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Five rare Cat breeds to tick off your bucket list at this year’s Show

You’re no ordinary Cat lover: you know your Maine Coons from moggies, and your life goal is ‘To Pet All the Cats’. Well, take a seat because you’re about to fulfil your feline dreams and meet 30 of the world’s most sought-after breeds, face to face, at the Trouble & Trix Breed Showcase at our […]

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Australia’s largest feline-focused festival returns to Melbourne in 2022

Picture of a smiling Girl holding a cat with Cat face paint on.

In 2021, Australians owned an estimated 4.9 million pet cats with a staggering 24% obtained during the pandemic. Today, pet ownership is up 8% since 2019 and companionship remains the top motivation for new cat owners*. With a new wave of passionate feline families in our midst, the return of the Melbourne Cat Lovers Festival […]

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The Kitty checklist: everything you need to welcome your new Cat

So, you’re about to have a new feline housemate? How exciting! While the Cat or Kitten you’re about to introduce to your home is unlikely to do the dishes, they’re more likely to excel in the cuteness department. And that’s purr-fect! But before the purring party can begin, there are a few essentials you’ll need […]

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Cat gadgets: keep your Kitty content with a touch of tech

  Pet-tech is changing the lives of our feline friends across the world. And no, we’re not talking about teleportation or mind-control. After all, most kitties seem to have mastered that anyway! Discover the best Cat Gadgets on the market! Feline-focussed technology isn’t rocket science. And your cat doesn’t need to be a computer whiz […]

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Feline good: how wellness can do wonders for your purring companion

Cat Yoga

You’ve probably heard of wellness. These days, it’s a word that seems to pop up everywhere you go. But what does it mean? Wellness is the act of pursuing healthy behaviours that lead to greater physical and mental health. Exercise, nutrition, social connectedness, rest, and mindfulness all form the foundations of wellness. Basically, it’s all […]

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Welcome to The Jungle! How to bring the outdoor in, for your indoor cat.

We all love plants. Whether outdoor or indoor they bring such satisfaction into our lives! But what about those indoor Cats we all know and love? Are they dreaming of frolicking in fields, cosying up next to some colourful plant life or just looking to breathe some filtered air. Why not furnish those floorboards with […]

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The Cat Plague has returned: how to protect your feline friend from contagious viruses

Recently, the RSPCA released a statement (read it here) outlining the return of a highly contagious feline virus that has spread across Victoria. The parvovirus affects rapidly dividing tissues and localises in the digestive system, resulting in bad cases of diarrhoea, fatigue, fever, weight loss, vomiting, and in some cases sudden death. Here are some […]

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Catch the extended early-bird deals to keep you purring!

We can barely contain our excitement for our new Cat Lovers Festival being held at the Royal Exhibition Building (Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th September) as it will be the country’s very first feline focused festival! Over 10,000 passionate, high-spending feline-tragics are expected to attend to celebrate Cats like never before in Australia. Almost 40% […]

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