RSPCA Pet Insurance

29/10/2026

Your best mate might just be waiting, ready to start their life with you 💚💙

26/10/2026

Halloween is all about having fun, but there are a few hazards worth keeping in mind to help keep our furry family members safe. From chocolate and lollies to decorations and the excitement of trick-or-treaters, with a little extra care, you can enjoy all the spooky festivities while helping your pets stay safe.

A big thank you to Aimee Edwards and 7NEWS Australias for helping us raise awareness of these risks and share practical advice with pet owners ahead of Halloween:

🐾 Keep chocolate, lollies and their wrappers out of paw’s reach.

🐾 Be mindful of decorations that curious pets might chew or swallow.

🐾 Keep an eye on doors and gates as trick-or-treaters come and go.

🐾 Make sure your pets have a comfortable space to retreat to if the festivities get a little overwhelming.

Halloween doesn’t have to be off-limits for pets or their people. It’s simply about knowing what to look out for and making small adjustments where needed.

Read the full article:

Chocolate has triggered 209 pet insurance claims in the past year alone.

26/10/2026

Lock up the stash! The Unattended chocolate, lollies, and wrappers are all fair game to curious pets on Halloween ( labradors and beagles I am looking at you!)

Chocolate consumption remains one of the most common reasons vets inducing vomiting, one RSPCA Pet Insurance claim for chocolate toxicity reached almost $7,000. Dark chocolate is by far the most dangerous and the outcome depends on the size of the dog, how much was eaten, the type of chocolate, and how quickly treatment begins.

Please lock the kids’ stash away and make sure your pets are somewhere safe and secure.

23/10/2026

A big hi to all the beautiful pets that joined our Pet Family this September 💙💚

Did you spot your fur child? Tell us below 👇

21/10/2026

For many of us, nail trim day is the part of pet care we put off the longest 🫣 It feels like our pets can sense what’s coming. Pups suddenly commando roll over the furniture and cats vanish right before our eyes, turning trim day into more of a wrestling match.

If you’re honest, you might be just as nervous as they are, and most of that comes down to one worry: hurting them.

The thing is, skipping trim day isn’t a great idea. Long nails can be uncomfortable, change the way your pet walks, and in some cases curl back into their paw pads.

If you can hear them clicking on the floorboards, they’re probably due for a trim.

The good news is it doesn’t have to be a battle. With a bit of patience, the right tools and a healthy supply of treats, nail trims can become just another part of the routine 🩵

One tip to start with: don’t go straight in for the trim. Let your pet have a sniff of the clippers first, get them used to you handling their paws, and reward them for staying calm. Once the clippers stop being the scary thing, the rest will hopefully get a whole lot easier.

And if your pet still isn’t having a bar of it, that’s okay 🤷‍♀️ Some pets just never warm up to nail trims. If you’re not feeling confident, your vet or a groomer can take care of it or show you how.

We’ve put together a guide that walks you through it for both dogs and cats, including how to find the quick (even on dark nails), which tools to use, and what to do if you take a little too much off.

So which one are you dealing with at home, the commando roller or the vanishing act?

Link in the comments 👇

20/10/2026

One thing is not like the other 💙

14/10/2026

Most people budget for the puppy. Fewer budget for the puppuccinos ☕

The 2025 Pets in Australia survey found Aussies spent $21.3 billion on their pets, with almost half of that going on food.

Moneysmart puts the first year with a dog at around $4,000 on average, with cats a little cheaper. That covers the getting-started stuff like rego, microchipping, bedding, food, vaccinations, flea and worm treatments and early vet visits.

After that, dog-owning households spend around $2,520 a year and cat owners around $1,656.

Then there’s everything nobody writes down. The pet-friendly rental. The couch cushion. The bed they won’t lie on.

A few things that help when you’re putting a pet budget together:

- Check local prices. Find out what your vet, council and groomer actually charge.
- Sort the must-haves from the nice-to-haves (The monogrammed blanket can wait)
- Leave some breathing room. Prices change, and pets have a habit of surprising us.
- Have a plan for unexpected vet bills, whether that’s savings, pet insurance or a bit of both.

Our full guide breaks down budgeting for your pet, step by step. It’s linked below.

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14/10/2026

The resemblances is uncanny 🎨✍️🥹🐶

We love you Brum 💙💚 Always part of the RSPCA family

13/10/2026

Food ❌ Dogs ✅

08/10/2026

Disasters don't wait for you to find the cat carrier.

With bushfire and storm season upon us, now's a good time to make sure your pet is part of your emergency plan. When you need to leave in a hurry, a bit of prep now makes a big difference.

Make a plan 📝
Everyone at home should know what to do, where to go and who's grabbing which pet. Not every evacuation centre can take animals, so line up a few options ahead of time, like family, friends or pet-friendly accommodation outside your area.

Make sure they can be identified 🧐
If you get separated, a microchip is often how pets find their way home. Check your contact details are up to date on the registry, and keep a collar with current ID tags on your pet.

Pack their kit 👜
Keep it in a waterproof container somewhere easy to grab. Include water, food, bowls, a lead, a carrier and any medication. Add copies of vaccination certificates, your vet's contact details and a recent photo of you with your pet. Their favourite toy can help them settle in a strange place.

Practise the hard bits 🐈
If your cat treats the carrier like a trap, start getting them used to it now. Leave it out with a comfy blanket and the odd treat inside, so it's not a wrestling match on the day.

Leave early 🏃
Dogs on leads, cats in carriers. If you really can't take your pet with you, never tether them. Leave them inside with enough food and water for several days, and put a note on your door saying which animals are inside and how to reach you.

Our full guide to getting your pet emergency ready is linked below.