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 · 5 min read
Sphynx Ideal Weight Guide
Adult Sphynx cats typically weigh between 2.7 and 5.4 kg (6–12 lb), but their muscular, hairless build makes visual body condition assessment trickier than with coated breeds. Here's how to tell if your Sphynx is at a healthy weight.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Sphynx Feeding Guide
The hairless Sphynx has a uniquely elevated metabolic rate and needs more calories than most cats of the same size. This guide covers daily portions, meal frequency, life-stage adjustments, and breed-specific feeding quirks.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
American Shorthair Senior Care Guide
American Shorthairs are one of the longest-lived cat breeds, often reaching 15–20 years. This guide covers how to adapt nutrition, activity, and veterinary care as this breed enters its senior years, and which breed-specific health issues to watch for.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
American Shorthair Kitten Guide
American Shorthair kittens are adaptable, playful, and surprisingly easy to raise — but getting nutrition, health care, and early socialization right sets the stage for the breed's legendary longevity. This guide covers everything new owners need to know in the first year.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
How Many Calories Should an American Shorthair Eat?
American Shorthairs are moderate-activity cats with a real tendency toward obesity, especially as they age. This guide explains how to estimate daily calorie needs, what practical daily ranges look like, and how to adjust as your cat gets older.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
American Shorthair Growth Chart: What to Expect
American Shorthairs reach their adult size by around 12 months, like most domestic cat breeds. This guide covers typical weight milestones from kittenhood through adulthood and how to assess whether your cat is growing on track.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
American Shorthair Ideal Weight Guide
American Shorthairs are a medium-to-large, sturdy breed with a tendency toward obesity as they age. This guide covers their ideal weight range in kg and lbs, how to body-condition score a well-muscled cat, and the early signs of weight creep.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
American Shorthair Feeding Guide
The American Shorthair is an adaptable, moderate-activity breed with a tendency toward obesity as it ages. This guide covers daily portion guidance, meal frequency, life-stage feeding, and the key quirks that make this breed worth feeding carefully.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Abyssinian Senior Care Guide
Abyssinians are considered senior cats at around 9–10 years, though many live healthily to 15 years with good care. This guide covers the breed-specific health issues to watch for in older age and how to adapt feeding, activity, and veterinary care as your Abyssinian ages.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Abyssinian Kitten Guide
Raising an Abyssinian kitten means meeting the needs of one of the most energetic and curious cat breeds from day one. This guide covers feeding, growth, socialization, and health care for Abyssinian kittens through their first year.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
How Many Calories Should an Abyssinian Eat?
Abyssinians are high-activity cats with faster metabolisms than many breeds. This guide explains how to estimate daily calorie needs by weight and activity level, and how to adjust for life stage.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Abyssinian Growth Chart: What to Expect
Abyssinians reach adult size faster than larger breeds, typically filling out by around 12 months. This guide walks through the growth milestones, expected weight at each stage, and how to tell whether your kitten is growing on track.