For sensitive cats and their people
Help your cat feel safe. We learned how the hard way.
We are Anna and Karel, and our cat Pico was quietly anxious for a long time before we understood what he was telling us. Catpip is everything we learned along the way: how to spot the signs, what actually helps, and how to choose well for a cat who needs a little more attention. Which is completely okay.
Catpip principle No. 1Health questions come first. Products can wait.
Start where it hurts
What is happening at your place right now?
Why this exists
A real cat, not a miracle claim.
When Pico started peeing on our bed, we googled, read Reddit, called vets, and found almost nothing that helped. So once we finally understood him, we wrote it all down. Real experience first, and a vet checking anything about health.
Read the unpolished version of our storyThe house rules
Three standards. In this order.
Warm does not mean vague. Every guide starts by protecting the cat, then making the next decision easier.
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The vet comes first
Health and urgent signs come before home changes or products.
- 02
The cat decides
Access, predictability and individual preference guide every suggestion.
- 03
No shame
Observe what is happening without blaming your cat, or yourself.
Pico-Approved
The picky cat’s pick
Pico approved picks
The picky cat’s picks, never a shortcut.
Pico’s seal goes only on products that clear our published safety and quality bar. It means we would use it in our own home. It is not a medical endorsement, a universal fit, or a promise.
Current comparison / 01
Which automatic litter boxes are actually safe?
We compared the big names on safety first. The Litter-Robot 4 currently leads on owner reported safety, with important caveats we spell out honestly.
Read the safety checks and limitsLatest guides
Useful guides for the moments that feel urgent.
how to clean cat urine
How to clean cat urine without turning the spot into a repeat target
Clean cat urine calmly: compare enzyme-based and ordinary cleaners, avoid ammonia, protect the surface, and call your vet for a new urine change.
Read guidehow many litter boxes for two cats
How many litter boxes for two or three cats—and where to put them
For two or three cats, start with one litter box per cat plus one, then spread boxes across calm locations with open approach and exit routes.
Read guidemoving house with a cat
Moving house with a sensitive cat: a before, during, and after plan
Help a sensitive cat through a move with a before, during, and after plan: familiar routine, a secure safe room, careful travel, and vet-first checks.
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