Cat ownership, in plain language.
Short, calm guides for the small daily questions. Written by people who actually feed a cat at 6am.
A first cat, from week one onward
The shopping list, the vet visit, the room you forgot to cat-proof. The opening chapter every owner muddles through.
Getting your first cat, the complete guide
A grounded overview of what to think through before adopting — picking the right cat, preparing your home, the first vet visit, and life over the long run.
Bringing home your first cat
The handful of things to set up before the carrier opens, plus the routine that gets you through the first few weeks.
Essential supplies checklist for a new cat
The short list of things to buy before the cat arrives, plus a few extras that are worth it and a few that aren't.
The first vet visit, what to expect
A calm walk-through of the first appointment — what to bring, what the vet checks, which vaccines are standard, and the questions worth asking.
Cat-proofing your home, room by room
A practical walkthrough of the hazards a new cat will find before you do — windows, cords, plants, chemicals, and the small things that get swallowed.
Indoor vs outdoor cats
The trade-offs between keeping a cat inside, letting them roam, or finding a middle ground — and how to make indoor life rich enough that they don't miss the outdoors.
The small, steady routine
Daily, weekly, monthly. The unglamorous work that decides whether a cat thrives or quietly suffers.
Cat care basics — a routine that actually fits your week
A practical breakdown of what a cat needs daily, weekly, and monthly, with links to the deeper how-tos.
Grooming your cat without a fight
A short, calm routine that works for most cats — what to do, what to avoid, and when to stop.
Bathing your cat (and when not to)
Most cats never need a bath, but for the times one is unavoidable, here's how to do it without trauma.
Looking after your cat's teeth
Why dental disease is the most common silent problem in cats, and the small habits that prevent it.
Trimming your cat's nails without drama
The tools, the technique, and how to handle a cat that says no.
Flea and tick prevention for cats
What prevention to use, how the options compare, and how to spot trouble before it becomes an infestation.
What ends up in the bowl
Portions, schedule, wet vs. dry, the toxic shortlist. Get this right and most things downstream get easier.
What to feed your cat — a complete owner's guide to feline nutrition
A practical overview of what cats actually need to eat, how their requirements change with age, and where to dig deeper.
Cat feeding schedule — how often and how much, by age
A practical feeding schedule for kittens, adults, and seniors, including portion sizes and when to use free feeding versus measured meals.
Wet vs dry cat food — which is better, and when to mix
An honest comparison of canned and kibble diets, including hydration, dental impact, cost, and how most cats do best on a mix.
How much water does a cat need — and how to get them to drink it
A practical guide to feline hydration, including how much water cats need, signs of dehydration, and whether fountains actually work.
Overweight cat diet — safe weight loss for an indoor cat
How to tell if your cat is overweight, why crash diets are dangerous, and a practical plan for safe weight loss through food and activity.
Foods toxic to cats — what to keep off the counter, the floor, and the windowsill
A clear list of human foods and houseplants that poison cats, the symptoms to watch for, and exactly what to do if your cat eats one.
Why your cat is doing that
Slow blinks, 2am gallops, kneading your stomach. Reading the signals so you stop guessing.
Understanding cat body language — a complete owner's guide
How to read your cat's ears, tail, eyes, posture, and voice so you know what they need and when to give them space.
The cat slow blink — what it means and how to use it
How to recognize a slow blink, how to return one correctly, and how to use it to build trust with a shy or new cat.
Cat zoomies explained — what triggers them and when to worry
Why cats sprint around the house at random, what counts as normal, and the few cases where zoomies signal a real problem.
Why cats knead — what "making biscuits" actually means
The reasons cats knead, what it tells you about their mood, and when it tips into something worth addressing.
Why cats meow at night — and how to make it stop
The four most common causes of night vocalizing, how to tell them apart, and the fix for each.
How to stop a cat scratching the furniture
Why cats scratch, the redirection that actually works, the right kind of post to buy, and which deterrents are worth using.
When to wait, when to drive
What's a hairball and what's a blockage. The list of things worth a same-day call, and the ones worth the emergency room.
Common cat health problems and when to call the vet
An overview of the health issues that come up most often in pet cats, with clear signals for when something needs a vet visit and when it can wait.
When cat vomiting is normal and when to worry
A clear guide to what cat vomit can tell you — frequency, colour, timing — and when it warrants a vet call.
Cat hairballs — what's normal and what isn't
Why cats get hairballs, how to reduce them with brushing and diet, and the signs that a hairball problem is actually something else.
Signs your cat is in pain
Cats hide pain by instinct — the signs are subtle and behavioural. Here's what to watch for and when to act.
When to go to the emergency vet
The symptoms that mean go now, not in the morning — and what to do while getting your cat to the clinic.
Litter box problems — how to figure out what's wrong
A working order for diagnosing why a cat has stopped using the litter box, from medical causes to setup and stress.