Caring for my Cat

Introducing a new canine member to the family is a special and exciting time, but it can be a little overwhelming for all concerned – especially if you already have a cat! However, this can be managed with planning to help keep everyone safe and to minimise stress.

Losing a member of the family is difficult, both for human and non-human members of the household. It has been suggested that cats experience symptoms consistent with grief (e. g.

All cats are individuals and the way cats relate to one another varies – some cats enjoy the company of other cats, and some cats prefer not to interact with or have other cats around.

Cats are obligate or true carnivores, which means they are dependent on the nutrients provided by a diet based on consuming prey animals. This means they cannot be healthy or survive without the specific nutritional components in such a diet.

Yes, it is okay to keep your cat at home all of the time, as long as you make sure that you provide them with an environment that is optimised to meet their physical and mental needs, allows and encourages the expression of normal feline behaviours, minimises stress, and promotes…

Cats can find moving to a new home stressful. There are measures you can take to reduce that stress and ensure a smooth transition. Travel – Provide safety and stress relief in the form of a suitable cat carrier with familiar bedding (e. g. , favourite blanket).

Bushfires can lead to persistent smoke and related air pollution and this can cause serious negative effects and health problems for animals, just as it can in people. However, there are measures you can take to minimise these impacts.