Kitten Necessities

Here's a quick list of necessities you should have on hand when getting a new kitten.

1. Kitten Specific Food
2. Litter box, scoop, litter (scented or unscented? some cats/kittens are highly sensitive to smells - where others don't mind - you may need to try several types before you find the right one). Placement is important - PUT IT WHERE THEY CAN FIND IT! otherwise????????
3. Kitten size bowls
4. Scratching Post - (the couch does not count!)
5. Kitten safe toys - wands, stuffed mice, crinkle balls....Kittens don't respond to catnip until they are 3 - 6 months old - it will do no harm but don't expect a reaction (and some cats don't have the gene to begin with and never respond - so don't worry if your cat is not a druggy).
6. Grooming brush and wipes - the more you groom the less your house will be covered - plus it's a good way to bond with your new acquisition.
7. Collar and tag - Breakaway, breakaway, breakaway - you don't want your cat to get HUNG up.
8. Cat bed or snuggle sack
9. Cat Carrier - get them use to this early so trips to the vet are not so traumatic.
10. Cat Tree/Condo - assuming you have room to put this - let them climb on this and not your curtains.

Other than food - we can help you out. Although not a cat owner I have learned a lot from our cat customers and continue to expand our cat offerings. Now if we can just find a bakery that will make decorated cat treats - we will be all set.