After an extensive search, Mayhew animal welfare charity are today delighted to confirm that its Board of Trustees has appointed a new CEO. Sherine Wheeler brings significant experience from her career in finance and many senior roles in the charity sector, alongside a passion for animal welfare, to take up the helm of the 136-year-old organisation. Starting […]
Advice & Tips
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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Advice & Tips
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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Advice & Tips
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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Can she save the Happy Endings Bookstore and have the happy ending she deserves? Olivia is back in her hometown to reopen the bookstore her grandmother left her. She has a whole plan mapped out for the Happy Endings Bookstore. Just one problem – she finds out the bank is ready to foreclose on the […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. A cat is, and always will be, a predator. We may selectively breed for the cute attributes they display indoors but let any cat out and he will eventually do what comes naturally. Cats who fill up at home with food will still potentially hunt; appetite only really […]
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Poor Fern hasn’t had much interest from potential adopters A friendly cat who has spent nearly 160 days in RSPCA care is looking for his forever home but sadly has seen little interest from potential adopters. Fern, a three-year-old, Abyssinian crossbreed with black, silver and tabby cat markings, came into the care of the RSPCA […]
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How to Trap Outdoor Cats and Get Them Ready for Winter Certification Workshop Anywhere, USA (September, 2022) – Community Cats Podcast, in partnership with Neighborhood Cats, will host their monthly Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Certification Workshop on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 2 – 4:30 p.m. EDT. This monthly interactive workshop helps people learn how to help […]
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Hi everyone, With our current 20% special on Necoichi bowls with the code Necoichi we thought it would be a great opportunity to re-visit the dreaded condition of Whiskers Fatigue! “In basic terms, whisker fatigue is simply over-stimulation of the sensory system of the whiskers. What happens when the whiskers are touched too much, even […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Ritu: “Feelings for a Feline” He looks at me With soulful eyes They make him seem So terribly wise A look that takes Your breath away And eyes that seem To want to say Why can’t I eat What you have got? Why can’t […]
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Vet charity warn fearful pets face fireworks misery As Bonfire Night approaches, pet owners may find themselves more stressed than excited by the prospect. Vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take preventive action – especially those who took on a pet during the pandemic – in a bid to reduce the extreme distress and […]
Advice & Tips, Events, Mews
Community Cats Podcast: Online Fundraising Day (October 15, 2022) & Online Diversity Day (October 16, 2022)
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Online Fundraising Day (October 15, 2022) & Online Diversity Day (October 16, 2022) 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. […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here The most common form of malnutrition in pets in the UK is the overconsumption of calories leading to obesity. It is estimated that between 39 and 52 per cent of cats in the UK are overweight or obese. ‘Obese’ cats are those that are at least 20 per […]
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The UK’s leading feline charity will be hosting their first ever Twitch livestream tomorrow, Wednesday 21st September, at 7pm. Veterinary experts will be exploring neon-lit alleys in the cyberpunk adventure game, Stray. The stream will feature Cats Protection’s Central Veterinary Officer, Sarah Elliott, playing the popular video game whilst she shares her expert insight into how accurately […]
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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 my boy Junior taking a peek into the family […]
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British cat lifestyle brand Cheshire & Wain always purrleases Katzenworld when they release a new collection, but they have surpassed themselves with their latest launch, which we have to say is their most extravagant to date! Inspired by the lavish lifestyle of Marie Antoinette, their new Rococo collection is a decadent and delightful serving of […]
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This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. Most cat owners will have wondered what is going through their cat’s little head. Cats’ sweet and pondering expressions do make you think, what could you possibly be thinking about? Many sceptics will say that cats don’t think like humans and cannot recall memories, however, as cat lovers […]
Charity, Mews
Kittens who Suffered Life Threatening Injuries Have now Found Their Purrfect Forever Home
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The RSPCA’s Cancel Out Cruelty Campaign highlights the stories of strength and survival of animals like Bean and Smudge Two young kittens who suffered multiple fractured bones have now found happiness in their forever homes after being rescued and rehabilitated by the RSPCA. Smudge and Bean, a pair of seven-month-old tabby kittens, were rescued by […]
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Hong Kong is one of the most exciting international cities in the world. Despite the energy-sapping heat and humidity, it teems with vitality, from ultramodern Hong Kong Island and its architectural skyline to mysterious Kowloon with its lively neighborhoods and street markets. Hong Kong is distinctly Chinese, but feels more global with a large expat population […]
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How to keep your furry friend’s gums and teeth in mint condition September is Pet Smile Month, making it the perfect opportunity for pet owners to check their furry family members’ teeth and gums are in tip-top condition. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Brushing our teeth is second nature to us, but it is […]
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From Poets Wear Prada, Meowku by Patricia Carragon Photo Credit: Marc-Andre Patricia Carragon. author of Urban Haiku and More, returns with more Haiku, this time inspired by her favorite muse, our sphinx-like companion, the CAT. This book is also filled with Ms. Carragon’s photography as well. Attached are a few samples of feline delight. Excerpts […]
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Animal welfare charity Cats Protection and Cantilever Media are joining forces on The Amazing Maurice, the upcoming Sky Original animated feature film, based on a children’s fantasy by Sir Terry Pratchett. The organisations will embark on a number of joint initiatives from this month in the run up to the film’s release on Sky Cinema in […]
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Hi everyone, We have some exciting news for you today! 4cats has launched the new Nature Line, a fabulous more nature line of cat toys which is being produced using only natural material. The outside of the toy is made of nettle fabric, the filling uses cotton with catnip or valerian and they all have […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s Purrsday Poetry post comes from Blues Wolf who runs a grief support group on Facebook. Warmth Of Heart An Angel sat by the blue waters that flowed below Rainbow Bridge. Waters that were made from the many tears shed for the angels, when they ascended to the bridge. These waters were made […]
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This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. Just like many other animals, a cat’s brain is filled with curiosity. When your feline friend is outdoors, they might be interested in a flower or plant that entices them, and there is a chance that what they find might be perfectly harmless for them to try. However, […]
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The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) will complete its 2022 congress series with a day of learning for all the veterinary team in the UK’s vibrant cultural capital. Taking place on 26th November, the event is an opportunity for veterinary surgeons, nurses and receptionists to participate in gold standard feline learning, plus a chance to network […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. If you want to keep a fish tank in the house with your cat, this article will teach you what you need to know about keeping them both safe. In this article, you’ll learn some of the behaviours that can indicate a problem between your cat and your […]
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Choosing the right pet insurance for your furry family member Sadly, it’s not uncommon for our pets to become sick or injured, and if you’re not prepared, the vet bills can soon add up. The 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report* found that 61 per cent of cats and 39 per cent of dogs in […]
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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. “Nothing better then tummy rubs with mom on Tummy Rub Tuesday, […]
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RSPCA Coventry concerned and frustrated after family of cats dumped on drive A family of flea-ridden cats were abandoned on an RSPCA rescue centre’s driveway by a man who hid from staff and ran away after dropping the pet carrier. At around 4pm on Saturday (27 August), the plastic pet carrier – with a mum […]
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Charity publishes free cat care guides for Ukrainian refugees Media release from Cats Protection Cats Protection, the UK’s leading feline charity, has published a series of free essential cat care guides for Ukrainian refugees in collaboration with Veterinary Surgeon Bruce Fogle MBE. The three guides entitled, ‘caring for your indoor cat’, ‘cat behaviour problems’, and […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
Online Course: Cat Care for Life – An Introduction to Feline Health
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The following is just one of the amazing on-demand online courses offered by iCatCare. To book the course below please click here. As owners and cat professionals, caring for our cats and keeping them healthy is a huge part of our lives. This online course will give you an introduction into how we can work […]
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Taiwan’s next generation of ‘cats and coffee’ feature strays for adoption. Taiwan has long been a destination for cat lovers, ever since the first cat café, Cat Flower Garden (now called Café Dogs & Cats), opened its doors in Taipei in 1998. Since then, the trend has swept across Japan with the rest of the […]