Caring for your cat's health

Cats may act like they live life on their own terms, but they still need looking after – and understanding your cat's behaviour can help you to give them the best care possible. Our vet-approved content has been created to help you better understand your cat's health and their behaviours, so that you can keep them happy and healthy for years to come.

Cat Health / Behaviour

How to help a stressed cat

Is my cat stressed?

What is causing my cat to feel stressed?

How can I help my cat?

Cat Health

7 ways to help your cat maintain a healthy weight

As a loving cat parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your feline friend happy and healthy. Managing your cat’s weight is one of the most important things you can do for their overall health.In this article, we'll share seven simple steps you can take to keep your kitty in tip-top shape. By the end, you'll know why it's so essential to manage your cat's weight – and the best ways to do it.

Cat Vet Visits

What to expect at a cat check-up 

Vets often recommend that cats have an annual check-up, and more often if they are elderly or suffer from a long-term health condition.

Arthritis in cats

Are they having trouble sleeping, or not quite jumping or playing like they used to? Perhaps they seem a bit more irritated than usual? Changes in your cat's behaviour could be a sign of arthritis pain, which most commonly affects cats over the age of six, but may start earlier*.

40%
of cats globally are affected by arthritis**
61%
of cats 6 years and older show signs of arthritis in at least one joint***
90%
of cats over 12 years show signs of arthritis on X-rays****

Cat Arthritis Online Assessment

Has your cat started having difficulty jumping up or down?

Cat Arthritis Online Assessment

Is your cat having trouble going up and down stairs?

Cat Arthritis Online Assessment

Does your cat seem less playful?

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Cat Arthritis

How to prepare for an arthritis vet check-up

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as arthritis, is a disease that means ‘inflammation of the joint’. It is believed that 80% of cats over the age of 10 years old1, and as many as 90% by 12 years old2, will experience OA in one or more joints – however it’s a relatively under treated and under recognised condition in cats – why? The reason may be because cats express chronic (long term) pain in such a subtle way that it can be difficult for an owner to pick up on it.

Cat Arthritis

Cats with arthritis don’t always limp: a guide to spotting subtle signs of pain in cats

Has your cat started slowing down a bit now they’re getting older? Or perhaps they prefer snoozing in the sunshine all day instead of racing around outside? Has your cat become a bit grumpy with you lately?

Cat Arthritis

You might think your cat is inactive or slowing down – but could it be arthritis pain

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Cat Arthritis

Spot the signs of arthritis pain that needs attention

References

* Slingerland LI, Hazewinkel HA, Meij BP, et al. Cross-sectional study of the prevalence and clinical features of osteoarthritis in 100 cats. Vet J 2011;187(3):304-309.

** Gruen ME, Myers JAE, Tena JS, et al. Frunevetmab, a felinized anti-nerve growth factor monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of pain from osteoarthritis in cats. J Vet Intern Med 2021;35:2752-2762.

*** Slingerland LI, Hazewinkel HA, Meij BP, et al. Cross-sectional study of the prevalence and clinical features of osteoarthritis in 100 cats. Vet J 2011;187(3):304-309.

**** Hardie EM, Roe SC, Martin FR. Radiographic evidence of degenerative joint disease in geriatric cats: 100 cases (1994–1997). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2002;220(5):628-32.