Cat gear

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Play and hunting

Indoor cats still like to stalk, chase, and pounce. A wand toy is for playing together; the others keep a cat busy on its own.

• GoCat Da Bird feather wand

  Feathers on a string at the end of a rod. They spin as they fly, like a small bird, for chasing games you play together.

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• Yeowww! catnip banana

  A 7-inch cotton banana stuffed with catnip, the right size for hugging and kicking.

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• Catstages Tower of Tracks

  Stacked round tracks with balls that whizz around when batted, for play on its own.

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Scratching

Scratching is how cats look after their claws and leave their mark. A sturdy post or pad near a favorite spot gives them something better than the sofa.

• SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post

  A tall sisal post on a heavy base, so a cat can stretch all the way up while it scratches.

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• Amazon Basics cardboard scratchers, 4 pack

  Flat corrugated cardboard pads for the floor, which flip over when one side wears out.

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Naps and window seats

Cats sleep through much of the day, and they look for warm spots and a good view.

• K&H Thermo-Kitty heated bed

  A round bed with soft sides and a low-power heater inside, for cats who go looking for warm spots.

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• K&H Kitty Sill window perch

  A padded shelf for the windowsill, with a front-row view of birds and passers-by.

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• Felted wool cat cave

  A soft cave of felted wool to curl up inside, for cats who like to nap out of sight.

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Food and water

Puzzle feeders turn a meal into a little hunt, and some cats like to drink from running water.

• Catit Flower Fountain

  A 3-liter water fountain with a filter. The flower on top sets the water to bubble up or trickle down.

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• Doc & Phoebe’s hunting feeder

  Soft fabric “mice” you fill with kibble and hide around the house, so dinner becomes a hunt.

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• Trixie 5-in-1 Activity Fun Board

  A puzzle board with five different spots to fish treats or kibble out of with a paw.

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Litter boxes

Many cats prefer unscented, clumping litter in a box that is kept clean.

• Dr. Elsey’s Ultra unscented litter

  Unscented clay litter that clumps firmly, in a 40-pound bag.

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• IRIS USA top-entry litter box

  A covered box that cats climb into from the top, which keeps kicked litter inside. The grooved lid catches some from their paws.

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• Gorilla Grip litter mat

  A coiled mesh mat for in front of the box, which catches the litter that rides out on paws.

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Grooming

Brushing lifts loose fur before it ends up on your clothes and furniture. Long-haired cats need it most.

• Hertzko self-cleaning slicker brush

  Fine wire bristles for loose fur and tangles. Press the button and they pull back, so the fur slides off.

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• FURminator deShedding tool for long hair

  A fine-toothed steel edge that lifts loose undercoat, made for medium to large long-haired cats.

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• Pet Republique cat nail clippers

  Small stainless-steel clippers made for the claws of cats and kittens.

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Kittens and vet trips

A few things for a kitten’s first weeks at home, and for the trip to the vet.

• Snuggle Kitty heartbeat toy

  A soft toy with a pulsing “heartbeat” and a warming pack, for a kitten’s first nights away from its litter.

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• Sherpa Original Deluxe carrier

  A soft-sided carrier with mesh windows and a shoulder strap. Left out at home, it becomes a napping spot instead of a warning.

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