By Kirra Livingstone
WHEN Maleny veterinarian Dr Stuart Ralph suffered from burnout in the vet industry, he still wanted to help pet owners care for their furry friends. But being a cat lover himself, he still had a strong passion for felines and wanted to use his expert knowledge in a different way. This is where ‘Wellcat’ was born.
“We sell the best products for cats, but we also provide education to cat owners with information they may not be aware of,” Stuart said.
“I’m a cat person. I’m unashamedly cat. I’ve always loved cats and I think there is a need for knowledge and education.
“Some misconceptions include feeding cats from bowls, it actually hurts their whiskers eating out of a bowl, and in the wild they would just eat off the ground, that’s what is natural for them.”
Stuart owns Minna (six years old) and Skoda (11 years old) who are both domestic short hair cats, and he uses his Wellcat products for his own adorable cats.
Dr Ralph’s online business can be found at www.wellcat.com.au, and he holds market stalls at various local markets where you can ask him questions and advice.
Wellcat is dedicated to “helping you help your cat”.
kirra@gcnews.com.au