Cat care guides and free tools
Practical help for life with your cat
Plain answers on care, health, kittens and behavior, checked against veterinary sources, plus free tools that do the math for you.
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Tools that do the math
Each one runs in your browser and gets you to a useful answer in a minute or two.
Cat Name Generator
Filter 510 names by the personality, origin and coat you already see in your cat.
Understand my cat
Cat Age Calculator
Start with whole years, then add months or use a birthdate in the calculator.
An age comparison, not a health assessment.
Plan daily feeding
Cat Food Calculator
Start with weight. The calculator also needs life stage, body condition and food-label calories.
No feeding amount is calculated from weight alone.
Cat Breed Matcher
Compare breeds against your household with transparent, sourced scoring.
Adoption Cost Calculator
Build an editable budget from realistic starting numbers before you adopt.
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Litter Box Calculator
How many boxes, how big, where they go, and what litter will cost.
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Cat Meme Generator
Caption a cat photo, or your own, and share the finished joke.
Guides worth your time
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Kitten Development: Week-by-Week Milestones
What changes each week from birth to twelve weeks, and what your kitten needs at each stage.
Cat Body Language: Complete Visual Guide
Read ears, eyes, tail and posture together, so you can tell relaxed from overstimulated.
Senior Cat Care: Complete Guide for Cats 11+
The changes worth watching after about age ten, and how to make home easier on aging joints.
How Much Should I Feed My Cat? Portions by Age & Weight
Daily portions by age and weight, and the signs you are feeding too much or too little.
First-Time Cat Owner Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Supplies, vet basics and daily routines before and after your cat comes home.
Unique Cat Names: 62 Ideas from Atlas to Yoda
62 uncommon names with the meanings and pronunciations people ask about most.
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Everything we cover
- Cat Care Feeding, litter, grooming, enrichment and the everyday routines that keep a cat healthy. 22 guides →
- Health & Senior Care Dental care, spaying and neutering, senior cats and common conditions, checked against veterinary sources. 4 guides →
- Kittens Kitten development week by week, vaccines, litter training, socialization, sleep and first-year care. 11 guides →
- Cat Behavior Cat body language, communication, play, stress and getting cats to live together. 30 guides →
- Cat Breeds Breed guides, comparisons, and help choosing the right cat for your home. 63 guides →
- Cat Names Naming guides, themed name lists, and practical naming tips for your cat. 90 guides →
- Adoption & New Cats Adoption, choosing between a shelter and a breeder, costs, and the first weeks with a new cat. 5 guides →
Naming a new cat?
Find a name your cat can keep forever
Start with a vibe, then explore 510 names with meanings and pronunciation, or browse the full directory.
Start with a vibe
What kind of name feels right?
Pick a personality
Who's behind CuteCatsHQ
Written by a lifelong cat owner
CuteCatsHQ is run by Max, who has shared his home with cats for about thirty years. Health guides are checked against veterinary sources and say plainly when a vet visit can't wait.