Cat Care Guides
Original CatCalc explainers—practical, sourced where claims are specific, and honest when evidence is limited.
Lilies and Cats: Why Even Pollen Is Dangerous
True lilies and daylilies can cause kidney failure in cats. Learn which plants, what to do after exposure, and safer flower choices.
How to Read a Cat Food Label (Without Marketing Spin)
A practical walkthrough of guaranteed analysis, calorie statements, ingredient lists, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy—so you can compare foods calmly.
New Kitten Checklist: Feeding, Safety, and Vet Timing
A practical first-weeks checklist for new kitten guardians: diet stage, household hazards, litter basics, and when to schedule veterinary care.
Senior Cats: Tracking Weight and Appetite Changes
Why small weight swings matter in older cats, how to weigh at home, and when appetite changes deserve a veterinary visit—not a new treat flavor.
How CatCalc Rates Human Foods for Cats
Our method for labeling foods Avoid, Caution, or Small treat: evidence limits, preparation rules, and why we separate dog advice from cat advice.
Also on the site
- Cat age calculator with chart and life stages
- Calorie and portion estimator
- Human food safety list (41 foods)
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