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Care guides

Cat care, explained properly

Ten in-depth guides covering the everyday essentials, from the first nervous night at home to caring for a cat in their senior years. Each one ends with the signs that mean it is time to call your veterinarian.

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The first things every new cat household needs to get right.

  • A tabby cat peeking out from under a bed skirt onto a cream carpet

    Bringing a new cat home

    Set up a safe room, survive the first night, build trust at your cat's pace, and introduce them gently to other pets and kids.

    13 min read

  • Two cats eating from separate food bowls on a tiled kitchen floor

    Feeding & nutrition

    How to read a cat food label, choose between wet and dry, get portions right, keep your cat drinking, and avoid dangerous foods.

    12 min read

  • A long-haired tabby and white cat stepping into an open litter box

    Litter boxes

    The n+1 rule, box size, litter types, placement and cleaning, plus how to troubleshoot accidents and spot a urinary emergency.

    10 min read

Health and safety

Keeping your cat well, and knowing when something can't wait.

  • A tabby cat with clear, bright eyes lying on a dark gray sofa

    Health & vet care

    Wellness exams, vaccines, spay/neuter, parasite prevention, dental care, the quiet signs of illness and when to go to the vet urgently.

    13 min read

  • A hairless Sphynx cat sitting beside a potted plant near a window

    Toxic plants & dangers

    Why lilies, dog flea products, human painkillers, essential oils and string are so dangerous for cats, and what to do in a poisoning emergency.

    13 min read

  • An Abyssinian cat on a cat tree inside a wire-mesh balcony enclosure

    Indoor vs outdoor

    The real risks of roaming, how to keep an indoor cat happy, catios and harness training, microchips, and moving an outdoor cat inside.

    9 min read

Everyday care

Coat, claws, play and a happy, unstressed cat.

  • An orange and white cat licking its paw with its eyes closed

    Grooming

    Brushing by coat type, safe mat removal, nail trims, ear and eye checks, when a bath is needed, and what hairballs can tell you.

    11 min read

  • A tabby cat batting at a wand toy with dangling plush mice

    Behavior & enrichment

    Play that satisfies the hunter, scratching posts cats actually use, reading body language, and how to spot and ease stress without punishment.

    13 min read

Life stages

What changes from the kitten months to the golden years.

  • A litter of young tabby kittens huddled together on a white towel

    Kitten care

    Kitten-proofing, frequent meals, the vaccine series, socialization, litter training, play biting, found kittens and the warning signs that can't wait.

    12 min read

  • Close-up of an elderly cat with a grizzled tortoiseshell face resting outdoors

    Senior cats

    When cats become seniors, the health problems to watch for, how to spot hidden pain, and simple ways to make home easier for an older cat.

    10 min read

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