Pet Care Blog
Practical, straightforward answers to common feeding, weight, and health questions -- each one linked to the calculator that puts it into practice.
July 13, 2026 · 8 min read
Senior Cat Care Guide
Cats are living longer than ever, and their needs change meaningfully as they age. This guide covers the key shifts in metabolism, nutrition, dental health, kidney function, and monitoring that matter most for senior cats.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Cat Feeding Schedule: How Often and When to Feed Your Cat
Meal timing and frequency matter more for cats than most owners realize. Here is a practical guide to scheduled feeding, free-feeding risks, and how to find a routine that works for your cat.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Cat Pregnancy Nutrition
A pregnant or nursing cat has dramatically increased nutritional needs that change across each stage of gestation and lactation. Here's how to feed a queen well from conception through weaning.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Cat Weight Gain Guide
An underweight cat needs careful attention -- the first priority is understanding why, since the cause determines the solution. Here is how to help a thin cat gain weight safely.
July 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Cat Weight Loss Guide
Helping a cat lose weight safely requires a slower, more careful approach than for dogs. Here is a practical, vet-informed plan for gradual, sustainable feline weight loss.
July 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Cat Obesity Guide
Feline obesity is one of the most common preventable health problems in pet cats, and its consequences go well beyond appearance. Here is what it means for your cat's health and how to identify it.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Safe Human Foods for Cats
A handful of everyday human foods are genuinely safe for cats in small amounts -- and can make useful treats or appetite boosters. Here is what is generally fine, and the caveats that matter.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Foods Cats Should Never Eat
Several common human foods are genuinely toxic to cats -- some dangerously so in very small amounts. Here is what to keep out of reach and what to do if your cat gets into something it should not.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Cat Treat Calories Explained
The 10% treat guideline sounds simple, but for cats with a 180–240 calorie daily budget, it means very little room. Here's how to count treat calories and choose wisely.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Cat Carbohydrate Requirements
Cats have no dietary requirement for carbohydrates -- yet most dry cat foods contain significant amounts. Here's what that means for their physiology and how to think about dry versus wet food choices.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Cat Fat Requirements
Fat is cats' primary energy source and carries essential nutrients they can't synthesise themselves. Here's what AAFCO requires, which fatty acids matter, and how fat intake connects to weight management.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Cat Protein Requirements
Cats need substantially more protein than dogs because of their obligate carnivore physiology. Here's what that means in practice, what AAFCO requires, and which amino acids are non-negotiable.