Dr Wooten does not look like a small animal veterinarian to me at all. She looks perfectly normal sized.

I would add a number 11. Be prepared to experience lots of joy and love.

I can't stress the 'no low maintenance' enough! when caring for cats properly, it is so so much work but also the most rewarding thing you can do. my boys are my entire life ❤

Purring is beneficial to your health

Just a reminder to if you want to leash train your cat, you need to get a harness you should never walk your cat by a collar and leash. You need a harness. !!!

I love your number 10 item.  Be prepared for vet expenses and the care of sick cats!  We all love our cats when they are young and healthy.  But when they become seniors, they need care just like us human seniors.  I see so many people with no money and 4 dogs and 3 cats.  They continue to put down each pet when they get too expensive.  So sad!

Something else i think is that   each cat is different.  Don't expect the same behaviour, for example lap sitting,  with different cats.

Cats are the ultimate pet in my opinion. It's truly amazing to me how much you get out of them for the small amount of effort required to keep them. That said, while it is only a small amount of effort, it does still require some genuine effort, so do make sure you are committed before getting a cat.

9:28 Ah insurance... funny how services always get so much more expensive when insurance is involved. "Have you got insurance? Great we will double our bill"

I really appreciate this. Without having to sound like a downer, I do think people embark a journey when they have to say goodbye. I don't think there's anything in this world that can really prepare a person for that type loss but I think they should know that there are support groups out there because this is a very difficult journey.

I definitely recommend pet insurance. When faced with huge vet bills, having that insurance reduces the stress the pet owner experiences. It's worth it to be able to say to the vet to go ahead and do whatever it takes to keep the animal comfortable and improve the prognosis.

Where I live, the UK, de-clawing is illegal.

My cat loves chicken broth.. 4 cups of water for a chicken thigh/chicken liver and or gizzard.. then freeze it in cube and then zap in the microwave when need it

I have 3 cats, 1male 4 yr old Ragdoll, 1 female 6 yr old Ragdoll, and 1 16 mo old female Maine Coon.  Cats need to be spayed or neutered.  Female cat spaying costs more and require more recovery time than neutering male cats.  All cats need to be brushed.  Even shorthaired cats can mat.  Long haired cats need to be brushed at least every other day, some every day.  You need to purchase brushes and/or combs.  You need to spend the time brushing them and vacuuming the carpet unless you want to be inundated with cat hair.  We have 3 cat trees.  All are in front of a window or a patio door.  We have a 6 1/2 ft, 5 1/2 ft and about 4 1/2 ft.  The one thing we don't have is a catio but we're working on that.  Each cat you add involves more money and more time investment.  We have 3 happy and spoiled kitties.

To start brushing the cats teeth when young so its part of their routine everyday

I cannot emphasize the vet bills enough.  And don’t think it’s only older cats that can have expensive vet bills.  I have 2 cats both 4yo and when they get sick or need surgery (and it happens!) it can be thousands of dollars.

Good resource for :
toxic stuff for cats to post up for myself
How does the microchip work ?
How to know if something is wrong with cat?
Vaccine schedule of cats
How to deter your cat from going on your counters and fridge  
Should I take my cat to vet on a schedule or when problems appear?
Do I need to shave the hair of a short haired calico
How to not have the cat get into places they are toxic like the cabinet under the sink?

I love Dogs I Adore Cats. You can train your cat as Doc calls it a routine.

This helped me so much!!

Dwaaaaa kitties!!! ❤