Purrfectly Brewed's: Guide to Cat Care

This cat care guide should provide a good base for further research into these topics. Cat care is a 15-20 year commitment. Your cat will have specific needs, wants and preferences.

Food, Water and Nutrition

Provide fresh water daily and feed a consistent, high-quality diet. Avoid sudden food changes, and monitor eating habits, changes often signal stress or illness.

Litter Box Care

Scoop daily and clean regularly. Most cats need one box per cat, plus one extra. Litter box issues are usually a sign something else is wrong, not “bad behavior.”

Veterinary Care

Annual wellness visits are essential. Keep vaccinations up to date and seek vet care promptly if behavior, appetite, or litter habits change.

Enrichment & Social Needs

Cats need play, scratching outlets, and mental stimulation. Daily interaction builds trust and prevents behavioral issues, especially for café cats used to human contact.

Patience, Commitment & Compassion

Adjusting can take weeks or months. Hiding, nervousness, or accidents are normal early on. Cats are a 15–20 year commitment, and challenges should be worked through.

Indoor, Safe Environment with safe spaces

Your cat should live indoors only, with a calm space to adjust during the first few weeks. Keep doors/windows secure and introduce new spaces slowly.