According To Dr. Cat: Episode Four

Post by Stephanie Musarra Dr. Cat: Episode 4″ “Dr. Cat! The police are at the door looking for you! What have you been doing?” I inquired. Dr. Cat arched his back, and his eyes got really big. “Meow-oh!” Officer London led Dr. Cat to the side of my yard. “What have you been growing? Hmm? […]

How to Kitten-Proof Your Home

How to Kitten-Proof Your Home Getting a new kitten is an exciting event for any family, and there are a lot of things to remember to do and prepare before you bring your new pet home. To help you out, we have put together a list of some of the top considerations and tips to […]

Music To Meow By

Living with two cats my own adopted cat Sid and my kitty niece Oreo who visits often I have found that there are pleasant musical sounds to their ears when they hear the music I play and then unpleasant sounds that make them turn and run away. Now I am not a music expert but […]

Update on Old Man Shinji

I thought everyone might like a little update about Shinji, my 16 year old lynx point Siamese mix.  See how much more alert and happy he looks than before? You met him first in this article: Shinji finds a Forever Home Which told the story of how dear Shinji had started out as a grieving […]

The Friday Art Cat: Art for Charity by Juliana Sores

Hi everyone, In today’s Friday Art cat we have an entry from Juliana Sores! She works as a teacher, and as a foster home and then finding new homes for dogs and cats, and the majority of animals she paints were rescued by her or some other volunteer, and most adopted by a loving home. […]

The Katzenworld Cats Move to a new House!

Hi everyone, As some of you are aware we’ve recently moved house with our four masters of mischief! Based on our experience we thought it would be great to provide you all with some tips and advice on what worked for us and how we made the moving process easier. Luckily for us, we have […]

Purrsday Poetry: The Mysterious Cat 

The Mysterious Cat by Vachal Lindsay in 1931 I saw a proud, mysterious cat, I saw a proud, mysterious cat Too proud to catch a mouse or rat— Mew, mew, mew. But catnip she would eat, and purr, But catnip she would eat, and purr. And goldfish she did much prefer— Mew, mew, mew. I […]

Birthday bumps for my 4th!

I cannot believe I’m now 4 years young!! It was my birthday on the 23rd April, and oh boy did I get spoilt. I expected chicken, which I got but a chicken with a candle in it OMC! ?️? Of course, I expected to be treated like a king. However, my mum’s say I’m always […]

Brushing up on Pets’ Dental Care

Brushing up on Pets’ Dental Care We wouldn’t let a day go by without brushing our teeth, but did you know it’s just as important to ensure our pets have a dental routine to keep their teeth and gums healthy? This year PDSA is raising awareness of pet dental care. With dental disease a common […]

Cat-Human Relationships: Capture Connections on Camera for Charity Photo Competition

Feline charity International Cat Care (iCatCare) has once again started its search for the world’s best cat photographers, with the 2019 launch of its annual photography competition. This year, in collaboration with Britain’s best-selling cat magazine Your Cat Magazine, the charity is looking to celebrate and showcase the complex and fascinating cat-human bond and the […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 249)

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! Oh, and if you haven’t subscribed to our newsletter yet, why not sign up by clicking here to never miss a TRT again. We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated […]

Why Your Cat Might Prefer a Home and Pet Sitter This Summer

Why Your Cat Might Prefer a Home and Pet Sitter This Summer Cats are creatures of habit. How they live their lives on a day to day basis will depend on your routine. They will know when you are likely to wake up. Who hasn’t had their cat jumping on their head as a wakeup […]

Catnip or Catmint? Let the Cats Decide!

I used to have a nice patch of catmint growing happily next to the fence, wild and messy looking at times but enjoyed by both kitties.  Here you can see Tiger having a bite for lunch. One day after a zealous weeding frenzy, my husband asked me to come out and take a look at the […]

Four-Legged Avengers Assemble at Battersea in Quest to Find Homes

Four-Legged Avengers Assemble at Battersea in Quest to Find Homes To celebrate the release of the hotly anticipated superhero film, Avengers: Endgame, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed some of the best Marvel-inspired names to come through their gates. Some owners chose monikers to suit the character of their pet, like Loki the lively Lurcher […]

How Pets can Improve Your Lifestyle

Pets can be more than just a companion — they can also improve many aspects of your lifestyle. Stair lifts provider Acorn Stairlifts has aimed to explore this idea in more detail in this article, where they analyse how certain animals in your home can improve both your physical and mental health, your social skills […]

Guest Star: The Story of DeeDee the Therapy Cat

Hi everyone, Today’s guest post comes from Anne S. and is a story about her cat DeeDee: DeeDee the Therapy Cat DeeDee came to live with Leah and her sister Margo in March of 2009. A rescue cat from the icy streets of Anchorage, DeeDee was tasked with the job of being a therapy cat […]

The Friday Art Cat: S – T – R – E – T – C – H !

FRIDAY ART CAT – S – T – R – E – T – C – H !   Quick little pastel pencil drawing of a most unusual, provocative pose ! This is just one reason you can’t really make work of cats from life (unless they would stay in this pose !) WORK IN […]

Chicken & Green Beans? A Combination Made in Heaven!

Hi everyone, It’s me Freya back again! We are getting into a little theme here as I am slowly stealing the fame of my siblings. Especially Mr Grumps – Rennie! Renegade: *Grumbles* I am not grumpy. -_- Freya: You’ve just proven you are! Anyhow… Today we are back with a look at the new range […]

Purrsday Poetry: Mourning…

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Joelle LeGendre See me?  I still grieve my brother, my guide, my friend Soothe my wounded heart. Joelle LeGendre ____________________ https://rantingalong.blog/ Have you got a poem or story to submit? Get in touch with us today! Thanks, Marc

One Block’s Battle to Save a Cat Stuck in a Tree

For eight nights, residents of a Pasadena, California, neighborhood heard a cat crying for help from the top of a tree. They tried putting out food, making a ramp, putting up a ladder, and calling every city agency that they could think of, but the cat was still stuck—until they called PETA’s emergency helpline on […]

Preventing the Preventable: Importance of Vaccinating Pets Against Deadly Diseases

Preventing the preventable  Importance of vaccinating pets against deadly diseases Every day, vet practices across the UK treat pets that have had unpredictable accidents or unexpectedly become unwell. Sadly, they also treat pets with illnesses that could have been prevented by a simple vaccination. Conditions such as parvovirus, leptospirosis and feline leukemia are highly infectious, […]

You & Meow the Zen Cat Cafe in Bristol Part 2

Hi everyone, We are back with Part 2 of our Bristol Cat Cafe features! If you missed Part 1 you can find it here. After we featured a lot about the feel of the cafe and their interior design in the last post we thought it’s about time to show you more CATS! There were […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 248)

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! Oh, and if you haven’t subscribed to our newsletter yet, why not sign up by clicking here to never miss a TRT again. We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated […]

Hairballs in Cats: Treatment Options

Hairballs in Cats: Treatment Options Following on from our past article discussing hairballs in cats and their causes, this article focuses on how to deal with those pesky balls of fur once they have formed. When we talk about treating hairballs, we are really talking about two separate things. Usually, we are referring to a […]

What life is like when you’re a cat sitter

I work as a cat sitter and it’s the best job in the world 🙂 People ask me whether I just feed and clean litter trays all day. Well, yes and no. I mean I do feed cats and clean litter trays, but there’s much more to it. If you’ve always wondered what being a […]

According To Dr. Cat: Episode Three

Post by Stephanie Musarra Dr. Cat: Episode 3″ Dr. Cat napped on the windowsill. He was wearing a black hat with mouse ears. The word “Meow” was spelled in dripping red letters. I knocked on his office door. “Are you available Dr. Cat?” “Meow, may I help you?” he chuckled. “What do you recommend for […]

Two Critically ill Kittens Illustrate the Dangers of Buying Online, Warns cat Charity

Hi everyone, Today we have a sad story from our friends over at Cats Protection for us which once again highlights the dangers of rogue breeders selling kittens online. While we of course would always promote to adopt a shelter cat we do recognise that there are circumstances in which one would like to purchase […]