RSPCA Pet Insurance

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.

General information only. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Please read the PDS.

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.

05/10/2026

01/10/2026

Twelve months ago the Knights finished last. This weekend they play in the grand final.

Losing key players to season-ending injuries could have derailed the whole year. Add a new coach taking the helm, and it's easy to see how the boys were underestimated. Not anymore.

The whole city's draped in red and blue this week, including our office. If you're on Hunter Street, keep an eye out.

We might look after pet owners right across Australia, but this week we're just locals cheering on our boys.

Time to defend the kingdom. Go the Knights! ❤️🩵

30/09/2026

Meet Molly, the very first pet to join the new RSPCA Pet Insurance.

She's a little cavoodle with a big personality, and she's earned the nickname "Ping Pong" for how she bounces around her playpen. When Ping Pong's photo came through, our team couldn't quite handle the cavoodle cuteness.

And she's now the reason we ask every new member of our pet family to send in a photo, because just LOOK at her.

Got a pet with a nickname that says it all? Tell us in the comments, and share your pet's story using 💚🩵