Taking care of your cat's health

Advice, articles and information to help you take care of your cat.
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Kittens eating from a food bowl on the floor

A guide to changing your cat's food

British Shorthair cat lying down on a white rug next to a feeding bowl

Wet or dry food - what to feed a cat

What causes bad breath in cats

Maine Coon and British Shorthair adults sitting down in black and white on a white background

Each breed's unique health needs

Learn about the different health requirements of each breed and how to best care for them.

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Ageing

Ageing cat standing indoors eating from a red bowl.

What older cats need from their diet

​End of life care for your cat

Ageing cat sitting down being examined by a vet.

​Common illnesses in older cats

Ageing cat lying down asleep on a cushion.

​How should I care for my ageing cat

Ageing cat lying down outside.

How old age affects cats

Digestive Health

foods toxic for cat

​What foods are toxic for my cat?

Adult cat lying down indoors on a cream blanket.

Preventing stomach upset in cats

cat eating out of a bowl

​Feeding your cat after surgery to support recovery

Adult Siamese standing indoors eating from a yellow bowl.

​What makes a cat's digestive system healthy?

Adult cat lying down indoors on a white blanket.

​The symptoms of digestive problems in your cat

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

Common cat digestive problems

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

How your cat's diet supports their digestion

General wellbeing

Two adult cats walking together in a field.

​Your guide to adopting a cat

Adult British Shorthair lying down indoors on a windowsill.

Should I choose a pure breed or mixed breed cat?

Adopting a cat or kitten

The cost of owning a cat

Cat lying down on a scratching tree

How to care for a kitten or cat

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

Things to consider before getting a cat

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

​How to recognise stress in cats

What causes bad breath in cats

Healthy Skin and Coat

Adult cat sitting outside in long grass scratching its chin.

Cat skin allergies

Adult British Shorthair sitting down indoors scratching itself.

Why does my cat have itchy skin?

Adult cat sitting outside scratching its ear.

Common skin conditions in cats

Cat lying down indoors

Cat dandruff and dry skin

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

My cat is losing its hair

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

​How your cat's diet affects its skin health

Healthy Weight

Adult cat running outdoors on gravel.

How to help your kitten stay in shape

How to help your cat lose weight

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

How much should a cat weigh?

Adult Abyssinian standing indoors looking away from a white bowl.

Why is my cat losing weight?

Adult cat sitting down indoors eating from a silver bowl.

How to help your cat gain weight

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

Health risks of overweight and obese cats

Ginger cat lying on the floor playing with a cat toy

​Keeping your cat at a healthy weight

Urinary Health

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

​How to treat a cat with urinary issues

Adult cat lying down indoors on a dark wooden floor.

Bladder problems in cats

Adult cat standing indoors next to a silver bowl.

​How your cat's diet affects its urinary health

Adult cat lying down indoors.

Urinary incontinence in cats

Maine Coon kitten sitting in black and white on a white background

Find a vet

If you have any concerns about your cat’s health, consult a vet for professional advice.

Abyssinian adult sitting in black and white on white background

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