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Cat Owner Essentials
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items This list gives you the full breakdown of everything you and your kitty happy. From toy and scratcher recommendations to litter box and furniture protectors, this complete guide with set you, your kitty, and your home up for success.
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Litter situation
Toys
Condos & Scratchers
Cat-proof home
Kitty maintenance
Sleeping arrangements
Litter situation
Purina brand name litter pellet replacements. Need to be refreshed every 1-2 months
Purina Tidy Cats Breeze Litter Pellets
Much more cost effective than the name brand and very high quality. Need to be replaced about 1x a week.
Generic Cat Litter Pads
Stainless steel boxes are better at keeping odors at bay. Plastic boxes hang onto odor through scratches, stainless steel doesn’t. It’s easier to clean and more sanitary for your kitty.
Petterm Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box with Scoop & Mat, 23.6 x 13.1 x 15.7-in
This will help keep your home odor-free. It keeps those litter box smells contained to keep you and kitty happy
Litter Genie Plus Cat Litter Disposal System
Pad refills for the Easy Breeze litter box system
Tidy Cats Breeze Litter System Cat Pads, 10 pack
This is the top tier solution to litter box odors, I’m TELLING you. Scooping is only needed for #2, pee pads get replaced 1x a week. No litter dust, no stepping on litter, no smell. This system is a game changer
Tidy Cats Breeze Cat Litter Box Systems
Toys
My cats actually turn feral with this toy! It will be a guaranteed hit and sure to encourage some “eekekkeke”s
Interactive Cat Toys - Retractable Wand & Feathers
The ball makes noise and jiggles, keeping your cat’s attention. This activates their hunting and pouncing mode and is so entertaining to watch. This is great if they need to do some independent play without you
Interactive Fast Rolling Play Mat Ball Cat Toy
I don’t know why, but cats LOVE springs. Super affordable and a pack comes with a bunch!
Cat Spring Toy
Cats love these interactive balls. The light captures their attention and unpredictable movements keep them locked in on the hunt. Great for independent play
Cheerble Ball M1
A must-have for your cat! They can’t resist the jingle and love to chase these balls. The gaps allow them to pick the balls up with their mouth, some cats even play fetch!
Balls With Bells
If you love your cat, you have to get them catnip toys. I don’t make the rules. FYI, young kittens don’t usually react to catnip until they hit about 8 months old.
SmartyKat Catnip Plush Toys
Condos & Scratchers
Sisal texture is irresistible to most cats. It triggers their instinctual need to scratch and helps protect your furniture and carpet. Many other scratchers topple over easily and become undesirable to your cat, but this one is resistant to that and ...
Sturdy Cat Scratcher
This moderately size cat tree/condo will fit in smaller spaces and provide your kitty with a place to rest that’s high up, exactly where they prefer to be. This also doubles as scratching posts and the hide allows for their privacy and another rest a...
FRISCO 40-in Faux Fur Cat Tree & Condo, Cream
This is perfect for your high energy kitty who likes to jump and climb. This floor to ceiling tree gives your kitty lots of space to play and high up places to perch. Surprisingly sturdy and reliable, even with the most rambunctious kitties.
PAWZ Road Cat Tree, Cactus Floor to Ceiling Cat Tower with Adjustable ...
Cat-proof home
Protect your sofas, chairs, headboards, and any fabric-covered piece of furniture. This prevents cats from tearing up your furniture
EMMY'S BEST PET PRODUCTS Stop the Scratch Double-Sided Sticky ...
Protect your couch with this corner scratcher!!! Giving your kitties more places to scratch helps prevent them from scratching in unwanted places.
Sofa-Scratcher Squared' Cat Scratching Post & Couch-Corner/Furniture ...
I swear by this!!! Friction causes the hair to gather inside the tool to pick up hair from fabric on your furniture, bedding, cat towers, cat beds, and more. No batteries, no charging required.
CHOMCHOM ROLLER Pet Hair Remover
Kitty maintenance
The smaller the clippers, the better. I’ve been the most successful with these simple clippers, they’re quiet and small, making them less of a trigger for kitties who don’t like nail trims.
FRISCO Nail Clippers for Cats & Small Dogs
Keep shedding at bay and keep your cat’s fur soft and mat-free. The push button easily releases the hair, making it a mess-free process. The rubber tips on the bristles are safe for their skin and don’t cause any pain.
aumuca Self Cleaning Slicker Brush | Reduce Undercoat Loose Hair
Cats rarely need baths with soap and water, this waterless shampoo keeps them and their coat smelling fresh and clean.
Burt's Bees Waterless Shampoo for Cats, 10-fl oz bottle
Sleeping arrangements
If you’ve ever squished a Squishmallow, you KNOW how amazing they are. They now have pet beds that are just as soft, stretchy, plushy and comfortable!!! Every time my cats lay on here they instantly make muffins.
SQUISHMALLOWS Beula Octopus Cat & Dog Bed, Purple, Small
Kitties love little huts to sleep in. This is the perfect daytime nap spot for them to curl up in
BEST FRIENDS BY SHERI Meow Hut Covered Cat & Dog Bed, Grey, Standard
If you didn’t think your cat needed a mini sofa, you’re wrong. Cats LOVE things they know are just for them.
MewooFun Plush Wooden Dog & Cat Sofa Bed, 20.9-in, White
I cannot emphasize how much of a must-have this product is!!! Your cat will spend SO much time in this. It supports up to 40lbs, so it can hold 2 cats comfortably and safely. It folds up so you can close your curtains and is machine washable. Your ki...
SMONTER Foldable Cat Window Perch, Gray, Medium