Ayu Pratiwi- Pet Care Writer at Pet Autumn

Ayu Pratiwi

Ayu Pratiwi, S.S is a cat care writer at petautumn.com specializing in cat breeds, feline behavior, nutrition, grooming, and health tips for cat owners across the United States. A graduate of English Literature from Universitas Udayana in Bali, Ayu moved to Austin, Texas in 2019 with her partner Kadek Darma. A year after settling in, she rescued two cats — Luna, a gentle tabby, and Lina, a mischievous calico — both from a local Austin shelter. That experience ignited her passion for feline welfare and responsible cat ownership. Ayu brings warmth and attention to detail to every article, combining firsthand experience as a multi-cat household owner with thorough research from trusted sources including the ASPCA, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and The International Cat Association (TICA). Her coverage spans breed profiles, cat behavior decoding, feeding guides, grooming routines, and health tips — all written with empathy and honesty.

May 1, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Food & Nutrition

What Most Indoor Cat Owners Get Wrong About Choosing Cat Food in 2026

Last Updated: May 1, 2026 Your cat sleeps 16 hours a day, rarely breaks a sweat, and her idea of cardio is knocking your water glass off the counter....

April 30, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Food & Nutrition

The Best Cat Food for Outdoor Cats in 2026 — What Actually Keeps Them Fueled

Last Updated: April 30 Your outdoor cat is not living the same life as the cat napping on your neighbor’s couch for 18 hours a day. She’s climbing, hunting,...

April 30, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Health

The Best Pet Insurance for Cats in 2026 — What We Actually Found After Testing 10 Plans

Last Updated: April 30, 2026 Luna was three years old when she stopped eating for two days. No drama, no obvious symptoms — she just looked at her bowl...

April 24, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Food & Nutrition

Best High-Protein Cat Food in 2026 — What Vets Actually Feed Their Own Cats

Last Updated: April 24, 2026 Walk down the cat food aisle and you’ll see “high protein” stamped on just about everything. Some of those claims are real. Most are...

April 23, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Behavior

Why Does My Cat Bite Me — Love Bites vs. Aggression Explained for 2026

Last Updated: April 23, 2026 You’re petting your cat. She’s purring, eyes half-closed, kneading your leg like she’s making bread. Then out of nowhere — chomp. Cat bites confuse...

April 17, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Health

Cat Food Allergies — Symptoms, Causes, and What Vets Recommend in 2026

Last Updated: April 17, 2026 Your cat has been scratching the same spot on her neck for three weeks straight. You’ve checked for fleas — nothing. You’ve tried a...

April 16, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Grooming

How to Groom a Cat at Home Without Getting Scratched

Last Updated: April 16, 2026 So you finally decided to groom your cat at home. Maybe you’re tired of the $80 grooming bills. Maybe your long-haired tabby is starting...

April 15, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Breeds

So You Want a Maine Coon — Here’s What Nobody Tells You First

Last Updated: April 15, 2026 You’ve seen the photos. That enormous, fluffy cat draped across someone’s couch like a small lion who owns the place. Maybe you watched a...

April 14, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Food & Nutrition

Human Foods That Are Surprisingly Toxic to Cats, Ranked by Danger Level

Last Updated: April 15, 2026 You’re making dinner, and your cat jumps onto the counter — sniffing your cutting board, eyeing that grape you just dropped on the floor....

April 7, 2026
Ayu Pratiwi
Cat Behavior

Why Does My Cat Knead on Me and What Does It Really Mean

Last Updated: April 7, 2026 You’re on the couch, halfway through a show, and your cat hops onto your lap. Then it starts — that slow, rhythmic push-pull of...