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What are the risks of your cat catching the deadly flu strain?

It may seem like a joke, but cats really do get stuck in trees. Here’s what to do if it happens to you… In the very first Christopher Reeve Superman movie, the eponymous superhero rescued a small kitten stuck up a tree. Now, it’s probably only a small percentage of...

A survey says Aussie capitals have a way to go before they fully meet the needs of cat lovers…

We’re a nation of animal-lovers, but cat ownership is actually declining in this country…

When you go on holiday, you may choose places you can visit with your cat, making your trip a real family vacation (although finding pet-friendly accommodation is often easier said than done). But what about if you’re heading overseas for a couple of weeks? Taking your cat with you then is obviously...

Putting your beloved pet to sleep can be a harrowing experience, but it may also be the kindest decision you can take

Although cats have an innate homing instinct, sometimes they do get lost. An earlier Cat Diaries article gave you tips for finding a lost cat. However, by ensuring your cat can be easily identified in the first place, you’re greatly increasing the chances of being reunited without needing to spend...

Simon is the only feline winner of the animal VC The Dickin Medal is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. It was instituted in 1943 by Maria Dickin and is awarded for extraordinary bravery in dangerous circumstances. Unlike the VC, though, the Dickin Medal is not only awarded...

It’s an occupational hazard of cat ownership, but cat scratch disease can be particularly nasty in young children. Here’s what it is and how to prevent it...

Cat Diaries’ reader Sue Dunbar reveals the charm and soft nature behind the wild appearance of the Ocicat Cat lovers have always been drawn to the beauty and grace of wild cats. And now they can have the look of a wild cat, but with the predictable personality of the pussy-cat!