In the UK alone, there are an estimated 12 million cats kept as pets in 2022. It’s no surprise why felines are such a favoured pet for many. They provide many benefits to their human companions, such as calming anxiety and depression as well as combating loneliness. Pets are often the first step for couples […]
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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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Freya, Oliver, Renegade
Katzenworld Cats: Our Magical Fish Shaped Cat Toys Restock from Japan Arrived!
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Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here today and oh boy we just received a gigantic box full of our favourite silvervine cat toys from Japan. Not just fish but many new designs from Nyagomidokoro. 😀 Rennie: It’s a magical fish from the faraway country of Japan! Do you wonder why it’s magical? Well, it’s filled […]
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Cat’s up. Visits the commode, then makes his rounds. Meow, me-row, row-o-ooow into the darkness, skirting predator shadows, seeking kibble prey. He returns to bed, jumping on my feet. All purrs and purrumphs, he settles in a circle. A sigh and back to sleep while I stare into the darkness and savor his kitty scent. […]
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Oct
How do I make them friends? It can be hard if you have a cat and a dog that don’t really get along. It makes mealtimes, walks, and family fun much more stressful than it needs to be. However, there are tons of things that you do to make your pets much more comfortable with […]
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Event Presents Opportunity to have Your Cats Judged by TICA President Vicki Jo Harriosn Mark your calendars for Felinology’s Fifth Annual cat show this November 5-6, 2022. The event, titled “Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot, will feature a two-day, back-to-back format will take place at Newbury’s Northcroft Leisure Centre, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, Berkshire and feature 12 […]
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…while moving freely in a confined space and during an examination This article first appeared on iCatCare here. New research out of Dr Lee Niel’s lab at the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada was recently published as a study entitled ‘Veterinary background noise elicits fear responses in cats while moving freely in a confined space […]
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Oct
Five top tips to prepare pets for fireworks season Bonfire Night is fast approaching, so PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, is urging pet owners to take steps to help prevent their furry family members from becoming anxious this fireworks season. Many of our pets’ senses are far more acute than ours, so […]
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Oct
Oct
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. “Boo Boo doing yoga” Sent in by Barbara via email. “Dulce has […]
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As the cooler weather rolls in, many of us may think flea season has passed us by. However, our heated homes mean they can thrive all year round, so regular preventive treatment is the only way to ensure furry family members are protected against these pesky parasites. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Fleas are […]
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Oct
Oct
This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. This week, we’re delighted to welcome guest writer Lucy Hoile, MSc CCAB, feline behaviourist. Lucy gives us five ways safe access to the outside can benefit your cat and their behaviour… “As part of my job as a cat behaviourist, I see plenty of cats kept exclusively inside or […]
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Expert shares top tips on creating a safe space when taking your pet to the vets. Whether your furry friend is a senior dog or an energetic kitten, taking your pets to the vets is a crucial part of keeping on top of their health & wellbeing routine. However, for many cats and dogs visiting […]
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FOR THE LOVE OF CATS: CatsEssentials’ CEO Melissa Mezzalira Debuts Book Chronicling Journey as Luxury Organic “Catpreneur” and Devoted Cat Parent Conversational publication will be unveiled during CatCon 2022 on October 1, 2022 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 2022 – Melissa Mezzalira, CEO of CatsEssentials, is pleased to announce the release of her debut publication, For […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Keeping your cat safe during Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations In October and November celebrations for Halloween and Bonfire Night (in the UK) take place, not just on one or two evenings, but over several weeks it seems; indeed similar celebrations now also happen at New Year. Although […]
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The following guest story comes from Jacqueline and previously featured in Tummy Rub Tuesday!: I am pleased to present to you perhaps the “tiniest” Tummy Rub Tuesday kitten — Basil. I am sharing photos of him and his best friend “Sage” (grey and white). They are both feral, orphaned kittens, about 2-1/2 to 3 weeks […]
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It’s a double-feature weekend! Community Cats Podcast is back to host not one, but two exciting events the weekend of October 15-16, 2022, beginning with Online Fundraising Day on Saturday, October 15, and followed by Online Diversity Day on Sunday, October 16. Online Fundraising Day aims to boost grassroots fundraising efforts for anyone working in […]
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It’s October and that means it’s time for Gus & Bella’s Spooky Halloween Box! This has to be my absolute favourite of all their themed boxes. And good news for those of us who are more lazy about trick-or-treating: Gus & Bella have us covered. There’s a super cute and warm pair of black cat […]
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Introduction to the Art of Feline Poetry by Laura Ann Walton Not all cats are poets, just as not all humans are poets. It has been my privilege or with the past 77 years to meet and work with three brilliant cat poets. Here I will present a poem by Red Boy. Additional posts will […]
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RSPCA launches annual Adoptober campaign to promote adoption of rescued animals as new figures reveal more animals are coming into shelters while the rate of rehoming has slowed The RSPCA has launched its annual Adoptober campaign encouraging prospective pet owners to consider giving a rescued animal a new home as new figures raise concerns that […]
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A Brazilian parasitologist who campaigns against the killing of dogs infected with Canine Leishmaniasis is to receive this year’s World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) One Health Award. In his role as President of the Tropical Council for Companion Animal Parasites (TroCCAP), Dr Filipe Dantas-Torres works to educate his veterinary colleagues and stakeholders across Latin […]
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The heart is one of the most important organs in the body, not only for humans, but for our furry family members too. It’s therefore crucial to keep it strong and healthy – anything that stops the heart from functioning as normal, such as changes in size, shape or rhythm, can cause problems. PDSA Vet […]
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This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. In recent times, the act of working remotely from home has become a massive trend, especially during and after the lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A lot of us find it much easier and less restricting than having to go into the office five days a week, […]
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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. “These are my croissants Mishu and Pepo. Mishu is suspicious as […]
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Leading pets in lets campaigning organisation AdvoCATS has joined forces with fellow campaigners at CatsMatter to publicise this year’s World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day, after their founder lost one of her cats in hideous circumstances at the beginning of September. Jen Berezai of AdvoCATS takes up the story: “Simba was a hugely confident, friendly […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
Keeping Your Cat Safe During Halloween and Bonfire Night Celebrations
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. In October and November celebrations for Halloween and Bonfire Night (in the UK) take place, not just on one or two evenings, but over several weeks it seems; indeed similar celebrations now also happen at New Year. Although great fun for us humans, our cats may find them […]
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Two veterinarians are to receive the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (WSAVA’s) prestigious President’s Award at its upcoming World Congress. This occasional award recognizes exceptional service to the WSAVA, with the awardees selected by the WSAVA President, currently Dr Siraya Chunekamrai from Thailand. WSAVA World Congress takes place in Lima, Peru from 29-31 October. The awardees are: Dr Nicola Neumann […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
Bob the Miracle Cat Survives Suspected High Rise Fall and now has Loving Forever Home
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Bob the miracle cat survives suspected high rise fall and now has loving forever home When Bob, a five month old Domestic Shorthair cat was brought to Mayhew in June, there was no knowing whether the ginger moggie would survive the injuries he showed at the time. One of these included a split upper hard palate, an abnormal split in the roof of the mouth […]
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Article kindly provided by Langley Castle Hotel. From school friends and work colleagues to relatives scattered across the country, there are many people you may wish to invite to your special event. But in recent years, there has been a rise in couples incorporating another well-loved pal into their big day: their pet. 52% of […]
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The following guest post has been submitted by Brandon Ellrich who runs brandonellrich.com Zoe is a killer. I’ll start with that. This is nothing out-of-the-ordinary, considering cats are natural predators of mice, birds, and other small rodents. Some cats, however, are not as aggressive as others. Zoe is a calico, and can be very sweet […]
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This week marks National Arthritis Week (7-13 October) and while many of us are aware of the condition in humans, it can also affect our furry companions. While sadly there isn’t a cure, if your pet does have arthritis, there are many ways to help your four-legged friend continue to live a happy life. PDSA […]
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Hi everyone, With October comes the season of pumpkins and Halloween! And this year our feline friends can join in on the fun in a safe way because our friends over at 4cats have launched a brand new range of halloween themed cat toys! And if you can’t decide which ones to get why not […]