I'm getting a kitten tomorrow what should i bring with me when I get the kitten?

Question

I have no clue to either bring a kennel and a blanket or just a blanket.. & what about homecoming essentials what should i have here?

Answer 1

Bring a cat carrier
collar
leash - kittens are squirmy
old towel

When you get home you will need
water bowl (we like the self waterers)
food bowl ( if you intend you cat to be a grazer)
kitten food, dry food is best for cats, it keeps their teeth healthy, save wet food for giving medications, then it will seem like a treat. If you intend to give your kitten wet food, supplement it with dry food, at body temp. 90 wet/ 10 dry
80 wet/20 dry, and so on one week at a time until you are completely giving dry food.
litter box
litter scoop
cat litter - clumping
scratching post
variety of toys such as feathers on sticks, rabbit fur mice, and balls - high bounce balls from machines are great!
Be prepared to spend as much time with your cat as possible for the first few weeks, especially the first few days. Love and cuddle her, talk to her, pet her, hopefully you will bond well and quickly.
Check under furniture for things kitty shouldn't have, or you don't want destroyed. Also be aware that under furniture will likely be kitty's favorite place, if you don't want that to happen, shore up now!
Have a great time, take pictures, don't get frustrated!!
Congrats! :P

Answer 2

1) Contact the shelter and see if they feed all the cats the same food (you don't want to switch their food suddenly, especially right after they've had another big change like coming from the shelter), so you can buy that food. If each cat is different, then you'll have to go out as soon as you get kitty home and buy the right kind of food - some shelters will even give you a small sample of the food they feed them).
2) Food and water dish - ceramic is best, plastic can eventually start to hold odor.
3) Litter box
4)Litter
5) A couple little toys maybe, but not many yet you'll need to see what it likes
6) Scratching post so it doesn't go nuts on your furniture
7) A pet bed or a blanket specially for kitty to use
You should probably bring a cat carrier with a couple soft towels or blankets inside of it. Your kitty would be safer in the car if he or she were in a carrier if you got into a car accident than it would if it were sitting on your lap in a blanket. (Not that I expect a car accident lol but you never know what can happen).
You may find out other things you'll need (cat furniture, different toys) later on. And you can always switch it's food later to something you like better if you want - just wait at least a week or more so it has time to adjust to your house without having to change it's diet as well.
Hope you're getting a shelter kitty!
Good luck with your new kitty!

Answer 3

Well if you're driving I would say bring a cat carrier/kennel. If you're the passenger or you have someone else in the car you can have them hold the kitty in a blanket. I think too it depends on the cat. If hes really wild and energetic stick him in the carrier. I would bring it jst in case. As for at home, you should have food, dishes, a bed or special place to sleep, cat brush, collar, nametag, toys a must, scratching post, and maybe even a bed buddy stuffed animal.

Answer 4

I carrier to bring him home in, litter box, kitty litter, kitten food or kitten milk depending on what he is eating, a food/water dish.. At least 2 toys, Pet stain remover, just in case. Scratching post, a little blanket, a brush. This is what I got a the day before I brought my kitten home, you will have so much fun, enjoy!

Answer 5

Sometimes, where you are going will put the kitten in a carbord kennel, so bring a soft blanket. If they but the kitten in th box, put the blanket with it if not you will have a soft blanket to wrap him/her up in and you can start bonding w/the kitten.

For home, have a litter box, if you want an indoor cat, his/her own food dish, one or two small balls. As they get use to the home, they like milk rings, plastic bags,bread ties..........

Answer 6

DEF a carrier and a blanket. Especially for new animals. A car ride is stressful enough, but with someone new, it's even moreso. You want to keep both the animal and yourself safe. Put a small blanket and a very small pet safe stuffed aniimal in the carrier for her/him. Also you need all of the essentials for your new baby. A litter nox or 2, litter, scoop, bags, food and water, and dishes for both. Also some kitty toys. And of course, your patience and love are the MOST important things. Good luck with her/him.

Answer 7

When we got our kitten, we made sure we had:
blanket - which she loved, she never actually sleeps on the bed but sleeps on the blanket.
Food, and some form of food bowl, of course you could just use a plate.
A toy if it's playful, but most likely it'll explore it's surroundings and sleep for a couple of days.
Litter box and cat litter.
Don't forget that it will hide everywhere, including behind the fridge, under the wardrobes, and anywhere it can squeeze into. I was also advised to keep the washing machine shut at all times, for obvious reasons.
Good luck with the kitten.

Answer 8

You need a carrier, yes like those kennels but a small one for a cat. Have at home ready these:
1) a blanket in a basket, for it to sleep in
2) dishes for water/milk and food
3) a cat toy
4) a scratching pole? you don't want it to sharpen its claws on your furniture!
5) a litter box and the stuff you fill it with so the kitty can go to the "bathroom"
I think these are basics.

Answer 9

Don't worry - I've been through the process three times within the past year :-) All you need to bring with you is a cat carrier and a warm blanket to keep her warm. It's also a good idea to get someone to come with you to hold the cage. A small kitten will feel scared enough to be away from her litter, she doesn't need to be rolling around in a cage on the floor as well!

The basics;
- A large plastic litter tray
- A quality cat litter (I use recycled newspaper - cheap but my cats don't like anything else)
- A high quality kittle kibble (I swapped from Purina [RUBBISH] to Innova [GREAT] and they LOVE it)
- A few cat toys to entertain your new baby
- A scratching pole (I have one but my cats just use the furniture!)
- A warm bed for her to sleep in (even though she will probably just decide to sleep anywhere she wants)
- A collar
- ID tag with name and your contact phone number
- Leash (if you want to walk your cat outside)
- 2 cat bowls - 1 for water and 1 for kibble
- A spray bottle (fill with water and spray cat if misbehaving)
- Cat carrier
- A good vet

I hope you plan to leave your cat inside at all times - unless on a leash and harness. Outdoor cats live shorter lives and aren't as loving or as affectionate as indoor cats. My cousins 3 year old male cat recently died after getting in a cat fight outside. My 3 beautiful kittens love it inside and don't get bored or lonely. They are either eating, sleeping, cleaning them self or running around with each other and having fun. They are very loving and affectionate. I can't imagine ever letting my babies outside. It's way too dangerous for them.

Answer 10

My cousin had a kitten so here's what you should bring:1.Kitten bed
2.Bowl for putting food or water.
3.Bring LOTS of food just incase your cat is too hungry
4.A soft toy:like a mouse soft toy.
5.Just incase if you want,you could bring another kitten for its friend they probably like chasing each other.
6.A litter box you really need this or else you will get bad smell in your house.
7.Keep your kitten happy and healthy.