Global Cheetah Day 2019 at Hamerton Zoo Park

Hi everyone, Following on from the Global Tiger Day our partner 4cats also supported Hamerton Zoo Park for their efforts on the Global Cheetah Day! The main attraction during Cheetah Day was the feeding sessions with the cheetahs! Did the Cheetah spot us arriving for the feeding? Of course, he did! That is one hungry cheetah ready […]

Pet Owner Reveals Horror After Three-year Flea Infestation Led To Carpets Being Replaced

A pet owner has described how she battled a flea infestation that plagued her home for more than three years – leaving her with no option but to re-carpet the whole house at the cost of £4,000. Katie Pearce, 40, from Ashford, Kent, had no idea her pet springer spaniel, Jet, had fleas when she […]

Guest Star: Pete the Guardian of the Refrigerator

Hi everyone, Today’s little guest post comes from Kristen and her cat Pete: This is Kitty Bob’s brother Pete, he is a guard of the refrigerator. He stands guard on top of our refrigerator, he also likes to lye on the refrigerator, and when we open the freezer I have to make sure that he’s […]

Oliver: My Favourite Cave in the Whole Wide World Just Got Even Better!

Hi everyone, It’s me Oliver here today! Some of you may remember that I love my jerry’s cat cave that I got a number of years ago. Oliver: But you are probably now wondering why my cave got even better now? Oliver: Well… look very closely below me! The cave now sits on top of […]

Purrsday Poetry: The Halloween Cat

In the early morn that halloween day when Tiny Terror traveled our way he passed five dogs without a care a scruffy kitten with coal black hair. He snuggled close, always around, underfoot, without a sound and one day traveled out the door to cuddle closely nevermore. Incredulous, the look I get whenever I would […]

Guest Star: Hallowe’en pumpkin & Purrcival the cat

Hello everyone, Today’s guest post comes from Purrcival and his human Alma. Are you sure you got it all? Not much left between the ears! Better make the next incision here. Wonder if I should do a biopsy? I specialize in “cat”aract surgery myself. But I seem to detect a dental problem here. You came […]

Competitions & Giveaways: Win 1 of 3 ScoopFree® Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box boxes!

Hi everyone, Exclusive to Katzenworld we have partnered up with PetSafe® Brand to give our readers a chance to win 1 of 3 ScoopFree® Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box. The giveaway will run from today until mid-day on the 23rd of November and winners will be announced shortly after we close the competition. Before we go […]

Remember Remember, Your Pets This November

REMEMBER REMEMBER, YOUR PETS THIS NOVEMBER Top Five most stressful nights for cats and dogs revealed Bonfire Night causes anxiety for 81 percent of pets Almost a third are terrified by scary costumes on Halloween With crowded gatherings, scary masks and loud banging noises, it’s no wonder October to December has been revealed as the most stressful time of year for […]

Cats Like to Have Fun too! Top 3 Toys Every Cat Loves!

Cats are incredibly lovable creatures, and they are often spoken in the same breath as dogs when it comes to pets. Even though several years of domestication have transformed the wild cats, it’s not entirely possible to erase certain hunter instincts that these animals possess. That is where cat toys can do wonders. The Pets […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 274)

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! We have set up a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated Tummy Rub Tuesday post. Simply leave a comment on the post and attach the image you’d like to use. If you’ve got more […]

Renegade: The Purrfect Spot for the Cold Time of the Year!

Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here today with some updates from us kats here at Katzenworld HQ! Remember the SleepyPod mobile pet carrier that we reviewed earlier in the year from our sponsor Sleepypod? Well, I figured out that it simply is the best place for us to curl in during this rather cold and […]

Protect your Older pet with Lifetime Insurance to Help Them Enjoy Retirement

Protect your Older pet with Lifetime Insurance to Help Them Enjoy Retirement Did you know that it can be very difficult to get a pet insurance policy for an older pet? Once pets reach a certain age, this problem can leave them vulnerable at a time in their lives when they may need treatment the […]

Keeping Pets Safe This Autumn

Keeping Pets Safe This Autumn PDSA offers advice on how to avoid toxic plants Autumn can be a brilliant time for you and your pets, and a time to enjoy the beautiful scenery as trees change from green to an array of rustic hues. It’s also important to be aware of the seasonal dangers to […]

Memories of Feline Friends ~ Shadow Was Very Special (Part 1)

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.                                                    Anatole Frances Introducing Shadow Shadow came into my life when she was about four years old. A friend, living in Minneapolis with her husband and two cats, had recently inherited two additional cats from her husband’s nephew. Knowing that my cat […]

ProtectaPet Reveals New Brand and Logo

ProtectaPet Reveals New Brand and Logo ProtectaPet, the international leader in cat fencing solutions, launches its new brand identity, redesigned logo, and website today Saturday 26th October. The date is significant in the cat world as the launch is planned on the same date as the ‘World Cat Show’ – which this year takes place […]

Guest Story: Finding Ruben Part 2

And so, on that chilly, grey October morning I left Ruben in a pen at the vets, unable even to say goodbye. I spent the next few months focusing on the rest of the family. I had surgery and started recovery. I mourned Maia and also grieved the loss of my 19-year-old cat Basil, who […]

The Friday Art Cat: “Norwegian Forest Cat”

FRIDAY ART CAT – “Norwegian Forest Cat” These cats have a slightly different profile from the Maine Coon, and a longer nose. This was a quick pencil sketch of a friend’s cat. Sara I am an artist making work mostly of animals and people, specialising in oil painting and soft pastel.  Three cats live with me […]

Nubia: Oh Wonderful Fresh Green Grass!

Hi everyone, It’s me Nubia here today! And my humans had an amazing surprise for me. Fresh grass! A rarity at this time of the year. <3 Nubia: But apparently it’s not just any grass from the garden… They got us an organic cat grass box from My Cat Grass which apparently is much much […]

Speaking Cat

Many owners, like me, speak to their cats. The only problem is that there is a language barrier. I learned quickly how to read the expressions on my cat Sid’s face. Usually, it was “mom tighten those screw” or “ oh, no I’m not eating this again.” There are ways you can learn to communicate […]

7 Helpful Tips to Help Your Finicky Rescue Feline Adjust 

As fall rolls around, there is nothing better than cozying up with a beloved kitten. October may be National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, but shelter cats deserve some love too! This is the perfect time to save a life and welcome a new furry friend into your home. Adopting a cat can be overwhelming, both […]

UK’s ‘ultimate day out for animal lovers of all ages’ returns to Birmingham

The National Pet Show… UK’s ‘ultimate day out for animal lovers of all ages’ returns to Birmingham For a chance to win FREE tickets to the event drop an email to info@katzenworld.co.uk providing your name and email address and agreement to be added to both our blog and shop newsletter! And of course weither you […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 273)

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! We have set up a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated Tummy Rub Tuesday post. Simply leave a comment on the post and attach the image you’d like to use. If you’ve got more […]

Cat Travel: Neko no Jikan Amemura – Osaka Cat Cafe Part 7

Hi everyone, This is the 7th part in our Neko no Jikan Amemura series. For those that missed the others click on the respective post number for them: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6. Today it’s all about sleeping cats! And they certainly were good at it! 😉 Anyone knows […]

Caring for Pets With Arthritis

Caring for pets with arthritis World Arthritis Day – 12 October There’s a silent illness that can flare up in cold weather. But it can be tricky to spot, or simply mistaken for old age – arthritis. Although it is more common in older pets, arthritis can affect pets of any age. Thankfully, there are […]

Joey: The Little Cat With A Big Personality

In the fall of 2013 I started feeding a little brown tabby cat that was sleeping in the front garden.  I took it slow, not wanting to approach him too quickly and scare him away.  As the weather was getting colder, I knew it was time to meet the little guy face to face I […]

First-Ever Cat Convention in Seattle Announced

First-Ever Cat Convention in Seattle Announced Seattle Humane and Seattle Meowtropolitan partner to bring together up to 5,000 cat lovers in what is anticipated to be largest cat convention in Pacific Northwest.   Attention all feline enthusiasts — the time is meow for Seattle’s first-ever cat convention! Up to 5,000 attendees are expected later this month […]