Cat Health & Illness
How to tell when your cat is unwell, what the common illnesses look like, and how to know when something can't wait until morning.
- Microchipping Your Cat: How It Works, Cost, and the Law
April 1, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to microchipping your cat: how the chip works, what it costs, why details must stay current, and where it is now a legal requirement.
- Spaying and Neutering Cats: Benefits, Age, Procedure, and Recovery
March 27, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to spaying and neutering cats: the health and behaviour benefits, the usual age of about 4 months, the procedure, and recovery.
- How Much Does a Vet Cost for a Cat? Routine, Emergency, and Insurance
March 27, 2026
Vet costs for a cat explained: honest price ranges for check-ups, vaccines, and emergencies, plus how pet insurance works and how to budget for it.
- Kidney Disease in Cats: Symptoms, Stages, and Management
March 26, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to chronic kidney disease in cats: the early symptoms, how the IRIS stages work, and how diet and treatment slow it down.
- Diabetes in Cats: Signs, Treatment, Insulin, and Remission
March 25, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to diabetes in cats: the early signs, the link to obesity, how insulin and diet treatment work, and why some cats reach remission.
- Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
March 22, 2026
Hyperthyroidism in cats explained: why an older cat loses weight despite a big appetite, how vets diagnose it, and the four main treatment options.
- Dental Disease in Cats: Signs, Treatment and Home Prevention
March 20, 2026
Dental disease in cats: how common it is, the signs (bad breath, drooling, not eating), what treatment involves, and how to protect your cat's teeth at home.
- Urinary Problems in Cats (FLUTD): Signs, Causes, and the Emergency
March 19, 2026
Vet-reviewed guide to urinary problems in cats (FLUTD): cystitis, blockage, the straining signs to watch, and why a blocked male cat is a same-hour emergency.
- Diarrhoea in Cats: Causes, Home Care, and When to See a Vet
March 18, 2026
Diarrhoea in cats explained: the common causes, safe home care, the dehydration warning signs, and exactly when loose stools mean a trip to the vet.
- Why Is My Cat Vomiting? Causes, Hairballs, and When to Worry
March 16, 2026
Why a cat vomits: how to tell harmless hairballs from serious causes, the frequency that signals a problem, and the red flags that mean an emergency vet visit.
- Fleas, Ticks, and Worms in Cats: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
March 13, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to fleas, ticks, and worms in cats: how to spot each parasite, which products treat them, how often to treat, and indoor risk.
- Cat Vaccinations: Core vs Non-Core, the Kitten Course and Adult Boosters
March 10, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to cat vaccinations: core vs non-core vaccines, the kitten course, adult boosters, what indoor cats need, and the AAHA/AAFP schedule.
- When to Take a Cat to the Vet: Emergencies vs Wait-and-See
March 6, 2026
When to take a cat to the vet: the emergency red flags that need a vet now, the signs you can monitor briefly, and the routine annual and senior schedule.
- Signs Your Cat Is Sick: Behaviour and Physical Red Flags to Watch
March 5, 2026
Signs your cat is sick: subtle changes in eating, drinking, litter, grooming, and activity that reveal hidden illness, plus the red flags that need a vet now.
- Cat Health: How to Spot Illness Early and When to See a Vet
February 24, 2026
A vet-reviewed guide to cat health: the everyday signs a cat is unwell, the red flags that mean an emergency, and the routine care that prevents problems.