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The first days at home
Settling in, step by step, at the cat's pace.
1 guide
Cat behaviour explained
Purring, kneading, head-butts and 3 a.m. zoomies: why cats do what they do, and when a behaviour means something is wrong.
9 guides
Health basics
FIV, FeLV, vaccines, neutering and parasites, explained plainly.
6 guides
Seniors and special needs
Older cats and cats who need a little extra.
2 guides
Everyday care
Food, play, litter and travel for a happy indoor cat.
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Health basics
Cat thyroid problems: yowling at night, eating more, losing weight
An older cat who suddenly yowls at night, eats like never before and still loses weight may have an overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormone disease in older cats, and it's very treatable. Here are the signs, how it's diagnosed, and the four treatment options.
30 Sept 2026
Health basics
FIP in cats: now treatable — but not legally everywhere
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) used to be a death sentence. Antiviral treatment has changed that, and has moved from daily injections to tablets. But whether your vet can legally prescribe it depends on where you live, and in Spain there is still no legal option. Here's what FIP is, the signs, how treatment works, and the situation country by country.
30 Sept 2026
Health basics
Asking AI about your cat's health: how to do it well (and when to call the vet)
More and more people ask AI chatbots about their cat's symptoms. Used well, AI can help you understand, prepare and ask better questions. Used badly, it can delay care. Here's how to describe symptoms clearly, the red flags that mean "vet now", and what AI should never decide.
30 Sept 2026
Cat behaviour explained
"Why does my cat do that?" What people ask AI and Google about cats
In Spain and Poland, questions about animal behaviour make up as big a share of AI conversations as gardening, and more than skincare. Here's what the Anthropic Economic Index and Google search data reveal about cat people, and the answers to the questions they ask most.
30 Sept 2026
Cat behaviour explained
Why do cats purr? (It isn't always happiness)
Purring usually means contentment, but cats also purr when they're hungry, stressed, in pain or unwell. Here's what science says about the purr, the hidden "cry" in a hungry cat's purr, and how to tell a happy purr from a worried one.
30 Sept 2026
Cat behaviour explained
Why do cats knead? The "making biscuits" mystery explained
Cats knead soft things (and people) with a rhythmic push of their paws. It starts in kittenhood and usually means comfort and trust. Here's why cats knead, why some drool or suckle while doing it, and how to cope with the claws.
30 Sept 2026