PLUS Topical Solution for Cats, 11.1-22 lbs, (Green Box), 3 ...
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I love a well balanced cat tree with baskets and multiple levels—something for every cat!
YAHEETECH Activity Tower Basic 46-in Cat Tree, Dark Gray
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Pesto and capers loves this
FRISCO 24-in 2-Story Faux Fur Cat Condo, Cream - Chewy.com
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We love this for the rescues and foster babies when they’re in crates
PREVUE PET PRODUCTS Premium Cat Cage Playpen, Black
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Totally worth the splurge if you’re able to swing it
Acrylic Bowl Wall Mounted Cat Wall Shelf
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Great for bigger cats who need room to stretch
SMARTCAT The Ultimate 32-in Sisal Cat Scratching Post
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