Cat Care

Cat Care is your go-to resource for keeping your cat healthy, comfortable, and content. From grooming and nutrition to health, training, and travel, you’ll find practical tips to help with everyday care. Whether you’re raising a kitten or supporting a senior, this section covers the essentials to help your cat thrive.

Close-up of a tabby cat mid-sneeze, with squinting eyes and wrinkled nose, sitting in soft light against a pale background

Why Is My Cat Sneezing? Causes, Remedies & When to See a Vet

Debbie

Is your cat sneezing more than usual? A single sneeze now and then isn’t a big deal—but if it keeps ...

A tabby cat sitting beside a litter box in a cozy home, illustrating the issue of why cats pee outside the litter box.

Why Cats Pee Outside the Litter Box

Debbie

Let’s be honest: there are few things more frustrating than discovering your cat has peed somewhere they shouldn’t. I remember ...

A Siamese cat with striking blue eyes, cream-colored body, and dark seal points sitting against a light neutral background.

Siamese Cats and Respiratory Issues

Debbie

Siamese cats are famous for their blue eyes, pointed coats, and talkative, people-loving personalities. But along with all that charm, ...

A close-up of a tabby cat with cloudy, bluish-gray eyes—a symptom of progressive retinal atrophy—sitting calmly against a soft teal background. The cat’s facial markings and ears are clearly visible, with a direct gaze that emphasizes its vision impairment.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Cats

Debbie

If you’ve noticed your cat bumping into furniture, hesitating in dim lighting, or showing signs of disorientation at night, it ...

A tabby domestic shorthair cat with striking green-yellow eyes sits calmly in front of a teal background. A faint, semi-transparent DNA double helix graphic appears behind the cat, adding a scientific touch to the portrait.

Inherited Disorders in Cats

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Inherited disorders in cats are genetic problems passed from one generation to the next. Certain cat breeds are more prone ...

A long-haired Maine Coon cat with a silver coat lying on a cozy blanket, gazing calmly into the distance.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Maine Coon Cats

Debbie

Have you ever noticed a kitten that walks a bit differently—maybe a little wobbly, or sits with their legs splayed? ...

A ginger tabby cat resting on an orthopedic pet bed in a softly lit room, symbolizing comfort and joint support for cats with hip dysplasia.

Hip Dysplasia in Cats

Debbie

I’ll never forget when my first cat, Misty, started moving a little differently. She was the kind of cat who ...

Maine Coon cat resting calmly on a veterinary exam table with a stethoscope nearby, symbolizing feline heart health and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats.

Understanding Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats

Debbie

I remember when a friend of mine called me, completely panicked. Her big, fluffy Maine Coon—just four years old—had suddenly ...

Can My Cat Eat Dog Food

Can My Cat Eat Dog Food? What You Need to Know Before Sharing the Bowl

Debbie

One morning, I woke up to an odd sound. Crunch. Crunch. I walked into the kitchen to find Snickers—my curious ...

Ear Drops for Cats

Ear Drops for Cats Shouldn’t Be a Battle

Debbie

The first time I had to give Snickers cat ear medication, I ended up with eardrops on my shirt, the ...