First Cat
Posted on Sunday, June 27th, 2010 at 12:46 pmFirst Cat
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What supplies does a first-time cat owner need?
I live alone in an apartment and am thinking about getting a cat. I've never had a cat before. What kinds of supplies would I need to get? How much should I expect to spend on these supplies?
A litter box is essential, that will be about $7 (check around, just get a cheap one but large enough). A bag of litter--cheap clay litter from WalMart is $2.55 and that will last over a month for you.
Litter Scoop - $1 to $5. Whatever isn't too flimsy.
A brush is nice but not necessary.
A water bowl that won't tip over (dog dish from the Goodwill store for $1 works fine).
Food bowl, or a plate for canned food (We use regular cereal bowl or plate here, they're washable)
Food - good quality. Look for 33% protein or higher, with a meat source in two to three of the first 5 ingredients but no by-products, and no corn (cats can't digest corn). Ones you can find at pet supply places are Wellness (expensive), Royal Canin Siamese 38 ($11 a bag, lasts a month), Wysong Vitality ($8), Chicken Soup for the Cat Lovers Soul ($9). Canned food needs to be at least 10% protein and with as few vegetables in as possible. A large can of NutroMax costs $1.09 and is enough for 4 meals for one cat).
Forget spending money on a bed, they won't sleep on it. Fold a towel if you want, they'll use that or sleep with you.
