Cost of living means more people will be holding displays at home With many public firework displays reportedly being cancelled due to spiralling costs, the RSPCA is concerned the increase in DIY home events will mean more animals than ever will be left terrified. Major displays in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool and Cardiff among others have […]
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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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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. “Male black & white Wilder and all black female Carrie. —Kitty […]
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This post contains information that might be upsetting for some. Graphical images removed but available upon request. The RSPCA prosecuted after finding the cats and dead kitten living without food and water Four members of the same family have been banned from keeping animals for life after the RSPCA found a dead kitten and seven […]
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This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. Gorgeous cat with striking eyes One of the first features you notice on a Cat is their dazzling eyes. Not only the gorgeous colours, but the way they use them. When you see your cat trying to hunt something down, whether that be prey or a toy you […]
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Expert shares top tips for keeping your pets calm come the fifth of November As loving pet owners, we all know that bonfire night is bound to be a stressful time for our pets, but what many don’t realise is that by taking some time to prepare a few weeks in advance you could minimise the […]
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Feature Image from Pixabay Keeping your cat indoors is the best way to keep them safe from traffic, pollutants, and predators. However, most cat owners agree that access to the outdoors gives cats a better quality of life, even if they are at greater risk of accidents. As a cat owner, it’s your job to […]
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RSPCA campaign aims to restrict the use of fireworks New RSPCA polling shows the majority of owners have witnessed signs of distress in their animals during firework season. The heartbreaking stats show almost two-thirds (63%) of animal owners surveyed* reported that their pet appeared distressed during firework season. Encouragingly, 69% of owners had taken […]
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By Jacqueline: She will be two years old in October. She has become quite the lap cat! She usually has a very serious look on her face! Perhaps it is her part Turkish Van breed. Her fur is soft as silk and dense. Her distinctive black smudge beauty mark on the side of her nose […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]