A cat doesn’t need a vacation. That’s worth sitting with before you book anything, because most of what goes wrong on a trip with a cat traces back to a decision made…
10 Popular Cat Breeds Well-Suited for Home Life
A calm apartment, a busy family home, a household with children, or a person who works during the day can all be good environments for a cat—but not necessarily for the same…
How to Choose the Right Cat Breed for Your Home
Choosing a cat breed is about more than picking the cat you find cutest. The right choice depends on how well a cat’s personality, activity level, social needs, grooming requirements, size, and care…
Raising a Cat in an Apartment vs. a Large House
A common assumption is that cats need a large house to be happy. It sounds logical: more rooms, more floor space, more places to explore. But cats don’t experience a home exactly…
Preparing Your Home Before Bringing a New Cat
Bringing a new cat home is exciting, but the first few hours can be overwhelming for your new companion. Even a confident cat is entering unfamiliar territory: new smells, sounds, people, rooms,…
How Often Should You Feed Your Cat?
For many healthy adult cats, two meals a day is a sensible starting point. But that doesn’t mean every cat should eat exactly twice a day. Kittens have different nutritional demands from adults….
How to Care for a Kitten in the First Month
Bringing a kitten home is exciting, but the first month is also a period of rapid growth and adjustment. Your kitten is learning how to eat, use a litter box, interact with…
Cat Scratchers: How to Choose the Right Scratching Post and Get Your Cat to Use It
Scratching posts aren’t interchangeable, and the difference between a post your cat ignores and one she uses every day usually comes down to a handful of concrete product decisions — material, orientation,…
Foods That Are Dangerous for Cats and Should Be Avoided
Sharing a bite of your meal with a cat can feel harmless, especially when your cat is sitting nearby and asking for a taste. But some foods that are perfectly safe for…
Signs Your Cat May Be Sick: Symptoms Worth Watching
Cats are remarkably good at hiding discomfort. A cat that seems “almost normal” may actually be experiencing a health problem, especially in the early stages. Sometimes the first clue isn’t an obvious…