How to prepare the house for the appearance of a kitten?

So what does a kitten need?

• Bowls for food and water

The kitten will need two separate bowls: for water and food. The most caring owners buy three bowls. One is used for food and the other two are used for water. Moreover, one bowl of water is installed next to the food, and the second – in another part of the apartment. The fact is that wild cats in nature drink from reservoirs, i.e. away from their prey. This instinct, albeit in a weak manifestation, has been preserved in domestic cats. However, pets, as a rule, eat dry food, and there must be clean water next to it. But if you organize an additional “source of water” for your household, he will be grateful to you (and will definitely leave your mugs of aromatic tea alone). As for bowl models, it is best to choose universal ceramic or metal bowls. Such material does not oxidize, it is completely safe and will last a long time and with high quality. 

• Complete and balanced food for kittens

Before the arrival of the pet, be sure to purchase a high-quality balanced kitten food. Consult with the breeder from whom you buy a kitten, he will tell you what kind of food is best. Even if his choice does not seem the most successful to you, at first it is better to feed the baby with the food to which he is accustomed. Otherwise, a digestive upset cannot be avoided, and moving and separation from the mother is already a lot of stress for the baby. Over time, if necessary, you can gradually switch your pet to a different diet.

• Tray and filler

Do not purchase a tray with high sides for a kitten. It should be convenient for the kid to use his “toilet”, he should not expend energy on conquering it. Universal trays with a grid are a good choice. But with a filler, it can be more difficult. It is recommended to start with wood litter, but if the pet refuses to use the tray, you will have to experiment with the type of litter. Some pets prefer exclusively wood fillers, while others prefer sand. You have yet to explore the tastes of your baby. Do not forget that the tray is installed in a secluded place and must always be kept clean.

• House or bed for cats

Despite the fact that cats love to fall asleep where sleep overtakes them, a couch (or a house for cats) is a necessary attribute. On the couch your pet will always be warm and comfortable. In addition, a bed-trained cat will leave less hair on your sofa. For hairless cats or true lovers of warmth, a house is more suitable than a couch, because. it retains heat much more efficiently.

• Kogtetochka

The scratching post is the most important attribute of the house in which the cat lives. To accustom a pet to a scratching post should be at an early age, and then your furniture and wallpaper are guaranteed not to suffer, and the cat’s claws will be in perfect order.  

• Toys

So that the kitten does not get bored, he will definitely need toys: a variety of teasers, mice, tracks, etc. It is better to have several toys. This will keep the kitten interested in the game.

• Carrying (transport container)

Such a necessary attribute as carrying is useful not only for travel, but also for visits to the veterinarian.

• Hair brush or comb

In order for the pet’s coat to be well-groomed, it must be combed. In addition, combing is a kind of massage that improves blood circulation, as well as an additional reason for the owner to communicate with his pet. The brush or comb is selected depending on the type of wool.

• Eye and ear cleaning lotion, gauze or wipes
• Medicine chest

If you have a pet, you should have two first aid kits in your home: one for you and one for your four-legged friend. Life is sometimes unpredictable, and while studying the environment, a kitten can accidentally get hurt. To give him first aid, you will need a first aid kit. As a rule, it is completed with a sterile and self-fixing bandage, disinfectants without alcohol, wound healing ointment, as well as a thermometer and sorbents. Do not forget to write down the phone numbers of the nearest veterinary clinics (including XNUMX-hour clinics) and always keep the contacts of a qualified veterinarian on hand just in case.

This is a basic set of items needed for a kitten. Of course, it can be supplemented, for example, with a stain and odor remover, diapers, a nail clipper, parasite remedies, etc. In a word, with everything that will provide your pet with a healthy and happy life.