Multi Cat Households
Introducing a new cat or kitten into your home can be a very exciting time, however it can also be very stressful if you already have another cat in the house, as it is hard to know whether they will get along well or not. It’s important to remember that cats are not overly social […]
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I feed my kitten or cat? Once weaned, your kitten is dependent on you to provide a diet that is complete and balanced for its proper growth and development, and for the maintenance of its health as an adult. Premium foods made from high quality ingredients are designed to consistently provide a complete […]
Hairballs
The most common cause of vomiting in cats is due to hairballs. hairballs are created when a cat grooms him or herself and ingests a large quantity of hair. This hair does not pass easily through the gastrointestinal tract, and stomach and pancreatic enzymes cannot digest it. As hair builds up, it can create a […]
First Aid Kits
Being prepared for everyday accidents can mean reducing the extent of treatment required or even saving your pet’s life. Buying a first aid manual is a good start if you have, or consider having a pet. The ‘Guide to First Aid For Your Pet’ by the Animal Emergency Centre in Brisbane can be purchased online […]
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
FLUTD is often caused by a combination of environmental factors that result in the affected cat urinating innapropriately. Some cats present continuously straining to pee and others urinate more frequently or in inappropriate places. Often the urine that is produced is blood coloured. Believe it or not urinary problems are the number one reason cats […]
Feline Aids
Feline Aids is caused be Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and it’s here whether we like it or not. In a range of published infection studies Queensland showed the number of FIV positive cats to be 28%….. that’s more than 1 in 4 infected. And it is these infected cats that can pass it on to […]
Balanced Diet
Your cat has specific nutritional requirements and depends on you to provide a complete and balanced diet for a long and healthy life. Cats have different nutritional requirements to dogs and should not be fed dog food. What are the key nutrients in a diet? The key nutrients in a diet are fats, proteins, carbohydrates, […]
Ear Mites
Many ear infections in cats are caused by ear mites. The ear mite is an eight-legged parasite, which is affectionately named Otodectes. It can also infect dogs rabbits and even ferrets. This ugly mite has hairs over its body and, as it moves around the cat’s ear canal, the hairs cause intense irritation that can […]
Constipation
Is your cat having trouble doing his ‘tows’, straining at the ‘back end’ or completely ‘bunged up’? Constipation is a relatively common problem in cats but if not treated or managed correctly it can become a serious condition requiring hospitalisation or even surgery. What is constipation? Constipation refers to infequent and difficult defecation. Constipation occurs […]
Confining Cats in Comfort
Cagey Cats Is your cat being belted up by the local moggie – the gnashing neighbourhood nasty? Or are you concerned because you live near a main road and your cat likes playing ‘chicken’ with the local hotrod? Perhaps your cat is attacking the local wildlife and you are having trouble stopping it from doing […]
