Cats are brilliant at pretending everything’s fine – right up until it isn’t.
This Cats section of Love Your Furry Friend is your calm, practical hub for understanding your cat’s health, behaviour, food and day‑to‑day needs, especially if they live indoors.
Why This Cats Section Exists
There’s a lot of “common sense” cat advice out there that isn’t actually that helpful when you’re worried about your own cat.
Here you’ll find clear, down‑to‑earth guides that translate feline mysteries into plain English, so you can spot problems early and keep your cat happy for the long term.
Every cat article aims to help you:
- Understand what your cat’s behaviour or symptoms might be telling you.
- Judge whether it’s likely urgent, routine, or just “quirky but normal.”
- Decide what to do next – at home, with your vet, or by changing the environment.
Cat Health & Vet Concerns
Cats are experts at hiding pain and illness, which is why small changes can matter.
This part of the Cats hub focuses on the health topics most owners worry about.
You’ll find guides on:
- Common cat health problems and subtle early warning signs.
- When to keep an eye on things at home vs when to ring the vet.
- Vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental care and routine check‑ups.
- Senior cat care, mobility, weight changes and end‑of‑life decisions.
Use these articles to feel more confident about what you’re seeing – but always speak to your vet for anything urgent or worrying.
Food, Weight and Nutrition
Feeding cats “right” can feel like a minefield of claims, brands and strong opinions.
In this section, the aim is to strip it back to what actually matters for your cat’s health and your budget.
Topics include:
- Wet vs dry vs mixed feeding – pros and cons, and what fits different cats.
- How to read food labels and avoid the worst marketing nonsense.
- Keeping your cat at a healthy weight and spotting early weight changes.
- Treats and snacks: what’s fine, what to limit, and what to avoid entirely.
These guides are here to help you build a feeding routine that feels realistic, not perfect on paper but impossible in real life.
Behaviour, Stress and Litter Box Issues
When cats are stressed or unwell, they rarely “act out” for no reason – there’s usually a logic behind it.
This part of the Cats hub dives into the behaviour questions owners ask most.
You’ll find help with:
- Scratching furniture, night zoomies and “random” attacking or biting.
- Hiding, clinginess, changes in social behaviour and signs of stress.
- Litter box problems: avoiding the tray, peeing in odd places, or changes in frequency.
- Introducing new pets or people and keeping multi‑cat homes peaceful.
These articles are written to be practical – steps you can try, plus clear red flags that mean it’s time for a vet or behaviourist.
Indoor Life, Enrichment and Environment
Indoor cats can live longer, safer lives – but only if their world isn’t boring or stressful.
Here you’ll find ideas to make your cat’s environment more interesting, safe and comfortable.
Expect guides on:
- Setting up the basics: beds, safe hiding spots, scratching posts and vertical space.
- Play and enrichment: toys, puzzle feeders and simple “cat TV” ideas.
- Litter box setup and hygiene that works for both you and your cat.
- Travel, carriers, vet visits and reducing stress around change.
The aim is to help you build a home that works with your cat’s instincts, not against them.
Gear, Toys and Practical Kit
There’s a lot of cat stuff out there – some brilliant, some pointless.
This section focuses on kit that actually improves your cat’s wellbeing or makes your life easier day‑to‑day.
You’ll see:
- Bed, scratcher and tree recommendations that suit different homes and cats.
- Toy ideas for hunters, climbers and lazy loungers.
- Practical basics: bowls, carriers, litter trays, grooming tools and more.
You can use the advice to decide what’s worth trying in your own house – no pressure, no guilt.
How to Use the Cats Hub
To get the most from this section:
- Start with a broad “overview” guide that matches what’s on your mind – health, behaviour, food or indoor life.
- From each article, follow the internal links into more detailed topics that match your cat’s age, lifestyle and quirks.
- Bookmark this Cats hub so you’ve always got a calm, organised starting point when something changes with your cat.
As new content is added, this page will grow into a structured map of the best cat guides on Love Your Furry Friend – all in one place.