Advice & Articles — Cat Family Foundation

Kittens

What age is my kitten?

A stage-by-stage guide to ageing a kitten, from newborn to 8 weeks old and adoption-ready.

Sterilise

Best Time to Sterilise a Kitten

When is the best time to sterilise a kitten? Guidance on sterilising male and female kittens, and why 5 months matters for little girls.

Pet Care

Emigrating and your cats

Emigrating? Your cats are family. The real cost of relocating with cats, and why you should do your homework before leaving them behind.

Feral care

Understanding Feral Cats

Why feral cats matter, how uncontrolled breeding drives the population, the vacuum effect of removal, and the benefits of a stable, sterilised colony.

Support

Grieving the Loss of a Kitty

Losing a cat is life-changing. Understanding grief, grief following euthanasia, when to seek professional support, and ways to cope and remember.

Health

Feline Infectious Enteritis

Feline infectious enteritis (feline parvovirus / panleukopenia): what it is, how it spreads, clinical signs, treatment and why vaccination is vital.

Safety

Common Cat Hazards

Plants, household chemicals, foods and medications that are toxic to cats, the signs of poisoning, and what to do in an emergency.