DENVER/July 28, 2022 – Morris Animal Foundation announced today it is accepting research proposals to advance the field of feline oncology, with a preference for innovations likely to lead to significant advances in diagnosis or therapy. This request for proposals is funded by Blue Buffalo, a Morris Animal Foundation donor since 2006, and Canadian company Pet Valu through the Foundation’s Donor-Inspired Study […]
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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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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Hi everyone, Today we are doing a slightly different post from our usual ones. 😉 On one of our trips to Japan, we came across these cute little Sushi Cats in one of Japan’s capsule machines! And we of course couldn’t resist putting in a few hundred yen to collect them. The three little cats […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s Purrsday Poetry post comes from Les Noble). IRISH CATS from LIMERICK A cat is a creature with pins on its paws; A rather nice set of sharp fangs in its jaws; You make them disjointed Responses are pointed – You pause with the jaws and the claws as the cause! When love on […]
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Bengal tabby nurtured her large brood at RSPCA Stapeley Grange A cat is looking for loving new owners after her seven kittens – all born at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Cheshire – were rehomed. Whiskers hopes she can follow in the paw steps of her large brood – Mr Yellow, Prince Blue, […]
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Hi everyone, This was one of the cutest videos yet that we stumbled across on YouTube! Keep watching it until at about 1 minute and 30 seconds and you’ll find what I describe as CUTENESS OVERLOAD. 😀 Thanks, Marc
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Pet behaviourist shares their top five tips for getting your furry friend eating again Cats have gained a bit of a reputation for being fussy, particularly when it comes to food, but sometimes their eating habits (or lack thereof) can be a sign of something bigger. Cats can be fussy eaters at the best of […]
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RSPCA Investigates After Cat Shot in Cheshire Street as Horrified Owner Watched From Flat
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Luna was found collapsed after being hit by air gun pellet The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was shot in a street in Chester. Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road […]
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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 Escher in 2 rare displays of his tummy!” Sent […]
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The end of a relationship can be a difficult time. There are a lot of intense emotions and some significant logistical elements to arrange. While it’s only natural that you both want to move on as cleanly as possible, you may find unexpected hurdles to this. An increasingly common complication is making arrangements for a […]
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Cleo and Clove were despondent, limp and dehydrated after their ordeal The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were abandoned on one of the hottest days of the year in temperatures which had soared to 35 degrees in London. The nine week old kittens, one male and one female, were found in Tudor […]
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Squeek is the oldest cat in the cattery at Danaher in Essex The RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home in Essex is looking to find a retirement pad for 18-year-old cat Squeek who sadly came into the charity’s care as his owner could no longer look after him. The male tabby cat may be senior in years […]
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France is famed for fashion, food… and felines? After visiting ten French cat cafes over two weeks in November 2017, I am convinced that France’s furballs need to be added to the ‘things the French do well’ list. So sleek, so chic, surely the term ‘catwalk’ must have originated here. But if you think the […]
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New research puts Scotland first among UK countries for pet-friendly facilities and their relative accessibility to working pet owners. With many businesses returning to the office, workers with pets face a substantial adjustment in terms of time they’re now able to devote to their pets. Pets likewise have to get used to being left at […]
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Hi everyone, The following guest story has been submitted by Martha: On a hot mid-April day in Amarillo, TX, a family out walking followed the screams to a dirty, hungry, 4-week-old black kitten in a pile of rusty car parts. The mom contacted the Amarillo SPCA which in turn contacted one of their fosterers. He […]
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The RSPCA is baffled as to why no-one wants to offer purr-fect Zara a home A beautiful three-year-old cat, who was rescued in Birmingham, along with two of her newborn kittens – one of whom was found dead beside her – has not received a single offer of a home since coming into the RSPCA’s […]
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Hi everyone, As there is just over a week left to get Necoichi bowls at their old price in our shop we thought it would be a good idea to re-post our article covering Whisker Fatigue. We received quite a few inquiries about Whisker Fatigue over the last month and therefore thought it was worth […]
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The poem I wrote about my foster cat Sweet Baby Ray has won a Certificate of Excellence for Poetry in the Cat Writers’ Association Communications Contest this year! The poem, Sweet Ray, (read it here) was published in Katzenworld’s Purrsday Poetry on September 30, 2021. It will now go on to compete for the ultimate prize, […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Your cat’s happiness is greatly influenced by how you behave and what kind of lifestyle you offer – as the cat is a territorial species, the environment is everything! First of all, therefore, you need to get the cat-related equipment and facilities right, particularly if you keep your […]
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No Good Luck for Black Cats as new Data Suggests They are not as Popular and Slower to be Adopted
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This Black Cat Appreciation Day, 17th of August 2022 the RSPCA showcases the plight of black cats and urges potential cat adopters to give them a second look New RSPCA figures suggest that black cats may be amongst the UK’s least popular type of feline, as the numbers arriving at the animal charity’s rescue centres […]
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Cats are extremely strange creatures. We enjoy their weird body language and quirks. But what do these weird cat behaviours mean? Behaviors can be inherited from ancestors, although they may no longer impact daily life. Cats behave similarly to dogs, humans, and other creatures. Their actions have a payoff, or they wouldn’t do them. The […]
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Hi everyone, This is part 2 in our visit to the Little Lions Cat Cafe series. If you’ve missed part 1 please click here. One of our other favourite cats was the mischievous black and white tuxedo cat that tried to steal our food! There was just something about his eyes and the way he […]
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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. “Kaiju is a one-year-old foster fail. He was found in 2021 […]
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No Mortgage, No Pet: Half of Tenants Who Fear Never Owning Own Home Face Uphill Battle in Pet-averse Rented Sector
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New research from animal welfare charity Battersea reveals that one in two tenants fear they will never buy a home, with the growing number of lifetime renters significantly limiting the UK’s aspirations of pet ownership. In the UK, the share of households occupied by private renters has almost doubled in two decades.[1] Whilst 76% of tenants […]
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The following post was contributed by Nala – the Catio Keeper: Our only goal was to create a cat’s dream vacation, fun and happy, paradise while our cats were outdoors. Over the years we have built one of the largest catio homes around, currently there are 3 catios each connected with tunnels, bridges, and platforms […]
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NEW DATA REVEALS SOARING COST OF OWNING A PET New research from a price comparison website shows that the cost of owning a pet has increased dramatically, adding further financial pressure to many UK households. Data from pet insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk, based on a sample of 100,000 pet insurance policies, shows that the average […]
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Hi everyone, On one of our trips around the world we ended up checking out a pet shop in New York City to see what kind of cat products where available in the US. Little did we expect that we would be greeted by a friendly feline in the pet shop! He was super friendly […]
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According to ABC News, record-breaking heat waves are continuing across the U.S., with some cities hitting triple-digit temperatures. Our team at Veterinarians.org has shared information regarding hot weather and how to avoid heatstroke in pets. Helpful Tips for Pet Owners: Anything above 86°F / 30 Celsius is considered dangerous to animals. This is the maximum temperature for most […]
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Veterinary professionals worldwide will have access to over 30 hours of online learning as they log on to the 2022 International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) Virtual Congress from the comfort of their own homes. Launching live on 30th July at 1:30 pm (BST), this year’s theme is ‘Feline Fine: how to create harmony between physical […]
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A pair of rescue cats who spend their days comforting patients, families and staff at a hospice have been named joint National Cat of the Year 2022. Jasper and Willow beat hundreds of other entries to be named overall winners in the nation’s biggest celebration of pet cats, organised by Cats Protection and held at […]
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Hi everyone, With yet another heatwave here in Europe (and many other countries around the world!) we thought it once agaim important to remind everyone of top tips to help your cats stay hydrated and also to monitor how much water they are drinking! It’s often difficult to know how much water your cat is […]