Knowing your Cat:
The new kitten:
On arrival of your cat you will need first a litter tray there are several styles. Some are open some are enclosed and some are equipped with raised, detachable rims. The enclosed and raised-rim models are designed to keep the litter inside the tray when the cat is using it. Whatever the design, however, litter trays should be at least 19in. (48cm) by 15in. (38cm) by 4in. (10cm) deep and should be made of sturdy, washable material.

Litter:
While most litter is sufficiently absorbent to perform the task requested of it, no litter is entirely dust-free, no matter what the claims of its manufacturer. As a rule, the finer the grains of the litter, the more likely they are to get scattered about on the floor, especially if the tray is not enclosed or fitted with a detachable rim.

Litter scoop:
Litter scoop like foul-weather shoes, ought to be sturdy and sensible. In fact, the sturdier the better. And always have one or two spares on hand.

Feeding dishes and water bowl:
Reusable plastic can retain odours even if it is washed carefully after each use. Disposable dish are, in the long term, expensive and wasteful of resources. Glass, ceramic or metal dishes and bowls are the best choices. Whatever kind you choose, the bowl should be sufficiently heavy so as to prevent it tipping over easily.

Food:
Most speciality shops sell a wide selection of foods that will suit a cat’s palate and meet his nutritional needs. There is three different categories of cat food can be bought today: dry, semi-moist and canned. You can also give them snacks and treats.

Bedding:
Cats that are presented with elaborate and precious-looking beds frequently disdain them in favour of a comfortable windowsill a well-worn chair or their owner’s pillows. So be for you buy your cats bed observe carefully where the animal prefers to sleep, then buy a bed that fits neatly into that spot, thereby making the place more Comfortable for your cat. And don’t be surprised if the cat then removes the bed and sleeps in the spot as it was before.

Grooming Implements:
Although cats are naturally fastidious creature, supplemental grooming from their owners should be part of every cat’s routine- a daily routine for longhaired breeds that are being shown, less frequent routine for other longhairs and for shorthaired cats. Pet shops, many veterinary surgeries and vendors at cat shows sell shampoos; nail clippers, comps, brushes, powders, ointments and sprays for your cat.

Scratching post:
A scratching post can spare the furniture from damage while providing cats with a
Safe, convenient and healthy outlet for exercising their natural inclination to scratch. The post should b well anchored so that it will not tip over when used, and should be tall enough so that an adult cat can stretch, and thus exercise their muscles, while scratching.

Carrying boxes:
You will need a safe sturdy and secure carrier in which to bring your cat home for the first time. You will also require a carrier when taking your cat to the vet for annual check-ups, and for any emergencies. Finally you may need the carrier to transport your cat about. A good carrier as well as having a secure handle and an escape-proof door latch, should be well ventilated and washable. Heavy moulded plastic carriers are the best choice. They can be brought at any pet shop or show.

Toys:
Consider the variety of cat toys available at pet shops or cat shows: stuffed toys, bouncing toys, rolling toys, toys infused with catnip or without. The most important element in the design of a toy is its safety.

Welcoming the new cat:
You have bought every item on the shopping list. You have washed the litter tray and filled it with 1½ in (4cm) to 2in (5cm) of litter and have put it in a quit place. Children and other pets, they might be a threat to a cat’s sense of confidence and safety. Children should not be allowed to interact with pets until the children are Mature enough to understand that cats do not like to be disturbed when eating or sleeping, that there is a proper way to handle cats. That cats are not toys to be carted about the house.

Basic health care:
To keep a cat in resplendent good health an owner must see that it enjoys a safe, clean, comfortable environment: a balanced, nutritious, invigorating diet: prompt, competent and kindly medical care: and dependable and warmly loving human companionship. Another attribute of a safe environment is cleanliness. A cat should not have to share living space with fleas, mites, dermatophyte spores (ringworm) or other bacterial intruders that can cause skin infections or allergies. The cat’s environment is just as important to healthy skin as are food and medical care.

Shorthaired cats:
Cat lovers who do not have a lot of time to groom a pet would do well to select a shorthaired cat. There are many from which to choose, from the plush-coated British shorthairs to the smooth-coated foreign cats such as the Siamese and Burmese. There are many different types to choose from like the Tabby, tortoiseshell, all in different colours.

Longhaired Cats:
Longhaired cats are beautiful creatures, but some of them do need a lot of attention. If you favour longhaired cat make sure in advance that you or someone in your household will groom it properly. In particular, the show-quality Persians with there
Profuse coats need a good grooming session every two or three day without fail, not only to keep them looking beautiful but to prevent the=m swallowing their fur or getting the coat knotted up, with painful consequences.