New Year Cat Checklist
Kickstart 2025 with these feline-friendly tips from The Cat Protection Society of Victoria to ensure your cat is happy, healthy, and loved all year round!
What to consider before going on holidays when you have a Pet
Heading on Holidays? Don’t Forget Your Pets! Planning a trip? From finding trusted pet sitters to prepping your pet’s travel needs, there’s a lot to consider to keep them safe and happy. Learn how to plan for your furry friend’s care while you’re away.
Putting your Cat in a Carrier
If you’ve ever struggled with getting your cat into a carrier, you’re not alone. This video tutorial produced by iCatCare is designed to make this process smoother and safer for both you and your cat. Whether it’s a trip to the vet or a move to a new home, we’ll show you the best techniques to keep your cat calm and comfortable. Say goodbye to the anxiety and scratches—learn how to make every travel experience a breeze for your beloved pet.
What standards can you expect from a Cat Friendly Clinic?
As a cat exclusive Veterinary Clinic, we have always consider ourselves to be for cats, but thanks to the official stamp of approval by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), we are now globally recognised as a Cat Friendly Clinic. To learn more about the standards to expect when visiting our Veterinary Clinic (along with any other ISFM recognised Cat Friendly Clinic), visit the ISFM website below.
Taking your cat to the veterinary clinic: a guide for cat carers
Visits to the Veterinary Clinic are an important part of caring for your cat. However, putting your cat in a carrier and transporting them to and from the clinic can be stressful for you and your cat. Fortunately, there are many ways you can make the experience more pleasant for you both. Check out the attached Visiting Your Vet Guide as produced and shared by the International Society for Feline Medicine.
How to spot and manage common health issues in older Cats
As your Cat ages, it can start to slow down and while ageing is normal, sickness and pain are not. Sometimes, it can be easy to think that changes in your older Cat’s behaviour are just a sign of old age. Whilst many older cats do suffer from a range of health issues, many conditions are treatable- and getting a check-up from your Vet could help improve the quality of your Cat’s life, and in fact, extend its life.
Podcast: How to show your Cat you love them
If your a cat owner, you know that the gentle sound of a purr and a snuggle against your legs are just some of the purr-fect ways that a cat can show you just how much they care.
The popular floral toxin that can be harmful to Cats
Whilst the lily is a common gift choice when it comes to flowers, but what many don’t know it is particularly toxic to pets, especially Cats.
Podcast: Debunking common Cat myths and misconceptions
In this episode of The Purrfect Podcast, we sit down with our Senior Veterinarian from our Cat Protection Society Public Vet Clinic to chat through and get a response to some of the common cat myths & misconceptions we have heard within our Adoption Shelter and Vet Clinic.
Podcast: How to help your Cat transition to a Cat Curfew
More and more Victorian council municipalities are introducing cat curfews with curfews ranging from needing to keep your cat confined between dusk and dawn to 24-hour cat curfews where owners need to always keep their cats indoors or within the confines of their property full time.