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.
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Stop Bloody Scratching Nose and Paw Balm Tin 80g
An 80g tin of nose and paw balm from Pets Calm Down for dogs with dry or cracked noses and pads, made in the UK.
£12.99
Plastic Cat Litter Tray — Large & XL
A sturdy plastic litter tray in two generous sizes — practical, no-fuss, and easy to clean.
From£11.49
Palm Tree Cat Scratching Post with Sisal Ball, 45cm
A 45cm sisal scratching post dressed as a palm tree, with a sisal scratching ball beside it and ball tracks set into the wooden base.
£22.99
Tarhong Flower Cats Melamine Cat Bowl
A pretty, fuss-free cat saucer that's BPA-free, break-resistant, and pops straight in the dishwasher.
£10.99
Stop Bloody Scratching Treats Chicken Flavour 90 Tablets
Chicken-flavoured tablets from Pets Calm Down, made in the UK, ninety to a pack, given daily as a treat to support skin and coat condition in itchy dogs.
£22.99
PawHut 4-Step Plush Pet Stairs with Built-In Scratching Post — Grey
Four plush-covered steps up to bed height with a sisal scratching post built into the side — carrying up to 50kg on a particle board frame.
£61.99
Red Dingo Classic Kitten Collar
Red Dingo Classic Kitten Collar in seven colours. Hard-wearing, comfortable and finished with solid hardware — and, like all Red Dingo gear, covered by their 5-year guarantee.
£9.99
Sisal Cat Scratcher Ramp, Floor or Wall, 70cm
A 70cm sisal scratching board in a wooden frame that works two ways: laid down as a sloping ramp or stood upright against a wall.
£21.99
Pine Wall-Mounted Cat Climbing Frame with Scratching Rope and House
Wall-mounted pine climbing components, sold individually rather than as a set: a scratching post, a cat house, and wall scratching ropes in 1.3m and 1.5m lengths.
From£42.99
Hemm & Boo Snagfree Kitten Harness & Lead Set
A snag-free kitten harness and lead set, sized smaller than the adult cat version
£8.99
Johnson's Puppy Kitten Shampoo
Johnson's Puppy/Kitten Shampoo: puppy and kitten shampoo with mild non-irritant formula
From£3.35
Wiggling Caterpillar Interactive Cat Toy
A battery-powered wiggling caterpillar that gets your cat pouncing and playing solo.
£39.99
Sisal Cat Scratching Post with Dangling Pom-Pom
A stable 90cm sisal scratching post with a dangling pom-pom to keep indoor cats scratching and playing.
£19.49
PawHut Foldable Enclosed Cat Litter Tray with Deodoriser and Scoop — Orange
The folding enclosed PawHut litter tray in orange and white, collapsing to 14.5cm flat, with a circular door, litter-catching pedal, air freshener and scoop.
£52.99
Mushroom Cat Scratching Post with Ball Track and Feather
Two sisal scratching posts, one shaped like a mushroom, on a wooden base with a two-level ball track, hanging pom-poms and a feather on a spring.
£25.99
Tarhong Bevel Dog & Cat Bowl – Eco-Friendly Wheat Straw
An elegant, BPA-free bowl crafted from wheat straw and polypropylene — dishwasher safe, non-slip base, available in four colours and two sizes.
From£12.99
Iron-Framed Radiator Hammock Cat Bed with Washable Faux Fur Cover
A metal-framed hammock that hooks over a radiator, lined with a removable machine-washable faux fur sleeve, for cats and small pets up to 5kg, in four plain colours.
£21.99
Bob Martin Clear 2in1 Wormer Tablets - Cats & Kittens
2-in-1 wormer tablets for cats and kittens, treating roundworm and tapeworm together
£7.80
PawHut 3-Step Plush Pet Stairs with Sisal Scratching Posts — Grey
Three plush steps on an E1 particle board frame with sisal scratching posts built in, rising to 34cm with an 11cm step height. Supports up to 50kg.
£52.99
Hemm & Boo Snagfree Kitten Collar
An adjustable kitten collar with a snap-free buckle and a bell, in blue, pink or purple
£3.99
Soft Cat Carrier Bag with Top & Side Opening
A lightweight, foldable cat carrier with mesh panels and two openings — making vet trips and travel a little less of a struggle.
£19.99
Natural Sisal Rope for Cat Scratchers
A coil of strong natural sisal rope for re-wrapping cat scratching posts and DIY scratcher repairs.
From£11.99
PawHut 4-Step Faux Fur Pet Stairs with Scratching Post, 60cm — Grey
Four faux-fur steps rising to 60cm on an E1-certified particle board frame, with a scratching post built in — sized for beds and high window sills.
£53.99
PawHut Hooded Cat Litter Box for Kittens and Small Cats with Flap Door — Light Grey
A compact hooded litter tray for kittens and cats under 5kg, with a flap door for privacy, odour filter, removable tray, litter-catching step and clip-on scoop.
£76.99
The day-one shortlist
Have these ready: a litter tray (plus a spare) sited away from food, shallow bowls, a cosy bed in a quiet corner, a scratching post to start the right habit early, a carrier for the journey and vet trips, and safe kitten toys for play that channels the biting.
A water fountain encourages good hydration habits from the start. Our new-kitten hub 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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