cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/2608895
So far, I’m to get:
Unscented cat litter.
Litter box (Get 1 more litterbox than cats you own, they like having options.) (get two)
Cat treehouse
Cat brush
Bed
Treats
Bowl
Water bowl (use purified or watered bottle, preferably; filtered water is also fine)
Urine chemicals and destroyers
Cat carrier.
https://www.chewy.com/naturally-fresh-unscented-clumping/dp/171577
https://www.chewy.com/inaba-churu-chicken-variety-creamy/dp/666742
https://www.greenies.com/products/feline-greenies-adult-dental-cat-treats-catnip-flavor-975-oz-tub
Go to the vet at least once a year.
Get vaccinated at least once a year.
food portions are depending on cat’s weight buy toys/balls/cat lasers ,its good to exercise
organic cat grass
cat water-fountain
Lots of soft places to sleep, some high & some low
scratching post
balanced diet (good dry food (I use hills) and cans of wet food)
It’s better to split the food like 3/4 of a cup in the morning and 3/4 of a cup in the evening with treats
Have multiple water bowl options they can choose from and keep them clean
Clean the litter box every day-- twice.
Hairball preventative made up of petroleum jelly.
It’s best to use the lunch paper bags (to clean their waste)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/176379804268
Get some dewormer or other medical supplies like a flea treatment so you have it on hand if in need, if you can afford it.
Cat tooth-paste (they love malt flavor).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353440574835
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353440574835
Start with a teaser toy for the cat.
Use Purina Pro Plan Urinary for adult cats. It’s at Petsmart, but little pricey. Other options available. Just give them 1/3 of dry (AM/PM) and split one can amongst the three. Cats eating habits differ.
Micro-chip it ASAP!
Find a good vet, preferably one that specializes in cats. Follow their advice. Find a list of plants that are toxic to cats – never, ever have lilies in your house or yard. Consider that strictly indoor cats live up to 10 years longer than cats that go outside.
Cat springs
https://www.amazon.ca/Ethical-Pet-Durable-Plastic-Colorful/dp/B000CMKHDG
Pet insurance is very good advice. Maybe ask your existing car/renter/whatever insurer if they offer it, sometimes they’ll give you a discount to bundle things.
Avoid wheat, gluten, & or corn as filler as much as you can.
The above is everything that people have suggested to me.
If anyone has any brands to suggest or maybe extra things that aren’t on this list, let me know.
Also, advice on raising a cat.
Well-known as well as obscure advice.
Don’t let them get in the habit of using teeth or claws to play with you. Don’t punish them or anything, but if they start to nibble or scratch go limp and slowly extract your hand or whatever from the situation without triggering them further. Lot of people think it’s cute to let them play with their teeth when their young and then get mad when their cat hunts them when they’re trying to go to bathroom in the middle of the night.
Thank you!
Welcome!
Going limp and sorta rotating your hand is a good way to extract your hand if they decide to latch on with claws.
Noted!
Darby and I are a bit different. I essentially did te same unless she was biting my knuckles which can easily take it, I play with her using sort of a loose fist and after a while she just started going exclusively for my knuckles, lets her do cat stuff and I remain un punctured. This is not pet advice, I’ve had cats for my entire life I get how they operate real well and also i have chef hands, kitty teeth and claws don’t really break the skin if it’s play mode.