by Anita Kelsey – UK’s leading cat behaviour consultant I often work with cats that are blind and one of the things that I’d like to talk about now is getting it right when it comes to toys. Therefore this blog post will concentrate on the best toys for blind cats and how we can improve their […]
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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Adopt These Kid Friendly Cat Breeds for a Happy Family
Choose These Cat Breeds for a Joyful, Kid-Friendly Home [...]
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“Well Fitz, the only way to do really EXCELLENT geek cooking is as everyone knows, to cook it all from SCRATCH!!!”
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Pets Swallow the Strangest Things… Keeping your pet safe from hidden hazards in your home Stones, babies’ dummies, socks and even kebab sticks are among the weird and wonderful items our vets surgically remove from pet patients every year. Pets are naturally inquisitive creatures, and our homes and gardens are full of potential hazards that […]
Competitions, Giveaways
Worldwide Giveaway win tickets to Catfest in London PLUS 4cats cat toys – February 2019
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Hi everyone, If you weren’t lucky in last months giveaway don’t fret as there is still time to win a pair of tickets for Catfest in London plus the usual selection of 4cats toys! The winner will receive a 4cats premium toy such as the cat wrestler and selection of other 4cats toys plus a PAIR of […]
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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 […]
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Tail it Cat Tracker In this article we will be featuring the Tail it Cat Tracker. The cat tracker was developed by Tail it Technologies AS, who is a GPS manufacturer based in Trondheim, Norway. The GPS device is one of the smallest pet trackers on the market, being the size of a coin. Not […]
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“Hey Benji, I’d like to practice taking a selfie. Can you help me out?” “Sure Sue, what’s a selfie?” “It’s when you use your phone to take a picture of yourself. It seems like everyone’s doing it and they look so good in the picture. My selfies look terrible.” “Be happy to help,” he replied. […]
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Adopting a rescue cat – do’s and don’ts It’s estimated that at any one time around 100,000 dogs and countless cats are without homes. For anyone considering getting a cat this year choosing one from an animal shelter or adoption centre that needs a loving home makes a lot of sense. In 2017, the charity […]
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We’ve probably all heard of a Clowder of Cats… but what is a clowder, anyway? Apparently, “Clowder” originates from the term, “clodder.” Clodder is a Middle English term that originated in the late 1700s, and was used to describe a “clotted mass. Not very nice, is it? Certainly not befitting our fine furry friends. Somewhat […]
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A Spell of Murder: the first Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, by Clea Simon Clea Simon’s new cozy paranormal mystery, A Spell of Murder, is as captivating as a puzzle ball, a satisfying cat mystery in the truest sense. “Magic is for felines,” says Clara as she tries to dissuade Becca from becoming embroiled in things beyond her ken, but […]
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Hi everyone, In honour of Willow the companion of our friend Lavinia, we have decided to include her story as a Tribute. Please ensure you have a box of tissues at hand and do send your love to our friend! Willow, taken back in October, 2015. One can see the love between these two elder […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s entry in Friday Art Cat comes from our good friends over at TWOCATSVIEWS: Greetings all! I finally got my human to turn on the puter for us so we could send all of you a little note. Mom said that I could do the Caturday Art today so here goes: Notice that […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here today with some updates from us kats here at Katzenworld HQ! Rennie: See this bed that I am in? Sleepypod is sponsoring us at the moment and has provided us with some of their products to try out. 😀 Nubia: What you mean the bed that’s inside MY box??? Rennie […]
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“I move through midnight on my velvet paws And circle silently around your bed. O rest now, lovely poet sleepy head! And let me guard you with my sacred claws. The world we live in is filled up with flaws, Alas, our lives are brief and we are sped. We live our nine of them, […]
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For Cee’s photo challenge, Funny, I give you Benji who always makes me smile. Whether he’s contemplating the day, or caught in the act. Whether coiled and ready to spring or uncoiled and ready to sleep, Benji enjoys life and is happy to be a cat! Susanne and Benji from catsandtrailsandgardentales.com
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“Lou,.. Sometimes I think People are more trouble than they are worth!!!”
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Bringing a baby into the world is a time of great excitement and change but it’s important not to forget about our four-legged friends during this big transition. If you own a pet they will often be used to your undivided attention, so it’s important to be prepared when adapting to life with a newborn […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s entry in our cartoon series is based on a true story! The mother of a friend of ours had just adopted a cat from a charity and it simply wasn’t going quite as expected. She had already tried various tips around introductions for a new cat to her home and sadly it […]
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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 […]
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The Finding of a Therapy Cat: a series about Tinkerbelle, Registered Pet Partner Therapy Cat (retired) and our journey together. By Mollie Hunt Part 27: Hero Cat We already know Tinkerbelle is a hero. She brings furry love to those who might otherwise be deprived of it. She snuggles with seniors and purrs to hospice […]
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Meet Dolly, a five year old moggy who defeated the odds. Dolly had a very tough start in life and had been through a couple of hell raising experiences at a very young age, including being put in a black bag and left in a bin in Birmingham city centre. She was found and taken […]
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The Ultimate Winter Pet Health Guide: Don’t Leave Your Pets Out In The Cold Now many of us always think that with December over the weather will improve and it will get warmer. Sadly that’s often not the case and January / February do tend to be even colder than December in many cases!!! Prevention […]
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My Dog, Zorro Part 1 2001-2018 By Kathie Arcide I just lost my dog. First Disclaimer: Zorro was actually a cat, but I’ve never met a cat who acted more like a dog than my Zorro. Anyone who has had pets, if they tell you the truth, will admit to that one animal they loved […]
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A playful new kitten becoming part of your family is a heart warming moment. To ensure that your new kitten gets the best start in life, we have outlined a few suggestions to help keep them healthy and happy for years to come. Preparing Your Home For Your New Kitten Kittens have a sophisticated sense […]
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The complicated process of coming home Author: Rachael Ikins Lola’s hands urge me to the crate. I dig my claws into the blankets. Her voice burbles comforting tones. We’re going somewhere. As the outdoors flashes by the window I wish I could escape and find my sister. Long ago a man threw us into weeds […]
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FRIDAY ART CAT The Pencilled Kitten Sketch of a kitten in pencil on paper. 36x26cm. Sometimes less is more… Whenever I have a stand at cat shows with my friends the Katzenworld guys, this rather spare, quick sketch of mine gets a mention. I think it’s something about the attitude or pose of the […]
Food, Freya, Nubia, Oliver, Renegade
Katzenworld Cats: Tasty Food that Helps Rescues & Biodiversity Projects
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Hi everyone, It’s me little Freya today! And I am quite obviously starving… Why do I have to wait for more food?!? Nubia: You are over exaggerating little one and most certainly getting ahead of yourself… we need to introduce what you are trying before you demand more! Nubia: Today our humans have decided to […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Nicolas Rogers: Humans are Fragile Things Humans are fragile things; It’s why I make them my slaves. They beg for my love and affection; I think they’re pathetic and depraved. I only want three things: A bed, food and sleep, And if a human […]
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OMC, I cannot believe what has happened!!! I talk to my mum alot especially for treats and more importantly food! How else do I keep up my stunning look of a Panther?! There’s me minding my own paws, going about my business and my mum announces that she’s made herself deaf!! WORST THING EVER! It […]
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Poor Alfie, can’t say we blame him. Cats really do have loads of teeth.