You've got the food, the bed, maybe a toy or two. But after helping hundreds of new pet parents set up their homes, here's what almost everyone misses:

1. A proper food mat. Your floors will thank you. Seriously — puppies and kittens are messy eaters.

2. Nail clippers. Most people don't realize they need to start trimming early. Waiting too long makes it harder for both of you.

3. An enzymatic cleaner. Accidents will happen. Regular cleaners don't cut it — you need one that breaks down the enzymes so your pet doesn't keep going back to the same spot.

4. A travel carrier. Even if you're not flying anywhere, vet visits happen. Having one ready beats scrambling last minute.

5. Backup food and water bowls. One set gets dirty. Having a second means you're never caught off guard.

We built PawBox specifically to solve this. Our New Pet Starter Kit bundles all the essentials (including stuff on this list) into one box — so you don't have to think about it.

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