Cat health, explained. Real research. Real homes.
We dig through veterinary research and translate it into plain language. Every health and behavior claim cites a source. Built for indoor cat owners tired of generic content.
The four issues that hit indoor cats most
Plain-language guides covering the most common (and most preventable) issues indoor cats deal with. Research-backed, sources linked at every claim.
Why Your Cat Isn’t Drinking Water
Most cats are quietly dehydrated. The evolutionary reason behind it, and what works to fix it.
Litter Box Smell & Stool Issues
When something smells off, something usually is. How to read the litter box like the vet would.
Hairballs & Excessive Shedding
Not all shedding is normal. When hairballs are a nuisance vs. a warning sign worth acting on.
Scratching, Anxiety & Multi-Cat Dynamics
Indoor cats are behaviorally complex because they’re indoor. What helps, and what just wastes your money.
Recently published
Hydration, digestion, coat and skin and behavior: the latest article from each pillar.
Bone Broth vs Goat Milk for Cat Hydration
Bone broth adds real fluid to a cat’s day. Goat milk adds flavor and a lactose catch. Here is how they compare, what the research says and which one fits which cat.
Probiotics vs prebiotics for cats
Bristle vs slicker vs pin brushes for cats: which one fits your cat’s coat?
Sisal vs cardboard vs carpet scratchers: which surface will your cat use?
Researched, cited, plain.
No fluff.
Every health and behavior claim on TheCatWellness links to a primary source. We pull from Cornell Feline Health Center, AAFP, AVMA, peer-reviewed journals, authoritative veterinary publications and vast personal experience caring for cats. We’re not vets. When something needs a vet’s call, we say so plainly.
Sources
- Cornell Feline Health Center — Chronic Kidney Disease. Up to 40% of cats over the age of 10 develop chronic kidney disease. vet.cornell.edu
- Cornell Feline Health Center — Hydration. Daily fluid requirement and dehydration thresholds for cats. vet.cornell.edu