Whether it's a shelter kitten or a thousand-dollar, purebred Persian, being a cat owner for the first time can be daunting, especially when it comes to purchasing pet supplies.
Wandering the aisle of the local pet supplies warehouse, you may feel overwhelmed by the huge array of choices in food, litter, and toys for your new arrival.
When choosing a food for your new cat, the easiest route is to simply feed it what it was receiving at its previous home.
If you feel you must change the food, do it gradually by mixing the new in with the old.
Be sure to do this slowly, or your cat could suffer from an upset stomach or refuse food completely.
Litter is another facet of cat ownership that lends itself to continuing with the status quo.
If your cat is used to using clay litter, you may want to avoid those that include perfumes.
The easiest way to avoid dust in the house is to pour the litter into the pan outdoors and then carry it inside.
Paper litters are also an option for those with allergies to dust.
Toys for cats are far more simple than some people make it out to be.
The best rule here is to only purchase soft toys that do not hurt when you step on them.
This stops you from being injured if you accidentally step on a top in the dark.
Also, be sure the toy has no small parts the cat can chew off and swallow.
In summation, pet supplies are not difficult to purchase if you keep these few hints in mind.
Enjoy your new family member!