🐱 Cats

Cat care, from the vets

Practical, vet-reviewed advice for a happy, healthy cat.

A cat staying cool indoors during the Dubai summer
Seasonal & Safety 📍 Dubai

Keeping Your Cat Cool in Dubai During the Hot Summer Months

Dubai summers top 50°C with up to 90% humidity. A vet's guide to keeping your cat cool, spotting heat exhaustion and heatstroke early, and what to do if your cat overheats.

By Dr Nina Adeyeye MRCVS

A street cat in Dubai looking for a home
Adoption & Rescue 📍 Dubai

How to Rescue & Adopt a Street Cat in Dubai

A vet's complete guide to rescuing and adopting a street cat in Dubai — where to look, humane trapping, TNR, the medical checklist, Dubai Municipality registration and the legal duty of care.

By Dr Ruth Cawston Veterinary Surgeon

A Bengal cat with striking markings
Fun & Facts

5 Fascinating Facts About Cats to Share With Friends

A vet shares 5 surprising facts about cats — why they choose to love us, why they only miaow at humans, their hunting instinct, and the feline 'teenage' phase.

By Dr Ruth Cawston Veterinary Surgeon

A large Maine Coon cat, one of the biggest domesticated cat breeds
Breeds & Choosing a Cat

The 10 Largest Domesticated Cat Breeds You'll Love to Meet

A vet's guide to the 10 biggest domesticated cat breeds — from the gentle-giant Maine Coon to the Savannah and Chausie — their sizes, temperaments and whether they make good pets.

By Gemma Cliffin BSc BVSc MRCVS

A cat hiding in a cardboard box, which can be a sign of low mood
Behaviour & Wellbeing

Is Your Cat Sad? Signs and Causes of Cat Depression

A vet explains the subtle signs of cat depression — from hiding and poor grooming to appetite changes — why cats get sad, and how to help your cat feel happy again.

By Dr Katherine Baldwin MRCVS

A cat relaxing on a cat tree in an apartment
Breeds & Choosing a Cat

7 Best Cat Breeds for Apartment Living (According to a Vet)

A vet's pick of the 7 best cat breeds for apartment living — calm, affectionate, low-exercise cats that thrive indoors — plus breeds to avoid and tips for a happy indoor cat.

By Dr Lizzie Youens BSc(Hons) BVSc MRCVS

A black cat playing, illustrating a guide to fleas in cats
Health & Parasites

Fleas in Cats: How to Spot, Treat & Prevent Them

A vet's complete guide to fleas in cats — how to tell if your cat has fleas, the flea life cycle, the health risks, and how to treat and prevent them safely.

By Gemma Cliffin BSc BVSc MRCVS