Hi everyone, With the temperatures soaring we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to remind everyone of the tips and advice to help your cat stay hydrated. Especially when it’s hot it’s very important to keep an eye on the amount of liquid your cat is taking in. Plain bowls often make this difficult […]
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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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Fred went missing in March in Lincolnshire but thankfully was reunited with his owner thanks to the microchip Elderly cat Fred went missing from his new home in Cleethorpes for seven weeks before he was rescued by the RSPCA and reunited with his worried owner – thanks to the microchip. It was 6.20am on March […]
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Hi everyone, We have some very exciting news for you all! International Cat Day we have teamed up with Yoto for a fabulous giveaway! One lucky person will be able to win a Yoto Mini and Toto the Ninja Cat card pack COMPLETELY FREE! The winner will be announced here on the blog for International […]
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Understanding the dangers of sweet treats (Pictured: Seven-month-old German Shepherd, Nala, was saved by PDSA Vets after consuming a lethal dose of dark chocolate) Many of us might be enjoying a treat to celebrate World Chocolate Day this year, but our furry friends definitely shouldn’t be joining in. PDSA Vet Lynne James said: “As delicious […]
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Sandra McCune for the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) Kitten season is upon us! A new kitten in the house brings laughter and joy; their entertaining antics, extraordinary bursts of energy alternating with long periods of deep sleep, confident affection and endless desire to play are never dull. Or is your kitten a little […]
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Keep your pets safe and cool during the mini-heatwave The RSPCA is urging pet owners to keep their animals safe in the hot weather as temperatures are set to hit the high 20s this week with a mini-heatwave sweeping across the UK. RSPCA pet welfare expert Dr Sam Gaines said: “We were all wrapping up […]
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Nubia: Oliiiiiiiver! Meow Oliver: zzzZZzzz…. Nubia: I wannnnnnnnt to play!!!!! Wake up will you 🙁 Oliver: Ugh…. ZzzzZZz…zzzz Nubia: GROWL!!!!!!!!!! PLAYTIME! Oliver: Ugh! Leave me alone Nubes. It is Monday… too early… zzzZZzzz Nubia: Fine… HUMANS – PLAYTIME (P.S: It is now 5.54 AM) Signed by His Meowjesty King Oliver the Maker of Mischief & Her […]
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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 two cuties join us from our dear friend Großstadtkatze […]
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With Pet Remembrance Day taking place on 5 July, a cat charity is highlighting its campaign to support bereaved cat owners. Cats Protection’s ‘Never Furgotten’ campaign runs for most of July and advises people to contact Paws to Listen, a free-to-use service run by trained volunteers five days a week who can support pet owners over the […]
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Four cats were repeatedly left unattended and advice was ignored despite warnings from the RSPCA A man and woman from Lowestoft have been disqualified from keeping all animals for five years following a prosecution brought by the RSPCA. Michael Ian Mark Driver (DOB 12/04/2000) of Raglan Street, Lowestoft pleaded guilty to two animal welfare offences […]
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Cats are good for us, both physically and emotionally. Before we list the 15 reasons (there’s probably lots more) why cats are good for us, let’s look at why cats help us be happier and healthier. Here’s why. Cats improve our mood and activation the human prefrontal cortex and inferior frontal gyrus in the brain […]
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The Pacific Northwest is best known for the great outdoors and rainy weather. Turns out, its what’s inside that matters because the three cat cafes of Seattle (2) and Vancouver (1) are nothing but bright and sunny. A 2.5 hour drive separates these world-class cities, and if you have the time, I highly recommend you […]
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Twenty five MSPs joined Cats Protection at a parliamentary reception in Holyrood to discuss the charity’s work across Scotland to improve feline welfare including through its campaigning work. The event, on 16 June, was sponsored by Mark Ruskell MSP and held to highlight ways that politicians can help support Scotland’s 685,000 pet cats and their owners. […]
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Three Things you Think you Know About Cats – but got Completely Wrong! By Anna Pickering
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By Anna Pickering It’s my fourth week as foster care for Cole, my black and white, male foster cat. I’m loving being his foster carer and I am really learning from my experience and want to share a few of the things I have learned about cats with you. It is thanks to the excellent […]
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The RSPCA found a dead cat and two other pets in poor condition in the Liverpool property A woman who abandoned two cats and a dog in a Liverpool property for so long without food and water that one of the cats died and was partly eaten by the other has been banned from keeping […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Léa. Le chat They call her Feral Total lack of moralitié She prowls about Mon village Sampling all the treats On offer Living by instinct Reality not judgment Despite nine lives She knows how quickly Today becomes the past Her time is not […]
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Blue Cross has opened nominations for its annual search for the UK‘s ‘Veterinary Nurse of the year’ and is calling on pet owners and veterinary practices to put forward their star vet nurses. The charity’s award recognises the dedication of the country’s vet nurses and their invaluable support to their veterinary teams, the nation’s pets […]
Animal Kindness Report reveals cat owners are concerned about the cost of living Cat owners are the most concerned about the cost of living and how it will impact the care they’re able to provide to their pets, according to a groundbreaking new report by the RSPCA and Scottish SPCA. The groundbreaking inaugural report* – […]
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Meat-free diets are becoming increasingly mainstream due to rising awareness of the believed health benefits and the positive environmental impact. More than 14% of Brits currently consider themselves as following a plant-based – vegan or vegetarian – daily diet and many are wondering if their pets could also benefit from eating meat-free. While some pet […]
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Natures Menu has complied five important tips to consider this Adopt a Cat Month – Tips aim to assist future cat owners in having the purr-fect transition into cat parenthood! DATE: In honour of Adopt a Cat month, Natures Menu has shared five pawsome tips to help new cat owners shake off that ‘feline’ of new […]
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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. “Meet Albie” Sent in by Elizabeth via email. “And here are the […]
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DENVER/June 18, 2022 – Cat behavior can be both mystifying and frustrating to owners and veterinarians alike. In the latest episode of Morris Animal Foundation’s Fresh Scoop podcast, available now for streaming and download, host Dr. Kelly Diehl, the Foundation’s Senior Director of Science and Communication, interviews Dr. Kristyn Vitale. Dr. Vitale is an assistant professor of animal health and behavior at Unity […]
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An overlooked senior kitizen’s luck changed for the better when she was spotted on a Cats Protection website, having been given up because she and another pet in her previous household didn’t get along. Then aged 14, Bear had been awaiting a new home at the charity’s Mitcham Homing Centre for some time, being passed […]
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June 2022 Animal welfare charity Battersea has today welcomed the Government’s announcement to help more renters be allowed to own a pet. The charity has long campaigned for more people to have the opportunity to enjoy the many physical, mental and social benefits of pet ownership through its “Pet Friendly Properties” campaign. Being unable to […]
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Southern California is famous for many things- the sunny weather, the ocean, Disneyland, Hollywood to name a few. There are drawbacks as well- earthquakes, traffic and high cost of living among them, but seemingly not enough to reduce the appeal. So Cal is also home to several well-known cat cafes, and since they all feature […]
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KitKat has had the tips of her ears removed after exposure to the sun An RSPCA animal centre in the West Midlands is urgently looking for a foster home for a cat with skin cancer to live out her remaining days. Kitkat, who turned nine on the 15 June 2022, has been at the charity’s […]
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Bella and the Birds by Joe Longo Our Bella is an affectionate, sweet kitty. She’s been in our family for three years and would often contently sit on my husband’s lap for hours, watching TV and sleeping. She especially enjoys nature shows and Cat TV and would go up to our wide-screen TV and bat […]
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Protect Your Cat From the High Pollen Counts and Next Heatwave With These 5 Expert Tips
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The experts at All About Cats have revealed a few tips to help cats suffering from hayfever, as it can be eased and treated in a variety of methods, including: Ruling out fleas – it is recommended to rule them out before seeking allergy advice from your vet. Inspect your cat’s fur for fleas and […]
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If you have welcomed a new cat or kitten into your home recently, perhaps for the first time, then you may have noticed some unwanted damage. Cat claws, in particular, can be destructive to certain materials and decorations around the home. It’s not the cat’s fault, of course, as it’s entirely within their nature to […]
Hi everyone, Today’s Purrsday Poetry post comes from Flavia Rocha Loures. Quechee / by Flavia Rocha Loures Wild Child in shambles you came to me bleeding, small and thin imperfectly mended looking so fragile weak Wonder Cat-Thunder little did I know of your strength bravery, passion for life even as you struggled with the burdens […]