Cat health & safety
Vet-checkable guides to keeping cats and dogs well — litter, parasites, hidden hazards, travel and the warning signs worth knowing.
Can you take your cat to the beach? An honest guide
Most cats should skip the beach, and a few can go safely. The honest, vet-checkable guide to heat, sun, saltwater, harnesses and who stays home.
Foxtails: The Summer Grass Seed That Burrows Into Pets
Foxtail grass seeds catch in fur and travel one way—inward. Here's how to spot them on a cat or dog, and stop them.
Cat litter, honestly: type, depth, and how often
The three litter types compared without the spin, plus how deep to fill, how often to scoop, and how many boxes a cat really needs.
Cat on holiday or leave it home? An honest guide
For most cats the kind answer is to stay put. Here is how to choose between a sitter, a cattery, and packing the carrier.
Fleas, ticks and worms: the parasite basics
The parasites every cat and dog owner meets, what they actually do, and why prevention beats treatment every time.
Pet dental care: the health problem owners miss
The most common health problem in adult pets is also the most missed. Here's what dental disease really looks like, and how to actually prevent it.
Cat hairballs: what's normal and when to worry
An occasional hairball is a nuisance, not an illness. Here's how to tell a normal one from the pattern that means a vet trip.