Taking care of your cat's health

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    Ageing

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    What older cats need from their diet

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    How old age affects cats

    Ageing cat lying down asleep on a cushion.

    ​How should I care for my ageing cat

    Ageing cat sitting down being examined by a vet.

    ​Common illnesses in older cats

    Ageing cat lying down indoors on the carpet.

    ​End of life care for your cat

    Digestive Health

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    Adult cat sitting down indoors on a wooden floor eating from a red bowl.

    How your cat's diet supports their digestion

    Adult cat lying down indoors on a white blanket.

    ​The symptoms of digestive problems in your cat

    Adult cat standing in a vets office eating from a silver bowl.

    ​Feeding your cat after surgery to support recovery

    Adult cat sitting down outside in a garden next to a silver bowl.

    Common cat digestive problems

    Adult cat lying down indoors on a cream blanket.

    Preventing stomach upset in cats

    Ageing cat lying down asleep on a cushion.

    ​What foods are toxic for my cat?

    Adult Siamese standing indoors eating from a yellow bowl.

    ​What makes a cat's digestive system healthy?

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    General wellbeing

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    Cat breath

    What causes bad breath in cats

    Adult cat lying down on a carpet surrounded by grey blankets.

    ​How to recognise stress in cats

    Adult Bengal lying on its back playing with a cat toy on a carpet.

    How to care for a kitten or cat

    Adult cat standing next to a kitten licking its ear.

    Should I adopt a cat or buy a kitten?

    Adult British Shorthair lying down indoors on a windowsill.

    Should I choose a pure breed or mixed breed cat?

    Two adult cats walking together in a field.

    ​Your guide to adopting a cat

    Adult Norwegian Forest Cat walking across a rug in a living room.

    Things to consider before getting a cat

    Kitten cat lying down indoors on top of a cat tree.

    The cost of owning a cat

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    Healthy Skin and Coat

    Adult cat sitting outside scratching its ear.

    Common skin conditions in cats

    Adult Norwegian Forest Cat standing in a kitchen next to two silver bowls.

    ​How your cat's diet affects its skin health

    Adult cat lying down looking at a grooming brush with white hair on it.

    My cat is losing its hair

    Adult British Shorthair sitting down indoors scratching itself.

    Why does my cat have itchy skin?

    Adult cat sat on a bed scratching under its chin

    Cat dandruff and dry skin

    Adult cat sitting outside in long grass scratching its chin.

    Cat skin allergies

    Healthy Weight

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    Adult Scottish Straight sitting on an examination table being checked over by a vet.

    Health risks of overweight and obese cats

    Adult Abyssinian standing indoors looking away from a white bowl.

    Why is my cat losing weight?

    Adult Maine Coon lying down on an examination table being checked over by a vet.

    How much should a cat weigh?

    Adult Russian running outside on long grass.

    How to help your cat lose weight

    Adult cat sitting down indoors eating from a silver bowl.

    How to help your cat gain weight

    Adult cat lying down indoors on a wooden floor playing with a cat toy.

    ​Keeping your cat at a healthy weight

    Adult cat running outdoors on gravel.

    How to help your kitten stay in shape

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    Urinary Health

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    ​How your cat's diet affects its urinary health

    Adult cat lying down indoors.

    Urinary incontinence in cats

    Adult cat lying down indoors on a dark wooden floor.

    Bladder problems in cats

    Adult cat lying down on an examination table being checked over by a vet.

    ​How to treat a cat with urinary issues

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