Gabby I limped for a year, sharded heart sticking my throat. Promised myself not to drop the pieces. Shattered things never glue back to the original. But then the words “tiny female” an uttered after-thought at the end of a telephone call thrummed my skin. Your photo followed. I thought I recognized you. One […]
Advice & Tips
A Cat-Friendly Guide to Barnet
Whether you’re a longtime local, thinking of moving to the area, or simply visiting with [...]
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DIY Pet Projects: Fun and Easy Crafts for Your Furry Friend
Cat in window hammock stock photo via Dreamstime.com Pets aren’t just companions—they’re family. And what [...]
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What to do if you find a stray animal: PDSA tips for helping lost pets
Learn the best steps to take if you encounter a stray animal from PDSA Vet [...]
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Transform Playtime with These Safe and Fun DIY Cat Toys
Upgrade playtime: Try these safe DIY cat toys now! [...]
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May
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Advice & Tips
Adopt These Kid Friendly Cat Breeds for a Happy Family
Choose These Cat Breeds for a Joyful, Kid-Friendly Home [...]
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Your photos may look OK but you don’t capture a cat personality. The one special thing that makes them special, the cat you love. Don’t worry, help is here!
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Sep
Sep
Ken’s kicking off over the rugby Find Ken on Instagram or Facebook.
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Sep
Sep
Keeping Fleas at Bay Expert advice from PDSA vets on preventing parasites The UK has enjoyed lots of warm sunshine this year, and while it’s meant delightful days of basking in the sunshine for us, the hot weather can lead to big problems when it comes to fleas. “A key part of responsible pet ownership […]
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Sep
Sep
Have you all had your pets involved in your wedding or would you involve them if you were to get married? 🙂 A survey commissioned by The Insurance Emporium revealed that pets featured as a wedding guest in almost half of weddings. Over 40% of those surveyed even said the pet had been the star […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
Hi everyone, The Guinness World Records kindly gave us permission to repost some of their cat world records as part of their 2016 book which is available in stores! Today we are looking at the Loudest purr by a domestic cat: The loudest purr by a domestic cat is 67.8 db(A) and was achieved by Merlin, […]
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Sep
Sep
A badly injured young cat was recently admitted to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home after falling from an eleventh-floor window. Fortunately, May, a seven-month-old Domestic Short-hair, managed to hold on to her eight remaining lives after the dramatic tumble, which resulted in a broken pelvis. Sadly, May’s owners couldn’t afford to pay for the treatment […]
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Sep
Sep
One of my favourite places to visit is the Toronto Zoo. It’s the largest zoo in Canada, spanning 710 acres with over 5000 animals from around the world. During my most recent visit I had a great time photographing the Amur Tigers. The seven year old siblings Kira (female) and Vasili (male) arrived at the […]
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Sep
Sep
Brush up on dental care for Pet Smile Month September is National Pet Smile Month Brushing our teeth is a normal part of our daily routine and our pets need that too! September marks National Pet Smile Month and PDSA is raising awareness of pet dental care. With dental disease a common problem for many of our […]
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Aug
Aug
TV personalities Sue Perkins and Anna Richardson are supporting homeless cat owners by signing up as ambassadors for StreetVet. StreetVet provide free vet care to more than 20 cats who are living with homeless owners across the UK, giving owners peace of mind that if their cat needs help, they can access it. Anna, 49, […]
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Aug
Aug
After two years in Minneapolis, I got a transfer to Seattle. I told Bozo that we would be moving again and bought a new carrying case for him. Would you believe that on the way to the airport in a taxi, Bozo once again managed to open the zipper! Panic time! I checked in all […]
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Aug
Aug
Friday Art Cat: ‘Lazy Days’ by Sema Martin Sema Martin is an Award-winning Artist best known for her work in colour pencil. Exploring themes of realism, texture and movement, her work depicts a range of subjects from cats to dogs, rabbits and horses. Her love of nature and wildlife brought her to the Welsh countryside […]
Ha'Penny, Product Reviews, Renegade, Toys
Katzenworld Cats: Fun with the Premium Rustling Cushion by 4cats
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, It’s me little Ha’Penny today! And finally I got to try one of the fabulous 4cats toys that my siblings always get to dig their claws in. 😀 Ha’Penny: Oh Hi there human! So you want to video me with the toy? 😀 Of course! Ha’Penny: So why is the premium rustling cushion […]
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Aug
Aug
The Owl, the Pussycat and the feline behind the scenes… Oh yes, there was also the fabulous man who wrote of my adventures. His name was Edward Lear. He was devoted to me and to other felines who came to know him. In addition to my long luxurious fur, I am world class at the […]
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Aug
Aug
For the past six years Teddy has had the strange habit of eating fur. This is called pica, where cats eat non food items. There are a number of causes, from an underlying illness, vitamin deficiency to stress. In Teddy’s case it’s stress. I can trace it back to 2013, when I brought a stray […]
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Oh dear, when there’s a cat fact involving dogs, we just know it’s going to end badly for canines!
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A tortoiseshell cat who started off her life trapped inside a car crusher has once again ended up at a rehoming centre and looking to find her forever home. Margarita, a three-year-old cat, came into the RSPCA Northamptonshire branch last month as she didn’t cope well with a new baby in the household. The young […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, Our kitties already agreed that the Sleepypod Carriers of our sponsor that they’ve extensively reviewed are the best on the market and not just because they support us! Our five masters of mischief have been fans of Sleepypod long before this! But did you know how much work goes into testing of their […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
Charity, Mews
Charity Mews: End of an era – Four Feisty Feral Cats Become Last Working Animals From a UK Coal Mine
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Hi everyone, Today’s Charity Mews come from Cats Protection who have recently been involved in the re-homing of the UK’s last mining cats. (No they don’t mine for coal but they kill the rats in the areas of mines. :o) Charity Mews: End of an era – Four Feisty Feral Cats Become Last Working Animals […]
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Aug
Aug
Before taking on a new cat here are some tips for introductions When introducing cats the first interactions are incredibly important to ensure your cats remain happy and healthy – so the RSPCA gives its tips on how to help introductions run smoothly. RSPCA cat welfare expert Alice Potter gives her advice on introducing cats […]
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Aug
Aug
The Finding of a Therapy Cat: a series about Tinkerbelle, Registered Pet Partner Therapy Cat (retired) and our journey together. By Mollie Hunt Part 30: The Bed What made Tinkerbelle a good therapy cat? I get this question often. All cats are different and suit different emotional needs, but on reflection, Tinkerbelle’s ability for success […]
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Aug
Aug
Recently we got a new-to-us dining room table. Maybe some followers remember the post “Cats and Their Aquarium?” Well, this 20 lb beauty’s repeated jumping down onto the 65 gal aquarium broke it, and after 4 months of new flooring and other things, new tank ensued. This tank is situated in such a space that […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, Our partner 4cats has once again supported the Hamerton Zoo team for their conservation efforts of big cats for the Global Tiger Day 2019. First, of we have photos of the Malayan tigers with one of their cat wrestlers. They turned this into an extra-large version to match the big cats! He […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, Please find below a tribute story by AshTheGamingFox as unfortunately their beloved Izzo has passed away. 🙁 In what we believe was 2015, we found this British Short Hair by our back yard, from what we could tell, he looked like he had a home.. And we believe he was a she back […]
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Aug
Aug
FRIDAY ART CAT – This is a sketch I made a while back, in pastel pencil, of a cat lying on a duvet. It is “not finished” in the regard that the cat has no apparent body, but at the same time, I think it looks complete. What’s your opinion? I’d be interested to know. […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, So…. Oliver got a SECOND one of those Finley & Farquhar pet duvets and he honestly thought that I would just let him have it?!? Nubia: Well think again Oliver! This is MINE now… and it’s in YOUR FAVOURITE spot as well muahaha. 😀 Nubia: Well this was perfect until…. a silly human turned on […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our poetry section by Sarah from Fresh Hell. Simmering Legs The cat is simmering on my legs A tub of purring fur. My feet are toasty In the blanket cave underneath her magma belly. Toasty feet are happy feet. This heat could never burn me. Author: […]
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Aug
Aug
Katzenworld readers, tuck in for a special treat because today’s article isn’t just your typical round-up of reviews. First, it contains a write-up of Helkatti, location of the best coffee I’ve ever had. Which is saying something as I’ve had tons. It also contains a recap of my favorite cat cafe ever. Yes, you read […]