Cats Health

My cat is not eating — what should I do?

A cat not eating for 24+ hours risks a dangerous condition called hepatic lipidosis. Learn the causes and what to do.

My cat is hiding and won't come out — is something wrong?

Understand when a hiding cat is stressed vs. seriously ill, and learn the warning signs that require immediate veterinary attention.

My cat is sneezing a lot — what could it be?

Find out why your cat is sneezing so much — from cat flu to nasal polyps — and when veterinary treatment is needed.

My cat is losing weight — what could be causing it?

Weight loss in cats can signal hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, diabetes, or cancer. Learn the causes and why early detection matters.

Can cats eat tuna?

Tuna is safe for cats in small amounts but dangerous as a daily food — learn about mercury, taurine deficiency, and what to feed instead.

My Cat Is Vomiting — When Is It Serious?

Occasional vomiting in cats is common, but frequent, bloody, or accompanied vomiting is serious. Learn the difference between hairballs and conditions like IBD, obstruction, and kidney disease.

Cat Urinary Problems: Signs, Causes, and What to Do

Cat urinary problems range from stress-related cystitis to life-threatening blockages. Learn the signs — straining, blood in urine, frequent visits to the litter box — and when each is an emergency.

Why Is My Cat Drinking a Lot of Water?

Excessive thirst in cats almost always has a medical cause — diabetes, kidney disease, or hyperthyroidism. Learn how to recognise polydipsia in cats and what tests your vet will run.

Signs of Pain in Cats — Cats Hide Pain Better Than Almost Any Animal

Cats hide pain instinctively. Learn the subtle signs — squinting, reduced grooming, reluctance to jump, facial tension — that indicate your cat is in pain and needs veterinary attention.

Kitten Vaccination Schedule: Complete Guide

Complete kitten vaccination guide: when to start, which vaccines are essential (FVRCP, rabies, FeLV), the schedule from 6 weeks to 12 months, and what indoor vs outdoor kittens need.

Cat eye discharge: what is normal?

Cat eye discharge: small brown crust is normal. Yellow/green discharge, cloudy corneas, or bulging eyes need vet attention. Guide to causes.

Cat respiratory infection: symptoms and treatment

Cat respiratory infection (cat flu) symptoms: sneezing, eye discharge, reduced appetite. Caused by herpesvirus and calicivirus. Treatment guide.

My cat has a lump — should I worry?

Cat lump: abscesses and cysts are common. But injection-site sarcoma and skin cancer are real risks in cats. Learn which lumps need urgent vet care.

Cat hyperthyroidism: symptoms and management

Cat hyperthyroidism signs: ravenous eating with weight loss, hyperactivity, increased thirst. Very common in cats over 10. Treatments explained.

Senior cat health problems: what to watch for

Senior cat health problems: kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, and cancer are most common. What to watch for and when to act.

When to spay or neuter a cat: age and benefits

When to spay or neuter a cat: females benefit most from neutering before the first season. Benefits, weight gain risks, and recovery guide.

Why is my cat losing weight?

Why is my cat losing weight? Causes range from hyperthyroidism and kidney disease to cancer and dental pain. Complete guide by age group.

How often should I take my cat to the vet?

How often should cats see a vet? Kittens 4-5 times in year one, adults yearly, cats over 10 every 6 months. Blood work saves lives in senior cats.

Indoor vs outdoor cats: health risks compared

Indoor vs outdoor cats: outdoor cats live shorter lives but indoor cats risk obesity and stress. Health risks of both explained, with the best compromise approach.

What is the best food for my cat?

The best food for cats explained — why obligate carnivores need animal protein, taurine, moisture, and what to avoid feeding your cat.

Should I feed my cat wet or dry food?

Wet vs dry cat food — the moisture argument, urinary and kidney health, dental benefits, and which approach is best for your cat.

How much should I feed my cat?

How much to feed your cat based on weight, life stage, and activity — plus how to monitor body condition and avoid the obesity epidemic.

How do I feed my kitten correctly?

Complete kitten feeding guide — how much to feed by age, why wet food matters from the start, and when to switch to adult cat food.

What should I feed my senior cat?

What to feed a senior cat — why older cats need more protein, the importance of wet food, and what health conditions affect nutrition.

Is a raw diet good for cats?

The honest pros and cons of a raw diet for cats — nutritional benefits, the real risks of bacterial contamination and nutritional imbalance, and safer alternatives.

How do I know if my cat has a food allergy?

Signs of food allergies in cats — common allergens, skin and GI symptoms, and how an elimination diet trial actually works.

What foods are toxic to cats?

Foods toxic to cats — onions, garlic, grapes, xylitol, raw fish, and more. What to do in an emergency.

Best food for cats with kidney disease

Best diet for cats with kidney disease: low phosphorus, moderate protein, high moisture wet food. Prescription renal diet guide and alternatives.

Can cats eat tuna every day?

Can cats eat tuna every day? No — daily tuna causes mercury toxicity, vitamin E deficiency, and nutritional imbalance. Safe amounts and alternatives.

How much should I feed my cat?

How much to feed a cat: average adult needs 200–250 kcal daily. How to use body condition scoring to calibrate portions and avoid overfeeding.

Senior cat nutrition: what changes after age 10

Senior cat nutrition after age 10: needs more digestible protein, not less. High moisture food, phosphorus awareness, and omega-3s. What really changes explained.

How do I stop my cat from scratching the furniture?

How to stop cats scratching furniture — why cats scratch, the right scratching posts, making furniture less appealing, and what to avoid.

Why is my cat not using the litter box?

Why cats stop using the litter box — medical causes to rule out first, the litter box rules every cat owner needs to know, and how to solve the problem.

Why is my cat spraying in the house?

Why cats spray in the house — the difference between spraying and urination, why cats mark territory, and how to stop it.

Why is my cat so active at night and how do I get more sleep?

Why cats are active at night and how to solve it — crepuscular biology, evening play routines, feeding schedules, and medical causes in older cats.

Why does my cat meow so much?

Why cats meow excessively — hunger, attention-seeking, heat, pain, hyperthyroidism, and dementia in older cats.

How do I introduce a new cat to my home?

How to introduce a new cat to your home — the 4-phase introduction process, scent exchange, visual introduction, and what to do if it goes wrong.

Why does my cat bite me and how do I stop it?

Why cats bite — the difference between play biting and petting-induced aggression, the warning signs before a bite, and how to stop both.

How do I keep my indoor cat mentally stimulated?

How to keep an indoor cat mentally stimulated — feeding puzzles, interactive play, vertical space, sensory enrichment, and the importance of routine.

Why is my cat suddenly mean?

Cat suddenly aggressive and mean: pain and illness are the first things to rule out. Redirected aggression, petting intolerance, and fear explained.

How to stop a cat from scratching furniture

Stop cat scratching furniture: provide tall sisal posts in the right location, use double-sided tape on furniture, and reward good choices. How scratching works explained.

How to keep an indoor cat happy and stimulated

Indoor cat enrichment guide: vertical space, daily wand toy play, puzzle feeders, and window access keep indoor cats happy. Signs of boredom and how to fix them.

Why does my cat knock things off tables?

Why cats knock things off tables: predatory instinct, attention seeking, and curiosity all play a role. Practical ways to reduce the behaviour explained.

Why does my cat meow so much?

Cat meowing too much: sudden excessive vocalisation in a senior cat usually has a medical cause — hyperthyroidism, hypertension, or dementia. Behavioural causes explained too.

Cat separation anxiety: yes, it exists

Cat separation anxiety: bald patches, urinating on owner's belongings, and hyper-attachment are signs. How to help and when medication is needed.