Charity rescued over 20,000 cats last year but some prefer the great outdoors! The RSPCA is looking for special homes for farm cats and other nervous felines who prefer the great outdoors to life inside a traditional home. Farm cats need less human interaction than a typical domestic cat but still need someone to keep […]
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How Much Does a Purebred Cat Really Cost And What Affects the Price [2026 Guide]
According to Desiree Bobby, Expo Producer for the Cat Fanciers’ Association International Cat Show and Expo, [...]
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The Purr-fect Outdoor Space for Your Feline Friend
Image Credit: Unsplash It’s tough when your indoor cat gazes longingly out the window, especially [...]
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Easter Pet Safety Tips: How to Protect Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits from Seasonal Hazards
Keep your pets safe this Easter with expert tips on avoiding toxic foods, dangerous plants, [...]
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Why Lilies Can Be Fatal for Felines: RSPCA’s Pet-Friendly Mother’s Day Warning
Buying lilies for Mother's Day? Think again. RSPCA expert warns of fatal consequences for feline [...]
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Do You Love Your Cat? Be The Best Owner You Can Be
Link – CC0 License Do you love your cat? If you do, then it’s important [...]
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An animal charity is urging cat owners to get their cats vaccinated after some young kittens in its care nearly lost their eyes after catching cat flu. Four-month-old kittens Cherrim and Hattrem came into Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre with three other siblings from the same litter, one of which died. They were from a multi-cat household […]
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Hi everyone, Our feline overlords would like to let you know that we’ve further expanded our Cat toys by munchiecat range. About Munchiecat: Munchiecat’s toys are made from durable, non-toxic materials, so you can feel good about offering them to your cat. Plus, unlike many other pet toys, our toys are designed to be safe. […]
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” This glorious full moon lights up these skies And I must hoot a holler to my kin For howling dogs have raised a hellish din Against a fuzzy friend with glowing eyes. I know we all can solve this! We’re the wise. I’ll summon all my nest mates. Glide on in! I need swift […]
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Did you know that purring serves no vital purpose for your cat other than they know we like it? It’s true. So, with a biological weapon like that over us, it should come as no surprise that many of us out there are completely obsessed with our feline friends. And if you count yourself as […]
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Cats Protection has issued an urgent appeal for volunteer fosterers as it braces itself for an unprecedented number of cats coming in this winter. The charity, which rehomes 36,000 unwanted and abandoned cats each year, says waiting lists for felines coming into the charity have risen by around 20% owing to issues related to the […]
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Charity prepared to respond to emergencies as flood warnings and alerts issued The RSPCA’s emergency flood response rescue teams have been placed on standby as more than 120 flood warnings and alerts have been issued across England – the majority across southern England. The UK Government’s Flood Information Service has issued flood warnings – the […]
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Tiny kitten with missing paw dumped in box on Oldham playing fields Sadly the cat’s injuries were too severe for her to make a recovery The RSPCA is appealing for information after a tiny kitten was found in a soggy box in Oldham having suffered extreme leg injuries. A member of the public came across […]
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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. “This is Snickers a male long hair who was feral as […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
Why do Cats Roll Over and Show Their Tummies yet Scratch When it is Tickled?
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. This may seem like a case of mixed messages but it’s us that get it wrong! When a cat greets its human companion it makes a display of trust by exposing its belly. A similar friendly ‘roll’ is often seen when one cat solicits play from another. When […]
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Some Late Autumn Thoughts About pet cat Environmental Enrichment by Vangelis Diamantakos from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS)
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It was mid-August 2022 in Alepochori, Greece and I was sitting relaxed on a bench by the seacoast watching the beautiful sunset. It was then, from the corner of my eye, I saw a cat passing over my bench; she was heading towards another cat who was eating food provided by a local, stray animal […]
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RCVS Hosts MPs, Peers and Veterinary Leaders at the House of Lords to Discuss new vet Legislation
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On Tuesday 25 October, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) hosted MPs, Peers and veterinary stakeholders for afternoon tea in the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace at the House of Lords to discuss the need to replace the Veterinary Surgeons Act with new legislation. As the regulator for the veterinary professions, the RCVS is campaigning […]
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Chocolate is a favourite treat for many, and the upcoming Christmas celebration may feel like the perfect time to indulge, however it can pose a real threat to our furry family members. In the 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, 60 per cent of owners said they regularly give their pet human food, demonstrating just […]
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urgently calling on the Government to extend the GB Energy Bill Relief and consider more support for already under-pressure veterinary practices to avoid serious implications for UK food safety and an animal welfare crisis. In his letter to the Chancellor, BVA President Malcolm Morley called for the Government to […]
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The following is a guest story by Erica: Mercury’s Story Everything started back in the Fall of 2021 when a couple stray cats came to my front door. They appeared amazingly healthy; just looking for food. I of course couldn’t resist cute faces, so gave them a bowl of food thinking they’re a neighbor’s pets […]
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RSPCA has announced a partnership with pet food supplier McAdams which will see rescue animals provided with higher welfare, ethically-sourced pet food as they await their forever home. New RSPCA research has highlighted that rehoming domestic pets has slowed by nearly 10% year on year – rehoming an average of 753 animals per week in […]
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Hi everyone, With Christmas on the Horizon we thought it would be a brilliant opportunity to highlight some of the awesome Christmas gifts for cats that we stock in our blog shop! First up we have the 4cats Christmas toy selection which comes in many shapes and designs! Each of their toys comes either with […]
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Years ago, as very few people have known, I was something of a traveler. Not for me those glamorous places of the world, those star flung cities of Cannes, Paris, London, Rome, etc. I was one for exploring exotic realms, largely unknown, with largely unpronounceable names, when they even had names. One evening, as I […]
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The UK cat market is showing an increasing trend towards buying cats over adopting, driven by a desire for a particular breed and convenience. The proportion of bought cats purchased instead of adopted has increased by 12% in the last five years, according to Cats Protection’s Cats and Their Stats Report 2022 which takes a unique and unrivalled […]
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His rescuers arrr now appealing for funds to help Jack Sparrow A cat who was rescued after suffering from one of the most awful wounds the animal care team had ever seen has undergone an amazing transformation. Jack Sparrow, a black and white male cat, came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District […]
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How to help our furry family members with arthritis Just like humans, pets may experience stiffness in their joints due to arthritis, a condition which is more common in older pets. However, while ageing is inevitable, it doesn’t mean they have to suffer. There are lots of things we can do to keep our pets […]
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There have been concerns the UK Government is abandoning its commitments. New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged not to “trample on” his Party’s plans for animal welfare, by ensuring the stalled Kept Animals Bill is given Parliamentary time as soon as possible. The RSPCA hopes the new Prime Minister is ready to revive […]
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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. “Ziggy is a rescue cat who is just becoming comfortable with […]
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Free WSAVA Webinar: How to Optimize your Antibiotic Use 11.00 am UTC, Wednesday 23 November 2022
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The WSAVA’s Therapeutic Guidelines Group (TGG) is to host a free webinar entitled ‘How to Optimize your Antibiotic Use’ during this year’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November) in order to support its members in using antibiotics effectively and responsibly. Speakers will include: Dr Luca Guardabassi, TGG Co-Chair and Professor of One Health AMR at the University […]
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The poor cat was dumped out of a bright orange van The RSPCA is appealing for information after an elderly and skinny cat was thrown out of a bright orange van and abandoned in Warwick. A member of the public witnessed the incident on Sunday morning (23 October) just after 10.30am. They saw a bright […]
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Nubia: Right this is a very nice spot but it is far too cold… Nubia: Awwww thank you humans this is much better. <3 Signed by Her Meowjesty Queen Nubzilla the Disturber of Peace
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Turning back the clocks goes hand in hand with darker evenings and chillier temperatures and, just like us, many of our pets may benefit from an extra bit of TLC as the seasons change. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Colder weather can cause discomfort for some pets, especially those who are young, old or […]
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Cats Protection appeals for homes for some if its longer stay cats so it can help more felines in need Players of People’s Postcode Lottery help fund care of cats awaiting adoption as waiting lists for cats coming in to care soar Two of Cats Protection’s adoption centres are issuing an appeal for adopters for overlooked moggies […]
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Hi everyone, The following guest post comes from Anne via email: My 2 cats Jack and Daniel names come from the famous drink. Although they are brothers they have very different personalities. Jack being a bit dopey and Daniel is too smart. As they are albino white cats pink ears nose etc they only go […]
Disabled, but amazing Moroccan rescue cats, who just want to lead normal lives are looking for loving homes in the UK. Please contact Erham via Facebook if you’d like to adopt them! Kittens are in high demand in the UK, can you imagine then, that in Azemmour Morocco, 100’s of these beautiful little souls are […]