Here are some example recommendations from my experiences.

Grooming

I used a few different brushes but this was the best. I would avoid the ‘raking’ type brushes as I have been advised they can ruin their silky fur:

Grooming brush for medium to long haired cats

The self-cleaning slicker type brushes I think work the best.

Litter Boxes

At first I used smaller trays when my fluffsters were babies and transitioned to medium and large trays as they got older and bigger!

Plastic litter trays (small)

Plastic Medium size litter tray

Plastic Large litter tray

Litter Locker

Litter Locker Cassettes

Litter Scoops

Collars and Harnesses

I went through a few of these as I had bought smaller ones when they were little then bigger ones when they got older. I tried the velcro versions but I didn’t get on with them as they got stuck in their fur! These are what I use now but check the sizing before you buy. I preferred the Trixie harness and they usually come with a lead in a set.

Cat harnesses

Cat leads/leashes

Food Bowls and Water

There are many different choices. I recommend metal, ceramic or hard plastic so it is easy to keep clean and dishwasher safe. Needs to be sturdy to withstand them knocking it over and pushing it when they eating enthusiastically! The types that have little feet on the bottom are good to stabilise it. You can also get bowls that are raised slightly to help with regurgitation and you can get ‘slow feeder’ bowls which can help with this.

Food Stainless Steel Bowls

Food Ceramic Bowls

Food Hard Plastic Non-slip Bowls

Water Fountain (I found my boys preferred drinking from this, or in the shower!)

Cat Carriers

Definitely check the sizing before you buy and take into consideration the fact they will grow and consider the weight especially when you have two!

Soft collapsible cat carrier

Hard plastic cat carrier

Extra large cat carrier

Cat Trees

Jack and Tom on their tree

There are many websites selling cat trees and these are some of the ones I recommend having a look at:

Cat Tree UK- they have a lot of product choice and designs and you can find a suitable tree for the type of cat you have. Good choice for large cats and good quality.

Wayfair- I just bought my second cat tree from here. they have a reasonable choice and reasonable prices.

ManoMano- again they have good choices and I did consider one from there until I found the right one on Wayfair.

There is also The Range and Ebay that have a lot of choices and varying prices.

Other pet websites such as Pets at Home and Zooplus also have a reasonable range but I struggled to find large cat trees of there for my boys.

Scratching Posts

You need quite a few around your house to reduce the risk of the cats scratching your furniture. There come in varying sizes and styles. Types with dangly toys hanging from them are quite good. There will likely wear over time but so far the three I got from Pets at Home have lasted quite well.

Beds

Jack and Tom like mum’s bed!

Some bed ideas check out:

Pet at Home

Zooplus

Amazon

They all have a good selection. Note however, your Raggies may just decide on their own sleeping spots and ignore the beds you bought for them so I would not rush out a buy anyway straight away.

Toys

Yes they have a lot of them.

These are the toys that I have had the most success with:

Amazon:

colour cat spring toys/flingers

Colourful mesh poles

Feather wand

Cat nip plush toys especially the Mishi toys, Tom loves them

Fish plush toys

Interactive laser toys

Crinkle balls

Roller toy

Interactive flutter butterfly toy

bouncy balls

Cat tunnels

GiGwi Melody Pet Bird toy

Cat mobile activity play mat (good for when they are little kittens)

Toy mice and other fluffys

Wilkos

have a good cheap cat toy range such as the Pop and Play JML toy

The interactive insect toy

Pets at Home:

Catit senses play circuit

Mouse in a cage toy

Catit play tumbler bumblebee see video of it in action here

Small tennis ball

Kong cat nip toys

Purrs in our Hearts

This is a great shop and the products they make Jack and Tom have enjoyed them all!

Purrs toys on Amazon

Zooplus

Kong window teaser

Angie the alpaca

Unicorn

Rainbow heart

Feather waggler this is Jack’s favourite!

Leo cat dangler

Toy cat nip mouse squeaky

Trixie LED pointer

Trixie Fix and Catch window toy

Insect Cat toys

Cat Gifts for Humans (and cats)

www.the-cat-paradise.com

10% off with Cat Paradise Coupon

Coupon Code: KATY1

Amazon

www.kittysensations.com

Other Useful Items

Storage for toys

Cooling Mats for Hot Weather

Nanny Cam (security cameras to watch your Fur-babies when you are out!)