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RSPCA Australia Season 5 Episode 1

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Are indoor cats safer? And is letting your cat roam freely doing more harm than good?

In this episode, our host Brian Daly is joined by Dr Gemma Ma, veterinary policy and project officer at RSPCA NSW, to discuss the risks of roaming, the potential challenges of containment and what cats really need for optimal physical and mental wellbeing.

With advice on outdoor enclosures, catios and creating enriching indoor spaces cats will love, Dr Ma breaks down what responsible containment can look like and why it matters