Litter & trays
How big should a litter tray be? A practical measuring guide
Measure the cat, then the space inside the tray. A practical guide to length, entry height and the dimensions a large label cannot tell you.
The Cat Standard / Authors
Kieran Simpson
Kieran Simpson writes The Cat Standard, alongside The Planet Brief and The British Uplift. Practical cat guides, considered purchases and life with Goldfish.
Litter & trays
How to clean a litter tray: daily care and a full wash
A practical routine for scooping, washing and refilling, with clear advice on cleaning products and why full-change schedules differ.
Litter & trays
Where to put a litter tray: practical options for your home
Quiet, accessible and somewhere the door will stay open. A practical guide to finding room for the litter tray, including small flats and our bathroom arrangement.
Litter & trays
How to reduce cat litter tracking around your home
Start with the tray, the exit route and the person holding the scoop. Buying another mat is one possible step.
Litter & trays
How to choose a cat litter mat: size, texture and cleaning
Two researched options, a proper look at the floor space, and no promise that your cat will cooperate.
Litter & trays
Sanicat Cotton Fresh clumping litter review
It works well for us. Other owners are more divided about clumping, dust and tracking. A measured look at the 10L Cotton Fresh litter.
Feeders & fountains
How to choose an automatic cat feeder
Start with PETKIT Solo for scheduled dry food or Cat Mate C500 for prepared wet meals. Compare UK offers, portions, backup power and cleaning.
Litter & trays
Top-entry vs front-entry litterboxes: which suits your cat?
Entrance height, cleaning space and what your cat will actually use. Goldfish takes the roof. This is not compulsory.
Feeders & fountains
Nestsplus automatic cat feeder review: two years of use
Four feeding times, battery backup that has handled minor outages, and a dispensing quirk Goldfish considers a personal victory.
Litter & trays
Feandrea covered litterbox review: two years with Goldfish
Privacy, cleaning and a rather large footprint: our experience of the Feandrea covered litterbox after two years with Goldfish.
Costs & buying
How much does a cat cost in the UK? Monthly & yearly costs
A practical UK cat budget: monthly care, setup, adoption fees and first-year costs, with dated benchmarks and clear calculations.
Litter & trays
How to calculate monthly cat litter costs
The price on the bag is easy. Working out how much of it you get through takes a little more honesty with a measuring jug.