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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Whiskas Kitten Chicken Dry Cat Food
Complete chicken dry food for kittens, available in several bag sizes
From£3.19
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
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
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
Hemm & Boo Mouse & Ball Cat Toy
A catnip mouse and ball toy with a tail, feathers and a built-in rattle, mixed colours
£3.49
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
Wiggling Caterpillar Interactive Cat Toy
A battery-powered wiggling caterpillar that gets your cat pouncing and playing solo.
£39.99
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
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
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
Catit Play 'N' Scratch Pad
A replacement scratch pad for the Catit Play Circuit ball toy, 3-in-1
£6.09
Thickened Round Cat Bed with Raised Padded Sides, 62 x 50cm
The 62 x 50cm size of a round padded nest with a raised rim, made in three weights of filling for a cold house or a warm one.
From£11.99
Wooden Cat Scratching Post with Rolling Ball Track, Bear Design
A sisal post set on a wooden base with a rolling ball track around it, so one object handles both the scratching and the chasing, finished in a plain bear design.
£18.99
Electric Soccer Stadium Interactive Cat Toy
An interactive football-pitch playset with motion-activated balls that get cats chasing and pouncing.
£48.99
Armitage Litter Tray
A flat-edged plastic litter tray, sized for everyday scooping and dishwasher-proof cleaning
£3.73
Mason Cash Cane 13cm Lettered Cat Bowl
Heavy stoneware cat bowl with embossed lettering, tip resistance and dishwasher-safe care
£5.99
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
Dreamies Creamy Adult Cat & Kitten Treats with Tasty Chicken
Creamy chicken treats for cats and kittens, with taurine and no added sugar
£1.59
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
Stop Bloody Scratching Nose and Paw Balm Tin 80g
Stop Bloody Scratching Nose and Paw Balm Tin 80g from Pets Calm Down — a UK-made natural supplement for dogs. A simple, everyday way to support your dog’s wellbeing. Always introduce gradually and follow the pack guidance; check with your vet if your dog is unwell or on medication.
£12.99
Radiator Cat Bed with Faux Fur Fleece Cover and Folding Metal Frame
A 45 x 39 x 25cm radiator hammock on a folding metal frame, with a machine washable fleece cover and a raised rim, rated for cats up to 5kg.
£35.99
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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