Your cat may not tell you what changed. Their routine often will.
Appetite, litter habits, play, grooming — the small everyday patterns are how cats communicate. Paying attention to the routine means you notice when something is genuinely different, not just different today.
Cat care guides
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Kitten Care
Getting your kitten settled — from their first room to their first vet visit and everything in between.
Adult Cat Care
Protecting the routines that keep adult cats healthy, and noticing when those routines quietly shift.
Senior Cat Care
Older cats rarely announce when something has become harder. This guide helps you notice before it escalates.
Cat Health
Understanding which changes are worth a vet call, and how to track what you observe at home.
Cat Behavior
Reading what your cat's habits and body language are actually communicating day to day.
Litter Box Care
Setup, placement, cleaning, and what the litter box can tell you about your cat's health.
Choose your breed
Care guides by breed
Each breed guide covers the full picture — from kitten care through daily routines — with breed-specific advice you can act on today.
6 guidesDomestic Shorthair
adaptable, easygoing, playful, variable in personality
Explore Domestic Shorthair guides
6 guidesMaine Coon
large, social, playful, dog-like
Explore Maine Coon guides
6 guidesRagdoll
calm, affectionate, people-oriented, gentle
Explore Ragdoll guides
6 guidesSiamese
vocal, intelligent, people-focused, energetic
Explore Siamese guides
6 guidesPersian
calm, quiet, affectionate, indoor-loving
Explore Persian guides6 guidesBengal
active, athletic, curious, high-energy
Explore Bengal guides
Litter & Hygiene
A clean, well-placed litter box is one of the biggest factors in a cat's comfort and behavior. Our full litter box care guide covers how many boxes to keep, where to place them, how often to scoop, which litter types work for which cats, and which changes in litter habits can be early signs worth a vet visit. Use the PetMyDear app to set cleaning reminders and log anything you notice.
Turn care routines into lasting habits
Set reminders, build daily checklists, and track feeding, grooming, and exercise in one calm place.