Checklist for Cat Shows

Attending a cat show is a thrilling experience for both you and your feline companion. Before you set off, make sure you’re fully prepared with the following items to keep your cat comfortable and ready for the event.

For Your Cat(s)

• Lint roller
• Pet passport
• Vaccination record
• Binder with pedigrees, evaluations & certificates
  
• Cat harness & leash
• IATA approved cat carrier / transport bag. Check measurements.
• Absorbent puppy pads
• Cat food
• Food and Water Bowls
• Cat litter
• Travel litter box
• Litter scoop
• Cage curtain (single or double size depending on your booking)
• Cage interior (furnishings such as bottom cover, bed, igloo or blanket, litter box, small LED fairy lights and so on)
• Blanket
• Sleeping pad
  
• Cat teaser wand
• Cat toys
• Valerian pillow
• Cat treats
• Catnip spray
• Feliway
• Pet Remedy
• Kalm Aid
• Zylkène
• Supplements, vitamins, or medication with prescriptions (for cat's medicine if necessary). Check if the medication is approved by the organization. 
• Combs & brushes
• Towel
  
• Washcloths / wet wipes
• Nail clippers
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Dry shampoo
• Conditioner spray
• Finishing spray
• Grooming powder
• Eye stain remover solution
• Eye stain remover powder
• Hair dryer

For You

• Lint roller
  
• Passport
• Vaccination record
• Tickets and Boarding passes for you and your cat(s)
• Charger (phone, iPad / tablet, watch, laptop, camera etc)
• Outlet travel adapter
• Clothes (including gala dinner outfit, if booked)
• Shoes
• Pajamas, underwear, bras, socks, compression socks, tights
• Hair accessories
• Personal Hygiene items (combs, brushes, Nail clippers, Shampoo, Conditioner, Dry shampoo, Leave In spray, Finishing spray, dry shampoo, washcloths / wet wipes, menstrual products, incontinence protection items)
• Dental Care items (Toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, mouthwash, night guard, accessories for applying and cleaning night guards, dentures or braces, mints)
• Comfort items (your favorite pillow, travel pillow, slippers, eye mask, towel or blanket)
• Water bottle, drinks, snacks, candy and other treats. Avoid bringing items that contain nuts.
• Supplements, vitamins, or medication with prescriptions.
• Number tag holder
• Business cards (e.g., if you’re a breeder, hobbyist or small business owner)
• Lip balm, make up, make up remover, sunscreen and other skin care items
  
• Small clock with alarm
• Glasses, sun glasses, eye drops, contact lenses and liquid for contact lenses.
• Wallet with ID or driver's license. Bring some money for buying the "catalog" and food/drinks and sometimes renting out a chair last minute if available.
• Watch
• Keys
• Umbrella
• TSA approved Padlock
• A foldable chair if possible and not included in the show booking
• Fun outfits, costumes, flags
• Camera
• Hair dryer

Extra Tips

Hairdryer and other electrical equipment that are cordless should be packed in checked in bag, because it might not be allowed in the carry on luggage. Same for aerosols and liquids. Observe limited quantity regulations.