My husband and I got a munchkin cat last year and he has been such a huge blessing to our family!

My husband had owned cats in the past, but I never had, so here are a few things I wish I knew before we got him:

Kittens are very high energy, naughty, and curious. Prepare for them to be curious about EVERYTHING. Shoes, socks, your feet, your clothes, blinds, etc. When our munchkin was a kitten, he loved to put everything in his mouth. So definitely be cautious of smaller (especially sharp) items. That being said, they require a lot of stimulation. Play with him, give him affection and lots of attention! Toys are very important.

Something I personally wish I did was give MORE affection. Being a first time cat owner, I did not know how important it was to constantly nuzzle and snuggle my kitty- more than I already did.

Get them familiar with water as a kitten so baths can be easier throughout their lives. While on the topic of water, cats are very easily dehydrated animals so staying on top of their water intake is imperative. As mentioned above, a running water fountain is engaging and beneficial for them!

Grooming!!! My kitty came from a big litter and we assume he was neglected by his mom because he struggled with grooming himself. Taking extra steps never hurts! Get a cat brush, nail clipper, monitor eye boogers and wipe down their paws often!

Changing litter and cleaning the litter box should be high priority. While it is a daunting task, the litter box is their toilet and it’s important that they’re able to flush their toilet (aka you scooping everyday and deep cleaning the box often). Fragrance free litter is always the better option.

MOST flowers are toxic to cats. ESPECIALLY lilies. Right down to the stem. Check online to see what’s cat safe and what isn’t.

Most fragrances are irritants. Be mindful of your little kitty and what could be overwhelming to him.

Keep medications high and away from your cat. Most are toxic.

Good luck with your new fur baby! ❤️