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Cat care guides: every cat article in one place

Last updated: 2 November 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

These cat care guides cover everything I've written about living with cats: litter and self-cleaning trays, food and water, health and calming, pet insurance, and gifts for cat people.

I have two cats, and they have used PETKIT self-cleaning trays for more than two years. So the litter and tray pages come from daily use. The product pages give the UK price, the specs and the limits of each one, while the reviews and comparisons give my verdict.

Section 01 / Litter and trays

Cat litter and self-cleaning litter trays

Which litter to buy, the trays that clean themselves, and what to do with the waste.

Best cat litter UK (coming 11 November) Corn, KatKin Scoop Planet and Untamed cassava litter, tested with two cats and a self-cleaning tray.
PETKIT Purobot Max 3 review My verdict after two years on a PuraMax 2: odour control, the weighing feature and the real running costs. PETKIT Purobot Max 3 The self-cleaning tray with a low entrance and a 7 litre side bin. UK prices, specs and running costs. PETKIT PuraMax 2 The older self-cleaning tray, with a 76 litre drum and a sealed 7 litre bin. KatKin Scoop Planet litter Pea and millet clumping litter, with UK prices and how it suits automatic trays. PrettyLitter Colour-changing silica litter that can flag urine problems early. How it works and its limits. Toraphene compostable liners The bags I use in the PETKIT waste bin, made in Britain, from £14.99 for 100.
Section 02 / Food and water

Cat food, water fountains and feeders

Fresh and gut-friendly food, plus the kit that slows down fast eaters and keeps water moving.

Scrumbles cat food Gut-friendly pouches, tins and biscuits, with 10% off on subscription. It's what my cats eat. KatKin fresh cat food The 14-day trial box of fresh cat food, and how the discount link works. PETKIT Eversweet 3 Pro fountain A 1.6 litre water fountain with a cable-free UVC pump. UK price, filters and limits. Catit Senses 2.0 Food Tree A three-tier slow feeder that makes cats paw out dry food, for about £16. ZEZE raised pet bowl A ceramic dish on a grippy silicone base, for cats and small dogs.
Section 03 / Health and calm

Cat health, grooming and calming

Calming plug-ins, teeth, hairballs and hot weather.

Feliway vs Pet Remedy Both calming plug-ins tried on my cats, with the costs and a smart plug trick. Feliway Optimum plug-in The pheromone diffuser for stressed cats: price, refills and how long it takes. Pet Remedy plug-in The calming diffuser for cats, dogs, rabbits and other pets. Beaphar cat toothpaste Liver-flavour enzyme paste: how to use it, how often to brush and what it won't fix. AmeizPet hairball paste A malt paste for cats with taurine: the daily amount and when to see a vet instead. ZEZE cooling mat A pint-shaped cooling pad for cats and small dogs, with UK sizes and prices.
Section 04 / Insurance

Pet insurance for cats

How the main UK insurers compare before a big vet bill arrives.

Best pet insurance UK ManyPets, Waggel, Petplan and more compared, with pricing and claim experiences. ManyPets review Plans, pricing, the claims record and whether it's worth the premium. ManyPets discount code The current ManyPets offer with a new pet insurance plan, and who can get it.
Section 05 / Gifts

Gifts for cat lovers

Presents for cat people, from a bestselling book to a Tracey Emin bowl.

Gifts for cat lovers The full gift guide for cat people, in one grid. One Day a Cat Came to Me The Korean bestseller about a monk and a ginger-and-white cat, from £12. Tracey Emin cat bowl Fine bone china printed with her cats Teacup and Pancake, sold by Tate Shop for £50. Barbican Sketched Cats scarf A woven scarf covered in line-drawn cats, £14.95 at the Barbican Shop.

FAQs

Which litter works best in a self-cleaning litter tray?

PETKIT says its Purobot Max 3 works with clumping clay, tofu, corn and bentonite litters. In my experience, a litter that clumps fast and holds together works best, because the rake sifts the clumps out soon after each visit.

Is a self-cleaning litter tray worth it with two cats?

For me, yes. My two cats have shared PETKIT trays for more than two years, and my Purobot Max 3 review covers the running costs and the catches.

Where can I get general cat care advice?

For health, behaviour and adoption questions, Cats Protection's advice pages are a good place to start. For anything urgent, call your vet.

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