Preparing for a New Kitten: What You Really Need
Your essential checklist for welcoming a happy, healthy kitten into your home.
Bringing home a new kitten is an exciting time – but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time cat owner. Having the right essentials ready makes those first few days easier for both you and your new furry friend.
Here’s your practical checklist of what you really need for your new kitten.
🐾 1. High-quality kitten food
Kittens need food specially formulated for their rapid growth and development. Look for:
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High protein content to support muscles and overall growth
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Added vitamins and minerals, including calcium for strong bones
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Easy-to-eat textures, like smaller kibble or mousse-style wet food
✅ Tip: The Catit Recipes Kitten Dry Food and Catit Cuisine Kitten Mousse are formulated to support kittens from weaning up to 12 months.
🐾 2. Food and water bowls
Choose bowls that are:
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Shallow and wide to avoid whisker fatigue
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Easy to clean, ideally stainless steel or ceramic
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Non-slip to prevent tipping over
🐾 3. Fresh water supply
Kittens need regular access to clean, fresh water. A cat water fountain, like the Catit PIXI Fountain, keeps water circulating and filtered, encouraging them to drink more and stay hydrated.
🐾 4. Litter tray and litter
Start with:
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A low-sided litter tray for easy access
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Unscented, gentle litter to avoid overwhelming their sensitive noses
🐾 5. Cosy bed
Kittens need plenty of sleep for healthy growth. Choose a soft, washable bed placed somewhere quiet and warm to help them settle in.
🐾 6. Toys and enrichment
Kittens are bundles of energy! Provide:
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Feather wands for interactive play
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Soft toys they can wrestle and cuddle
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Balls and treat-dispensing toys to keep them busy
🐾 7. Scratching post
Training your kitten to scratch appropriate surfaces early prevents future furniture damage and supports healthy claws and stretching.
🐾 8. Carrier
A secure, comfortable carrier is essential for trips to the vet or safe travel. Like our Catit Cabrio cat carrier.
🐾 The Catit Kitten Starter Box: The perfect all-in-one solution
To make preparing easier, we’ve created the Catit Kitten Starter Box – an all-in-one package containing:
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Catit Recipes Kitten Dry Food (400g)
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Catit Cuisine Kitten Chicken Mousse (3 x 90g)
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Catit Chicken Creamy Treats (4-Pack)
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Catit PIXI Food Bowl
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Catit Creamy Plush Toy with catnip scent
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Catit Recipes measuring cup
Everything you need to give your kitten the best possible start in life.
Welcome your kitten home with confidence
With the right essentials ready, you can focus on bonding with your new family member. Explore our kitten products to make their first days happy, healthy, and stress-free.