Why we make these quizzes

We want every pet to be healthy, happy and free from pain. We're starting with cats.

Cats are very good at hiding pain. A cat that's hurting often won't cry out or limp. More often, something small changes: they stop jumping onto the sofa, leave food in the bowl, or spend more time hiding.

The people who notice those changes early are the ones who know their cat's normal. Our quizzes help with that. Each one looks at one everyday habit, like why your cat begs for treats but ignores dinner. In a few minutes you'll learn what usually drives it, get small changes to try at home, and see which signs mean it's time to call your vet.

We're not vets, and a quiz can't tell you what's wrong with your cat. That's why every tip links to the vet or animal welfare source it comes from. And if you tell us your cat has shown a warning sign, we'll point you to your vet, not to something we sell.

Sources: International Cat Care (opens in a new tab) and Cats Protection (opens in a new tab) on how cats hide pain; Blue Cross (opens in a new tab) and VCA Animal Hospitals (opens in a new tab) on the signs.

How we make money

Our quizzes are free. In the future we may offer optional paid guides, and some pages may include affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. Any page with affiliate links will say so clearly. We don't show or send offers to anyone who has told us their cat has shown a warning sign.

Who we are

Cortexpet is made by Cortexpet Limited, a small company registered in England and Wales. You can read how our quizzes work, including where our tips come from.

Get in touch

Questions, an idea for a quiz, or spotted a mistake? Email us at hello@cortexpet.com.