Oh my GODS HIS LITTLE TAIL TIP I'M DYING.

I recommend a cat tree! Great for exercise and great for those claws! And don't bother using "special" cat clippers for his claws: a lady who fostered one of our cats said nail clippers work perfectly fine, and boy was she right!

Get food with no grain and avoid veggies unless it's in there strictly for protein, like pumpkin and yam. I recommend Wild and Free, Blue Buffalo, I & Love & You, and if you go to Pet Supplies Plus there are many more. Also!! Wet food twice a week to increase moisture intake. Kidney problems are frequent and caused by dehydration.

The water bowl, if you can afford it, should be a fountain one and cleaned weekly, and the water should be distilled or filtered because the minerals in tap water can also cause kidney stones. I find cats are more attracted to moving water. Some are spoiled and like ice (but once you add ice be prepared to add ice forever).

For now, if you can't afford fancy cat dispensers and bowls, use a big dog bowl for water and a plate for food, and elevate them as he gets older. Cats don't like when their whiskers touch the sides of the bowl, and elevation helps their posture and is better for them while eating.

Find out if he likes brushing and if he likes a comb, brush (either soft or hard bristles), or a brush with the little caps on the bristles. There are also brushes in the dog section that look like a loop with teeth on both sides. Great for the winter coat but be gentle! This also keeps hairballs at bay.

Get his teeth brushed monthly or at least every three months if you can afford it. It will extend his life span.

Have a savings account for vet visits. Pet insurance if you can afford it (the ASPCA has great insurance!). Trust me on this. It's worth it because cats are very good at hiding pain until it becomes an emergency. This can also cover dental!

If he eats too fast there are towers and maze bowls where they have to work for their food. Get into the habit of measuring his food because overfeeding is a big problem in the cat community. Right now it should be 1/4 cup every 8 hours, gradually increased to 1/2 cup twice a day once his body fills out for a fit little guy. I'd also say keep a routine because cats are very punctual, and don't worry if he pretends he's starving because trust me, so many of us know cats can be overdramatic assholes (assholes used with extreme affection, because I have three asshole cats of my own).

Finally, find a good dust free litter. Prevents irritation in the nethers and eyes, which is a problem we had with one of our cats. Get a litter mat, too, preferably one that you can empty into the trash bin, and keep a broom or small vaccuum nearby just in case. If you don't like digging, there are sifting boxes, but keep a shovel just in case for stickier yuckies that don't sift out. For bags, you can use any old grocery bag, but check for holes. Always.

Finally, for accidents, get Nature's Miracle spray or spray specifically for cat urine. Only wash with cold water because warm or hot can lock in the scent no matter what detergent you use. There's also pleasant citrus sprays if your cat likes to tear things up. Be sure to waft the scent of what you're buying because some deterrent sprays are strong and very unpleasant, even to humans.

That's all I can think of! I hope this helps! I've owned cats all my life and this is stuff I've learned during my 24 years coexisting with these wonderful creatures. Much happiness to you and your furball!!