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First Time Cat Mom Essentials
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items I’ve learned a lot since getting my first kitten 4 years ago. I’m now a proud cat mom of 2 🥹This is what I would rebuy immediately if I could start again:
Sections
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Food
Litter Box Essentials
Toys/ Enrichment
Grooming Starter Kit
Food
This is my cat’s fave budget friendly pate! For the longest time, I only fed them shredded food since pate looked so gross to me as a human but realized they’re actually obsessed! Sometimes I do mix it with shredded food also and have some recs for t...
TINY TIGER Grain-Free Pate Chicken Recipe Canned Cat ...
Something I wasn’t prepared for when first getting a cat, is how little water they drink! I add liquid to their food but have also found that they drink more from a running water source. There are some cute plastic versions on the market but I recomm...
CASFUY PWS-154 Quiet Stainless Steel Dog & Cat Water ...
I know Fancy Feast gets a lot of hate but the pate is actually good quality, especially for the price point. Remember- fed is best!
FANCY FEAST Classic Poultry & Beef Pate Collection ...
This is my moderately priced shredded food rec. I like that they have non seafood options as I try to limit the amount of seafood I give my girls due to mercury concerns!
WERUVA Cats in the Kitchen Cuties Variety Pack Grain- ...
This is my girls’ absolute favorite freeze dried treat. I usually add it to their food as a topper but also as an occasional treat.
VITAL ESSENTIALS Chicken Hearts Freeze-Dried Raw ...
These are super helpful for those bigger cans of food! I can’t believe it took me so long to get this. I struggled with plastic wrap for way too long.
FRISCO Silicone Pet Food Can Cover, 2 Pack
More expensive option than the others I have linked, but I think the pink and the paws are so cute 💕
SPECKLE & SPOT BY ORE' ORIGINALS Pet Can Cover, 2 ...
Litter Box Essentials
Although it’s expensive, the positive effect the litter robot has had on my mental health is priceless ✨ highly recommend this one over other automatic litter boxes on the market due to the safety features
Litter-Robot 4 Automatic Litter Box | Adopted by 1.5M+ Users
If an automatic litter box is not in the budget, I highly recommend a stainless steel litter box over a plastic one. Stainless steel doesn’t absorb odor in the same way as plastic does and you and your kitty will both be happier!
So Phresh Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box
My favorite clumping cat litter! I always recommend unscented cat litter since scents can irritate your cat’s sensitive respiratory system. If the litter box starts to stink, the box itself probably needs to be cleaned and the litter replaced (not ju...
Boxiecat Self-Cleaning Probiotic Scent Free Clumping Clay Litter, 40 lbs. | Petco
If you opt for the regular stainless steel litter box, I suggest pellet litter. It’s less messy than the clumpy litter. I really like this brand but make sure to get the unscented version!
Michu Unscented Heavy Duty & Flushable Mixed Tofu Cat ...
Toys/ Enrichment
My cats absolutely love this hammock and being able to have a good view for bird watching! This one is extra cool since it folds in to make it easier to close blinds, curtains, etc
K&H PET PRODUCTS Window Lounger Cat Perch Kitty ...
I put this bird feeder on the outside of the window near the hammock to attract more birds and my cats are obsessed! It activates their natural hunting instincts but the birds are safe. At first, they were pretty scared of the cats but realized they ...
ASHMAN Home Shaped Window Bird Feeder
I’ve noticed that the birds aren’t picky at all about what feed is out there so my recommendation is to get a big cheap bag. This is what I’ve been buying recently.
MORNING SONG Dove & Ground Feeding Wild Bird Food ...
I’ve noticed my cats get bored with toys quickly so I tend to switch them out, but this one is a consistent fave of their. They love to sleep, play and fight in it. Multi purpose purchase ✨
FRISCO Foldable Play Tri-Tunnel Cat Toy, Warm Multicolor
If you have food motivated (greedy?) cats, this is a great way to keep them occupied. This is my favorite because of all of the different treat pockets and ways you can set this up to keep it interesting!
RAINY DAY PUZZLE & PLAY - CAT PUZZLE GAME.
Another great treat enrichment option! You can also put dry food in here to slow down your barf and scarfers.
Meadow Mat Slow Feeder - Awoo Pets
Grooming Starter Kit
As an owner of a polydactyl cat (6 toes on both front paws), a good nail clipper is a must have to prevent the nails from growing into her paw pads. I like this one because it prevents cutting the nails too short and hitting the quick.
H&H PETS Dog & Cat Nail Clipper, Medium
Even though cats are super clean and spend most of their day grooming themselves, it’s important to brush them regularly. It also helps to cut down of fur in your home. I like this one since it makes it easy to remove the fur (and the colors are cute...
AUMUCA Self Cleaning Slicker Brush, Brown
This pet hair remover has been an absolute lifesaver for my 2 cat household. It makes it super easy to remove fur from furniture, rugs, and clothes.
FIDO FAVE Max Pet Hair Remover, 2 count