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About Cat Digest Notes
Cat Digest Notes is a small, free library about one thing: cat digestion - vomiting, hairballs, diarrhea, diet changes, and knowing which of it can wait and which can't. It's written for ordinary cat households - plain steps, no jargon, no miracle promises - and it's made by the team behind PawLine, a research-based dog and cat Q&A app. PawLine app, patent pending.
How the guides are written
Each guide starts from the situations cat owners actually face, then gets built from veterinary sources, linked below. Lines that matter - how often is too often, which signs are emergencies - are stated plainly, with the consistent advice to let a real vet make the real call. These guides are general information, not veterinary advice - your vet knows your cat.
Sources
- Vomiting - Cornell Feline Health Center: when vomiting is a passing event and when it needs a workup.
- Diarrhea - Cornell Feline Health Center: causes, home care limits and the signs that need examination.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Cornell Feline Health Center: the most common underlying cause of chronic vomiting and diarrhea in cats.
- The Danger of Hairballs - Cornell Feline Health Center: what's normal, what isn't, and when hairballs signal something else.
- Feeding Your Cat - Cornell Feline Health Center: diet variety, treats, and why a cat that refuses to eat should be examined.
- Choosing and Caring for Your New Cat - Cornell Feline Health Center: continuing some of the old food while gradually switching to the new.
- Tips and Timelines for Transitioning Your Pet to a New Food - AAHA: start by replacing about a quarter of the old food with new, then increase gradually based on acceptance; cats may need up to 40 days.
PawLine, the app behind this site
PawLine answers dog and cat questions with research-based responses tailored to your pet's breed, age, history and situation - including "is my cat's vomiting normal?". Free to download; see the store listing for current offers, pricing and trial terms.
