Cat Care

How to introduce a new litter box without a protest
Cats object to sudden change in the one place they feel most vulnerable. Change one variable at a time and almost nobody protests. Read more...
Signs of a urinary blockage in cats
This is one of the few genuine emergencies in cat ownership. If you think it might be happening, stop reading and call a vet. Read more...
Why does my cat throw up after eating?
Sometimes it is the speed, the bowl or a hairball. Sometimes it is not, and the difference is worth knowing. Read more...
How to brush a cat that hates being brushed
Almost every case comes down to one of three things: the tool hurts, the session is too long, or you started in the wrong place on the body. Read more...
Stainless steel vs plastic cat bowls: does it actually matter?
Yes, and the reason is not the one most articles give. It comes down to what happens to a surface after six months of scratches. Read more...
How much water should a cat drink a day?
Roughly 50 ml per kilogram of body weight per day, from all sources. Here is what that means in practice, and why food changes the answer completely. Read more...
Is a cat water fountain worth it?
For some cats it is one of the best things you can buy. For others it is an expensive noise. Here is how to tell which you have. Read more...
How to get rid of litter box smell without air freshener
Scented products are the instinctive fix and often make things worse. What actually removes the smell, in order. Read more...
Whisker fatigue: is it real, and does it matter?
Not a formal diagnosis, but not nonsense either. What the term describes, and the cheap test that tells you whether it applies to your cat. Read more...
How to trim a cat's claws without a fight
Most people avoid it because they are afraid of hurting their cat. Here is how to find the quick, and why two nails at a time beats eighteen. Read more...
How to stop litter tracking through the house
Litter in the hallway, the bed and your socks. Six changes that work, roughly in order of how much difference they make. Read more...
How often should you change a cat water fountain filter?
Every two to four weeks for most households. Here is how to tell when yours is overdue, and what happens if you leave it. Read more...