It seems that GPS pet tracking is definitely a hot market right now, so when Marc at Katzenworld asked me if I would like to trial a new GPS tracking device on one of the many cats of my acquaintance I jumped at the chance. The device in question is the Petpointer (Available for pre-order on […]
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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purrsday poetry
Purrsday Poetry – When the Primal Hunting Instinct was Too Strong to Resist, and My Mouse Ended Up Dead
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When the Primal Hunting Instinct was Too Strong to Resist, and My Mouse Ended Up Dead by KiWi from http://www.poetryandpastry.wordpress.com Your pink nose lifted in the air, Your broad eyes glint (re-catching light). A shudder ripples through your hair – You smell him! (It is late at night) Curious, as is a feline’s won’t, You pad […]
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Nov
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Animals are feeling beings too and I’d like to demonstrate this today. As human beings, we are all entitled to experiencing love, joy, sorrow, hatred, pain, sympathy, agony, shame, grief and many more. According to the Bible, man was created and given authority over the world to rule as he felt fit. Looking around us, […]
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Nov
Nov
Here we go again, another dubious cat fact from the boys. Wow, cats communicate so much through their eyes – especially when they’re open, Alfie!
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First-aid for Your Pets PDSA Vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan provides top tips on what to do in an emergency Despite our best efforts to protect our pets, accidents can and do happen. In serious cases, knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between life and death. Life-threatening emergencies require speedy action, so […]
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Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, It’s the time of the month again where we are hosting one of our 4cats competitions. For those that don’t know them they are handmade in Germany. : ) You even have a chance to win one of the new top range premium wrestlers as part of your prize! That’s right the amazing toy […]
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Nov
Nov
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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Nov
Nov
As a pet parent, you do a lot to care for your pet- feeding, bathing and providing shelter. Have you considered signing up for a pet insurance plan? There are a number of reasons why this is a good idea for cat parents, and we want to share with you the top five: 1) You […]
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Nov
Nov
Another country, another adventure! Yoda left Europe in March, where he stayed for a brief while reconnecting with long lost siblings living in North Carolina and Tennessee (USA). But a few weeks later, it was time to move again. This time, to Mexico! Yoda must be thinking, “What are they doing? Will they ever just […]
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Nov
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Kitties love to travel, kitties love to travel, kitties love to…oh! Hello there all you beautiful readers of Katzenworld! This is you r very cute travel blogging kitty, Tabatha, with her latest travel instalment for you guys 🙂 Now, as you know, Kat and I are currently in Australia! We both love Australia very much […]
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Nov
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“It is a very distinct tribute to be chosen as the friend and confidant of a cat”. – H.P. Lovecraft “Time spent with cats is never wasted”. – Sigmund Freud We are three lively, affectionate and healthy boys. Our ages are seven months, five months and one year. We do love attention but are always […]
Events, Mews
Two Amazing Cat Events announced! Join us and LondonCats for International Cat Show Extravaganza
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Nov
Nov
Hi everyone, We’ve just had the news in that LondonCats will be running 2 fabulous cat shows next year! First of all there is their traditional January Show in Leatherhead, Surrey on the 5th – 6th of January. Tickets are available directly on their website here and this year will be split into morning and […]
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Nov
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He showed up on our back step on Friday, October 13th, 2017 skinny, hungry, dirty, and this Tiny Terror took over the place. If you must know, that’s my chair and he was hogging the cushion long before he turned into this: I remember the days when he was just as happy having a cushion […]
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Nov
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FRIDAY ART CAT The Greek Stray I was moved to sketch this cat when in Greece last week on holiday. It is only a quick study in graphite pencil in my sketchbook, which I carry with me always these days. She (he?) was sitting in the car park of the local supermarket, when she […]
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Nov
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Hello, With our little beauty Freya joining us recently, the fight against cat hair, litter, bits of food and now tiny pieces of chewed paper courtesy of QSL, has become a daily task. I’ve never been a big fan of vacuuming – all that hassle of dragging out the machine, unwinding that long cable and then […]
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Nov
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Tripod Goes to Church Tripod is an amputee, who lives behind our church. He greets us as we come and go and doesn’t ask for much. No one seems to know exactly why he is disabled, but he doesn’t let it slow him down; his speed is the stuff of fables. Lately as the […]
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Nov
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As a house cat I don’t get to go outside on my own, unless I’m on a leash. This is due to killings of kitties in such a nasty way. Mum wants me very much alive. I window watch mostly and mum2 build a catio for me!!! Mum2 was building the catio and mum1 told […]
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“Oh Lou, I tried to get them to sell the darn dog. I told them CATS RULE! DOGS DROOL!” © Anissa Nedzel Gage, All rights reserved
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Looking after Old Age Pets PDSA advice on recognising signs of illness in older pets Looking after our pets takes a lot of commitment and devotion. As they age, they may need more of our help, but by keeping a close eye on our pets, they can continue to lead happy and healthy lives into […]
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Pluto the Theatre cat Retires After Eleven Years at Battersea Arts Centre Battersea Arts Centre’s beloved theatre cat Pluto retires on Friday 3 August, after an eleven year run as head of security, front of house member and general friendly face of the building. He will spend his remaining years relaxing at the home of […]
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Oct
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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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, Here in the UK we are full on in Fireworks season now! Back in the days, it used to be just Bonfire night that saw what’s fun and delightful for (most) humans! Sadly for our pets, this is most often not so much fun. Loud noises and flashing lights will often upset even […]
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Emaciated and Severely Dehydrated Kitten Discovered in Derelict Garden A seven-week-old stray kitten, who was extremely weak and thin, was recently found in a derelict garden in North West London. A member of the public had discovered the frail and emaciated ginger feline, named Mr Gold, and immediately called animal welfare charity, Mayhew. Mayhew’s Deputy […]
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Ahem, in the interests of learning proper cat facts we’re ignoring Brutus for this one. Pesky moggy…!
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Newcastle is host to not just one but two cat cafes – CatPawCino on the Quayside, and Mog on the Tyne, which is a little nearer the centre of town. I chose to visit the latter simply because the name – a pun on the famous (or at least, locally famous) song The Fog on the […]
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Oct
Oct
Cover Art by Leslie Cobb Cat Café, the 5th Crazy Cat Lady cozy mystery by Mollie Hunt A body is discovered on the floor of the cat café, and all the black cats are missing! Sixty-something cat shelter volunteer Lynley Cannon always finds more trouble than a cat in catnip, but this time it’s not about […]
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Oct
Oct
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by AshTheGamingFox: In 2015, my neighbors decided to get a cat, he was a male tabby mix and his name is Harley. Harley had a best friend who was a Jack-Russel Terrior mix, named Teddy. Teddy was a sweet dog as for Harley he was more of an […]
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Oct
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At International Cat Care we are very excited about an upcoming art exhibition ‘The Complete Cat’, held in collaboration with the Society of Feline Artists (SOFA). The exhibition will be held 23rd November – 8th December 2018 in the beautiful Rook Lane gallery in Frome, Somerset. SOFA is a federation of talented professional artists working […]
Freya, Grooming & Care, Renegade
Renegade & Freya: Read on for a Calm Feline Friend this Bonfire Night
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Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here today. For those of you not in the UK you are probably wondering what my sister and I mean by keeping your feline friend calm during Bonfire night! Freya: I’ve not actually encountered a Bonfire night yet either… so could you enlighten me what it is all about brother? […]
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I hear a sudden crash and I go numb. I hope that no one’s hurt! Another lamp? Aw, Blaze! You manic moth-hunter, you scamp! How many have you shipwrecked, smashing chum? Do you expect some high encomium? Some florid phrase to glorify your stamp, Wherein, you dashing enemy of the amp, I celebrate Blaze Panda-monium? […]