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  NatsFan78 > 10-18-2019, 12:49 PM

  Okay I should be bringing my boy home in about three weeks. I still need to get him some type of nail clippers (recommendations appreciated) and when I go to his vet appointment I will get him a prescription for Revolution. This is what I have bought so far. What am I forgetting? I want to make sure my sweet boy has everything he needs to be happy and healthy. Thank you. 
  
  37 pounds of litter
  Giant litter box
  Smaller litter box 
  Litter scoop
  Litter box bench enclosure 
  Small table to eat on
  Cat food
  Cat tree
  Scratching post
  Bed
  Large carrier
  Smaller carrier
  2 stainless steel water bowls
  8 bamboo food bowls
  Turboscratcher toy
  Cat scratcher interactive toy
  20 piece wide springs
  3 level cat roller tower with 6 balls
  3 level tower of tracks with 3 balls
  2 way tunnel with two balls
  Teaser wand
  Ball with bell and feathers
  2 cat scratcher balls
  2 plastic columns with bells
  3 furry mice
  3 feather mice
  3 plastic balls
  3 plastic balls with bells
  3 crinkle balls
  4 sparkle balls
  4 rainbow balls
  Short plastic basket for toy storage
  Grooming comb
  2 plaid bow tie collars
  Washington Nationals collar
  ID tag with clips
  30 feet of tubing to cover all cords

• RE: New kitten supply list

  JanH > 10-18-2019, 01:42 PM

  For indoor only cats, collars are dangerous with no benefit. (For an escape artist, a collar may be a signal the cat is a pet and not feral, hopefully making capture and return more likely. However, the collar risks are also greater outside.) Cats do not have a strong neck like a dog. Getting a collar caught or a paw stuck in it are dangerous possibilities.
  
  As for clippers, it depends on what feels best in your hand and is easiest to use with the particular cat. We have always preferred the Resco style. We find the spring recovery feature important. You can also get replacement blades, since sharpness is important. You want to cut the claw, not crush it.

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  McKeu > 10-18-2019, 02:34 PM

  No collars(!) and don't overdo it with the toys. There are just so many balls a cat can play with at the same time and you will spend most of your time looking for them under various furniture.
  Get a handful of different ones and probably your cat will pick his favourite over time anyway and disregard the others.
  That list has probably 3 times the amount of toys than we have for our 5 cats
  

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  Our mama Ragdoll has one spiked purple rubber ball that she loves. She will spend hours chewing on it. All other balls she plainly ignores.

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  NatsFan78 > 10-18-2019, 02:41 PM

  Thank you both. I bought the collars for when we travel in case he gets out by accident. I pray it never happens but if it does he will have an ID tag. He will rarely have one on. All three are breakaway collars that come apart very easy.
  
  I am putting a lot of his little toys in a box in the closet. I plan to rotate them every so often so he doesn’t get bored with them, I will only have a few out at a time.
  
  Thank you Jan for the advice on clippers.

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  McKeu > 10-18-2019, 02:43 PM

  (10-18-2019, 01:42 PM)JanH Wrote: For indoor only cats, collars are dangerous with no benefit. (For an escape artist, a collar may be a signal the cat is a pet and not feral, hopefully making capture and return more likely. However, the collar risks are also greater outside.) Cats do not have a strong neck like a dog. Getting a collar caught or a paw stuck in it are dangerous possibilities.
  
  As for clippers, it depends on what feels best in your hand and is easiest to use with the particular cat. We have always preferred the Resco style. We find the spring recovery feature important. You can also get replacement blades, since sharpness is important. You want to cut the claw, not crush it.

  
  I will have a look, if I can get those clippers here. Ours are slowly getting blunt, but they just cost like 3 Dollars a piece, so not a big deal to get a new one.

• RE: New kitten supply list

  JanH > 10-18-2019, 05:54 PM

  You should consider a harness, rather than a collar. It means less pressure on the neck. However, be aware that some cats will get out of a harness on a leash by backup and inverting it off over their heads.
  
  I recall Smudge's Mom uses something for travel and her experiences should help you.
  
  For toys, consider a George Mouse (georgesf.com), catnip toys from the Mouse Factory (catnipstore.com - carrots are favorites with ours), Da Bird, preferably with a one piece handle, but only if you have space to spin it around at speed - it sounds like wings beating and drives many to a frenxy. I agree about starting with a few and see what is liked.

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  admin > 10-18-2019, 06:36 PM

  (10-18-2019, 02:41 PM)NatsFan78 Wrote: Thank you both. I bought the collars for when we travel in case he gets out by accident. I pray it never happens but if it does he will have an ID tag. He will rarely have one on. All three are breakaway collars that come apart very easy.
  
  I am putting a lot of his little toys in a box in the closet. I plan to rotate them every so often so he doesn’t get bored with them, I will only have a few out at a time.
  
  Thank you Jan for the advice on clippers.

  Please ask them to microchip Jaxon when he's neutered. It's only $50 and as big as a grain of rice so easily done when he's already sedated. All vets and shelters have the readers now to help identify pets readily. I've read accounts of even the breakaway collars failing.

• RE: New kitten supply list

  NatsFan78 > 10-18-2019, 07:53 PM

  (10-18-2019, 05:54 PM)JanH Wrote: You should consider a harness, rather than a collar. It means less pressure on the neck. However, be aware that some cats will get out of a harness on a leash by backup and inverting it off over their heads.
  
  I recall Smudge's Mom uses something for travel and her experiences should help you.
  
  For toys, consider a George Mouse (georgesf.com), catnip toys from the Mouse Factory (catnipstore.com - carrots are favorites with ours), Da Bird, preferably with a one piece handle, but only if you have space to spin it around at speed - it sounds like wings beating and drives many to a frenxy. I agree about starting with a few and see what is liked.

  
  I do plan to get a harness soon after he comes home. I want to go through the process of getting him certified as a therapy cat and will be taking him to the local nursing home once he is older. 
  
  Hopefully Smudge’s Mom will have some advice. 
  
  A couple of the toys I bought have catnip. I will look at those toys. Thank you for your help.
  

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  (10-18-2019, 06:36 PM)admin Wrote:

  (10-18-2019, 02:41 PM)NatsFan78 Wrote: Thank you both. I bought the collars for when we travel in case he gets out by accident. I pray it never happens but if it does he will have an ID tag. He will rarely have one on. All three are breakaway collars that come apart very easy.
  
  I am putting a lot of his little toys in a box in the closet. I plan to rotate them every so often so he doesn’t get bored with them, I will only have a few out at a time.
  
  Thank you Jan for the advice on clippers.

  Please ask them to microchip Jaxon when he's neutered. It's only $50 and as big as a grain of rice so easily done when he's already sedated. All vets and shelters have the readers now to help identify pets readily. I've read accounts of even the breakaway collars failing.

  
  She is going to have him microchipped for me. Thank you.

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  Smudge's Mom > 10-20-2019, 07:22 AM

  So exciting that your boy is nearly here.
  
  This is the type of harness I prefer for kittens and small cats.  You can quickly snug up or loosen the neck part if it becomes necessary.  If you have a squirmy cat who has mastered the twist, turn and back out maneuver, get a lightweight shirt with a leash hole in the back.  This makes escape very difficult if not impossible. 
  I think the most important thing is to get your kitten used to harnesses and leash walking as soon as possible.  Even if you never intend to take him on an outdoor jaunt, you will find the it makes trips to the vet and/or groomer so much easier. 
  You mentioned that he is being microchipped.  That usually comes with a little tag identifying the chipper and the cat (if not, for a few dollars, you can order one).  Put it on the harness...not all facilities are equipped to scan for all brands of chips.
  It is also a good idea to put a tag with all contact information, including a copy of Rabies Certificate and a picture on his carrier.  This is especially important if you do interstate or international travel.
  
  
  
  

• RE: New kitten supply list

  NatsFan78 > 10-20-2019, 08:00 AM

  (10-20-2019, 07:22 AM)Smudge\s Mom Wrote: So exciting that your boy is nearly here.
  
  This is the type of harness I prefer for kittens and small cats.  You can quickly snug up or loosen the neck part if it becomes necessary.  If you have a squirmy cat who has mastered the twist, turn and back out maneuver, get a lightweight shirt with a leash hole in the back.  This makes escape very difficult if not impossible. 
  I think the most important thing is to get your kitten used to harnesses and leash walking as soon as possible.  Even if you never intend to take him on an outdoor jaunt, you will find the it makes trips to the vet and/or groomer so much easier. 
  You mentioned that he is being microchipped.  That usually comes with a little tag identifying the chipper and the cat (if not, for a few dollars, you can order one).  Put it on the harness...not all facilities are equipped to scan for all brands of chips.
  It is also a good idea to put a tag with all contact information, including a copy of Rabies Certificate and a picture on his carrier.  This is especially important if you do interstate or international travel.
  
  
  
  

  
  Thank you so much! I am going to Petsmart and Petco next weekend for clippers, I will get the harness and leash too. I think I will go ahead and find him a small shirt. I would think a size small will fit him when he comes home. 
  
  I had no idea you got a small tag with the microchip. My breeder never mentioned it so I will ask her. I will be traveling about 5 hours with him for Thanksgiving, most of it on the interstate. I will definitely put that stuff together and put it on his crate. I never thought of that. Thank you so much all your help!!
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