Hey!

I'm looking to get a kitten soon, after wanting a pet that I can build up a relationship with and cuddle a bit more than my current dwarf hamster! I just have a few questions.

As i've just graduated this year obviously money isn't hugely free flowing, so does anyone have any dry food suggestions that offer all the nutrients needed but at a lower cost?

I've kept dogs and am a huge animal lover (just graduated with a zoology degree) so am really looking forward to having a cat, and the training that comes with it. However, I am travelling to Australi next year for a few months and will probabaly be moving my cat down to Pembs to be with my mum for a bit while i'm away. We have quite a highly strung dog; i've read on sites so long as the introduction is done over time the dog and cat should be fine with each other - does anyone have any more information on introductions and how possible it is for them to get along without shredding mums new house to pieces!

Also, how much can I be expected to pay on average a month on my cat!?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'm really wanting to get my research done before jumping in at the deep end!

thank you!
Abbie