Cat health basics

Cat health basics and care signals

Health-adjacent guides for noticing care signals, preparing questions, and knowing when veterinary help matters.

Kitten, adult cat, and senior cat using different levels of the same sunlit home room
Cat health

Cat Age Chart: Human Years and Feline Life Stages

Compare cat years with human years, then use kitten, young adult, mature adult, and senior life stages to make better care observations.

Pregnant cat resting near a paper calendar and prepared carrier in a quiet bedroom
Cat health

How Long Are Cats Pregnant? Use a Range, Not One Due Date

Cat pregnancy usually lasts about nine weeks. Learn why due dates are ranges, how to count from mating dates, and when veterinary care outranks the calendar.

Adult cat standing naturally on a cork mat while an owner observes body shape from a short distance
Cat health

Cat Body Condition Score: Check Ribs, Waist, and Belly

Check your cat's body condition at home using rib feel, waist shape, and belly profile, then record changes without turning a score into a diagnosis.

Older cat walking along a non-slip runner between a low bed, water bowl, stable step, and clean low-entry litter tray
Cat health

Senior cat home setup: lower access, cleaner paths, and easier care

Set up a senior cat home with lower litter access, non-slip paths, reachable water, stable steps, easy rest spots, and clear vet warning signs.

Cat approaching a home hydration station with a ceramic bowl, stainless fountain, second water bowl, and wet food dish
Cat health

Cat hydration at home: bowls, fountains, wet food, and warning signs

Improve cat hydration at home with better water placement, clean bowls, fountains, wet food moisture, and warning signs that need a vet.