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Our siberian favorite toy is this one
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075SZCLZR/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

He absolutely LOVES it, he hides, he plays, he plots against us in there, the wrinkly sound make it super fun for him, and it's extremely robust couldn't find a single tear even with him putting is claw through it.

for a cat tree, it's better that you invest more money in a basic one, than paying for a cheap huge tree, siberian are BIG cats that LOVES to climb and jump and he will throw himself on it and you don't want an accident happening. Molyy and friends does amazing tree, we bought this one
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000OSIJA6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It think he would have love one that his higher than this one but they get pricier, He's spending 80% of his time on it. the top bunk is his bed, he love to run and jump through the loop, playing pick a boo in there, and it comes with the scratching post that is high enough for him to stretch plainly.

this brush is a must have, not a choice YOU NEED IT, Siberian need good brushing often to avoid painful matted fur, get him use to being brush EVERYWHERE very young (especially the butt, and under his "armpits")
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0040QS3PO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Best laser toy ever. you don't have to keep your finger on the button for it to work, it's super bright, and the cat will recognized the toy when he sees it before of it's bright color. we just need to say " Gaspachio wanna play ?" and show him the paws and he starts puring and getting ready to hunt. Make sure to train him to play with laser when he's young by rewarding it at the end of a session with a treat and making him stop on toy (so he has the feeling for catching something) after a few month he will have understand that the red dot CANNOT be catch, it's just fun to run after, and you won't have any mental issue with the cat.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B074Q2YK3L/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This window bed is super strong, at first we though he didn't like it because we didn't saw him on it, then we realized he's always on it during the day when we're not home. And when we start pulling the curtain over it he starts going even more often since it's an "hidden place"
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005AUM8U0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Absolutely NEVER feed you cat with crap cheap brand, if you can afford a 1k cat you can afford good food and treat for it. and brush his teeth regularly.

Also, plenty of soft hugs <3

The Molly and Friends tree looks nice but if you're going to spend $350 on a cat tree you could also check out Contempocat: https://www.contempocat.com/
We splurged on our floor to ceiling cat tree for the same reasons Odow mentioned: Our Siberians are rowdy and play rough on it, plus they're around 10 lbs already and they're only 9 months old. If you chose this breed for the hypoallergenic factor then you can get the planks without the carpet material which is nice, and it's all handmade from actual wood so it will last a long time.

For a scratching post we picked up this one: https://smile.amazon.com/Original-Scratch-Lounge-Worlds-Scratcher/dp/B000EIHQU0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524768417&sr=8-3&keywords=cat+scratch+lounge
They both love it and seem to favor it over the vertical one we bought.

I second the window hammock! We got a similar one: https://www.chewy.com/kh-pet-products-ez-window-mount/dp/128081?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=K%26H%20Pet%20Products&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8YXXBRDXARIsAMzsQuWlOD6k07ymU2W1LrxLVOBTGIyRTGJw2ZFpeuIx_HDByqyTyraD610aAsCHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
The girls will often jump from the top of their tree (ceiling height) 4 feet down onto the window hammock and so far it has held up, even with both lounging in it at the same time.

Another thing to check out is an exercise wheel. We don't let our girls outside so they tend to have a lot of pent up energy. We picked up this cat wheel for around $450: http://www.gocatwheel.net/
It was really easy to train and it gets used daily, plus they sleep much better once they've had a run!

Another great "hunting" toy is this fishing pole type retractable wand: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XK34P46/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They go straight up COOKYDOOKS for this thing! I also picked up a pack of feathers so they could have some variety as well as the inevitable destruction of them: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WD2MLMR/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The FURminator works well for one of my girls but not so great for the other one. I found a comb called the Greyhound comb: https://greyhoundcomb.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=20
There are lots of "Greyhound Style" combs out there so it's up to you if you want a knockoff. That website also has some nice grooming products. I just picked up the Essentials Travel Kit to try and I gotta say, they looked quite glamorous!

I hope all of those links work, I'm still a bit of a noob when it comes to commenting on Reddit cause I mostly just lurk. Congrats on your new floof, they are SO affectionate and fun!!

Congratulations! Our siberian is about 1.5 years old now and has been an incredible cat and great experience for us. Here's a couple points from my perspective and experience:

1. Establish a consistent feeding schedule and plan for how you'll approach food with your kitten. Your breeder should be able to help with this - understand what food to start them on initially, how frequently and when to give them food, and then in the next 6-9 months where you're trying to take them food wise (off kitten food, to what kind of feeding plan). Changes in diet can impact their stomachs and behavior so it's good to have a plan here.
   
   
2. Change their litter box daily. Having this clean will help ensure the kitten uses it. I've never had any issues with our kitten on this which is a great breed trait.
   
   
3. Get a good combing comb for grooming. You'll want one that is specific for dematting, they tend to get matts in their fur due to their long coats. Something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Safari-Pet-Products-W563-Shedding/dp/B0002AQUSE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523036227&sr=8-3&keywords=cat+comb. You'll also likely want to find a local cat groomer as their matting may require an occasional grooming and this will avoid any issues with their litter box and long fur as well. We have ours groomed on a 3x per year cadence and have found a groomer that will come to our house which is nice.
   
   
4. Early on, if you're bringing just one kitten home, give them a ton of attention. Siberians are very social and will look to be around you all the time and to ensure the kitten develops to be social and friendly i'd recommend adhering to this. Between my wife and i and our 2 roommates, for the first 3 months or so we tried to have someone with the kitten at all times more or less. Get some good toys - a mix of bird like toys (with feathers on a string) and balls they can chase are likely best. They all love this thing too: https://www.amazon.com/Bergan-Turbo-Scratcher-Colors-vary/dp/B000IYSAIW/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1523036334&sr=1-6&keywords=cat+toy
   
   
5. After 1-2 weeks at home, gradually begin to increase their interaction with
   strangers and introduce them to people. This worked well with our kitten to make him very social and unafraid of visitors at our home.
   
   Those are my thoughts! Feel free to post any specific questions as they arise.

I second getting a larger litter box and brushes for fur. There are a ton of brushes on the market but we have Furminator, a wire brush, and another brush with metal teeth for main brushing. If your Sib has long fur then I highly recommend additional brushes that help prevent and/or remove mats. There’s even detangling spray that works great to help loosen tight mats. I also recommend getting some kitty wipes if your Sib has long fur because my kitten had poopy butt quite often.

As for toys, I found that when he was a kitten, he loved Da Bird,the Ripple Rug, and the Cat Senses circuit track. They were easily his favorite toys. Also anything with a feather or fur were (and still are) his favorites. And be prepared to play all the time! My Siberian is over 2 years old and still demands daily play time. As he got older he really got into these Trixie treat puzzles as well as this Meowijuana catnip.

One thing that surprised me the most about my Sib kitten is how much he could get into small spaces and cause trouble. We had to invest in some baby-proofing things like a baby gate and locks for cupboards.

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I've bought a ton of toys for our kitten in the last few months, but these are his absolute favorites: Bergan Turbo Scratcher, a crinkle tube like this one, Cat Dancer, and the Go Cat mouse on a string toy. With the Go Cat mouse toy especially, he definitely lets you know he loves that toy. It's the only one he never ignores and the only one he will pick up in his mouth and carry to his "den" like it's real prey.

We also got him a fluffy mouse puppet that he loves to wrestle with. I might just be projecting, but it seems like it kind of makes up for the lack of another furry companion to play with. Bonus points: it lets you play hands-on without getting your hands scratched up.

The bitter apple spray doesn't seem to deter our cat much, but liberal application of Sticky Paws (double sided tape) and taping loose cords to the wall helps keep him away from scratching and biting things he shouldn't be messing with.

Also, if you have house plants, look them up to make sure they aren't toxic to cats. The kitten's interest in chewing on plants may vary, of course, but ours loves chewing and climbing on plants. The ASPCA has the most comprehensive list of plants that are toxic to pets.

I have two Siberian cats who are now 1.5 years old. Here are the things we liked the most:

I would highly recommend a scratching post. Our cats love it and still use the same one we bought for them as kittens. They have not scratched on the furniture. They also like any of the cardboard scratchy pads they sell at pet stores.

I would recommend purchasing a litter box large enough for an adult cat, as they grow really quickly.

Siberians really like hanging out in high places and both of ours love the cat tree we purchased, but I don't think it is absolutely necessary.

In terms of toys, every cat is different, but ours love anything with a feather on it. If it does not have a feather, they do not play with it for longer than five minutes. We also had a tunnel for them when they were little, which they really liked as well.

Their favorite toy in the entire world is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Fit-Life-Teaser-Exerciser/dp/B06Y458SG3/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1541533035&sr=8-10-spons&keywords=squiggly+worm&psc=1. Like they cannot even handle themselves when we pull it out. We have brought it over to friend's houses and their cats love it too. You can also buy lots of different toys to go on the wand, which is nice.

My cats don't like cat beds, blankets, etc. so I have no recommendations on that.

Allergies are not a huge concern in our house, but we bathe our cats once every three months or so with Burt's Bees Kitten Shampoo. It gets them nice and clean but rinses out easily. We just bathe them so they smell nice. One of our cats tolerates the bath, one of them absolutely hates it.

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As a first time cat owner I found this book to be very helpful and informative.

https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Cat-Well-Adjusted-Cat-Not/dp/0143119796/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541531647&sr=8-1&keywords=think+like+a+cat+how+to+raise+a+well-adjusted+cat--not+a+sour+puss

Get a large scratching post, I have this one and my kitty loves it, you can also get a attachment for the top to make it a perch, its my kitties favorite place to window watch.

https://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-3832-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000634MH8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541531710&sr=8-3&keywords=large+scratching+post+for+cat

https://www.amazon.com/SmartCat-Perch-Ultimate-Scratching-Post/dp/B000XJ9PYA?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2600746011

At the Dollar Tree by me you can get a roll of brown packing paper for a $1, I unroll it in my living room and it's one of Sophies favorite play things. I'll replace it ever couple weeks.

Getting a tunnel is also a great idea, its a place for them to hide and stalk toys from, Sophie loves to dive bomb into hers, its quite funny.

https://www.amazon.com/CO-Z-Collapsible-Tunnel-Kitten-Rabbit/dp/B074DRBMFB/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1541532092&sr=1-4&keywords=cat+tunnel

yes! our is an amazon basics tree. here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G37Z32K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

it seems sturdy enough but i really wont know until she is older. she does really love her cat condo though. hope this helps!

I got this one three years ago https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B005AUM8U0/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it’s holds my 14lb Siberian no problem. Suction cups do a great job