Things to buy

Before your kitten comes home, you will have to buy a few items.

• A carrying bag is very useful for visits to the veterinarian. It is important to make sure that the kitten's travels are safe.

• Cat toys, most cats love toy mice, but even basic home made toys can provide hours of entertainment. Anybody who has owned a cat knows how much pleasure they get out of hiding in paper bags & cardboard boxes. They also enjoy batting around a screwed up piece of paper.

• Food bowls. Stainless steel, ceramic or glass are preferable to plastic bowls. Plastic bowls might cause a bacteria which leads to black spots around cat's mouth. You will need at least 3 bowls. One for food, one for milk & one for water. Clean fresh water MUST be available at all times.

• Litter tray. We recommend to buy small "kitten" sized trays to start with. The larger ones can be a little too overwhelming for a small kitten. You can upgrade to a larger one once the kitten has grown. It is up to you to become informed & choose which kind of litter suits you best. If you are planning to use clumping litter, at least wait until the kitten has grown up. Clumping litter should NEVER be used with kittens.

• You will also need a sisal or cardboard scratching post, cat tree or cat house. Cats scratch for several reasons. Clawing is part of the cat's grooming regime, old layers of the claw are shed. Cats also have scent glands in their feet & when they scratch they put their scent on the object. When a cat has just woken up it may go over to its favourite scratching spot. This is done to stretch the muscles of the shoulders & back.

• Cat nail trimmer: regular use of a cat nail trimmer can go a long way toward making your favorite furry companion cuddlier and less destructive.

Additional information:

How to reserve your kitten

Price of the kitten

Shipping

Conditions of sale

Choosing your kitten

Nutrition

Welcoming your kitten