Pawsitively Prepared: Your Ultimate New Kitten Checklist !

Bringing a kitten home is an event that will change your life for the better. However, it is best to be as prepared as possible before you take the plunge. Here are a few tips! 

Kitten Essentials Checklist

It is important to make your house cat-friendly before you get a cat in. The following might be a few starting points.

• Put wires away, in a place that is out of reach for your kitten.
• Add netting to all open windows.
• Make sure places that your kitten can fall from aren’t accessible. 
• Add in a few scratching surfaces, such as a scratch post, else your furniture is at risk. 
• Find a vet who is close by and easy to get to, in emergencies and otherwise

Apart from this, you must make an appointment with your vet beforehand, to know about the vaccination and deworming schedule for your kitten, find out how to register you cat with the authorities, and keep a tab on tests that need to be run once you get your pet.

Kitten Food

Your kitten deserves the best, and deserves variety as well, which is why Whiskas has multiple options for your lovable ball of fur. You must include a mix of wet and dry kitten food – a kitten that is used to both types will not develop into a fussy eater. 

Food and water bowls are a no-brainer, and a water fountain will be a good addition. 

Kitten Toys

Don’t go overboard with kitten toys – a few items are okay to get started, and you can always introduce more toys with time. The golden rule is to avoid anything that can be ingested. This list includes yarn, thread, hair ties, etc. Anything that is durable should be at the top of your list. 

Kitten Litter Box

Your house must have a comfortable spot for your kitten to be able to relieve itself. The right litter box is neither too big for your kitten to get in and out of, nor too small for a little movement. Remember to clean it daily; a dirty litter box will make your kitten cranky and restless. Clumping litter also serves you well as it takes the least amount of effort to clean.

Kitten Care Items

A sturdy carrier will be invaluable, not just for trips to the vet, but also as a safe hiding place for your cat in the house, especially if it has a shy personality. You will also need bedding that is appropriate for a kitten, grooming tools like a brush, shampoo, nail clippers, and a deshedding tool. Not all kittens will enjoy new experiences, so it is important to introduce new things like these to them gradually. Make it fun for the kitten, and things will move much smoother. 

Getting a kitten home requires some work, but the first time your kitten falls asleep, purring, on your belly, you’ll realise that it is all worth it!