Care Guide
Rainy Season and Typhoon Preparedness for Cats in the Philippines
A room-by-room plan for keeping indoor cats safe, calm, and cared for through habagat rains, brownouts, flooding, and typhoon disruptions.
Cat care for Philippine homes
Everyday routines that help cats settle in.
Lucky Calico publishes practical guides for heat, small-space living, adoption, and the science behind calico coats—written for real Filipino households, not idealised pet showrooms.
Latest reads
Guides worth bookmarking
Short, actionable articles shaped around Philippine weather, condo layouts, and common first-cat questions.
Care Guide
Your Rescue Cat’s First Month: A Philippines Home Setup Plan
Room setup, feeding rhythm, litter placement, and vet timing for a newly adopted cat in a Filipino household.
Wellbeing
Helping Cats Stay Hydrated During Hot Philippine Weather
Water placement, wet-food tips, cooling habits, and early signs of heat stress for indoor cats.
How we write
Grounded, vet-aware, local.
Our articles explain what to watch for at home and when professional care is non-negotiable.
Philippine context
Heat, humidity, compact homes, and local adoption realities.
Calm tone
No panic headlines—clear signs, sensible next steps, honest limits.
Behaviour-first
Enrichment ideas that respect how cats actually move and rest.
Open citations
Editorial references link directly to reputable sources.
Calico notes
Pattern, genetics, and myths
Calico Notes
Calico Coats Explained: Pattern, Not Breed
Why calico describes colour patches, how X-chromosome genetics shapes the pattern, and what guardians should actually plan for.
Care Guide
First-Cat Checklist for Philippine Homes
Essentials before adoption day—litter, carriers, food, identification, and what to ask your vet first.