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New Kitten Shopping Checklist

BestOfTheBest Scottish – Everything You Need Before Bringing Your Scottish Fold Kitten Home

Litter Box & Hygiene Essentials

✔ Litter Box Must Haves

Large open stainless still litter box (no covers for kittens)

✔ Optional

Stainless Steel Litter Box

Feeding Station Setup

✔ Bowls & Water

  • Whisker-Friendly Stainless steel or ceramic bowls

  • Stainless steel Water fountain (Catit, Petkit, iPettie)

✔ Food Recommendations

Extras:

  • Silicon feeding mat

  • Airtight kibble storage container

Scottish Fold Cat Bowls
Nulo FreeStyle High Protein Cat & Kitten Food, Turkey & Duck Recipe

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:

  1. Blot the spot

  2. Soak with enzyme

  3. Let sit 10–20 minutes

  4. Air dry naturally

  5. Repeat if necessary