Cats and Couches

Feeding & care

Feeding & care on Cats and Couches: Wet vs dry food, Reading a cat food label, Feeding schedules and free feeding, Water intake and fountains, Weight management and Grooming and matting.

Profiles

Nail Trimming

Nail Trimming

Worldwide (domesticated species) · Ancient times (domestication period)

Wet Vs Dry Food

Wet Vs Dry Food

Varies by manufacturer · Mid-20th century (commercial canned...

Kitten diarrhea can be a brief response to stress or a fast food change, but it can also signal parasites, infection...
Feeding & care

Kitten Diarrhea: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry

Kitten diarrhea can be a brief response to stress or a fast food change, but it can also signal parasites, infection, feeding trouble, or another illness. Young kittens can dehydrate and weaken rapidly, so prompt veterinary care is essential. A veterinarian's diagnosis and cause-specific care come first, followed by complete nutrition, gradual feeding adjustments, and veterinarian-guided microbiome support to help build a positive recovery plan.

20 Aug 2026
Cats age in ways that aren't always visible, with molecular changes occurring long before physical symptoms appear
Feeding & care

The Hidden Signs of Aging in Cats and How to Support Their Health

Cats age in ways that aren't always visible, with molecular changes occurring long before physical symptoms appear. Veterinary geroscience is emerging as a proactive approach to feline care, targeting the underlying causes of aging to extend cats' healthy lifespans. Nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle strategies play key roles in supporting aging cats.

18 Aug 2026
Feeding Care: The European Union has passed a new law aimed at improving the welfare of dogs and cats across the continent
Feeding & care

EU Introduces New Laws to Protect Cat Welfare

The European Union has passed a new law aimed at improving the welfare of dogs and cats across the continent. The legislation includes provisions to ban breeding close relatives and limit breeding for extreme physical traits, such as flat faces and folded ears.

16 Aug 2026