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Cat sitting under a table indoors

Giving your independent cat their own space during a lockdown

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

Wet or dry food - what to feed a cat

Kittens eating from a food bowl on the floor

When should you switch from kitten to adult cat food?

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A healthy weight starts with healthy habits

A healthy weight is key to your cat's health and wellbeing. Find out more about the four simple ways you can maintain your cat's healthy weight and keep them in good shape.

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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 sitting down being examined by a vet.

​Common illnesses in older cats

Ageing cat lying down outside.

How old age affects cats

Ageing cat standing indoors eating from a red bowl.

What older cats need from their diet

Ageing cat lying down asleep on a cushion.

​How should I care for my ageing cat

Ageing cat lying down indoors on the carpet.

​End of life care for your cat

Digestive Health

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

Common cat digestive problems

Adult cat lying down indoors on a white blanket.

​The symptoms of digestive problems in your cat

Adult Siamese standing indoors eating from a yellow bowl.

​What makes a cat's digestive system healthy?

​What foods are toxic for my cat?

Adult cat lying down indoors on a cream blanket.

Preventing stomach upset in cats

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

​Feeding your cat after surgery to support recovery

General wellbeing

Adult British Shorthair lying down indoors on a windowsill.

Should I choose a pure breed or mixed breed cat?

Cat lying down on a scratching tree

How to care for a kitten or cat

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

The cost of owning a cat

​What foods are toxic for my cat?

Adult cat lying down indoors on a cream blanket.

Preventing stomach upset in cats

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

​Feeding your cat after surgery to support recovery

Healthy Skin and Coat

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

Cat lying down indoors

Cat dandruff and dry skin

Adult cat sitting outside scratching its ear.

Common skin conditions in cats

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?

Healthy Weight

Kitten playing with a red ball

How to help your kitten stay in shape

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

How much should a cat weigh?

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

Adult Abyssinian standing indoors looking away from a white bowl.

Why is my cat losing weight?

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

Urinary Health

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

Adult cat lying down indoors.

Urinary incontinence in cats

Adult cat standing indoors next to a silver bowl.

​How your cat's diet affects its urinary health

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