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Read our full guide on everything you need to know about what your new cat needs and how to get them settled.

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What will my new cat or kitten need?

There are a few basic things your new cat or kitten will need when they come home with you (ideally you should get these beforehand).

Your new cat or kitten will need:

• a nice comfy bed
• food and water bowls food
• litter tray (and cat litter)
• scratching post
• cat carrier
• toys

You might also want to consider getting extra blankets, places for your cat to hide and other bits, too.

Download our cat essentials checklist

Before you take your cat home

Did you know you can prepare your cat for their new home before you’ve even picked them up? Cats are heavily reliant on scent and will settle much quicker if their new environment smells familiar.

To help your cat get used to your scent (and the scent of your new home), take an item of clothing or a blanket from your home and leave it with your pet for the final few days. When you pick them up, place t

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