Cat care in Australia
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Real or Artificial Christmas Tree: Which Is Safer for Cats?
Pine needles, tree water, plastic branches and toppling trees: we compare real and artificial Christmas trees for homes with cats, and explain how to make either one safer.
11 Nov 2026
How to Keep Cats Out of the Christmas Tree: 12 Vet-Backed Tips That Work
Is your cat climbing the Christmas tree, batting baubles and chewing the lights? 12 practical, vet-backed tips to cat-proof your tree, plus the decorations that are dangerous for cats.
11 Nov 2026
Christmas Gifts for Cats: Safe, Fun Ideas Your Cat Will Actually Love
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your cat? Festive cat towers, cosy beds, toys and handmade ideas, plus the popular gifts that are actually dangerous for cats.
11 Nov 2026
Christmas Tree Cat Trees: 4 Festive Cat Towers Worth Buying and How to Choose
A cat tower shaped like a Christmas tree gives your cat its own festive climbing spot. Compare four Christmas tree cat trees, learn what to check before you buy, and keep it safe.
11 Nov 2026
Crochet Santa Cat Amigurumi: Free Beginner Pattern for a Christmas Cat
Make a little amigurumi cat in a Santa hat with this free beginner pattern. Step-by-step rounds, amigurumi tips, colour ideas to match your own cat, and how to keep it safe from your real one.
9 Nov 2026
Crochet Christmas Pudding Cat Toy: Free Catnip Toy Pattern for the Festive Season
Give your cat a Christmas pudding it can actually enjoy. A free crochet catnip toy pattern with custard topping and holly, designed to be safe for cats, plus tips on festive cat gifts.
9 Nov 2026
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Cat Health
Signs of illness, fleas, vet care and keeping your cat well.
Real or Artificial Christmas Tree: Which Is Safer for Cats?
Pine needles, tree water, plastic branches and toppling trees: we compare real and artificial Christmas trees for homes with cats, and explain how to make either one safer.
How to Keep Cats Out of the Christmas Tree: 12 Vet-Backed Tips That Work
Is your cat climbing the Christmas tree, batting baubles and chewing the lights? 12 practical, vet-backed tips to cat-proof your tree, plus the decorations that are dangerous for cats.
Crochet Christmas Pudding Cat Toy: Free Catnip Toy Pattern for the Festive Season
Give your cat a Christmas pudding it can actually enjoy. A free crochet catnip toy pattern with custard topping and holly, designed to be safe for cats, plus tips on festive cat gifts.
Cat Food
What to feed, how often, and food brands sold in Australia.
Christmas Food That's Dangerous for Cats: The Australian Festive Menu Checklist
Ham, prawns, rum balls, pavlova and Christmas pudding: which Aussie festive foods are dangerous for cats, which are safe in small amounts, and what to do if your cat eats something it shouldn't.
Why Is My Cat Vomiting? Causes, Warning Signs and What to Do
Wondering why your cat is vomiting? Learn the common causes, warning signs that need urgent veterinary care, and how to help your cat safely at home 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.
Cat Breeds
Temperament and care for popular breeds.
Burmese Cats in Australia: Personality, Health and How to Find a Kitten Safely
Thinking of a Burmese kitten? Learn what Burmese cats are really like, the health issues to ask breeders about, how to buy safely in Australia, and how to adopt a Burmese instead.
The Most Beloved Cat Breeds in Australia: The Top 10 and What They're Really Like
Ragdolls, British Shorthairs, Maine Coons and the humble moggy. See Australia's most popular cat breeds, what each is like to live with, and which suits your home.
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...
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.