Understand your cat.
From their first night at home to the meaning of their tail. Find clear guides to understand what your cat needs.
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01 / Cats
First days
A newly adopted cat needs a quiet starting room, separate essentials, and the freedom to approach people at their own pace.
Main guideYour adopted cat’s first day at home: a calm start
Set up a safe room and a simple routine for your adopted cat, and learn which signs call for veterinary advice.
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First daysHow to prepare your home before a new cat arrives
A practical checklist for a safe starting room, hazards to remove and the essentials your new cat will need.
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First daysMy new cat is hiding: what to watch and how to help
Learn why a newly adopted cat may hide, how to help without forcing contact and when to call a veterinarian.
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First daysHow to introduce two cats at a comfortable pace
A step-by-step introduction for a new and resident cat, from separate rooms and scent exchange to supervised meetings.
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Body language and behaviour
A cat’s overall posture and situation tell you more than any single gesture, including a raised tail or a purr.
Main guideCat body language: reading the whole picture
Learn to read posture, tail, ears, eyes and context to recognise when a cat feels relaxed, alert or needs space.
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Body language and behaviourWhat your cat’s tail may mean in different situations
Understand raised, tucked, puffed and moving tails without overlooking the rest of your cat’s body.
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Body language and behaviourWhy your cat meows at night and what to check
Explore possible causes of night-time meowing, useful observations and signs that warrant a veterinary visit.
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Body language and behaviourMy cat bites during play: how to redirect the game
Learn why play bites happen, why hands should not become prey and when a bite needs medical attention.
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Body language and behaviourSigns of stress in cats and how to help
Recognise behaviour changes that may reflect stress, review your cat’s environment and know when veterinary advice comes first.
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Body language and behaviourHow to play with a cat safely and at their pace
Try hunting-style games, hiding places and food puzzles without using hands as prey or forcing interaction.
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Litter box
A good litter box is easy to enter, quiet, clean and accessible without another animal blocking the way.
Main guideHow to choose and set up a litter box your cat will use
Choose an accessible litter box, place it well, select suitable litter and keep it clean without stressing your cat.
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Litter boxMy cat is not using the litter box: what to check first
Recognise urgent urinary signs and review litter-box location, cleaning, litter and household stress.
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Litter boxWhere to put a cat litter box so it feels safe
Find a quiet, accessible litter-box location away from food, noise and blocked exits, even in a small home.
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Litter boxHow often should you clean your cat’s litter box?
A practical routine for scooping waste, replacing litter and washing the tray without strong fragrances.
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Litter boxTypes of cat litter: how to choose what works
Compare clumping, non-clumping, plant-based and silica litter by texture, dust, cleaning and your cat’s acceptance.
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Feeding
The main diet should be complete and balanced for the cat’s life stage, with fresh water always available; human food is not a substitute.
Main guideWhat can cats eat? A safe everyday diet
Choose complete cat food, understand the limited role of treats and recognise foods you should keep away from your cat.
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FeedingWhat to feed a kitten at each stage of growth
Understand nursing, gradual weaning and complete kitten food, plus signs that a young kitten needs urgent veterinary help.
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FeedingCan cats eat tuna? Yes, but only occasionally
Learn why a small taste of human canned tuna may be tolerated but should never replace a complete cat diet.
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FeedingFoods toxic to cats: what to remove and what to do
Identify dangerous foods such as onion, garlic, chocolate and alcohol, and take the right first steps after a possible ingestion.
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FeedingWet or dry cat food: the differences that matter
Compare water content, storage, portions and individual preferences when choosing wet food, dry food or both.
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