Cat care in Australia
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Is Cat Insurance Worth It in Australia? An Honest Guide for Cat Owners
Cat insurance can save you thousands after an emergency, or cost you thousands you never claim. Here's how it works in Australia, what to check, and how to decide if it suits you.
24 Oct 2026
How Much Do Vet Bills Cost for Cats in Australia? Routine and Emergency Costs
From vaccinations and desexing to tick paralysis and surgery, here's what cat vet care costs in Australia, what owners spend each year, and how to plan for the big bills.
24 Oct 2026
Cat Insurance in Australia: Waiting Periods, Pre-existing Conditions and Exclusions Explained
Most rejected pet insurance claims come down to the fine print. Here's what waiting periods, pre-existing conditions, sub-limits and exclusions really mean for your cat.
24 Oct 2026
Snake Bites in Cats in Australia: Signs, First Aid and What Vets Do
Snakes are active again as the weather warms. Learn the signs of a snake bite in cats, what to do on the way to the vet, how bites are treated and how to keep your cat safe.
24 Oct 2026
Paralysis Ticks in Cats: Signs, What to Do and How to Prevent Them in Australia
Paralysis tick season is here on the east coast. Learn the early signs of tick paralysis in cats, what to do the moment you find a tick, and how to protect your cat.
24 Oct 2026
Kittens for Adoption in Melbourne: Shelters and Rescue Groups
Melbourne's shelters and rescue groups rehome thousands of cats and kittens every year. Here's where to look, how adoption works, what Victorian law requires of anyone rehoming a kitten, what adoption usually includes, and how to prepare your home.
9 June 2026
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Cat Health
Signs of illness, fleas, vet care and keeping your cat well.
Is Cat Insurance Worth It in Australia? An Honest Guide for Cat Owners
Cat insurance can save you thousands after an emergency, or cost you thousands you never claim. Here's how it works in Australia, what to check, and how to decide if it suits you.
How Much Do Vet Bills Cost for Cats in Australia? Routine and Emergency Costs
From vaccinations and desexing to tick paralysis and surgery, here's what cat vet care costs in Australia, what owners spend each year, and how to plan for the big bills.
Cat Insurance in Australia: Waiting Periods, Pre-existing Conditions and Exclusions Explained
Most rejected pet insurance claims come down to the fine print. Here's what waiting periods, pre-existing conditions, sub-limits and exclusions really mean for your cat.
Cat Food
What to feed, how often, and food brands sold in Australia.
Best Cat Food Brands in Australia
Australian shelves are full of cat food brands, from supermarket staples to vet-only diets. Here's how to tell a good food from clever marketing: what 'complete and balanced' means, the Australian standard, questions to ask manufacturers, dry versus wet, raw and homemade diets, and foods that are toxic to cats.
Best Wet Food for Maine Coon Kittens in Australia
How to choose and feed wet food for a Maine Coon kitten in Australia: reading the label, protein and hydration, how often to feed, safe food swaps, and when to move to adult food.
What are the best dry cat food brands for indoor cats
What are the best dry cat food brands for indoor cats? Explore vet-approved picks for weight control, hairball care, and vibrant health today. What are the best dry cat food brands for indoor...
Cat Breeds
Temperament and care for popular breeds.
How to Stop Ragdoll Cat Zoomies Immediately 7 Proven Tips
how to stop ragdoll cat zoomies immediately: Discover 7 fast, vet-approved tricks to calm your energetic Ragdoll and restore peace tonight. How to Stop Ragdoll Cat Zoomies Immediately: 7...
Is the Maine Coon the Largest Domestic Cat Breed? Size, Weight and Rivals
How big Maine Coons really get, when they stop growing, how they compare with Ragdolls, Norwegian Forest Cats and other large breeds, and which of the big cats you can legally own in Australia.
Burmese Cats in Australia: Personality, Colours and Care
Burmese are one of Australia's best-loved pedigree cats: glossy, golden-eyed and devoted to their people. Here's where the breed came from, the colours you'll see in Australia, the health problems breeders test for, and what it's really like to live with one.
Cat Behaviour
Why cats do what they do, and how to respond.
Understanding Feline Behavior Why Do Cats Eat Their Babies?
Why Do Cats Eat Their Babies? Cats are mysterious creatures, and their behavior often leaves us intrigued and puzzled. One such perplexing behavior that cat owners may encounter is the mother...
Why Do Cats Hate Water?
Most cats will do almost anything to avoid getting wet, yet many love playing with a dripping tap. Here's why: their desert ancestry, fur that soaks up water, cold, scent and control. Plus the breeds that enjoy water, when a cat really needs a bath, and how to give one.
Strange Cat Behaviours and What They Mean
Cats do some baffling things, from midnight zoomies to kneading your lap, chattering at birds and knocking your cup off the bench. Here's what's behind the most common strange cat behaviours, and how to tell a quirk from a sign that something's wrong.
Australian Cat Laws
Registration, curfews, permitted breeds and feral cat rules.
What do feral cats eat in Australia?
What do feral cats eat in Australia? 7 Shocking Truths. Discover their devastating diet impact on native wildlife, hunting habits, and ecological consequences. What do feral cats eat in Australia is...
Cat Laws in Australia: Registration, Curfews and Containment
Cat laws in Australia depend on your state and your council. Here's what each state and territory requires for microchipping, registration and desexing, where cats must be contained, what's changing, and how to keep an indoor cat happy.
Which Cat Breeds Are Allowed in Australia?
Almost every domestic cat breed is allowed in Australia, but hybrids with wild cats are not. Here's why the Savannah is banned, what changed for Bengals in 2026, which exotic-looking breeds are fully domestic, and what it takes to bring a cat into the country.
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InfoDogCats publishes cat care guides for people raising cats in Australia. We cover everyday questions about health, feeding, breeds and behaviour, plus the local rules on registration, containment and feral cats.
Our guides are general information, not veterinary advice. If your cat is unwell, please see your local vet. Read more about us.