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    Cat Health Basics: Diet, Play & Parasite Protection

    August 13, 2025 2 min read

    Cat Health Basics: Diet, Play & Parasite Protection

    The essentials at a glance
    Healthy cats need the right food, fresh water, safe play, clean litter, and year-round parasite protection. Keep it simple. Set phone reminders so nothing is missed.

    Diet and hydration

    • Feed a complete, balanced cat food for your cat’s life stage.

    • Measure meals. Keep weight steady.

    • Offer fresh water in more than one spot. Many cats like wide bowls or a fountain.

    • Go slow with any diet change. Shift over 5 to 7 days.

    • Call your vet before home-cooked or raw diets.

    Litter and grooming

    • One tray per cat, plus one extra. Keep trays in quiet places.

    • Scoop daily. Full clean weekly.

    • Brush often for long coats. Check nails, teeth and ears during grooming.

    Play and enrichment

    • Two short play sessions a day. Use wands and chase toys.

    • Provide vertical space. Cat trees and shelves build confidence and fitness.

    • Offer scratch posts in a few spots.

    • Rotate toys weekly so play stays fresh.

    • Consider a window perch or a secure catio for safe outdoor time.

    Parasite protection that fits your home
    Pick an application you can give on time. Match the correct weight band and read the label each time.

    Seasonal notes for Australia

    • Do daily tick checks in tick season or when travelling to coastal or bush areas.

    • Warm regions can have fleas year round. Keep prevention consistent.

    • Keep cats cool in heat. Offer shade and water. Avoid car travel on hot days.

    Simple safety tips

    • Use cat-only products. Never use dog treatments on cats.

    • Apply spot-ons to clean, dry skin at the back of the head.

    • Keep children and other pets away from the site until dry.

    • Do not combine products unless your vet advises it.

    • If your cat has a health condition, is pregnant, or takes other medicines, ask your vet first.

    When to see a vet

    • Sudden weight loss or gain.

    • Itch, sores, hair loss, or ear redness.

    • Vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, or changes in thirst or toilet habits.

    • Any wobbliness, voice change or weakness in tick season.

    FAQ

    Do indoor cats need parasite protection
    Often yes. Fleas can hitchhike inside and some worms come from the environment. A simple monthly plan suits many indoor cats.

    Monthly or long-acting. Which should I pick
    Choose the schedule you can stick to. Monthly suits routine lovers. Long-acting suits busy homes. Both work when used on time.

    How can I make spot-on dosing easier
    Apply at the back of the head where your cat cannot reach. Offer a treat after. Separate pets until the site is dry.

    How much should my cat eat
    Use the pack guide as a start and adjust to keep a lean, steady shape. Your vet can confirm the ideal weight for your cat.

    Need help choosing
    Tell us your cat’s age, weight and lifestyle and we will suggest a simple plan. Contact us.

    Feargus McConnell
    Feargus McConnell