Cat care in Australia
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Plain-English guides on cat health, food, breeds and behaviour, written with Australian owners, products and rules in mind.
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Cane Toad Poisoning in Cats: Signs, First Aid and How to Protect Your Cat
One lick of a cane toad can make a cat seriously ill within minutes. Learn the warning signs, the first aid steps that matter, and how to keep your cat safe in toad country.
26 Oct 2026
How Much Does a Cat Sitter Cost in Australia? What to Pay and What You Get
Cat sitting prices in Australia, from drop-in visits to overnight house sitting and catteries. Plus what to pay a friend or neighbour, and whether $20 a day is a fair rate.
26 Oct 2026
Is It Better to Board a Cat or Leave It at Home? How to Decide
Cattery or cat sitter? Compare stress, safety, health and cost, see which option suits your cat's personality, and learn what Australian welfare groups recommend.
26 Oct 2026
Cat Sitting in Melbourne: Choosing a Cat Sitter or Cattery
Heading away from Melbourne? Compare home cat sitting and catteries, see what Victoria's boarding code requires, check your council's cat curfew and know your 24-hour emergency vets.
25 Oct 2026
Cat Sitting in Sydney: How to Choose a Cat Sitter or Cattery
Going away? Compare cat sitters and catteries in Sydney, learn what NSW rules require, what to ask before you book, and which 24-hour emergency vets to know about.
25 Oct 2026
How to Keep Your Cat Cool in an Australian Summer (and Spot Heatstroke Early)
Australian summers can be dangerous for cats. Learn the signs of heatstroke, what to do in an emergency, how to keep your cat cool at home and how to protect pale cats from sunburn.
25 Oct 2026
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Cat Health
Signs of illness, fleas, vet care and keeping your cat well.
Cane Toad Poisoning in Cats: Signs, First Aid and How to Protect Your Cat
One lick of a cane toad can make a cat seriously ill within minutes. Learn the warning signs, the first aid steps that matter, and how to keep your cat safe in toad country.
How Much Does a Cat Sitter Cost in Australia? What to Pay and What You Get
Cat sitting prices in Australia, from drop-in visits to overnight house sitting and catteries. Plus what to pay a friend or neighbour, and whether $20 a day is a fair rate.
Is It Better to Board a Cat or Leave It at Home? How to Decide
Cattery or cat sitter? Compare stress, safety, health and cost, see which option suits your cat's personality, and learn what Australian welfare groups recommend.
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.