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Cat Basics

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What does your cat need in their new home?

  • Food and water bowls

  • Quality food

  • Litter and a litter box

  • Cat carrier

  • Breakaway collar with an ID tag

  • Comb or brush

  • Interactive toys and a scratching post

  • A cat bed or blanket just for them

Getting Started

 

Get established with a veterinarian in your area.

  • Speak to your veterinarian about vaccinations for common feline viruses, specifically panleukopenia, feline calicivirus, and feline herpesvirus type I (FVRCP).

  • Rabies vaccinations are essential, even for indoor cats.

  • If your cat is not already spayed or neutered, it is highly recommended. Spaying or neutering not only eliminates the possibility of unwanted litters, but can also reduce unwanted behaviors such as spraying, marking, fighting, and howling. It can also provide health benefits, including reducing the risk of certain reproductive cancers.

  • Schedule yearly veterinary checkups.

  • Your veterinarian may make specific recommendations based on your cat's age and current health.

  • Comb or brush your cat regularly. This can help reduce shedding and hairballs and provides an opportunity to check for injuries, lumps, or unwanted pests.

Health

 

Speak to your veterinarian about healthy feeding habits specific to your cat's needs.

  • Provide quality food that offers balanced nutrition.

  • Treats should make up 10% or less of your cat's diet.

  • Provide fresh water at all times.

Nutrition

 

  • Place the litter box in a quiet, accessible location.

  • One litter box per floor is recommended for multi-level homes.

  • It is best to keep the litter box in one place. If you need to move it, do so gradually over a period of several days.

  • Remove solid waste at least once a day.

  • Deep clean the litter box once a week using a mild, fragrance-free detergent.

  • If your cat is refusing to use the litter box, contact your veterinarian. This could be a sign of an underlying medical issue that needs to be addressed.

Litter Box

Getting Started

​

What does your cat need in their new home?

  • Food and water bowls

  • Quality food

  • Litter and a litter box

  • Cat carrier

  • Breakaway collar with an ID tag

  • Comb or brush

  • Interactive toys and a scratching post

  • A cat bed or blanket just for them

Nutrition

 

Speak to your veterinarian about healthy feeding habits specific to your cat's needs.

  • Provide quality food that offers balanced nutrition.

  • Treats should make up 10% or less of your cat's diet.

  • Provide fresh water at all times.

Health

 

Get established with a veterinarian in your area.

  • Speak to your veterinarian about vaccinations for common feline viruses, specifically panleukopenia, feline calicivirus, and feline herpesvirus type I (FVRCP).

  • Rabies vaccinations are essential, even for indoor cats.

  • If your cat is not already spayed or neutered, it is highly recommended. Spaying or neutering not only eliminates the possibility of unwanted litters, but can also reduce unwanted behaviors such as spraying, marking, fighting, and howling. It can also provide health benefits, including reducing the risk of certain reproductive cancers.

  • Schedule yearly veterinary checkups.

  • Your veterinarian may make specific recommendations based on your cat's age and current health.

  • Comb or brush your cat regularly. This can help reduce shedding and hairballs and provides an opportunity to check for injuries, lumps, or unwanted pests.

Litter Box

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