Cat Supplies

Now that you have your new cat or kitten, it is time to think about what kinds of cat supplies that he or she needs. Sometimes people can get carried away and purchase way more than their kitty really has to have. So, what are the supplies that your cat or kitten must have? Here's the list:

	Your cat must have dishes for food and water. They don't have to be very fancy but they should be big enough to accommodate the size of your cat. Of course, it's nice to have them match your kitchen (or wherever you feed your cats).
	Indoor cats will have to have a litter tray and litter for their potty breaks. Choose a larger litter tray so that the litter doesn't fly everywhere when Princess is digging. There are also litter pans that have covers over them. Some cats tolerate them quite well.
	Traveling supplies - You will need some way to carry your cat or kitten for trips to the vet. You might have to do other traveling too so a cat carrier is also a necessity.
	Grooming supplies - Your kitten will love to be brushed and it will help prevent hairballs. So, you will need some kind of a brush to brush her with. The costs range from just a few dollars to very costly. You should choose a brush that will last for a while but it doesn't need to be the most expensive. You may also want to get nail clippers, although it may be better if you ask your veterinarian to clip toenails. It's just too easy to injure a cat when clipping his nails.
	Toys - I believe that having toys for your kitty to be must-have items. They need something to amuse themselves with when you are too busy to play with them. Of course, you can play with kitty with his toys too :) You don't need to have a lot of toys laying around thought. Your cat will choose his favorites; the rest can be put away for another time.

Cat supplies can be an expensive proposition if you get carried away. We all love our cats so we usually buy them lots of goodies to play with - or to sleep on. You might want to buy your cat a bed but I doubt it will get much use. He'll usually be on yours!