Kitten Essentials: The New-Kitten Starter Kit
Set a kitten up to thrive from the first hour home. This is the essentials list — litter, feeding, sleeping, scratching and safe play — so nothing is missing when your tiny new arrival is exploring.
Rotating Desktop Cat Bed Perch
A space-saving 2-in-1 desk perch and cat bed with a jingling ball to keep your cat happy beside you while you work.
Wine Bottle Shaped Cat Scratcher
A fun upright cat scratcher styled like a wine bottle to save your furniture.
Space Capsule Cat Carrier
A lightweight, bubble-window carrier that makes vet trips and travel a breeze.
Self-Righting Tumbler Cat Toy
A wobbling, feathered tumbler toy that keeps cats batting and pouncing on their own.
Cat Scratcher House Feeder Combo Set
An all-in-one wooden cat house with scratcher plus automatic feeder and water dispenser for feed, drink, rest and play.
Capsule Cat House With Scratching Post
A roomy transparent capsule cat house combining a cosy bed with a built-in scratching post.
Enclosed Cat Litter House Scratcher
A wooden hooded litter house with built-in scratcher controls odour while giving cats a private retreat.
Stackable Wooden Cat Bed
A sturdy stackable wooden cat bed that suits every season and adds a tidy, modern touch to your home.
Suction Cup Window Cat Bed
A space-saving window perch that lets your cat lounge and sunbathe in comfort.
Cat Tree Tower With Scratching Posts
A multi-level cat tree that lets cats climb, scratch and perch to save your furniture.
Starry Sky Enclosed Cat Bed
A cosy semi-enclosed cave bed that helps nervous cats feel safe and snug.
Two-Level Cheese-Box Cat Scratcher Bed
A fun cheese-shaped scratcher and bed that keeps your cat clawing and lounging in one spot.
Corrugated Cardboard Cat Scratcher Bed
Satisfies your cat's urge to scratch while doubling as a cosy curved resting spot.
Tilted Ceramic Cat Bowl
An angled ceramic bowl that eases neck strain and supports better digestion.
Self-Adhesive Cat Scratcher Pad
Protects walls and furniture corners while giving your cat a satisfying scratch.
Roman Column Cat Scratching Post
A tall, wear-resistant scratching post that saves your furniture from claws.
Upright Sisal Cat Scratching Post
A tall sisal post that lets your cat stretch and scratch the natural way.
Detachable Washable Cat Bed
A cosy, removable-cover cat bed that pops in the wash to stay fresh.
Sisal Sofa Corner Cat Scratcher
A minimalist sisal scratcher that protects sofa corners while satisfying your cat's claws.
Multi-Level Cat Tree Scratching Tower
Gives your cat a sturdy place to climb, scratch and snooze all in one.
Cat Scratch Furniture Protectors Set Of 4
Self-adhesive guards that stop cats clawing your sofa corners and furniture.
Cheese-Shaped Ceramic Cat Bowl
A cute ceramic dish that keeps food fresh and adds charm to feeding time.
Catnip Feather Cat Wand Toy
Sparks instant play and beats boredom with catnip and bite-resistant feathers.
Whac-A-Mole Cat Scratching Post Toy
A multifunctional whac-a-mole scratcher that keeps your cat clawing and pouncing for hours.
The day-one shortlist
Have these ready: a [litter tray](/cat-litter-trays) (plus a spare) sited away from food, shallow [bowls](/cat-food-bowls), a cosy bed in a quiet corner, a [scratching post](/cat-scratching-posts) to start the right habit early, a [carrier](/cat-carriers) for the journey and vet trips, and [safe kitten toys](/kitten-toys) for play that channels the biting.
A [water fountain](/cat-water-fountains) encourages good hydration habits from the start. Our [new-kitten hub](/hub/kitten) covers settling them in calmly.
Set up for a confident kitten
Start small: one quiet room with everything they need, so a whole house does not overwhelm them. Resource placement matters — keep litter, food and water apart, and give them a high or hidden spot to retreat to.
Choose breakaway collars and avoid loose-string toys left out unsupervised. Safe basics beat a pile of novelties every time.
Everything here is chosen to be genuinely useful in everyday life with your pet — quality-checked, fairly priced and shipped tracked across the UK. For any health concern, your vet is always the best first port of call.
Common questions
What does a new kitten need?
A litter tray (plus a spare), food and water bowls, a bed, a scratching post, a carrier, kitten-appropriate food, and safe toys. A water fountain and a breakaway collar with ID are great additions.
How many litter trays for one kitten?
Two is ideal — the one-per-cat-plus-one rule — placed in separate, quiet spots away from food and water.
Is microchipping a kitten required?
Cat microchipping is now law in England, so plan it in with your vet alongside vaccinations and neutering. A collar with an ID tag is a useful visible back-up.
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