Hi, I just got a cat, and I've never owned one before. What do I need to do to care for her?
Hi, I just got a cat, and I've never owned one before. What do I need to do to care for her?
user
Let’s talk about the first step, which is providing food. Is there a source of cat food nearby?
assistant
I assume the grocery store has that, what kind should I buy, and how much should I feed her? What else do I need to do?
user
The kind of food you feed your cat will depend on her age, sex, and activity level.  If she's under a year old, I recommend Kitten Prowl Dry Cat Food.  If she's over a year old, the Adult Dry Cat Food is probably best.  Both brands are available at your local grocery store.  If your cat is under a year old, she will need about 5-7% of her body weight in food each day, but if she's over a year old, she will need about 3-4% of her body weight in food.  It's good to have a few days' worth of food at home, because cats are very sensitive to dietary change, so they need some time to adjust to a new food.
assistant
Okay. Other than food, what else do I need to get to care for her?
user