Cat Guides

• Cat Years Explained: How Old Your Cat Really IsThe seven year rule is wrong. See the real cat years table, why the first two years move so fast, and how to judge your cat's true age at home.
• How Much to Feed a Cat: Calories, Portions and a Worked ExampleMost adult cats need roughly 200 to 250 kcal a day. Learn to read the label, weigh portions, and adjust food as your cat's weight changes.
• Why Your Cat Avoids the Litter Box: Medical and Home CausesCat avoiding the litter box? Rule out a urinary blockage first, then fix box size, litter, cleaning and stress. Here is what to check and report.
• Cat Vet Costs Explained: Routine, Dental and Emergency BillsWhat cat vet visits actually cost by type of care, why dental and out of hours work costs the most, and how insurance or a savings fund changes the maths.
• Indoor vs Outdoor Cats: Lifespan, Risks and Safer CompromisesIndoor cats live longer, outdoor cats get more variety. Compare the real risks, then look at catios, lead walks and enrichment that work indoors.
• What Does a Cat Cost Per Month? A Realistic BreakdownMonthly cat costs broken down by food, litter, prevention and vet care, plus how to average one off costs and where you can save without cutting care.
• Kitten Care in the First Year: A Month by Month GuideKitten care from the first eight weeks through vaccines, feeding, socialisation, litter habits, neutering and microchipping in the first twelve months.
• Cat Body Language Explained: Tail, Ears, Eyes and PostureRead cat body language properly: what tail position, ear angle, pupil size and posture mean, and how to tell the difference between play and a warning.