18 Must-Have Products For New Cats
| Getting a new kitten can be a daunting task; there are so many details to take care of. Don’t let bringing home a new family member be the cause of stress of worry. Follow this easy guide to make homecoming and caring a breeze. |
| Make sure the litter box is large enough for your cat to move around in and get comfortable. A covered litter box will reduce the risk of accidents down the side of the box or on the surrounding walls. Make sure you have a good sturdy litter |
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| scoop. Many litters recommend a specific scoop for assurance of cleanup. |
| Kittens are very mischievous and love to play. Have plenty of objects for them to bat around and ‘kill’. Tasty treats are always a good way to reward your kitten. |
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| Due to the high number of urinary and kidney problems in cats-which are directly related to diet-we recommend starting your kitten off right. Look for a dry food that uses all human grade ingredients, with no artificial chemicals or preservatives. |
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| Incorporate grooming as part of your feline routine, so that your cat will enjoy the attention. Brushing your feline regularly also reduces the risk of hairballs. Longhaired cats should be groomed a couple times a week, while shorthaired cats at |
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least once a week. Most indoor cats will need to have their nails trimmed on a regular basis, and although most felines
will never enjoy the experience, they can learn to tolerate it. |
| Cats love a good nap. Provide them with a safe, quite place to retreat to when they need to unwind and dream of chasing mice. |
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| It’s important to keep your kitten flea and tick free early. However, before treating your pet it is important to read all labels and consult your veterinarian. Depending on the topical and instructions, certain flea and tick controls should not |
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| be given to kittens younger that 8 weeks old. |
