What you see
He stopped jumping onto the windowsill
What it may mean: sore joints. Cats with arthritis rarely limp. In one study arthritis was found in 82% of cats over 14, yet limping was noticed in only 13 out of 100.
The Cat Care Handbook
Your cat is telling you something.
Cats hide pain better than any other pet. This illustrated guide, built on veterinary research, walks you through 34 everyday situations: why your cat does it, when it's time to see a vet, and what you can do at home today.
- Wakes you at 5 a.m.
- Misses the litter box
- Bites when petted
- Barely drinks
- Yowls by the bowl
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"A cat with sore joints still eats and purrs. He just stops jumping onto the windowsill."— Dr. Kim
63illustrated pages
34everyday situations
6parts, from sleep to health
20+studies behind the advice
Quiet signals
The changes most owners get used to
Most problems owners bring to the vet began weeks or months earlier. The cat was sending signals; no one knew how to read them. A few examples from the book:
What you see
An older cat is suddenly extra affectionate
What it may mean: in cats over 8, a sudden rise in attention-seeking can be an early sign of hyperthyroidism or cognitive changes.
What you see
He purrs, but hides and skips meals
What it may mean: cats also purr when stressed, in pain or seriously ill, probably to calm themselves. A purr isn't proof that all is well.
What you see
He goes right next to the litter box
What it may mean: stepping over the rim hurts, or an aversion to the box has already formed. Punishing him only teaches him to hide.
What you see
He drinks more, and the clumps got bigger
What it may mean: possible kidney disease, diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Clump size is a free daily check you already have.
What you see
He's quieter and plays less than before
What it may mean: chronic stress and illness rarely look dramatic in cats. More often it's a slow fade of his usual behavior.
Don't wait for the book.
See a vet today if:
- He strains in the litter box and almost nothing comes out, especially a male cat.
- He sits with his neck stretched forward and elbows out and can't lie down.
- His sleeping breathing rate is above 40 breaths a minute.
- He hasn't urinated in more than 24 hours.
- Drooling, tremors or wobbly walking after contact with essential oils.
- Repeated vomiting, blood in vomit or stool, lethargy, refusing food.
From the book's "When to see the vet" sections. This list is not complete: if something feels wrong, call your vet.
Myth vs. fact
Things every owner "knows" that aren't true
Every chapter ends with a myth and the fact behind it. Tap a card to flip it.
How every chapter works
From "why is he doing this?" to what to do tonight
Each of the 34 situations follows the same short, clear path, so you can find your answer in a couple of minutes.
- The situationDescribed the way you see it at home, so you know you're on the right page.
- Why this happensWhat's going on from the cat's point of view.
- When to see the vetThe red flags that turn "quirky" into "call the clinic".
- What to doConcrete steps you can start today, with amounts, times and sizes.
- Myth vs. fact & the evidenceThe studies behind the advice, and helpful products rated by how well they're proven.
My cat wakes me up at 5 a.m.
Walking across the bed, pawing at you, knocking things over, meowing. Most often, he expects you to get up and feed him.
Why this happens
- Cats are naturally most active at dawn and dusk.
- Every time you get up and feed him, he learns to link waking you with food.
When to see the vet
- A cat over 10 is constantly hungry and losing weight.
- A cat over 15 meows at night and seems disoriented.
What to do
- Play for 10–15 minutes an hour before bed, then give the last meal.
- Move the timer feeder 10–15 minutes later every 3–4 days.
What's inside
Six parts. Thirty-four situations.
From the night shift to the litter box, from the tail to the teeth. Here is the full list.
Part 1Night and Sleep
4 situations
- 1.1Is it okay to sleep in the same bed with a cat?
- 1.2My cat wakes me up at 5 a.m.
- 1.3I'm allergic, but my cat sleeps in my bed
- 1.4Your cat and your sleep: calm or arousal
Part 2The Litter Box
4 situations
- 2.1My cat goes outside the litter box
- 2.2My cat stands on the edge and doesn't bury
- 2.3My older cat has become "messy"
- 2.4My cat is spraying
Part 3Body Language
12 situations
- 3.1My cat puts his paw on me
- 3.2The gaze and the slow blink
- 3.3The tail
- 3.4Purring
- 3.5My cat shows me his belly
- 3.6My cat head-butts and licks me
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- 3.7My cat bites: during play and petting
- 3.8My cat meows at me
- 3.9My cat brings me "gifts"
- 3.10My cat follows me and hides behind me
- 3.11My cat squirms out of my arms
- 3.12My cat ignores me when I talk to him
Part 4Food and Water
4 situations
- 4.1My cat eats both dry and wet food
- 4.2My cat yowls by the bowl
- 4.3My cat barely drinks
- 4.4Fountains, filters, and tap water
Part 5Stress and Environment
6 situations
- 5.1My cat has become quieter and plays less
- 5.2My cat keeps sitting in the litter box: idiopathic cystitis
- 5.3Setting up your home for your cat
- 5.4Catching changes early: a home health log
- 5.5My cat is home alone
- 5.6Stress and the body: vomiting, diarrhea, sneezing
Part 6Health at Home
4 situations
- 6.1Essential oils, candles, and air fresheners
- 6.2Teeth
- 6.3Supplements: what makes sense
- 6.4Checking your sleeping cat: breathing
Plus a starting chapter: when to see a veterinarian today, and red-flag lists in almost every situation.
A tip from Part 6
The 30-second check you can do tonight
Heart disease often causes no visible symptoms early on. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy affects roughly one cat in seven, and a gradual rise in sleeping breathing rate can be its first measurable sign.
At the clinic a cat is tense, so the most accurate number is the one you count at home while he's in deep sleep. Count the rises of his chest for 30 seconds, then double it.
15–30Normal sleeping rate, closer to the lower end in most healthy cats.
Over 30Consistently? Call your vet.
Over 40Go the same day.
Record it weekly: the trend matters more than any single number.
Breath counter
Wait until your cat is in deep sleep, not purring or just dozing off. Press start, then tap once for each rise of the chest. You can also press the space bar.
Nothing is saved or sent anywhere; the counter runs only in your browser. It's a home habit from the book, not a diagnosis.
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Short sections, plain words, warm illustrations. Tap any page to read it up close.
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Dr. Jin-ho KimYour guide through the book
Meet your guide
Dr. Kim speaks fluent cat
"An older cat suddenly becomes more affectionate, and the owner is delighted, even though this very change is sometimes the first sign of illness."
Dr. Kim, the book's veterinarian character, walks you through the book, one familiar situation at a time. No jargon and no scolding: just what your cat is telling you, when it matters, and the simplest thing that helps.
- Every chapter names its sources: university studies, clinical guidelines and surveys.
- Where the science is thin, the book says so, and rates products with one to three dots.
- Safety first: what never to give a cat, from dog flea drops to ibuprofen.
Please note: Dr. Jin-ho Kim is an AI-created character, not a real person, and his photos on this site are AI-generated. The advice in the book is drawn from published veterinary research and guidelines, named at the end of each chapter.
"Come along! I'll show you what your cat has been trying to tell you."
— Dr. Kim, page 2
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The Cat Care Handbook
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- 34 everyday situations in 6 parts
- For each: why it happens, when to see the vet, what to do today
- Myth vs. fact and the studies behind every chapter
- Products and supplements rated by how well they're proven
- A home health log and the 30-second breathing check
- Opens on a phone, tablet or computer
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What exactly will I get?
A 63-page illustrated e-book in PDF format, The Cat Care Handbook: A Complete Guide to Understanding Your Cat. After payment, Hotmart emails you a download link.
Why does the checkout say "Guide from Bob"?
That's the product name in our Hotmart store. It's the same book.
Does it replace a visit to the vet?
No. The book helps you understand your cat, fix everyday problems at home and recognize when it's time to see a vet. It is not a diagnosis or treatment plan for your cat. When in doubt, call your veterinarian.
My cat seems perfectly fine. Is it still for me?
Yes. Cats hide illness well, so a lot of the book is about catching changes early: a simple home health log, how to weigh your cat, the sleeping breathing check, teeth, and the small behavior changes that are worth a checkup.
Is it for kittens or older cats?
Both, and everything in between. Many situations have notes for specific ages, with extra attention to cats over 10, when joint pain, thyroid and kidney problems become more common.
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