When I first started thinking about getting a cat, I wanted to know what I needed to buy for him, and how much money I needed. I found some checklists online, but none of them really had EVERYTHING on there; they were too small and just didn’t include stuff that I’d heard about from friends and family that own cats. Just like with the Ragdoll Colours & Patterns post, I decided to put all the information I found into one thing, in this case, a checklist.

So, in a previous post I’d already written a checklist, but since I found out some new stuff, I figured I’d update it for you guys!

• Collar
  For identification purposes in case of a breakaway, or just an outside cat
• ID Tag
  For on the collar
• Garden Fencing
  Or nets, to cat proof your garden for an inside cat
• Kitty Door
  For cats that are allowed outside; but these can also be used inside
• Harness & leash 
  For indoor cats so that they can go outside safely
• Carrier
• Food and water dishes 
  Stainless steel, ceramic or glass are recommended
• Placemat
  Plastic recommended, especially for messy eaters
• Water fountain
  This way the water stays clean and filtered during the day
• Dry food
  Check with your breeder/shelter to see what your cat is being fed
• Wet food
  
• Treats
  
• Two litterboxes
  Common rule, one to start with, and one for each cat added to the family
• Litterbox mats
  To prevent cat litter that sticks to paws from spreading all over your home
• Cat litter
  Clumping litter is recommended
• Litter scoops
  
• Poop baggies
  So the smell doesn’t get out once you’ve scooped out the litterbox
• Separate trashcan
  In case you want to keep the cat litter separate
• Grooming Supplies
  • Comb
    Try to get one with rotating teeth, they’re gentle on the knots
  • Brush
    I’d recommend a slicker brush
  • Nail clippers
    Get a tiny one! Large clippers will just get in the way
  • Shampoo
    Make sure it’s a gentle, ph-neutral and pet safe shampoo
• Flea Prevention
  Even if your cat will be an inside cat, flea prevention is necessary
• Worming Treatment
  Even if your cat will be an inside cat, worming treatment is necessary
• First-Aid Supplies
  • Back-up flea prevention
  • Back-up worming treatment
  • Hairball Remedy
  • Gauze
  • Bandages
  • Cotton swabs
  • Cotton buds
  • Scissors
  • (tick) Tweezers
  • Antiseptic
  • Hand sanitiser
  • A snap-lock storage container to keep it all in
• Cat bed
  This doesn’t have to be pricey! It’s common knowledge cats love boxes
• Scratching pole
  Have some cardboard scratchers at the ready, they’re cheap and can easily be moved to places your kitty is scratching when he/she shouldn’t be!
• Cat tower
  Or mounted shelves, ‘cat highways’ give the cat more confidence
• Toys
  Interactive toys, laser pointers, kickers etc. Simple, safe ones for a kitten (no loose parts)
  
• Chew Toys
  For teething kittens
• Cat grass
• Catnip spray
  To guide the cat to appropriate places to scratch or play
• Clicker
  For basic clicker training
  
• A can of compressed air
  To shoo away the cat when he/she’s doing something they shouldn’t be doing. Do not aim this at your cat; the sound the can makes will shoo them off.
• Lintrollers
  For yourself, to get rid of all the cat fluff on you and your furniture
• Furniture brush
  I’d recommend getting a Lilli BFF brush
• Non-toxic cleaning supplies
  To clean the litterbox, dishes, toys etc.
• Odour neutralising product
  Make sure its a gentle one, for around the litterbox
• Towel or stuffed animal
  This one might seem odd, but its to let the kitten/cat learn your scent, and to make his/her own safe thing out of it
  
• Some boxes or things to level with
  Your kitten will be small, and will struggle with getting up on furniture; they’ll climb their way up, but if you make little stairs/pathways/ladders, you’ll make it easier for them.
• Pet Insurance
  Or safe money, in case something happens

I hope this helps you guys out a bit, and I’d love to hear any additions you might have for the list!