Kitten Handbook & More Resources

Not sure what to feed your cat or kitten? Explore our collection of feeding resources covering raw, wet, freeze-dried, and homemade diets, along with practical guides for portions, transitions, hydration, and more.

Changing your cat's food doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to make food transitions gradually, when you can move faster, how to introduce raw, and what to do when a new kitten isn't eating.

A whole mouse, quail, chick, or rabbit can teach us a lot about what cats naturally consume. Explore the role of muscle meat, organs, bone, and other parts of the prey animal in raw feeding.

Compare homemade raw, premade raw, freeze-dried, wet, and dry cat food, including processing, moisture, ingredients, convenience, cost, and complete-and-balanced nutrition.

How often should cats eat? Learn how feeding frequency can change from kittenhood to adulthood, why I recommend two meals a day for kittens, and how to create a feeding routine that works for your cat.

Homemade raw can be a wonderful way to feed your cat, but it requires more than raw meat and a recipe. Here's what you should realistically consider before taking on the responsibility of making your cat's food.

Cats don't always drink much water—and that's one reason the moisture in their food matters. Learn about hydration, raw and wet food, water bowls and fountains, and urinary health in cats, especially males.

Learn how to safely trim your cat's nails, how often to do it, and tips to make nail trims easier for kittens and adult cats.

Should your cat wear a collar? Learn the pros, cons, safety tips, and the type of collar I recommend for both indoor and outdoor cats.

Why do cats sleep so much? Learn how many hours cats and kittens typically sleep, why they sleep so much, and when excessive sleep may be a concern.

Why is your cat peeing outside the litter box? Learn common causes, medical concerns, litter box problems, kitten accidents, spraying, and practical solutions.

Want to feed your cat raw but aren't sure whether to make it yourself? Compare homemade and premade raw food, including the time, equipment, nutrition, cost, storage, and responsibility involved with each.