So far, I'm to get:
Unscented cat litter.
Litter box (Get 1 more litterbox than cats you own, they like having options.) (get two)
Cat treehouse
Cat brush
Bed
Treats
Bowl
Water bowl (use purified or watered bottle, preferably; filtered water is also fine)
Urine chemicals and destroyers
Cat carrier.
https://www.chewy.com/naturally-fresh-unscented-clumping/dp/171577
https://www.chewy.com/inaba-churu-chicken-variety-creamy/dp/666742
https://www.greenies.com/products/feline-greenies-adult-dental-cat-treats-catnip-flavor-975-oz-tub
Go to the vet at least once a year.
Get vaccinated at least once a year.
food portions are depending on cat's weight buy toys/balls/cat lasers ,its good to exercise
organic cat grass
cat water-fountain
Lots of soft places to sleep, some high & some low
scratching post
balanced diet (good dry food (I use hills) and cans of wet food)
It's better to split the food like 3/4 of a cup in the morning and 3/4 of a cup in the evening with treats
Have multiple water bowl options they can choose from and keep them clean
Clean the litter box every day-- twice.
Hairball preventative made up of petroleum jelly.
It's best to use the lunch paper bags (to clean their waste)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/176379804268
Get some dewormer or other medical supplies like a flea treatment so you have it on hand if in need, if you can afford it.
Cat tooth-paste (they love malt flavor).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353440574835
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353440574835
Start with a teaser toy for the cat.
Use Purina Pro Plan Urinary for adult cats. It’s at Petsmart, but little pricey. Other options available. Just give them 1/3 of dry (AM/PM) and split one can amongst the three. Cats eating habits differ.
Micro-chip it ASAP!
Find a good vet, preferably one that specializes in cats. Follow their advice. Find a list of plants that are toxic to cats -- never, ever have lilies in your house or yard. Consider that strictly indoor cats live up to 10 years longer than cats that go outside.
Cat springs
https://www.amazon.ca/Ethical-Pet-Durable-Plastic-Colorful/dp/B000CMKHDG
Pet insurance is very good advice. Maybe ask your existing car/renter/whatever insurer if they offer it, sometimes they'll give you a discount to bundle things.
Avoid wheat, gluten, & or corn as filler as much as you can.
The above is everything that people have suggested to me.
If anyone has any brands to suggest or maybe extra things that aren't on this list, let me know.
Also, advice on raising a cat.
Well-known as well as obscure advice.
Idk what age cat you are getting, but if it's a kitten, younger cat you gotta play with it multiple times a day. If they get the zoomies it's a good indication they need some play time with a feather pole.
Cats not getting enough stimulus will shred your furniture to shit (they still might but it's way less likely).
2 years old, spayed, vaccinated.
Even if they aren't kittens extra play time is good. Especially if you're leaving them alone to go to work or whatever. I guarantee they'll appreciate it and you'll have a healthier and happier kitty. If they're not in the mood don't force it, if they're asleep.dont wake em to play of course. But if they're just strolling by, toss a toy over or wiggle around a string toy. Wait until they're comfortable with you first before doing much playing tho,
Notd.
At 2 a single good play session per day should keep 'em happy
Disagree, one is well and good but more is always better. I try to play with my cat for a half hour total each day at least. She's a 9 year old kitten so I have to but she's also still this energetic at nine because I do play with her a lot. And if it's a just adopted kitty, once they get comfortable extra playtime is good for bonding.
Yeah I didn't say a time, but when I say good play session 20-30 minutes is what I meant. The cat usually gets bored of it before I do lol.
Yeah, I meant spread over like multiple 5 minute ones. Though my kitty will get really into it sometimes. She loves a toy on a string on a stick and if I just sit there dangling it in one place she will come at it from a different angle each time and some of her approaches are legit pretty clever. She belly crawled under my TV stand and snuck behind my bookshelves on a few occasions.