Cats

If you’ve adopted a cat or kitten, it’s important that you understand the different types of vaccinations available to them, and how these protect your pet’s health and wellbeing.

​​SPCA wants to reassure Kiwi pet owners how best to care for their companion animals during this uncertain time.

SPCA supports the use of managed and targeted Trap-Neuter-Return methods to control populations of stray cats, providing it is carried out according to best practice guidelines.

With a large portion of the population living in densely populated cities and urban suburbs, preventing your cat from roaming from your property is an increasingly common practice.

If you are experiencing frequent unwanted visits from our four-legged friends, here are some tips to humanely discourage them from entering your garden.

Older animals tend to find the cold weather over winter a bit of a challenge, especially those with arthritis. Arthiritis is inflammation of the joints and can have many underlying causes including prior injury, degenerative disease and developmental disorders.

The warmer weather is great for pets and their owners alike, but it’s also a timely reminder to check your house and garden for anything that may be harmful to your pet.

While most people enjoy the fireworks festivities, unfortunately many pets become highly distressed by fireworks.

Time is rushing by, and before we know it, winter will be here. So now is the time to plan ahead to make sure your pets will be comfortable and well fed during the long cold winter months.

Please be extra vigilant about what your pets eat over the festive season. Refrain from sharing human food with your pets, and think twice about leaving food in places that might be easily accessible to pets.