How Many Litter Boxes Do Cats Need? A Simple Guide
Learn the simple litter box rule for one or multiple cats, plus where to place boxes, how big they should be and when litter box changes may signal a health problem.
Cats
Practical cat care, from litter boxes, scratching posts and indoor enrichment to feeding amounts, water intake and the plants and foods that are dangerous to cats.
How to Choose a Cat Carrier and Make Vet Visits Less Stressful
What to look for in a cat carrier, and how to make the carrier, the car ride and the clinic far less frightening for your cat.
Essential Supplies for a New Cat: What You Actually Need
A practical new cat essentials checklist covering food, litter, bedding, scratching, safe transport, toys and grooming supplies to prepare before your cat arrives.
How to Introduce a Cat and a Dog Safely
A staged, low-stress way to introduce a cat and a dog, and how to tell whether it is going well.
Plants and Foods That Are Poisonous to Cats
The plants, foods and household products that pose the biggest risk to cats, and what to do straight away if you suspect poisoning.
How Much Should You Feed a Cat?
Start with the label, weigh portions and adjust by body shape, with practical advice for kittens, older cats, treats and safe weight loss.
How Often Should You Brush a Cat?
A practical cat brushing guide covering grooming frequency by coat type, useful tools, mats, hairballs and when coat changes may signal a health problem.
How to Help a New Cat Settle Into Your Home
A practical guide to helping a new cat settle in, including setting up a safe room, managing hiding, introducing other pets and knowing when to call a vet.
How to Keep an Indoor Cat Happy and Active
Short hunting-style play sessions and a home set up for climbing, scratching, watching and hiding can keep an indoor cat content.
Why Is My Cat Not Drinking Much Water?
Cats naturally drink less water than many other pets, especially when they eat wet food. So a cat that rarely visits its water bowl isn’t necessarily a worry. But a noticeable change in drinking habits can sometimes point to dehydration,…