Quick
Shopping List
| Carry
Cage |
I have cages
available from my wholesaler currently $35 |
| Toilet
Tray |
I advise
the use of a covered tray but without the door put on. Again I usually
have these available from my wholesaler for $45. Devon are very enthusiastic
when it comes to burying their wastes! |
| Litter |
Your kitten is used
to wood pellets used for wood pellet fires. These are brilliant and reasonably
priced. You need only barely cover the bottom of the toilet tray.
You can call the manufacturer
on 0800 pellet (0800 735538) if you are having trouble finding these. |
| Food/Food
Dish |
Your kitten
has been raised on Whiskas Advance kitten food and will need a good quality
kitten food until he/she is 9 months old. Raw chicken necks are great for
their teeth and yes they are already big enough to devour these! |
| Spray
Bottle |
This is pretty useful,
a small garden shop type spray bottle, set on jet to squirt your kitten
when he/she is caught chewing on your steak, climbing your curtains etc.
If you say 'NO' they will start to listen to the command even without the
suirt (on a good day!) |
| A Scratch
Pole. |
Preferably with
cut pile carpet or sisal (rope) The pole needs to be anchored on a large
solid base and be stable, and at least as tall as a cat on it's hind legs
arms stretched out, so a good 700-800mm high. The fabric cat towers are
pretty but not that serviceable. |
| Toys |
I find kittens adore
the felt catnip mice and seem to prefer green and red. Anything that makes
crunching noises like crushed paper etc will work well as a toy. Devons
like to retrieve so something they can carry is often a hit. |
| A Good
Vet |
Ask around while you
are waiting for your kitten to see who local animal lovers recommend. Best
to think ahead. |
| Good
Neighbours |
Devons love people,
not just their people, pays to just let your lovely neighbours know you
have a very busy kitten arriving. |
| A Sense
of Humour |
You'll need
it! |