Infographic – What’s Your Cat’s Personality Type

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world and most people don’t know they have personalities. While cats have the personality of a feline, some are more extroverted than others. Some are also more reserved and cautious than others, but the majority of felines are eager to explore the world around them and be […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 410)

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. “Cheese is my pillow, companion & toss agent !” Sent in […]

Nubia: Mine, Mine and MINE

Hello readers! You have come to join me? Well there is no space here! This is my bed. 😛 Nope you can’t have my human either! :O And this is also my resting place <3 Yes… even this entire sofa…. no space… especially not for Oli! 😛 See you all later (I promise I will […]

RSPCA in London Appeals to Find Homes for Four Overlooked Cats

RSPCA London East has struggled to rehome these four lovely cats The RSPCA London East branch is appealing for homes for four cats in their care who have sadly been overlooked by potential adopters. Between them the cats have been in the care of the RSPCA for 287 days and sadly have been looking for […]

Brits Prioritise Pet Health Over Their Own

LONDON, England, 2022 – Cats, Dogs and other pets are more than man’s best friend — so much so that most Brits placed a greater emphasis on their health than their own as the pandemic raged and tens of thousands were affected. That’s according to a survey from Drewberry Insurance that found people have bought […]

The Cat Cafes of Missouri & NW Arkansas USA

Hello Katzenworld Family! I recently moved to the Kansas City, Missouri area as I’m putting my travels briefly on pause to rejoin the working world and refill the travel coffers. While I’ve slowed my pace on the international cat cafe circuit, I’m making up for it here in the USA by hitting up as many […]

Getting Your Pet in Shipshape This Summer

For many of us, summer is the season of jetting off on holiday, planning exciting outdoor adventures, and making the most of the warm weather – but it’s also an encouraging time to get in shape! PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “We all want to feel our best, but when the sun is shining […]

In loving Memory of a Beloved pet Cat.

The following guest story is by an author that would like to remain anonymous and there is posted in our guest handle author. Feature image used for illustration purposes. I wanted to share my story in order to possibly save another cat’s life. My story began when I rescued a tuxedo kitten over 10 years […]

Hot Weather – Encourage Your Cats to Drink More!

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 […]

Missing cat Reunited With Owner After Seven Painful Weeks of Worry

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 […]

Giveaway: Yoto Mini & Toto the Ninja Cat Card Pack!

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 […]

World Chocolate Day 7 July 2022 – Understanding the Dangers of Sweet Treats for Pets

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 […]

Kitten Season! The Importance of a Good Start in Life

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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 […]

Heatwave: 10 Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool

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 […]

Oliver: Don’t Disturb me…

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 […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 409)

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 […]

Help is at Hand for Bereaved Cat Owners 

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 […]

Couple Banned From Keeping Animals for Five Years

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 […]

15 Reasons Why Cats are Good for us Humans

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 […]

The Cat Cafes of Seattle & Vancouver

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 […]

MSPs join Cats Protection to find out more about cat Welfare Priorities for Scotland

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. […]

Three Things you Think you Know About Cats – but got Completely Wrong! By Anna Pickering

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 […]

Animal ban for Woman who Left cat to Starve to Death

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 […]

Purrsday Poetry: Le Chat

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 […]

Search is on to Find top UK Veterinary Nurse of 2022

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 […]

Cat Owners Fear Cost of Living Crisis Will Impact Their 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* – […]

Can Pets Survive on a Meat-free Diet?

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 […]

5 Pawsome Tips When Looking to Adopt a Cat

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 […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 408)

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 […]

Get Catty With the Latest Fresh Scoop Podcast on Feline Behavior

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 […]