Rspca what should i feed my cat

RSPCA South Australia asks that you consider making a contribution at the time of surrender to help with the cost of caring for your pet while he or she is in our care — including behavioural assessments and training, medical care, microchipping, vaccinations, desexing, sheltering costs, etc.

While RSPCA South Australia cannot guarantee an adoption outcome for every animal surrendered to us, we rehome 9 out of every 10 animals that come into our care. Once assessed as suitable to rehome, we will find the animal a home — no matter how long it takes. Pet surrender Explore options available to you. Are you considering surrendering your pet? We strongly recommend you: Speak with a trainer.

We only recommend force-free trainers. Exercise your pet. I think my pet may have behavioural problems. We also recommend trying some or all of the following tips: Prevent boredom. Freeze dog treats so your pet has to work to get them. Increase social time. Consider dog-walkers or sitters. If you are short on time, consider force-free dog walkers and pet service providers online.

All pets benefit from environmental enrichment. My pet keeps escaping. We recommend these tips: Keep your pet entertained. Look at your fencing. Ensure your fence is secure and high enough to safely contain your dog. Bring your dog indoors. Have your pet desexed. If your pet is neutered or spayed it will be less likely to go in search of a mate. The National Desexing Network helps you find vets in your area at discount rates.

Learn more here. My pet is showing signs of aggression. Is your pet healthy, happy and well exercised? These factors can influence anxiety and anti-social behaviour. Reward good behaviour. Rewards through attention and food can go a long way. Reinforce positive interaction, rather than reprimanding undesirable behaviours.

Seek professional help. A force-free trainer may be able to support and help you. I need financial assistance to get my pet desexed or to cover expensive medical treatment. Several options may be available to you: Consider VetPay. If you are struggling financially VetPay may be able to offer payment solutions. Find out more here. Negotiate a payment plan with your vet.

Seek a second opinion. City-based vets can have higher fees. Seek out a second opinion from another vet in the outer suburbs. They may offer the services for less or even an alternative approach. Consider generic brand medication. Keep your cat or kitten happy, healthy and safe. Nutrition Cats are carnivores, so they need high quantities of animal proteins and fats to survive.

Many human foods cause illness, so avoid giving your cat: avocado chocolate coffee cooked bones cooked manufactured meat garlic grapes milk nuts onions sausages and sausage meat Liver is rich in iron, but can become addictive. Remember to ensure your cat always has an adequate supply of fresh, clean water. Cats make for purrfect pets. Follow our seven-step guide to ensure your feline family member stays happy and healthy.

Cats are carnivores, meaning they must eat animal protein to survive. Give your pet a high quality cat food suited to her life stage and health status. The first ingredient should always be meat.

Avoid canned products with fillers such as corn and rice. Canned food has been shown to increase the risk of dental disease in some circumstances, so may be better used as a treat, to entice fussy eaters, or for specific medical conditions. Cats also need some natural foods, such as fresh, raw meat; raw chicken wings; and raw, meaty bones.

It is very important that your cat, male or female, is desexed. This helps prevent unwanted litters and also has health benefits for cats, such as reducing the risk of developing cancer.

For more information about desexing, click here. Cats need yearly visits to the veterinarian for vaccinations, boosters and general health checks. This includes vaccinations against cat flu. They also require regular flea control and worming, even if they are indoor-only cats.