When the temperature drops and the evenings become darker, many cats decide that the best place to be is somewhere warm indoors. A sunny windowsill, a favourite chair or a cardboard box lined with a blanket can suddenly become the most popular place in the house. But winter cat care involves more than providing a…
Updated July 2026 Many cats remain active, affectionate and independent well into their teenage years. Growing older does not automatically mean that your cat is ill or unable to enjoy life. However, senior cats can become more vulnerable to arthritis, dental disease, kidney problems, thyroid conditions, high blood pressure and changes in their sight, hearing…
Bringing home a new kitten is exciting, but it can also be rather overwhelming. You’ve probably bought a few toys, chosen some food and started imagining your kitten exploring the house. For your kitten, however, everything is changing. They’re leaving familiar surroundings, smells, routines and often their mother and littermates. Suddenly, they’re in a different…
Updated July 2026 Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Choosing cat food should be simple. You pick something your cat likes, put it in their bowl and get on with your day. Unfortunately, the shelves are filled with wet food, dry food, kitten recipes, senior diets, indoor-cat formulas, grain-free products, fresh food, raw food and packets…
Updated July 2026 Indoor cats can live happy and fulfilling lives, but their home must provide more than food, water and somewhere to sleep. An outdoor cat can choose to climb, patrol, investigate scents, watch wildlife, scratch, hide and explore. An indoor cat depends entirely on the environment and opportunities you provide. That does not…
Updated July 2026 Leaving a cat who needs regular medication requires more preparation than simply putting tablets beside their food and writing a quick note. Your cat sitter needs to understand exactly what must be given, when it is due, how your cat normally accepts it and what to do if a dose cannot be…
Leaving an older cat while you go on holiday can feel more complicated than arranging care for a younger, healthy adult cat. Your cat may sleep more, move more slowly or depend heavily on familiar routines. They may need medication, several small meals, easy access to litter trays or closer monitoring of their appetite, drinking…
Updated July 2026 Leaving a nervous, shy or rescue cat while you go on holiday can feel worrying. You may wonder whether they will hide throughout every visit, stop eating, avoid the litter tray or become frightened by someone entering their home. The reassuring news is that a nervous cat does not need to become…
