Pet cats are good at catching and hunting wild animals, but there's been concerns raised over what this means for the safety of our native fauna. 

It's good for pet cats to roam, but growing awareness of the devastating impact they can have on our wildlife means owners need to take more responsibility, according to experts.

Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa managing director Dr Helen Beattie says it's difficult to keep a pet cat confined to the home and it's important to keep them safe.

She explained it's worth looking into a cat-proof fence to ensure they can't get too far.

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