Cat care guide
Everything on this site for cat owners is gathered here: 37 foods checked for cats, 43 plants rated for cats, 27 guides on care and behavior, and 6 calculators.
Can my cat eat it?
- Cats · With care
Can Cats Eat Tuna?
Cats should have tuna only as a small, occasional treat. Plain cooked or canned tuna is not toxic, but cats fed a lot of tuna meant for people can develop serious nutritional problems.
- Cats · With care
Can Cats Drink Milk?
Not really. Milk is not toxic, but most adult cats cannot digest lactose well and it is not recommended as a treat. Kittens need kitten milk replacer, never cow's milk.
- Cats · Yes
Can Cats Eat Salmon?
Yes. Cats can eat plain, cooked, boneless salmon as an occasional treat. Raw, smoked, canned or seasoned salmon is not a good choice for a cat.
- Cats · No
Can Cats Eat Onions?
No. Onions are toxic to cats in every form, raw, cooked or powdered, and cats are more sensitive to them than dogs are.
- Cats · No
Can Cats Eat Chocolate?
No. Chocolate is toxic to cats. The darker and more bitter it is, the more dangerous, and even a small amount matters for an animal the size of a cat.
- Cats · Yes
Can Cats Eat Pumpkin?
Yes. Plain cooked or canned pumpkin is safe for most cats in small amounts. Skip pumpkin pie filling and anything spiced or sweetened.
Plants in your home
- Cats · Toxic
Are Lilies Toxic to Cats and Dogs?
For cats, yes: true lilies and daylilies can cause fatal kidney failure. For dogs they are much less dangerous and usually cause only mild stomach upset.
- Cats · Mildly toxic
Is Pothos Toxic to Cats and Dogs?
Pothos is mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing pothos causes mouth irritation and drooling, but serious illness is rare.
- Cats · Non-toxic
Is Money Tree (Pachira) Safe for Cats and Dogs?
Yes. The money tree (Pachira aquatica) is non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- Cats · Mildly toxic
Is Aloe Vera Toxic to Dogs and Cats?
Aloe vera is mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Eating aloe leaves can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats.
- Cats · Mildly toxic
Is Snake Plant Toxic to Cats and Dogs?
Snake plant is mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Snake plant can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhea if chewed.
- Cats · Mildly toxic
Is the ZZ Plant Toxic to Cats and Dogs?
The ZZ plant is mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing a ZZ plant irritates the mouth and can cause drooling or vomiting, but serious illness is rare.
Plants that are toxic to cats Plants that are safe for cats and dogs Toxic and Safe Plants
Care and health
Keeping Pets Safe in Hot Weather
Winter Safety for Dogs and Cats
Pet First Aid
Halloween Pet Safety
Thanksgiving Pet Safety
Christmas Pet Safety
Lunar New Year Pet Safety
Dog or Cat Ate Rat Poison? What to Do Right Now
Caring for a Senior Cat
How Many Treats Can a Cat Have? The 10% Rule, Explained
Dog or Cat Ate Something It Shouldn't? What to Do in the First Hour
When to Spay or Neuter a Dog or Cat, and How to Care After Surgery
Cat Throwing Up or Hairballs? When It's Normal and When to Worry
Cat in Heat
Behavior problems
Kittens and stray cats
Found Kittens Outside? What to Do First (and When to Wait)
Kitten Age and Feeding Chart
Caring for Orphaned Kittens and Puppies
What Is TNR? Trap-Neuter-Return Explained
Bringing Home an Adopted Pet
Caring for Community Cats and Dogs Responsibly
How to Help Stray Cats in Winter
Lost Dog or Cat? How to Find Your Pet, Step by Step
Found a Stray Dog or Cat? Lost Pet, Stray or Community Animal
Can a Stray Cat Become an Indoor Cat? How to Make the Move
Tools
Cat Age Calculator
See how old your cat is in human years, which life stage it is in, and what care it needs now.
Open toolPet Food Calculator
Estimate daily calories and grams or cups of food for your dog or cat, using the formula vets use.
Open toolPet Name Generator
Name ideas by style and gender, from cute and classic to food, nature and mythology.
Open toolHow Dogs and Cats See
Point your camera at the room and see it in the colors and sharpness a dog or cat sees, based on vision research.
Open toolGames for Cats
A free screen game for cats: fish, mice and bugs dart across a tablet, and every pounce is a catch.
Open toolCat TV
Free animated videos for cats to watch: birds, a fish tank and squirrels, full screen for up to an hour.
Open tool