Cat Enrichment
Catnip and silver vine do not interest every cat in the same way
A cat that ignores catnip may respond differently to silver vine. Treat scent enrichment as an individual preference, with suitable products and room to walk away.
CATS · ROUTINES · COMPANIONSHIP
Journal
Cat Health Observations
A cat’s hairball-like cough deserves a closer description
Repeated hacking is not automatically a hairball. Record what your cat actually does and seek veterinary advice for persistent episodes or breathing difficulty.
Cat Health Observations
Feline tooth resorption needs a veterinary diagnosis, not harder brushing
Tooth resorption can cause significant pain in cats and may need dental imaging. Notice changes, arrange veterinary assessment and avoid trying to repair the tooth at home.
Cat Health Observations
Is your cat drinking more? Useful observations for a veterinary visit
Notice changes in your cat’s drinking, record useful context and know why increased thirst should be discussed with a veterinarian.
Cat Care
A shed claw sheath is different from a damaged cat claw
A hollow claw sheath near a scratching post can be part of normal claw maintenance. Pain, bleeding or a damaged attached claw needs a different response.
Safe Spaces for Cats
An insect screen is not a secure cat balcony enclosure
A fly screen is not proof that a balcony is safe for a cat. Check a purpose-built enclosure, its edges and access routine before allowing entry.
Everyday Cat Care
Watch how your cat approaches a narrow food bowl
Observe a cat’s comfort around its food bowl without diagnosing the behaviour, and test a suitable shallow dish while keeping other feeding conditions stable.
Feeding Care
Measure a cat’s food portions before judging what is left in the bowl
Weigh a cat’s daily food allowance and record what is offered across the household. A bowl’s appearance alone cannot show how much the cat has eaten.
Cat Behaviour
A cat’s cheek rub is a scent-marking conversation
Understand a cat’s cheek rubbing as scent communication, observe the surrounding body language and recognise when a change needs veterinary advice.