Whether it’s as a fluffy companion or to benefit general wellbeing, owning a cat can be very rewarding. Yet, despite the nation’s affinity with feline friends, a new study1 has revealed that 82% of rescue centres find it more difficult to find black cats their ‘furever’ home, than cats of other colours. With an estimated population […]
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Dr. Sandra McCune for the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) Do you love the excitement, fun and busyness of Christmas? Or does it make you want to retreat under a duvet until it’s all over? Christmas can be a wonderful time of year, but it can also be stressful. It’s not just people that […]
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Craft-loving cat lovers will be able to keep their pets amused and keep costs down this Christmas with their own handmade creations thanks to help from feline welfare charity Cats Protection. “Christmas is a time for treating the ones we love, whether they’re family, friends or felines” said Daniel Warren-Cummings, Cats Protection’s Central Behaviour Officer. “There’s […]
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This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. As we all know, cats are true members of the family, and it can feel natural to want to give them whatever you’re eating, or to let them try something that you may think is harmless. However, there are certain foods that can be very damaging to our […]
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Koda and Samson are two nervous cats looking for their forever home The RSPCA has issued a special appeal to find a foster home for two nervous cats who came into the charity’s care 14 months ago. Samson is an 11-year-old ginger male cat and his ‘girlfriend’ Koda is a 12-year-old female tortoiseshell. They were […]
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The feline’s owners in Leeds gave up hope of seeing their pet again. A couple were able to enjoy an emotional reunion with their pet cat when he was found by the RSPCA nearly two years after he went missing in West Yorkshire. The RSPCA collected the white and black cat from a property at […]
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The party season is nearly upon us, but before you dust off your decorations and defrost the turkey, it’s important to be aware of potential dangers that could be putting your pet at risk this Christmas. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, shares the toxic treats and decorative dangers to watch out for this festive season. […]
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LONDON PUSS DECLARED THE WORLD’S OLDEST CAT GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ and Cats Protection have recognised Flossie as the oldest cat living, just weeks before she celebrates her 27th birthday. The record-breaking status marks a turnaround in fortunes for a cat who was born in the same year as England goal scorer Jack Grealish. Flossie was signed […]
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PetRehomer reduces the likelihood of adoption scams and neglect cases, acting as the Tinder to match animals with forever homes London, UK, 24 November 2022 – The cost-of-living crisis is forcing our nation of animal lovers into impossible corners, and many are starting to make the heartbreaking decision to give up their four-legged friend. PetRehomer is a new breed of […]
Christmas is a time for fun and family; and our furry friends are a big part of that. But it’s really important to keep your pets happy, healthy and safe during the festive season too. Lots of things around the house at Christmas could be dangerous to your pet; so it’s best to know ahead […]
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Animal experts share advice ahead of surgeries busiest time of the year Vets across the UK are warning pet owners of the potential dangers at Christmas, when they experience the most emergency visits due to poisoning. From toxic plants and poisonous foods to accidents with decorations, there are many risks to pets during the festive […]
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A family of cats are warming themselves near a log fire in a house half way up a mountain in Italy. There are four of them, alternately grooming and snoozing. Read this heart warming story of how one of them, Stevie Mouse tries to explain Christmas. Stevie Mouse Tries To Explain Christmas It All Started […]
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As we all begin to prepare for our festive feasts, a national vet charity is urging pet owners to think twice about offering furry friends Christmas leftovers and excess treats. With the PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report revealing that 1.4 million pet owners have fed their four-legged friends more human treats since the start of […]
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PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, is urging savvy shoppers to combat the cost of living crisis this Christmas by picking up pre-loved presents and brand new gifts from its charity shops across the UK. With inflation at a 40-year high, families who are feeling the squeeze can make vital savings this season […]
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This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. From wildcats to domestic pets, here is a brief history of our feline friends! The domestication of cats is something that has been studied and analyzed for many years, and we now seem to have a good idea of when and why cats and humans began their relationship […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare: Most of us look forward to the festive period, however, for cats Christmas may be a time of stress and risk of injury. As a species cats enjoy routine and are sensitive to changes in their environment, making the celebrations challenging. In addition, the season means certain toxic plants […]
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This article first appeared on ProtectaPet here. Want to know how to keep your cat safe this Christmas? The festive season is full of fun, but with it comes a few risks to your cat that you should be aware of. Check out our top 10 tips for keeping your cat safe at Christmas. 1. […]
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It’s that joyous time of year again, and whether you’re going all out this Christmas, or are planning a more low-key affair, a national vet charity is warning pet owners of the many dangers that come on the big day. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “There are lots of hidden hazards that we don’t […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare: Most of us look forward to the festive period, however, for cats Christmas may be a time of stress and risk of injury. As a species cats enjoy routine and are sensitive to changes in their environment, making the celebrations challenging. In addition, the season means certain toxic plants […]
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Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. Meet Mini who was submitted via our Facebook page. These two […]
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Every Pet Has a Carbon Footprint But 85% Of Owners Are Unaware of Their Four-Legged Friend’s Impact
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4 in 10 pet owners (40%) are completely unaware that their pet even has a carbon footprint, according to new research Whilst over a third (35%) of pet parents haven’t taken any steps to reduce their pet’s carbon footprint, almost half (43%) want to learn how to To celebrate National Tree Week, Agria Pet Insurance […]
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2022 saw the publication of ‘Mykonos and Athena – A Furry Tale’, a heart-warming adventure that the author, Gary Stolkin, dedicates to anyone who has loved a pet more than people. That’s a lot of us! Inspired by actual events, Harry Parkman is a high-flying management consultant with an apartment in London’s fashionable Chelsea and […]
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RSPCA issue advice to animal-lovers to be ‘pet-safe’ for the festive season It’s nearly time to say – happy howl-idays! The RSPCA is urging pet-owners to be paws-itivity prepared for any emergencies which arise over Christmas – and to ensure that the festive time is as non-stressful as possible for our fluffy friends. From toxic […]
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Yorkie the kitten survived high-speed journey from Southampton to Merseyside A kitten had an incredible 250 mile motorway journey when he hitched a ride under a lorry bonnet from Southampton and ended up in Merseyside. The cheeky hitchhiker was found by the lorry driver as he made a delivery from Southampton to the Asda supermarket […]
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At Christmas, it’s tempting, when eating your favourite festive food, to share seasonal snacks with your furry friends. But, warns animal expert, what can be a tempting treat for you could lead to a toxic trauma for your pet. And it’s not just at Christmas, warns Laura Roberts a specialist lecturer at South Devon College: “Winter as a […]
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The two kittens were dumped at Hammersmith Park in London The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were found abandoned in a cat carrier by some tennis courts at Hammersmith Park. The two kittens, one ginger and white and one black and white, were found inside a cat carrier by a concerned member […]
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Festive Foods for Furry Friends – The Do’s and Don’ts of Treating Your pet at Christmas
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Christmas is a time to celebrate with your loved ones, so it’s no wonder that we like to involve our furry family members in the festivities. But while we enjoy a variety of festive foods, pet owners have to be careful what they allow their four-legged companions to indulge in. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing […]
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Hi everyone, With the last posting dates before Christmas fast approaching we thought it would be a great idea to highlight our fabulous 4cats Christmas toys for a last-minute purrfect Christmas present! Use the code snowflake for 12% off which works on everything in our shop. 🙂 UK: Last posting date for 2nd class is […]
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“Her fur’s as dark as midnight’s lovely gloom And when she walks in silence through the night Her paw pads kiss the earth with rare delight: She’s so sublime and elegant a bloom ! A flower of all felines, with her grace A magical enchantment full of dreams ! Oh, how she has survived through […]
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New year’s eve is less than a month away and we know your party plans could be in full throttle. But as you prepare to celebrate, some of the activities could be stressful for your fur baby. The loud banging and flashes of light from fireworks could be stressful to your cat, and you need […]