Preparing for your new Ocicat Kitten 

Good breeders don't allow their kittens to go to new homes until they are at least 10 weeks old. In fact, the rules set by our cat breeding bodies forbid kittens leaving for new homes prior to 10 weeks old! This way, you can be assured that your kitten is physically, socially, emotionally and mentally ready to start its new life with you.

Oz Catz provides a blanket and toy with each of our Ocicat kittens.  But other breeders may not, in which case it is a good idea to leave a blanket with the breeder so the smells of the kitten's mum and siblings are transferred to your blanket. This way, when you take the kitten home with the blanket, familiar smells are still with him in his new home.

Whilst waiting for your kitten, you can start preparations for its welcome to its new home. You will need :-

 a sleeping basket or bed

 a cosy cat blanket

 an approved cat carry box - make sure it is at least PP20 size for Ocicats - they grow fairly large

 food and water bowls - make sure they are either metal or china as plastic harbours bacteria

 grooming brush (a "groom-zoom"is great)

 collar with elastic insert (collars are not recommended by Oz Catz)

 scratching post (an absolute necessity - a good tall one!)

 good quality kitten food as recommended by your breeder

 safe kitten toys

 litter tray

 litter

 litter pooper scoop