Bringing home a kitten is an exciting moment, full of tiny paws, big personalities and lots of curiosity.
To help your new arrival settle in smoothly, it’s important to prepare with the right essentials. Our Kitten Essentials collection at The Pet Express makes it easy to find everything your young feline needs to feel safe, happy and healthy from day one.
A good diet is key to your kitten’s development.
It is incredibly important to give your kitten the very best start in life, so that they can start to develop and mature in good health.
This is why our wide range of Kitten Food is perfect for your new fluffy friend, offering a variety of different flavours that contain all of the vitamins, minerals and essential protein that they will need to thrive.
One of our highest rated foods is the Canagan Free Run Chicken Grain-Free Cat Food, which is a delicious wet meal that is packed full of up to 96% meat. It has been prepared and cooked in its own natural gravy, ensuring that it keeps its flavour and does not lose its nutritious base.
If you want to feed your kitten dry food, the Canagan Dental Free-Run Turkey Grain Free Cat Food is a great option.
It is a balanced grain free recipe that will help to provide your pet with all of the vitamins, minerals and proteins they need. It is easier to digest than many other recipes, perfect for cats who have sensitive tummies.
Start building a strong bond with your kitten by introducing rewards early on! Our treats provide important nutrients for your growing feline friend. While kittens may seem drawn to milk, cow's milk can actually cause stomach problems.
Skip the tummy troubles and opt for specially designed kitten milk instead.
Pro tip: If you plan to switch food, do it gradually over a week to avoid an upset stomach.
Kittens need plenty of rest, and a snug, secure space helps them feel at ease. A blanket or cloth with a familiar scent can make the first few nights far more comforting.
Our cat beds not only include high quality plastic and blankets, but you can also find beds designed to attach to your radiator, ‘igloo’ and soft bed designs, as well as luxury beds that will make any feline feel like royalty.
Perfect for young kittens, the Danish Design Danish Essentials Denim Cat Tent is a stylish and practical cat tent, which provides a cosy retreat for your cat to play, nap, or simply unwind.
If you think your new addition would prefer a round bed, our Laura Ashley Libby Cat Cosy Bed brings style and comfort to your cat’s life.
Made fully in the UK, this Cat Cosy is perfect for feline friends and features the Libby print. An allover ditsy floral pattern featuring an abundance of stylised flowers including anemones, bell and daisy flowers at a small scale.
This delicate print is paired with a luxurious cream sherpa fleece, knitted entirely from recycled fibres.
It is best to place their bed somewhere calm but not completely out of sight, kittens like reassurance that you’re nearby.
Play is essential for learning, exercise and bonding. Entertain your new addition for hours on end with our wide range of exciting Kitten Toys.
Designed in a selection of sizes, textures and themes, each toy will offer something to your kitten, who is just starting to explore their surroundings and what the world can offer them.
Explore our toys, teaser toys and soft playthings designed for young cats.
The KONG Feather Teaser Catnip Cat Toy is designed for interactive play, and each toy contains KONG Premium North American Catnip for added stimulation. Bright feathers and a crinkle sound tempt cats to capture this toy.
Add a scratching post early on to protect your furniture and support natural behaviour.
The Great&Small Snuggle&Scratch Play Scratcher Brown Plush combines cosy comfort with playful enrichment. Made with soft brown plush material, it offers a snuggly resting spot while the built-in scratcher encourages natural scratching behaviour.
It is the perfect solution for keeping claws healthy and providing hours of entertainment.
Pro tip: Rotating toys keeps things exciting — and a little playtime before bed often leads to a peaceful night!
Beyond toys and treats, a few practical items will help keep your kitten healthy and secure.
Nasty roundworms and hookworms can steal your kitten's playful energy, hinder growth, and cause health problems. By being proactive with deworming treatments, you're giving your kitten the best chance at a thriving start in life.
Each tablet is easy to administer and formulated to work quickly, helping keep your pet healthy and parasite-free. Suitable for cats and kittens from 6 weeks of age, this convenient 2-tablet pack offers reliable protection and peace of mind for pet owners.
Plan ahead for microchipping, flea and worm treatments, and vet registration. Consider a lightweight collar or ID tag once your kitten is ready.
Pro tip: Before your kitten arrives, give your home a quick safety check, hide wires, secure windows and remove toxic plants.
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With the right essentials, life with your new kitten can be full of fun, comfort and confidence.
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