Cats - Getting Your Home Ready For A New Arrival

 

For all the key products and supplies you'll need to buy to prepare for the arrival of a new cat, look no further than our guide. We've pulled together some great advice to help you give your cat a great home. Firstly, your cat will love you forever if you feed them well, so good quality cat food should be top of your list. The quality is important as often cheaper cat food contains harmful chemicals that are unsuitable for your pet.

You also need to buy all of the relevant accessories to go with all the food your cat is likely to eat. Buying them separate dishes and bowls for their food and water will help to keep things hygienic, and it can often be a good idea to buy a few different bowls as that way you'll always have one handy. Separate forks or other cutlery to serve their food is also a good idea as this will eliminate the risk of their food contaminating yours.

It's also really important that you have a nice place for your cat to sleep. Some people are happy for their cat to share their bed, but it's always useful to have somewhere separate for them to sleep as they like to have a space that's just for them. Get them a soft basket and personalize it with a blanket so they'll be warm and comfortable when they're sleeping. Having a designated space to sleep will make them more disciplined.

It's also worth getting hold of a litter tray for your cat to use, as well as everything that goes with it. While most people will intend for their cat to go outside to use the bathroom, it's a good idea to have a litter tray available for them while they're getting used to the area. It'll also help make them realize that your house is home. It's also important to keep small kittens inside for the first few months, so a litter tray is important for them.

One last thing you should get for your cat is a scratching pole. This is a good way of getting them to stop scratching you and your furniture as they'll have a designated place for it. It's also a good idea to get them some toys or other accessories to make them feel at home. It'll also keep them entertained if they get left home alone. For example, you could get a few catnip toys and hide them around the house for the cat to find.