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There’s a perception that cats are invincible. Cats certainly believe it, and many new cat owners are perhaps not entirely aware of the health risks cats face. From mischievous kittens to wise old cats, every life stage brings its own challenges. And those nine lives? Just a myth, which is why thousands of Australians have…
Cats are famously stoic. It’s often a toss-up whether that feline resting face is a loving gaze or a fierce death stare. Even purring can come from a place of contentment or “back off or else”. The cat’s inscrutability plateaus when it comes to pain or distress. Long before they became our fuzzy companions and…
“There’s a great peace of mind that comes from knowing you did everything you could.” Katherine and her husband had only just moved to Sydney when they adopted Mog. The kitten had been living on the streets as part of a stray litter until the local vet intervened and adopted them out. Except one.…
Another night, another raucous cat fight in the street outside. As the two feisty felines go to war, you’re comfortable in the knowledge your indoor cat is sound asleep downstairs, safely out of reach of risk. Or are they? It’s easy to assume that an indoor-only lifestyle is safe for cats. After all, that’s where…
Life with a cat is full of surprises. Many are fun, such as random crazy speed runs around the lounge room; some not so much, however well-intentioned, like a freshly caught gift on the front porch. And then there are the surprises nobody wants: accidents, street fights, illnesses and unexpected vet bills. A great way…
We all love the toothy smiles of our pets, so it’s strange that we’re not always prepared to invest in them. Dental care is one of the most overlooked areas of pet health cover. Typically, insurers tend not to include dental in their policies because it’s seen as a preventable issue. Pet carers in the…
Once a relatively uncommon issue, feline obesity now affects a significant percentage of domestic cats. According to PetSure claims data (Jan 2020 to Dec 2024), the percentage of cats classified as overweight or obese ranges from 17% to 53% depending on age. The lowest percentage occurs in the first year of life at 17%, but…
Being a cat carer means asking many questions every day. How did you get up there? Why won’t you eat this today? Why are you running at high speed around the house at 1AM? Some of the most important questions you can ask revolve around pet insurance. Having a policy when unexpected disasters strike can…
A new kitten brings a lot to a household: excitement, cuteness, the odd stray puddle of pee. What they don’t come with is a rulebook. The first year of life with a young cat is about learning – usually the hard way – for both you and your kitten. Together, you’ll discover the joys…