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Preparing for a Cat to Come Home

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Before your cat arrives home, prepare both a sense of security and the essentials for daily life.

Published by Official picks · Oct 12, 2026 · 16 items · used 0×

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Food & Water3 entries
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    Cat food (keep the same flavor first)

    Don’t rush to switch food—it can trigger stress.

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    Food bowl and water bowl

    Keep the water bowl and food bowl separate.

  • 3

    Pet water fountain

    Cats often prefer drinking from flowing water.

Litter Box3 entries
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    Litter box and cat litter

    Number of litter boxes = number of cats + 1.

  • 2

    Litter scoop and trash bags

  • 3

    Odor-neutralizing spray

Playtime3 entries
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    Feather wand and small ball

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    Scratching post or cat climbing frame

    Helps protect the sofa.

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    Cat bed or a cardboard box

    Many cats actually prefer cardboard boxes.

Safety Protection4 entries
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    Close windows and window screens properly

    On high floors, you must close the windows.

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    Put away loose cables and fragile items

  • 3

    Store away toxic plants like lilies and pothos

  • 4

    Prepare a carrier

    You’ll need it both for getting the cat home and for vet visits.

Health3 entries
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    Schedule a checkup and deworming

    Complete within the first week after bringing the cat home.

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    Vaccination record book and deworming logs

  • 3

    Pet wet wipes and a comb