Cat Resources

Panleukopenia (or Cat Parvo) is a very serious and contagious disease in cats. It is preventable with vaccination!

Cats make wonderful pets, offering love and companionship. However, undesexed cats can also create challenges in the community, including unplanned litters, urine spraying and noise from mating or fighting.

Learn how to understand if your cat wants to be touched

You can protect your cat from being hit by a car, from catching disease and parasites, from getting lost or stolen, or injured in cat fights and dog attacks by preventing them from roaming away from home.

Cat enclosures or “catios” have become increasingly popular as a way to provide a safe and enriching outdoor experience for our feline companions. Getting the most out of your catio requires thoughtful planning and incorporating various elements that cater to a cat’s physical and psychological well-being.

Every cat needs access to scratching posts or surfaces they can scratch on. If you do not give your cat scratching posts and pads and put these in places that your cat wants to scratch, your cat will scratch something else – like your furniture!

Moving house can be stressful for the whole family, including your pets. With some planning, you can keep your pets safe and help them settle into their new home.

Ticks can make dogs and cats really sick. They feed on your dogs’ and cats’ blood and can make them anaemic. This means they lose so much blood that they don’t have enough left to be healthy.

Cats can feel pain. Pain makes a cat’s body hurt. It also makes them feel scared, irritated or unhappy. Each cat feels and reacts to pain differently. Any change to your cat’s behaviour might mean they are feeling pain. There are ways you can help.

Every cat needs certain things to feel safe, happy, and healthy. When these needs are met, and your cat is free from illness, your cat feels good. Feeling good is good welfare.

Looking after your pet’s teeth and seeing your vet regularly helps keep them healthy and comfortable. Learn more about common problems that can affect the mouth and how to care for your pet’s teeth and gums.

Teaching your cat to go into their carrier by choice can make travelling less stressful for everyone.

Most cats need medication at some point. When cats are forced, medication time can be stressful and unsafe for both cats and carers. Giving cats choice and positive experiences during medication time not only means that they are more likely to take their medication, but it also helps reduce stress for everyone and protects your bond.

Learn more about microchipping and registration for pets.

I found kittens! What should I do?

There are several things you should do before taking them to a shelter – the cat may not be stray but simply lost or out exploring.

Your home is the safest place for your cat. By not letting your cat roam freely you are keeping them safe from car accidents, dog attacks and injuries from cat fights, as well as keeping native wildlife safe and the neighbours happy. All cats need mental and physical stimulation to satisfy their natural instincts and promote their physical and emotional wellbeing. This is especially important for indoor cats.

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