New Kitten Shopping Checklist
BestOfTheBest Kittens– Everything You Need Before Bringing Your Scottish Fold, Scottish Straight, and British kittens Kitten Home
Prepare, Play, and Pamper Your New Kitten
Litter Box Must Haves
Large open stainless still litter box (no covers for kittens)
Unscented clumping litter (Arm and Hammer Clump& Seal SLIDE or TOFU litter)
Stainless steel scoop
Litter mat
Enzyme Eliminator (Rocco & Roxie, Nature’s Miracle)
Pet-safe floor cleaner (Rescue/Accel)
Optional
Litter disposal system (Litter Genie)
Feeding Station Setup
Bowls & Water
Whisker-Friendly Stainless steel or ceramic bowls
Stainless steel Water fountain (Catit, Petkit, iPettie)
Food Recommendations
Treats:
Freeze-dried chicken or salmon
Churu (Inaba) lickable treats – great for bonding, confidence-building, and gentle handling
Tip: Hand-feeding Churu during the first days helps kittens associate humans with comfort and safety. It’s especially useful for shy kittens, grooming, nail trims, or vet visits.
Limit: no more than one Churu per day.
Extras:
Silicon feeding mat
Airtight kibble storage container
Bedding & Comfort
For the first week:
Soft kitten bed
Fleece blanket
Hideaway cube or cave bed
Small heating pad (optional)
Scratching & Activity
Essentials:
Tall scratching post (24–30+ inches)
Cardboard horizontal scratcher
Small cat tree or climbing structure
Toys:
Wand toys
Feather toys
Springs, balls, soft mice
Puzzle toys
You’ll need 8–10 toys minimum to rotate weekly.
Grooming Supplies
Basic Kit:
Soft slicker brush
Nail clippers or grinder
Pet-safe wipes
Ear-cleaning solution
Kitten shampoo (gentle, unscented)
Health & Wellness
Recommended:
Probiotics (FortiFlora)
Omega-3 supplement
Digital kitchen scale
First-aid basics:
Styptic powder
Gauze
Syringe
Preventatives:
Vet-recommended flea prevention
Dewormer schedule (from breeder)
Travel & Safety
For Pickup Day:
Airline-approved carrier
Pee pad inside carrier
Towel or blanket
Seatbelt clip (optional)
After arrival:
Baby gate
Playpen
Camera or baby monitor
Cleaning & Eliminator Essentials
You MUST have:
Enzymatic eliminator:
Rocco & Roxie
Nature’s Miracle
Anti-Icky-Poo
Odor neutralizer (Zero Odor)
Microfiber cloths
Pet-safe disinfectant (Rescue/Accel)
How to use:
Blot the spot
Soak with enzyme
Let sit 10–20 minutes
Air dry naturally
Repeat if necessary