Cat Articles

Our cats at home display behaviors and preferences that go back to their wild roots. Learn how to make your home more appealing to your cat's natural instincts.

Caring for a family pet is a great way to develop responsibility in kids. There are many rewarding ways to engage kids in pet care, and now is a perfect time to guide them, with these tips from Purina pet behavior experts.

Diabetes is a complex disease; learn to detect the symptoms of diabetes in your cat.

Learn exactly what you can do as a caretaker to help your cat thrive

There are a handful of zoonotic diseases—illnesses that can spread from animals to people. While it’s possible to contract a disease from your cat, it isn’t highly likely. Cleanliness is your best defense: Wear gloves to clean your cat's litterbox, and if you're pregnant, avoid the litterbox altogether. Remember to wash your hands after you feed, groom or pet your cat. Read the list of diseases below and more ways to help you stay healthy.

A cat may stop burying poop for several different reasons. Learn why cats stop burying waste and find more litter box tips & advice here.

Choosing the right food for your kitten is an important decision. Nutrition supports her growth, development and can even affect her behavior.

Whether you need to know where to put your cat’s food bowl or want to know how often to feed her, our experts have you covered. Make mealtime more enjoyable for you and your cat with these tips on how often to feed a cat.

Get control of your cat's weight-- before it gets out of hand.

Learn how to help your cat maintain a consistent and steady approach to eating.

Spaying and neutering not only help prevent overpopulation, it can also help reduce the risk of some reproductive diseases. Learn when to spay or neuter your kitten.

Check out our new cat owner cat litter guide to answer all your questions on kitty and cat litter. Keep your cat happy with litter box tips and advice!