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Kitten to senior: cat life stages

From the first week with a puppy or kitten to caring for a senior pet — what changes at each stage, and what to do.

Small tabby kitten peeking out of an open pet carrier in a quiet room set up with a bed, bowls and a litter tray
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Bringing a kitten home: your first-week plan

One safe room, no chasing, and a vet booking. The calm way to settle a kitten in its first week without overwhelming it.

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Elderly grey-muzzled tabby cat with calm amber eyes resting on a soft blanket in warm window light
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Senior cat care: what changes after 11

After 11 the job shifts from fixing problems to catching them early. The vet schedule, the weight rules and the home all change.

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