To make the transition and acclimation period an easier, less stressful on for your new Persian kitten, it is back to the same saying, those who fail to plan, plan to fail. It is recommended that you purchase these items in advance of bringing your new Persian kitten home.

Food - It is best to keep your new kitten on the same kind of food he/she is accustom to eating as well as feeding times and frequencies.  A change in diet can cause digestive upsets which can result in vomiting and/or diarrhea.  It is recommended that you do not change the diet of a new kitten.  In the event you choose to change the diet of your new kitten, do it slowly over time, give your new kitten time to acclimate to his/her surroundings and get settled.  Diet change is not recommended for the first year. At Catinality, we free feed Royal Canin Kitten to our kittens and Royal Canin Persian to our adult Persians.  We also feed a combination of ground sirloin and Nutro MaxCat kitten canned food twice a day.  Slight changes in flavor of canned food can even cause digestive upsets.

Litter Box - Whether you choose to use a covered or uncovered litter box there are things to consider.  A covered litter box prevents litter from being distributed throughout the room due to a kitten who is a vigorous digger.  A covered litter box gives the kitten the privacy to do their business without an audience.  Bear in mind, kittens are like children, when the urge to go hits them, they gotta go.  One litter box per room is recommended for the first few weeks then one per floor for homes of multi-levels.  Show your new kitten where the litter boxes are, and put your new kitten in the litter box.  Keep their food in an area separate from the litter box.

Some people even train their cats to use the toilet, and some have even learned to flush!
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Cat Litter - It is best not to make any immediate changes for your new kitten, cat litter is no exception.  Whether you choose to use the standard clay litter or the clumpable/scoopable litter is up to you, the better question is, "will my kitten use the litter box if I change litter?"  At Catinality, we use litter crystals. Any brand is fine and can be found at your local pet store or grocery store.  We also have some that we sell here . If you want to switch do so slowly so the kitten won't become confused.

Toys - Toys are a great way to entertain your new kitten.  Toys for kittens should be thought of as toys for babies.  If a toy has moving parts, strings or parts that will come off easily, it may not be safe for your new baby kitten.  Toys with strings are a hazard, shoe strings, tinsel, lace, ribbon, yarn and thread are not safe.  Items that can be easily swallowed invite trouble and a trip to the emergency room for surgical removal. 

Kitty condos - Just like humans, cats and kittens desire to have a place to call their own.  A kitty condo is a great place for your kitty to escape from the household chaos for a quick cat nap.  Giving a kitten a place to call their own is also a great way to help a child set boundaries as to when not to bother the kitty. 

Scratching posts or trees - Many cat owners misunderstand scratching behavior.  Owners often ask "how do I keep my cat from scratching?  The best answer is not to stop them from scratching, but rather re-direct it.  Cats scratch for three main reasons. Physical things happen when a cat scratches, from exercise and stretching to conditioning the claws, but most importantly, cats are marking their territory. I think wood is the best because it is not wise to teach them to use carpet or upholstery since this is what your furniture and flooring are made of.
I think these are the best,

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Cat Carrier - When selecting a cat carrier, bear in mind your kitten is going to grow.  A cat carrier can be a plain plastic (hard sided) or a soft sided carrier.  The thing you want to remember is to allow enough room for your kitten to sit upright, stand upright and turn around.  Always place a towel or some absorbent soft material on the bottom. There are some on this page that are my favorites: links
Always place the carrier in the back seat since airbags can crush them, and remember to buckle the carrier in!

Collars - Persian cats should not wear collars, as the fur can get tangled and it will destroy the ruff.

If your cat drags it's ruff thru the drinking water, you may want to try having her drink from a water bottle, they are trained to this before leaving here. http://bottlebabies.com/

Vitamins - we recommend Pawier http://pawier.com/

Discipline - no smacking, we use only a spray water bottle, after a while you only have to pick it up to be effective.

Grooming tools -  For more information on grooming, please visit the grooming page

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