Should I get another cat to provide company for my cat? The way cats relate to one another varies. Some studies suggest that multi-cat households are more stressful for cats, others...
How do I stop a neighbour’s cat from entering and toileting in my yard? RSPCA Australia encourages owners to contain of cats within their property boundaries to help protect cats from disease and injury,...
How can I help my cat adjust to a new home? Cats can find moving to a new home stressful. There are measures you can take to reduce that stress and...
How do I encourage my cat to use a litter tray? Most cats can learn how to use a litter tray from an early age and often do this on their...
Why does my cat scratch the furniture? Cats naturally perform scratching behaviour for a variety of reasons, such as to maintain their claws, mark territory (cats deposit...
My cat is very active at night and keeps waking me up, what should I do? Some cats are active at night, or are awake and ‘raring to go’ very early in the morning. Since many...
Is it okay to keep my cat at home all of the time? Yes, it is okay to keep your cat at home all of the time, as long as you make sure...
How can we best manage domestic cats in Australia? There are an estimated 3.3 million owned cats in Australia; cats are the second most popular pet and 29% of...
Why is my cat urinating inappropriately? Feline inappropriate urination (urinating in the wrong place) can be quite common. It often involves the cat urinating outside their...
How should I look after my new kitten? Congratulations on the recent addition to your household! Now that you have a kitten to care for there are many...
How often do I need to groom my cat? While most companion cats will groom themselves, maintaining a regular grooming routine will benefit their health and welfare. How, and...
Should I walk my cat on a leash? All cats need an environment that safeguards their physical and mental health and provides them with the opportunity for positive...
How do I adjust a roaming cat to a stay-at-home life? Cats can be happy staying at home if they have an environment that safeguards their physical and mental health and...
What should I do if my cat is missing? Having your cat go missing can be very distressing for cat owners. However, there are steps you can take so...
How can I keep my cat safe and happy at home? Whether you’ve just adopted a new cat or kitten, or are considering how best to care for your existing cat,...
How can pain be recognised and monitored in cats? Due to the unique nature of and often subtle changes in feline body language, recognising pain in cats can be...