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Build a cat emergency kit before you need it: carrier, litter, two weeks of food, water and meds, ID, records and more, with a printable checklist.
Medical causes to rule out first, the litter box and stress problems behind most accidents, how to clean urine, and when straining is an emergency.
Kneading starts in kittenhood and usually means a cat feels relaxed. Five reasons cats knead, what to do about sharp claws, and when to see a vet.
Meet Lokee, and why you can trust us
Lokee is our 17-year-old mixed-breed cat. She was born in our backyard, where her mother had a litter, and she’s been family ever since. Today she’s on a vet-directed kidney diet, still loves being outside, loves being brushed, and her favorite toy is a crinkly ball.
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Health and behavior facts are checked against sources like the Cornell Feline Health Center, AAFP, ASPCA and International Cat Care.
Senior cats are personal
Our resident cat Lokee is 17, so comfort and care for older cats get special attention here.
We’re not vets
For anything medical, we explain what’s going on and send you to your veterinarian. We never tell you what to feed a sick cat.
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Simple, room-by-room changes that make home easier for an older cat: easier litter access, warm resting spots, water stations and gentle routines. Printable and free.