Adding a New Cat?
January 29, 2021
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Bringing a New Cat Home: Preventing Problems

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Preparation: Supplies for a new cat

  • Food and water bowls
  • Food (To ease the transition, stick with the food your cat is used to eating at first. Then, if necessary, gradually switch to a higher-quality food.)
  • Treats
  • Collar with ID tag
  • Cat bed
  • Cat toys
  • Cat brush
  • Cat litter box and litter (Again, stick with the type the cat is used to.)
  • Scratching post or strips

Recognizing signs of stress in a cat

Your cat’s environment

Feline diet

​Litter box

​Cat toys

​Indoors vs. outdoors