Cat Food
Best Cat Food for Kittens: How to Choose (and What to Buy)
What makes a kitten food good, which brands meet vet guidelines, how much and how often to feed by age, and when to switch to adult cat food.
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Friendly, no-nonsense guides on cat health, food, behaviour and breeds - written by a lifelong cat owner.
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- Cat BehaviourWhy cats meow, purr, scratch and fight - and how to train them.8 articles
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Cat Health
Worms in Cats: Signs, Symptoms and How to Tell for Sure
How to tell if your cat or kitten has worms: the symptoms to watch for, what each type of worm looks like, when to see the vet and how often to deworm.
Cat Health
Fleas on Cats: Signs, Symptoms and How to Check
How to tell if your cat has fleas: the early signs, how to check in two minutes with a flea comb, what flea dirt looks like, and why you may not see any fleas.
Cat Health
Best Flea Treatment for Cats: What Works and What's Safe
The best flea treatments for cats compared: vet prescription vs over-the-counter, options for kittens and indoor cats, what's unsafe, and how to clear fleas from your home.
Cat Breeds
Unique Cat Breeds: 15 Rare and Unusual Types of Cats
15 of the most unique cat breeds, from hairless and curly-coated cats to folded ears and bobbed tails, plus the main types of cats and how to choose one responsibly.
Cat Care & Life
Kitten Care Guide: How to Look After a New Kitten
Everything for your first months with a kitten: what to buy, the first days, feeding, vaccinations and vet schedule, litter training, socialising, neutering and kitten-proofing.
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Cat Food
What Human Food Can Cats Eat? Safe and Toxic Foods List
Which human foods are safe for cats, which are OK only as a tiny treat, and which are toxic, from turkey and eggs to onions, chocolate and dog food.
Cat Health
Why Is My Cat Throwing Up? Causes and When to Worry
Why cats vomit, what white foam, yellow bile or undigested food can mean, how to stop a cat throwing up after eating, and the warning signs that need a vet.
Cat Health
Cat Allergy Symptoms and How to Live With Cats If You're Allergic
Cat allergy symptoms in people, what actually causes them (it isn't fur), how to reduce allergens at home, treatment options, and whether hypoallergenic cats exist.
Cat Breeds
Biggest House Cat Breeds: 10 Large Domestic Cats (With Sizes)
The biggest domestic cat breeds compared by size, from the Maine Coon to the Savannah, plus record-breaking cats and how to care for a large cat.
Cat Care & Life
Cat Years to Human Years: Age Chart and How Long Cats Live
Convert your cat's age to human years with an easy chart, learn the four official cat life stages, how long cats live on average, and how to care for an older cat.
Cat Breeds
Norwegian Forest Cat: Personality, Size and Care Guide
All about the Norwegian Forest Cat (Wegie): its Viking-era history, size and slow growth, waterproof double coat, friendly personality, health, and how it differs from a Maine Coon.
Cat Care & Life
Cat Cafés: How to Find One Near You and What to Expect
How to find a cat café near you, what a visit is like, the house rules, how to tell a good cat café from a bad one, and how cat cafés help shelter cats find homes.
Cat Breeds
Hypoallergenic Cats: Do They Exist? Best Breeds for Allergies
Are any cats really hypoallergenic? Why cat allergies happen, which breeds (Siberian, Sphynx, Devon Rex, Russian Blue and others) may suit some allergy sufferers, and how to test before you commit.
Cat Breeds
Bombay Cat: Personality, Care, Price and How to Tell One From a Black Cat
Everything about the Bombay cat breed: where it came from, its personality, health and care, what Bombay kittens cost, and how to tell a Bombay from an ordinary black cat.
Cat Breeds
Turkish Angora Cat: Personality, Care, Deafness and Kitten Price
Everything about the Turkish Angora (angora cat): its history in Turkey, personality, colours, grooming, health problems like deafness in white cats, and what Angora kittens cost.
Cat Behaviour
Why Do Cats Meow So Much? What Your Cat Is Telling You
Why cats meow at people, why some meow so much or at night, what yowling, hissing and chirping mean, and how to calm an overly chatty cat without making it worse.
Cat Health
Cat Eye Infections and Conjunctivitis: Signs, Causes and Treatment
Why your cat's eyes are watery, red or crusty, what causes eye infections and conjunctivitis (pink eye) in cats, how vets treat them, and the eye signs that are an emergency.
Hi, I'm Ryan
Ryan is a lifelong cat lover from sunny South Africa and the person behind Kitty Desires, writing about cats here since 2015. Home is currently shared with Sylvester, a black and white cat who turned up over seven years ago and never left. Everything here is written to help everyday cat owners - and when it comes to your cat's health, I'll always point you to your vet.
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