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Cat Health
Knowing what is normal makes it easier to spot what is not. These guides cover common symptoms, everyday safety questions and the big decisions across a cat's life. They are general information, not a substitute for a veterinarian, so contact your vet about any health concern.
Vomiting, hairballs, sneezing, drooling and catnip: what is normal, what is a warning sign and when to call the vet.
Cat vomiting can be harmless hairballs or a sign of something serious. Here is what the veterinary research says about the most common causes, when to worry, and when to call the vet.
Cats swallow fur every time they groom, and most of it passes through harmlessly. But when it builds up, you get a hairball on your floor. Here is what the veterinary research says about why hairballs form, when they are normal, and when they are a sign of something serious.
Why cats pee outside the box, the medical causes to rule out first and how to fix litter box problems.
Lifespan, pregnancy and spaying or neutering: the big decisions across a cat's life.
The average cat lives about 11.7 years, but that single number hides huge differences. Indoor cats, spayed cats, and mixed breeds all live longer. Here is what the research actually says about your cat's lifespan.
Cats are pregnant for about 63-65 days, or roughly 9 weeks. Here is a week-by-week guide to feline gestation, what to expect at each stage, and how to care for a pregnant cat.
Most cat sneezing is a mild irritant or a viral cold. See the causes, what is normal, what is not and when to call a vet.