Cats

People try lots of things to keep cats off gardens and although there is no guaranteed way to achieve success, these tips are humane and may be worth trying.

My cat Sophie is getting older and I am worried about her developing problems that I might not notice. Can you please give me some advice on how to pick up problems early and what I can do?

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.

Our cat Sasha loves to share the delicious food we enjoy at Christmas, but someone told me that some of the things we like to eat can be toxic to pets! Please provide some guidance on what we can and can’t feed her.

I have two cats, Bonnie and Clyde, and I recently read some new recommendations about how to best feed them, called the ‘Five a Day Felix Plan’. Can you please explain this feeding plan and why it is being recommended?

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

It’s a fine day in March, 2014. Wearing his work uniform of a white bandana, Scruffy waits patiently by the front door.

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.