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Feeding your cat, honestly

What to feed, how much, and what's toxic — straight nutrition guides for cats and dogs, with no brand spin.

A domestic cat looking up expectantly beside a small measured bowl of food on a kitchen floor
Care guide

Feeding a neutered cat without the weight gain

Neutering drops a cat's calorie needs by up to a third while its appetite climbs. Here's how to feed the same cat and keep it lean.

7 min read
A tabby cat sitting on a kitchen counter beside a chopping board with onions, garlic and a bar of dark chocolate
Care guide

Foods that are toxic to cats: the honest list

The real dangers in your kitchen, from onion powder hiding in baby food to why an all-tuna diet backfires, and what to do if your cat gets into something.

7 min read
A domestic cat sitting between a bowl of wet pâté food and a bowl of dry kibble on a kitchen floor
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Wet vs dry cat food: what actually matters

Moisture, cost, convenience, and two stubborn myths, sorted by a simple rule that beats every marketing claim on the bag.

6 min read
A person in a home kitchen turning a bag of kibble to read the small print on the back, a cat waiting by the bowl
Care guide

How to read a pet food label

The one line that matters most, why the first ingredient lies, and how to spot marketing words that mean nothing.

7 min read
A hand offering a small piece of carrot to an attentive small dog in a kitchen, a cat watching from a nearby chair
Care guide

Treats without the weight gain: the 10% rule

The vet rule that stops treats making your cat or dog fat, and how to run the numbers in about a minute.

6 min read