Thread: complete beginner

As jckkerrison says, get the biggest litter box you can find or another suitable substitute. I have 3 MCs and 4 litter boxes. They all pee in one then move next door to poo in another. The biggest of the three really has outgrown the hood for the boxes so one of them is uncovered now so he can relax and read the paper while he has his poo.

Litter is a matter of choice and preference for cats so it's probably best to stick with what they are used to in the initial weeks. I moved to World's Best Multicat or Extra Strength as was. I find it the most economical. It's flushable, doesn't track hugely and is pretty efficient at controlling malodours.

I'd stick with what food it has been weaned on to in the first few weeks also.

Predominantly they all sleep on the tree but there is clearly a prized spot on that and it is essentially first come first served although sometimes one or other thinks an other has outstayed their welcome in it. Any floor level beds I have bought them as kittens have been treated with utter disdain. So in my experience, I'd definitely go for something in an elevated position. I'm sure your own bed will fit the bill.

The other things I think essential are cat scratchers, microchipping and insurance. Everything else is probably just frills but for your convenience you might want to consider a gravity feeder and waterer.

I have gone for something like THIS in stainless steel because it is durable and I think a bit more hygienic. I can throw it in the dishwasher. With the plastic versions, I found they got scratched and became difficult to clean well. I have something very similar also for their dry food.