First Cat: The Complete Pre-Arrival Checklist
From litter boxes and food to window screening and the first-month routine - an actionable checklist.
Step-by-step checklist
- 01 AAFCO/FEDIAF-compliant kitten or adult food
- 02 Litter boxes = cats + 1
- 03 Screened windows are the safety floor
- 04 Build the vet relationship in month one
- 05 Scoop daily and watch output
Overview
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Prepare an environment plus supplies: screened windows, litter boxes (cats + 1), standard-compliant food, water bowls, scratchers, a carrier and basic meds. Month one follows low-interruption, slow-adaptation: isolate for 3-7 days, then open up gradually. Follow the vet schedule for vaccines and deworming; appetite, litter output and energy are your core health signals.
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