Essential Supplies for Cat Ownership: What You Need
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Essential Items for Your Feline Friend
1. Necessities You Can't Do Without
Cat Food: For guidance on selecting the right food, check out our article on what foods cats can safely consume.
Cat Litter Box: Opt for a spacious one; bigger is always better. Avoid opting for the cheapest option. We recommend a closed litter box, and after three months, you can consider a toploading one.
Cat Litter: We suggest using a onestep clumping clay litter, like the one priced around 30 yuan per box (7L, lasts a month) or N1 tofu litter (180 yuan for three packages, each containing 17.5L, also lasts a month). Avoid crystal litter and pine litter, which often contain high levels of formaldehyde and require special litter boxes.
Cat Litter Scoop: While most litter boxes come with a plastic scoop, we recommend investing in a metal one—it's worth the extra cost.
Clean Water and Food Bowls: Purchase a few large ceramic or stainless steel bowls from Taobao, a local supermarket, or IKEA. IKEA's "little broken bowl" is a great choice at just a few yuan each. They are nonpainted on the inside, making them safe and easy to clean. For raw or homemade diets, consider using nonpainted ceramic plates.
A Cat Toy on a Stick: Purchase in bulk from Alibaba for better deals. The feather tips are just a dollar each.
Probiotics: We recommend布拉迪酵母菌. Available on JD.com and Taobao, it helps with diarrhea and soft stools.
Yolk and Cat Grass/Dechra's Hairball Relief Tablets/Pet Master's Hairball Relief Tablets/Hairball Lube: Yolk and cat grass are better than hairball tablets, which are better than hairball lube. Fresh eggs produced within 15 days can be eaten raw, but all others should be cooked. Aim for 23 servings per week.
Cat Scratching Post: Essential for protecting your furniture. It's a musthave for any cat owner.
Internal Deworming: For internal parasites, consider products like A滴克 or普拿杜. Alternate use is recommended, with external deworming once a month. For northern households without pests like cockroaches or bed bugs, and children who don't go outside, deworming every 36 months is sufficient.
External Deworming: For external parasites, alternate use is recommended, with internal deworming every three months. If you have pests or rodents at home, deworming monthly is advisable.
2. Advanced Items for a More Comfortable Life
Canned Food: Choose a highquality main course can over a supplement or treat. Popular brands include巅峰, k9, macs, mjamjam, 凯子精致, 黑夜传说, and many more. Take your pick.
Cat Climbing Frame: Go for a sturdy frame with longer poles and larger boards. Remember, these are consumables.
Cat Bed: Even if your cat may not love it, you'll probably end up buying one.
Other Cat Toys: Think fluffy balls, rabbit skins, electronic toys, and small plush mice.
Slippery Elm Powder: For repairing intestinal mucosa after diarrhea or soft stools, especially when used in conjunction with布拉迪酵母菌.
Fish Oil: Purchase humangrade oil with omega3 content over 85%. Take 12 capsules weekly to supplement omega3 and maintain skin and hair health.
Pet Nail Clippers: Use petspecific clippers to avoid injury to children.
Storage Container: A fermentation barrel is recommended for its airtight seal, odorfree storage, durability, and affordability. The only downside is that they might not be the most aesthetically pleasing.
Medication Feeder: A tool to help you administer medication quickly and without getting bitten.
Pet Disinfectant: Brands like Puant and Lüchongkang are reliable. Be cautious with Weiyu, as there are counterfeit and imitation products. Newcomers to pet care might want to avoid it.
3. Advanced Techniques for a Healthier Cat
Children's Toothbrush and Pet Toothpaste: Brush your cat's teeth daily for better health, improved appetite, and fresher breath. Invest in a good vacuum cleaner, especially if you have a shedding cat. An allinone vacuum and mop is now our top recommendation.
This revised version aims to provide a more comprehensive and userfriendly guide for cat owners.
