Vet-minded cat care, in plain English

Something up with your cat?

Practical guides to everyday cat problems: what's causing it, what you can safely do at home, and when it's time for the vet.

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A tabby cat close up 8 vet-minded guides
  • Based on vet sourcesEvery guide lists the veterinary organizations it draws on.
  • Safety firstClear signs for when to see a vet, and no medicine doses.
  • Kept up to dateEach guide shows when it was last reviewed.

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Don't wait

When to call the vet straight away

Some problems can't wait for a guide. Call your vet or an emergency clinic now if your cat:

  • Is straining to pee and little or nothing comes out, especially a male cat
  • Is breathing with an open mouth, or struggling to breathe
  • Has eaten something toxic, such as lilies, human medicines or antifreeze
  • Has collapsed, is very weak, or can't stand
  • Hasn't eaten for more than a day

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