Hello Katzenworld Family! Have you ever been to Ohio? It’s not the first place people think when planning a visit to the USA, but if you do, they have a real treat for cat lovers. Ohio has four cat cafes and when considered together, the state has not just some of the best in the […]
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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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Adopt These Kid Friendly Cat Breeds for a Happy Family
Choose These Cat Breeds for a Joyful, Kid-Friendly Home [...]
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Hello everyone, Have I ever told you the story of me climbing up the cupboard? No you say? Well when I was a tiny little kitten I used to LOVE climbing up on the top of the cupboard (Much to the dislike of my humans!) because I knew that my favorite toy was up there […]
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Post by Stephanie Musarra Dr. Cat: Episode 9 I noticed that a new bakery had opened up in my neighborhood. I became intrigued, as I saw a sign that spelled out “No Dogs Allowed” in the shape of several hissing cats. I was greeted by Dr. Cat. “Welcome to the Meow, and Hiss Bakery.” “Dr. […]
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Two young kittens with an extremely rare suspected genetic condition that were found in a burnt out car are being hand-reared at Cats Protection’s Gildersome Homing Centre. Bert and Ernie both have Syndactylism where two or more toes are fused. The condition is different from the more frequently seen polydactyly – where a cat can […]
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Hi everyone, As the summer months are when us humans tend to travel more we figured it would be quit good to recap on our top travel tips with your cat! Now we know that not all of our feline friends like to travel but likewise there are many out there that will travel with […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below a guest post from Nikki about her cat Scarlett: This is Scarlett when she was a kitten. She loves having her tummy rubbed. Scarlett is a rescue cat, she was found living outside, cold and hungry, with her mum, her brother and her sisters when she was around 8 weeks old. […]
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Hi everyone, Back in March we went to check out the Curious Catford Arts & Crafts Market at Ninth Life. Catford is a district of Southeast London very close to our flat. Before we look at the exhibition itself some of you are most likely wondering why the district is called Catford? “According to Wikipedia, […]
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Oliver: I love laundry days because I get a nice bed like this one. 😀 Oliver: What! You want to make the bed now… but you only just put the sheets on the duvet??? Noooooooooooo 🙁 Oliver: So fellow felines… do you like your human’s laundry day as well? 😀 Signed by His Meowjesty King […]
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You sit, your ears on edge and whiskers taut replete with chunks and biscuits from your bowl, and lick the gravy that your paws have brought onto my sofa, out of my control. Paws done, you settle there upon your side, and groom your tummy fur until it’s clean, there’s fluff and bits of bug […]
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Dirk couldn’t be happier because 4cats has a new Cuddly Cushion! You may have read the review about Dirk’s first cuddly cushion: he went absolutely mad. He loves this new one at least as much as the previous version, perhaps even more. So what’s new about this Cuddly Cushion? 4Cats uses a different fabric for […]
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Nice thought, Brutus, but we reckon those Disney rodents are way too speedy for you two!
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Owning a cat can be a fantastic adventure! Care needs to be taken, however, in creating the perfect environment in which they can thrive. Whether you’re preparing to welcome a new cat into your home, or you think you might want to spruce the house up for your existing kitty, our friends over at The […]
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Hi everyone, Our friends from 4cats and Hamerton Zoo Park are collaborating for a fun event on the 29th of July. The 29th of July is Global Tiger Day which is trying to raise awareness fo the endangered species and many companies like our friends are taking part in raising funds for the global conservation […]
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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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Let me introduce you to Jameson, a beautiful, intelligent, sweet tortoiseshell cat. When friends who had rescued her, gave her to me, they called her “Cali” (for Calico). I said no, that will not work. She is a tortoiseshell plus according to something I’d read, Earnest Hemingway said that cats like an “s” sound in […]
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PDSA Vets Save Burnt Kitten Trapped Under car Bonnet for 40 Miles A kitten has miraculously survived life-threatening injuries after hiding under the bonnet of a neighbour’s car then unwittingly going on a 40 mile journey. One-year-old tabby cat Chi, from Brighton, used one of her nine lives after suffering severe burns from the ordeal. […]
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Hi everyone, Next Saturday LondonCats is coming to Maidstone in Kent (UK) for their 12th International Cat Show. While we are sadly not there this time we can promise you that there will be something for every cat lover present and many of our friends will be there running stalls and showing their cats. So […]
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Mitzi’s Story & International Cat Care’s new Cat Friendly Homing Programme
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Mitzi’s Story & International Cat Care’s new Cat Friendly Homing Programme A tale of hope by Vicky Halls (Cat Behaviour Counsellor, Author and Cat Friendly Homing co-developer) The Bermuda SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has a shelter in a quiet location on the small island of Bermuda in the North Atlantic […]
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I am going to share some easy ways to make your cat photos great enough for you to show them off on social media and make a big impression.
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Hi everyone, Today’s Guest Story comes from Dr. Signe A. Dayhoff, PhD and her cat George. Never Doubt What A Cat Can Accomplish This is my “disabled” cat “George.” As a result of an accident before I adopted him, his left legs are only four inches long with no paws so he hobbles gingerly. But he’d […]
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FRIDAY ART CAT – Endre Penovac’s work “So busy watching the tennis (Rafa / Federer) so a quick little 5 minute sketch from life of my Bengal Pandora, sleeping in my lap.” Let me know what you think Sara I am an artist making work mostly of animals and people, specialising in oil painting and […]
Freya, Ha'Penny, Nubia, Oliver, Product Reviews, Renegade
What Have the Humans Done to our Food Bowl?!?
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Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here today and you see me totally perplexed! Look the humans are passed me my dinner yesteryer but it came in this flower thingy called Aïkiou Thin Kat Interactive Cat Puzzle Slow Feeder. Rennie: I mean seriously… why would you do this to me?!? How am I meant to get […]
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“Alas, it’s come to this! Don’t let the dog Or cockatoo next door see me like this! The rabid rats will jeer, and hoot, and hiss, And holler, as they dine on crumbs and grog! They’ll toast each other, while they catalog My pratfalls. Now each pretty kitty miss Will snicker at my ardor, and […]
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You have always been an animal lover from a very young age; every time you see a dog or a cat your inner self squeals with delight. After a lot of careful thought, you have finally decided to adopt a furry feline of your own. You want to make sure that you do everything you […]
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Meet Ken the Cat Like most cats, he’s a bit of a pr*ck. A few years back, a former graduate of London’s Central St Martin’s College of Art, Steven Smith, started sketching his cat, Ken, whenever he would do unsavoury things. Steven ended up filling a sketchbook with hilarious scenes, and whenever friends came to […]
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Introducing new pets to kids How to ensure a happy and healthy relationship for pets and children. The arrival of a new pet to your family is always very exciting. The cuddles, the fun and the adventures are plentiful. However, it’s really important to take precautions when first introducing your new pet into the family, […]
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Hi everyone, Solve this cat-tactic word search and find at least three cat related words for your chance to win a Cattitude Box. Cattitude box is a monthly subscription box that has been created for cat ladies and their cats. Each monthly box is full of hand-picked top quality food treats and toys for the cats […]
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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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Hi everyone, A while back we went for a second visit to the Edinburgh cat cafe. 🙂 And this time I remembered to bring my actual camera equipment. 😀 What always strikes me most about this cafe is how tranquil the atmosphere is and of course, there are plenty of relaxed cats! One of the […]
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Feline Fine? New Study to Investigate Link Between Behavioural Problems and Virus in Cats
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A study which hopes to identify whether a cat is suffering from an unseen illness is being led by scientists at the University of Lincoln, UK. While cats are known for being meticulous groomers, with a large amount of their time awake spent doing just that, the University’s research team is keen to talk to […]