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Cat Gear & Home guides
Choosing and using a cat carrierWhat to look for in a cat carrier, how to train a cat to accept it, how to use it in the car and at the vet, and why cardboard and bags fall short.Flying with a catHow airline rules, carriers, paperwork and security work for cats, and why to plan months ahead and ask your vet about sedation.How to brush a catHow to choose a brush, groom short and long coats, handle mats and shedding, and make brushing something your cat accepts or enjoys.How to trim a cat's clawsHow to trim your cat's claws safely at home, where the quick sits, how often to do it, and when to stop or ask a vet for help.Leaving your cat while you are awayHow to choose between a sitter, a cattery and a short solo stay, how to set up the home, and what a sitter needs to know.Travelling with a cat by carHow to prepare a cat for a car journey, secure it safely, handle long trips and breaks, and spot the signs of distress or overheating.How to choose a cat litterHow litter types differ, which features most cats prefer, how to switch litter, and what a change in litter habits can tell you about your cat's health.Litter training a kittenHow to help a kitten learn the litter box: box and litter choice, placement, timing, handling accidents and when a litter problem needs a vet.When a cat pees outside the litter boxWhy a cat urinates outside the litter box, why a vet check comes first, how to tell it from spraying, and the steps that fix box problems in the home.Why cats scratch and how to redirect itWhy cats scratch, what makes a good scratching post, how to steer scratching away from furniture, how to trim claws and why declawing is not an answer.