PetChill Pet Encyclopedia

In PetChill’s 2026 Hong Kong market review, Orijen, Instinct and Wellness Core scored best on nutrition and owner feedback.

Tofu litter is flushable, mineral litter clumps hardest and cassava litter controls odour well. In small Hong Kong flats, start with odour control, then choose flushability.

Kittens need at least 35% protein. Orijen kitten food and Wellness Core kitten formula are solid choices.

The Consumer Council tested canned cat foods and found excessive heavy metals in some brands. Our guide summarises the results and a safer shopping list.

Blood in urine, frequent trips and straining are warning signs of FLUTD, caused by cystitis, crystals, stones or stress. A male cat that cannot urinate at all is an emergency — go to a vet immediately.

A healthy adult cat can be left 8–12 hours. Kittens under four months: 2–4 hours at most; at six months, up to 8 hours. Senior or sick cats need shorter gaps.

Domestic short hairs, British Shorthairs and Russian Blues are independent and usually cope with 8 hours or more. Ragdolls and Siamese are very people-oriented and can become anxious alone.

Yes. Vertical space matters most: cat trees, wall shelves and window perches create an aerial route, plus a quiet feeding corner and a low-odour litter area.

Dogs over five months must be licensed, microchipped and vaccinated against rabies (Rabies Regulation Cap. 421A), with fines up to HK$10,000. Cats do not need a licence, but licensed sellers must microchip the cats they sell.

Research links diligent dental care with up to 15% longer life. Plaque hardens into tartar within days, so aim for at least three brushings a week plus dental chews.

Check the colour: undigested food means eating too fast; hair means a hairball (1–2 times a month is normal); yellow is bile; brownish grit may be bleeding; bright red is bleeding. The last two need a vet now.

COHAT is full dental treatment under general anaesthesia: blood tests, anaesthesia, dental X-rays, ultrasonic scaling with subgingival cleaning, then polishing. It is needed for tartar, bad breath or stomatitis — ask whether the quote is all-inclusive.

Yes. Fleas travel indoors on shoes and clothing. Kittens start at 6–8 weeks, then every 2–3 weeks until 12 weeks; adults at least every three months, monthly in multi-pet homes.

Adoption through SPCA or rescue groups costs less and usually includes neutering, microchipping and vaccination, and an adult cat’s personality is known. Buying means vetting the breeder and health checks yourself. Adoption is the recommended choice.