Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Andrea Gaines: Sassy’s mom, Gracie,was found emaciated and weak in one of my outdoor shelters I keep for the neighborhood feral cats. She was sweet and gentle and I started feeding her and sitting with her while she ate. One day, out of the blue, she […]
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FRIDAY ART CAT Federico Barocci (1535-1612) I was so lucky in 2012 to visit an exhibition at the National Gallery in London about Barocci, and I now have a cushion on my sofa with this on :- Study of a Cat Sleeping I think Barocci has perfectly captured the attitude of the cat sleeping – […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie the most adorable cat in the whole world! 😀 Oliver: I am sure you meant to say noisiest cat in the world right? Renegade: Brother! Don’t distract me! I am trying to make an important announcement… Right where was I? Oh yes! I was going to tell our fellow felines […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Jennifer Barraclough: TRIOLET TO A RESCUE KITTEN MAGIC Your fur is black with specks of gold Your eyes like spheres of jade Once left to die out in the cold Your fur is black with specks of gold Now you live safe within […]
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Jan
Jan
It’s been awhile friends! Last we spoke to you, we were well settled in Kathmandu, Nepal. Flash forward a year and half and our Yoda has traveled to 4 more countries and flown more than 10.000 miles. Not bad for a furry beast! Wanna know how he does it? Read on to discover how Yoda […]
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Jan
Jan
Christmas might be gone for almost another year but that doesn’t mean we can’t share photos of christmas gone past! Have you got adorable photos of your kitties in the christmas spirit? Send them in to the Katzenworld Team via email. Our Cookie loves Christmas and cannot wait to get into the gifts.
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Jan
Jan
Cat Grooming: How to Clip Claws by Argos Pet Insurance Regular nail trimming should be an essential part of your cat grooming routine. Not only does it help reduce damage to your belongings (including the furniture!), it also helps your cat stay free of illness or injury. Indoor and outdoor cats are equally prone to […]
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Jan
Jan
A Guide for Protecting Cats from Fleas and Ticks Cats are known for wandering around looking for something to get into. It is true that some cat guardians never let their felines go outdoors, while others prefer for them to live outdoors. Whatever the case may be, all felines are at risk of ticks and […]
09
Jan
Jan
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 […]
08
Jan
Jan
Day 10 I found a curtain of love beads hanging across the barn door when I did chores today. The Grateful dead was playing on the radio. And the odor of incense permeated the barn. “Tiggy and Casey, I think it’s great that you two are bonding, even if it is catnip induced. Buuut I […]
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Jan
Jan
Five ways to look after your cat in the cold weather During the cold months of the year which we often think have stopped with Christmas we often worry about our feline friends who enjoy exploring the outdoors. While cats are well adapted to the cold weather, they can still become unwell when exposed to […]
07
Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, The Chessington World of Adventures team kindly provided us with some adorable shots of the birthday party o their lion cubs last year. The super cute cubs, named Kesari, Anala and Ramari, celebrated their 1st birthday in September 2017, and to mark the special occasion Chessington treated the furry family to some special […]
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Jan
Jan
A big hello to all the readers at Katzenworld on this fine, sunny day in Hangzhou, China. The sun has finally decided to display itself (with it’s hat on) after quite a few days of rain! The weather is still cold though. I have to wear my little knitted mittens every day. Now as you […]
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Jan
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Which food can and cannot be safely consumed by your cat Some pet owners suggest that cats should avoid the same foods as dogs. However, because of their different metabolism, there are certain foods that are not suitable for cats that a dog could cope with. Some of the products on this list may seem […]
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Jan
Jan
Mohanthal my Zen Cat & The Sopranos! Mother always made my favourite fattening sweet during Diwali, out of sugar, or jaggery, cashewnuts, cream and ghee which was called Mohanthal. Many years later when I was old enough to not eat too much Mohanthal, to keep slim, I met a cat in the cat shelter behind […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, We are back for the 14th installment of The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia! As promised a few weeks back we are back with the continuation of the space odyssey of Oliver. As expected being hailed as a god by the moon mice eventually became boring for his Meowjesty King Oliver so […]
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Jan
Jan
aHi everyone, It’s Oliver here today and we got to try out some new food over the festive break. Sadly with two siblings around it’s a mammoth task to figure out who gets first dibs! ; ) Renegade: What! It’s some new food. 😮 I want in first! Nubia: No chance… I want it first! […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Bonnie from Paws N Reflect: curious kitty unaware of a shadow wanting his breakfast This post first appeared here. However please do check out their new website. If you would like to enter your own poems for Purrsday Poetry don’t forget to email […]
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Jan
Jan
I think this picture says it all, no need for me to tell you Dirk loves 4cats Premium Motif Cushion 🙂 Those of you who are familiar with the 4cats toys will have noticed the green strings on this toy and you will know that means there’s catnip inside this cushion (they are available with […]
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Jan
Jan
How did cats become a pet? Throughout our lives, we have been taught and told many things. Some we have just accepted and some we have questioned. Did any of you here ever think as a kid, how did cats become pets? Why cats? When did a cat become a domesticated animal to keep, love, […]
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Jan
Jan
The Most Common Health Issues for Cats with Symptoms and Treatments If your cat ever gets sick chances are that the disease will be treatable but this will only happen if you take your cat to a vet as soon as you notice any symptoms. That is why it is important for cat parents to […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, Us and our three mischievous moggies (well three royals really! 😉 ) are taking part in the IAMS Pet Pledge Project. What is the reason behind the Pet Pledge project? Many pet guardians in the UK or elsewhere in the world often don’t realise that their pets are overweight! In fact it’s recently […]
02
Jan
Jan
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 […]
01
Jan
Jan
Knit away the New Year blues to help unwanted cats and kittens in 2018 Knitters can kick away the New Year blues and help unwanted cats and kittens by making cosy blankets and fun mouse toys for the UK’s largest cat charity. Cats Protection will be launching its 2018 knitting bee challenge at the Spring Knitting & Stitching Show […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, We hope everyone isn’t too hungover after last night’s drinks and other ways of celebrating New Years eve. ; ) First of all HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all from all of us here at Katzenworld HQ! 🙂 As many of you know we’ve done some big changes and introduced loads of new […]
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Dec
Dec
We all love our cats – you don’t need anyone to tell you that. Even though they’re somewhat introvert, social-anti, and weird animals, cats are a sweet and lovable animal inside. And as you spend time with them, you’ll realise that there are many things you haven’t known about your felines. I bet most of […]
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Dec
Dec
Abandoned Cat Shut Outside Own Home Finds Happiness An eight-year-old cat who was found abandoned and shut outside her own home has found happiness by landing herself a loving new forever home after being rescued by The Mayhew Animal Home. The tabby cat, named Ada, was found sitting on the window ledge of her home […]
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Dec
Dec
The Finding of a Therapy Cat: a series about Tinkerbelle, Registered Pet Partner Therapy Cat (retired) and our journey together. Part 8: Learning the Ins and Outs When presenting with a Therapy Cat, one must always expect the unexpected, be prepared for changes, and learn to go with the flow. Since Tinkerbelle and I […]
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Dec
Dec
Hi everyone, Today’s guest post was send in by one of our Twitter friends Angela Mongusall and it’s the story of her cat Nubia. Of course when our own black cat Nubia found out about the fellow Nubia she was most excited! : ) Please find the guest story below: I volunteered for a cat rescue […]
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Dec
Dec
Friday Art Cat : Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923) I’ve been so looking forward to this, as this is one of the most famous and revered cat artists! Swiss-born, multifaceted Steinlen—at once illustrator, painter, printmaker, and sculptor—spent most of his life in Montmartre, the picturesque epicenter of many avant-garde movements. His best-known work—the cabaret advertisement La Tournée du Chat […]