Cats health guides
Evidence-based advice for caring for your cats.
Cat Litter Tray Problems: Causes and How to Fix Them
If your cat is toileting outside the litter tray, it's worth taking seriously. Here are the common causes — including medical ones — and gentle, practical ways to help.
Read the guideChristmas Pet Hazards: Festive Dangers for Cats and Dogs
The festive season is full of hidden dangers for pets, from rich Christmas foods to tinsel, baubles and poisonous plants. Learn what to avoid, how to protect your cat or dog, and what to do if they eat something harmful, based on guidance from PDSA, the RSPCA and Blue Cross.
Read the guideFireworks and Cats: How to Keep Your Cat Calm on Bonfire Night
Fireworks can be genuinely frightening for cats — loud bangs and flashes trigger hiding, stress and fear. Learn how to prepare ahead, what to do during the fireworks, what NOT to do, and when to speak to your vet, based on the advice of PDSA, the RSPCA and Blue Cross.
Read the guideSenior Cat Care: Keeping an Older Cat Healthy & Comfortable
Cats are middle-aged by about age seven and many live into their teens. Here's how to keep your older cat comfortable, spot age-related problems early, and adapt your home as they slow down.
Read the guideSigns Your Cat Is Unwell: What to Look For & When to Call the Vet
Cats hide illness well, so owners have to look for subtle changes. These are the signs to watch for, and when it's worth calling your vet.
Read the guideWhy Cats Scratch & Spray: Causes and How to Reduce It
Scratching and spraying are normal cat behaviours, not spite. Learn why cats do them and how to gently redirect scratching and spraying instead of punishing.
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