The Velvet Files

What Food Does My Cat Like? The Picky Cat’s Off...

Learn how to test protein, texture, gravy, aroma and serving style safely to discover what food a picky cat will actually eat.

What Food Does My Cat Like? The Picky Cat’s Off...

Learn how to test protein, texture, gravy, aroma and serving style safely to discover what food a picky cat will actually eat.

Older tabby cat resting beside an accessible water bowl and low step in a modern apartment

When Is a Cat Considered Senior? What to Watch ...

Seven is a useful age to review a cat's food, health and home setup, but it does not automatically make every cat senior. Learn what to watch and how to...

When Is a Cat Considered Senior? What to Watch ...

Seven is a useful age to review a cat's food, health and home setup, but it does not automatically make every cat senior. Learn what to watch and how to...

Tabby cat drinking from a Rogz Anchovy stainless-steel bowl in a quiet apartment spot

Where Should I Put My Cat’s Water Bowl in an Ap...

The best water-bowl location is quiet, easy to reach and separate from food and litter. Even a studio flat usually has more than one workable drinking spot.

Where Should I Put My Cat’s Water Bowl in an Ap...

The best water-bowl location is quiet, easy to reach and separate from food and litter. Even a studio flat usually has more than one workable drinking spot.

Cat choosing between the Pawise Pet Water Fountain 1.1L and Rogz Anchovy bowl

Cat Water Fountain vs Bowl: Which Is Better for...

A fountain is useful for cats attracted to moving water; a bowl is quiet, simple and reliable. The best setup is the one your cat uses and you can keep...

Cat Water Fountain vs Bowl: Which Is Better for...

A fountain is useful for cats attracted to moving water; a bowl is quiet, simple and reliable. The best setup is the one your cat uses and you can keep...

Tabby cat drinking from the Pet Water Fountain | Stainless Steel in an apartment

How Do I Get My Cat to Drink More Water? 11 Pra...

Start with location, freshness and choice. These eleven practical changes can make water easier and more appealing for an indoor cat to drink.

How Do I Get My Cat to Drink More Water? 11 Pra...

Start with location, freshness and choice. These eleven practical changes can make water easier and more appealing for an indoor cat to drink.

Black cat playing with a feather wand while an older tabby rests on a fleece-covered cardboard scratcher

What can I buy my cat that they will actually u...

Worried your cat will ignore another purchase? These low-regret toys, scratchers, beds and enrichment picks are matched to how cats actually play and rest.

What can I buy my cat that they will actually u...

Worried your cat will ignore another purchase? These low-regret toys, scratchers, beds and enrichment picks are matched to how cats actually play and rest.