{"id":40506,"date":"2025-01-27T15:11:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T21:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=40506"},"modified":"2025-04-18T08:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T13:08:51","slug":"kitten-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/kitten-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate New Kitten Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcoming a new kitten into your home is an exciting experience. But it does come with its fair share of responsibilities. To make the transition as smooth as possible for both you and your feline friend, it&#8217;s important to be prepared with all the essential supplies ahead of time. This comprehensive checklist from Blain&#8217;s Farm &amp; Fleet covers everything you&#8217;ll need to ensure your kitten is happy, healthy, and comfortable in their new surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#basic-supplies\">Basic Supplies<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#grooming-supplies\">Grooming Supplies<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#health-and-safety-items\">Health and Safety Items<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#toys\">Toys<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#home-prep\">Home Prep<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-supplies\"><strong>Basic Supplies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before your kitten arrives, you&#8217;ll need a few basic items to ready your home:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kitten-food\"><strong>Kitten Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-food\/\">food<\/a> formulated specially for kittens. These contain the right blend of nutrients for their growth. You can choose between wet food, dry food, or a combination of both. Consult your veterinarian for food recommendations based on your kitten&#8217;s dietary needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kitten has been eating a certain brand of food at the breeder or shelter, continue with that food initially to avoid an upset stomach. Then, gradually transition to your preferred brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, healthy kitten <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-treats\/\">treats<\/a> are useful for training and building positive behaviors. Use them sparingly to avoid overfeeding, but it&#8217;s a good idea to keep a few on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"litter-box-and-supplies\"><strong>Litter Box and Supplies<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/litter-and-accessories\/\">litter box<\/a> is a must-have. Look for something with low sides so your kitten can easily climb in and out. Place the litter in a quiet but accessible spot. Avoid areas near loud appliances or constant foot traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also want to pick a quality clumping or non-clumping litter. Start with an unscented kind, as some cats are sensitive to strong fragrances. Add a scoop for cleaning and liners if you prefer low-maintenance disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food-and-water-bowls\"><strong>Food and Water Bowls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Opt for <a href=\"\/cat-feeding-accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food and water bowls<\/a> that are shallow and stable. Stainless steel or ceramic bowls are the best options, since they&#8217;re durable and easy to clean. Some cats prefer running water, so you might want to invest in a pet water fountain if your kitten seems hesitant to drink often.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bedding\"><strong>Bedding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Provide a comfortable spot for your kitten to sleep. Look for a soft, cushioned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-beds\/\">cat bed<\/a>. Cats feel safe in enclosed spaces, so consider a bed with high sides or a cave-style design.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"travel-carrier\"><strong>Travel Carrier<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-carriers\/\">cat carrier<\/a> is essential for trips to the vest or any travel. Choose a carrier with good ventilation and that is big enough for your kitten to grow into.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Basic Supplies<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-prev\" data-cy=\"carousel-prev\" disabled aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-back\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"carousel-button carousel-next\" data-cy=\"carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-arrow-forward\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-category-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category-list carousel-track\" data-cy=\"blains-carousel-carousel\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-beds\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/070201\/20250320141632.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-beds\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Beds<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-beds\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-feeding-accessories\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/070202\/20250814120209.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-feeding-accessories\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Feeding Accessories<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-feeding-accessories\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-food\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/070203\/20250320115100.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-food\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Food<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-food\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-treats\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/070208\/20160901151130.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-treats\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Treats<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-treats\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/litter-and-accessories\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/070209\/20250320115301.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/litter-and-accessories\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Litter &#038; 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Be sure to have these grooming essentials on hand:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brush-or-comb\"><strong>Brush or Comb<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Choose one that suits your kitten&#8217;s coat type. A soft-bristled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-brushes-and-combs\/\">brush<\/a> works well for short-haired kittens, while a fine-toothed comb will help with tangles in long-haired breeds. Regular brushing will help keep their coat healthy and reduce shedding.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nail-clippers\"><strong>Nail Clippers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Kittens&#8217; claws grow quickly. A pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-nail-clippers\/\">cat nail clippers<\/a> will help you trim their nails safely. Make this part of their routine early on so they become accustomed to it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shampoo\"><strong>Shampoo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Although kittens don&#8217;t need frequent baths, accidents happen, and having a gentle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-shampoos\/\">shampoo<\/a> made specifically for cats is important. Never use human shampoo, as it can irritate your kitten&#8217;s skin.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toothbrush-and-toothpaste\"><strong>Toothbrush and Toothpaste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Dental care is important, even for kittens. Use a special cat toothbrush and toothpaste, and begin cleaning their teeth early to make it part of their routine. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Grooming Supplies<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-category-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category-list carousel-track\" data-cy=\"blains-carousel-carousel\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-brushes-and-combs\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/07020501\/20231024112120.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-brushes-and-combs\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Brushes and Combs<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-brushes-and-combs\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-nail-clippers\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/07020502\/20250320142126.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-nail-clippers\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Nail Care<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-nail-clippers\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-shampoos\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/07020503\/20250320141949.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-shampoos\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Shampoos<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-shampoos\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/deodorizer-sprays\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/0703070601\/20190716155806.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/deodorizer-sprays\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Pet Deodorizer Sprays<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/deodorizer-sprays\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"health-and-safety-items\"><strong>Health and Safety Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Looking after your kitten&#8217;s health and safety should be a top priority. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"collar-id-tag-and-microchip\"><strong>Collar, ID Tag, and Microchip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Even if you plan to keep your kitten indoors, a breakaway <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-collars\/\">collar<\/a> with an ID tag is a good precaution. This ensures that if they happen to escape, someone can identify and return them to you. We also recommend that you microchip your kitten for extra security.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"flea-and-tick-treatments\"><strong>Flea and Tick Treatments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Even indoor cats can be vulnerable to fleas and ticks. Ask your vet for kitten-safe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-flea-and-tick-treatments\/\">flea and tick treatment<\/a> recommendations. Regular preventative care will protect your kitten from parasites.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"firstaid-kit\"><strong>First-Aid Kit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Prepare a basic first-aid kit that includes essentials like gauze, bandages, antiseptic wipes, and tweezers for small emergencies. Check with your vet for a complete list of supplies that might be helpful. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-leashes-and-collars\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/070207\/20250320141151.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-leashes-and-collars\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Leashes and Collars<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-leashes-and-collars\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toys\"><strong>Toys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Playtime isn&#8217;t just fun for your kitten\u2014it builds their physical and mental skills and can help strengthen your bond. Stock up on these essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scratching-posts-or-pads\"><strong>Scratching Posts or Pads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Cats instinctively scratch to keep their claws healthy. A sturdy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-scratching-posts\/\">scratching post or pad<\/a> can save your furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"interactive-toys\"><strong>Interactive Toys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Wand toys, feather teasers, and laser pointers are perfect options for playing with your kitten. Dedicate time each day to use these with your kitten.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"solo-play-toys\"><strong>Solo Play Toys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Small balls, crinkly foil toys, stuffed mice, or catnip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-toys\/\">toys<\/a> provide endless entertainment and are great for encouraging your kitten&#8217;s hunting instincts. Just make sure your toys don&#8217;t have small parts they could swallow.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cat-tunnels-and-climbing-towers\"><strong>Cat Tunnels and Climbing Towers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Cat tunnels and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-activity-centers\/\">cat trees<\/a> give kittens the opportunity to explore, run, and climb.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bb-carousel bb-category-carousel\" data-cy=\"bb-category-carousel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"section-title\">Shop Cat Toys<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-container bb-category-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category-list carousel-track\" data-cy=\"blains-carousel-carousel\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-activity-centers\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/07020401\/20241001161215.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-activity-centers\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Trees &#038; Towers<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-activity-centers\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"carousel-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bb-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-scratching-posts\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-category-image\" src=\"\/\/objects.blains.com\/taxonomy\/300\/07020402\/20250320135915.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-scratching-posts\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"bb-category-title\">Cat Scratchers &#038; Tunnels<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/cat-scratching-posts\/\" class=\"bb-category-link\">Shop Now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-prep\"><strong>Home Prep<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before your kitty arrives, take some time to kitten-proof your home. Kittens love to explore, which means they&#8217;ll likely get into places you don&#8217;t expect. Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kittenproofing\"><strong>Kitten-Proofing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Hide electrical cords and remove any plants that are harmful to cats. Keep cleaning products, medicines, and small objects out of reach. And prevent access to tight spaces, such as behind appliances or under furniture, where kittens can get stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safe-space\"><strong>Safe Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Designate a quiet area where your kitten can adjust to their new surroundings. Set up their bed, litter box, and food and water bowls in this area for the first few days to help them feel secure. Over time, they will venture out to explore the rest of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gradual-introductions\"><strong>Gradual Introductions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you have other pets, introduce them to the kitten gradually. Keep initial interactions supervised, and give your kitten time to adjust to their new family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this checklist, you can start creating your kitten-friendly space today. Having the right tools and preparation will set the foundation for a happy, healthy, and loving relationship with your new family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-blue-background-color has-background\">For more buying guides like this one, check out our other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/tag\/cats\/\"><strong>Cats articles<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare for your new kitten with this comprehensive checklist, which covers all the essential items you&#8217;ll need, like litter, food, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":40518,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1506],"tags":[747],"content_type":[1370,1373],"class_list":["post-40506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pets","tag-cats","content_type-buying-guide","content_type-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Ultimate New Kitten Checklist | Blain&#039;s Farm &amp; 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