A wide variety of collars, safety collars, harnesses and matching leads are available.  Select a collar with enough room for growth but not so large that the excess can get caught on objects in your home.  Safety collars, generally with elastic or quick snap, provide protection for your cat by expanding should your cat get stuck on something, allowing it to slip out of the collar and escape danger.

Pet bowls are made to facilitate easy cleaning.  You may choose from plastic, ceramic or stainless steel.  Sturdy shallow bowls are best suited for kittens and cats.  Wash your cat's bowl daily to prevent bacteria from forming.

Kittens by nature are very active.  A selection of toys will keep your kitten occupied as well as mentally stimulated.  Cat toys that resemble mice or other small creatures will appeal to your pet's predatory instincts while wind up, spinning or hanging toys will provide your cat with hours of entertainment.  Teasing toys are designed to create interaction between owner and pet thus strengthening the bond and keeping your cat socialized.

Who wants to eat the same thing forever?  Treats are a great way to supplement your pet's diet and prevent boredom.

Food supplements containing additives as linoleic acid and vitamins provide the essential fatty acids and other ingredients that will help to make your cat's coat shiny and reduce shedding.  For breeds that are prone to skin problems a supplement added to the food can help to alleviate dry, flaky skin that causes excess scratching.

During the natural grooming process cats ingest hair which can cause digestive problems. Hairball remedies aid in the prevention and elimination of hairballs.

Regular brushing will prevent matting and help reduce shedding and hairballs.

Brushing your shorthaired cat will stimulate coats oils and reduce shedding and hairballs.  For single-coated breeds, a rubber curry or soft bristle brush works best.  A fine-toothed flea comb will remove dead hair from shorter coats and will reveal any evidence of flea infestation on your cat.

For longhaired cats the first rule is brush, brush, brush.  Slicker wire brushes are best for this type of cat.  The mats on this type of coat can be painful, pulling against the delicate skin and impeding the cat's movement.  If matted using a flip comb, which has wide and narrow teeth will work well.   Use the end of the comb to gently work out the mat.  Once the mats are removed, systematically brush your way around the cat's body. Dental brushes and pastes are available to care for your cat's teeth.  Brushing your cat's teeth on a regular basis will prevent future problems.

Be sure to use flea products designed for use on cats only.  Flea and ticks can make your cat's life miserable, as well as being a health risk.  The traditional flea sprays, powders and collars are available as well as newer drops and flea pills.  Whatever method of flea control you select remember to also treat the environment using home sprays and outdoor yard and kennel sprays.

Many types of litter boxes are available.  Covered and ventilated pans work best because they give your cat/kitten privacy and will lower external odors.  Be sure the litter box is big enough for your cat to turn around and to be able to scratch litter over their waste.  The use of liners, scoops and filters makes cleaning your cat's litter box a breeze.

There are several types of litter available for your cat.  Litters made of clay, cedar, recycled newspaper, clumping, deodorized or non-tracking all will do the trick.  A Petland Discounts salesperson can assist you in selecting a litter that is appropriate for your pet.  Deodorizers available in spray, pellet or powder form will extend the life of your cat litter reducing frequent litter changes.

A cat, like most of us, needs a bed or a place to call it's own.  Most prefer a closed or covered, warm and comfortable place to sleep.  A variety of wicker and soft beds are available to suit both your pet and your home décor.

Cat's claws grow in layer; scratching is necessary to remove old, flaky, beat-up top layer of claw material to reveal the new, smooth claw underneath.  Rather then suppress this urge to scratch, you may choose to provide a piece of furniture specifically for this purpose.  Scratching posts and kitty condos will give them something of their own to scratch and to climb on.

Cat's claws grow in layer; scratching is necessary to remove old, flaky, beat-up top layer of claw material to reveal the new, smooth claw underneath.  Rather then suppress this urge to scratch, you may choose to provide a piece of furniture specifically for this purpose.  Scratching posts and kitty condos will give them something of their own to scratch and to climb on.