About WhiskersCompare

WhiskersCompare is a UK-focused cat breed information resource built to help owners and prospective owners make confident, well-informed decisions. Whether you are choosing between two breeds, trying to understand what your cat can and cannot eat, or looking for straightforward care advice, our goal is to give you clear, accurate, and practical information — without the noise.

We cover hundreds of cat breeds with side-by-side comparisons, detailed care guides, and one of the most comprehensive cat food safety databases available in the UK. Every page is written and reviewed to reflect current veterinary consensus, GCCF and TICA breed standards, and ASPCA toxicology guidelines.

Our Mission

Too many cat owners make breed choices based on appearance alone — only to find out later that a breed's energy level, grooming demands, or social needs were very different from what they expected. We exist to close that information gap. Our mission is simple: give every cat owner access to clear, side-by-side data so they can choose the right breed for their home, lifestyle, and family.

What We Cover

WhiskersCompare has three core content areas:

• Breed Comparisons — Detailed side-by-side comparisons covering size, temperament, activity level, grooming requirements, health considerations, lifespan, and suitability for families, flats, and first-time owners.
• Food Safety Guides — Can your cat eat this? We cover hundreds of foods — from everyday items like chicken and tuna to common hazards like onions, grapes, and certain plants — with clear Safe, Caution, or Toxic ratings backed by veterinary sources.
• Breed Care Guides — In-depth care guides for individual breeds covering nutrition, enrichment, grooming, health, and indoor living, written to help owners at every stage of their cat's life.

Our Editorial Standards

We take accuracy seriously. Our content is produced to the following standards:

• All food safety ratings are cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control toxicology data and current veterinary guidelines.
• Breed temperament and characteristic data is sourced from the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) and The International Cat Association (TICA).
• Health and lifespan information is drawn from peer-reviewed veterinary studies and breed health surveys where available.
• Content is reviewed and updated regularly — we do not publish and forget.

If you spot an error or believe a piece of information needs updating, please use our contact page to let us know. We take corrections seriously and aim to address them promptly.

Who We Are

WhiskersCompare is an independent publication run by a small editorial team of cat owners and animal welfare enthusiasts based in the UK. We are not affiliated with any breeder, pet food brand, or veterinary practice. Our content is funded through display advertising and downloadable guides — we do not accept sponsored content or paid breed placements.

We believe that good information should be free and accessible to every cat owner, regardless of budget or background. That principle guides every page we publish.

Get in Touch

We welcome questions, corrections, and breed comparison suggestions. You can reach our editorial team via our contact page. We aim to respond within 2 business days.

For urgent veterinary concerns, please contact your vet or the PDSA directly. We are an informational resource only and cannot provide veterinary advice.