London animal welfare charity, Mayhew, has seen its highest ever weekly intake of abandoned kittens in May, having had 30 unwanted tiny felines left at their Kensal Green headquarters in one week alone from 16th to 23rd May 2022 – a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2021. A record 202 cats and […]
Advice & Tips
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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A quick online search and you’ll soon find lots of Ikea hacks to integrate your kitty’s needs into your home, but for stylish cat furniture that fits in seamlessly with all kinds of interiors, is useful to us humans and requires almost zero DIY, look no further than the new Lozi X Cheshire & Wain […]
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International Cat Care are proud to support AdvoCATS ‘Heads for Tails!’ campaign for a simple change in the law to make renting with pets easier. AdvoCATS is an East Midlands, UK based non-profit organisation, run by volunteers, that offers free support and advice to both landlords and tenants, as well as assistance to pet owners who […]
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The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) is set to become a Gold Open Access journal from January 2023 JFMS, the official journal of the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), is set to make a significant step towards ISFM and the AAFP’s goal of empowering […]
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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. “Here is my beautiful, sweet Rosie playing pole dancer and showing […]
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The bag had been weighed down with bricks The RSPCA is appealing for information after a member of the public made the grim discovery of a deceased cat which had been dumped in a backpack and thrown in the river. The Berghaus black rucksack had been weighed down by bricks and was found in the […]
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EAST Midlands-based pets charity AdvoCATS has welcomed the news that the Government is to change the law to allow tenants to keep pets. Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced in a long-awaited renting reform White Paper published on June 15, 2022, that the Government is to change the law to prevent landlords having blanket bans on pets. “We […]
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Pet Pawtection! This is how many owners admitted to not knowing if their pets’ were suffering with eye disease 68% of pet owners have admitted to not knowing if their pets have allergies 32% of owners felt they wouldn’t know if their pet was suffering from eye disease 33% of pet owners don’t know the […]
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California often sets the trends in the US and so it’s not surprising that the first cat cafe started here. California also leads the way when it comes to animal welfare, but I was surprised to learn that the first cat cafe to open in the US also pioneered the socialization technique used in most […]
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International Cat Care Introduces new Cat Friendly Decision-making Documents
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To support those working with unowned cats around the world, International Cat Care (iCatCare) has launched a series of Cat-Friendly decision-making documents. With an estimated population of 600 million cats worldwide (half of which are unowned), the sharing of educational resources is essential to improving cat welfare on a global scale but must take into […]
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RSPCA stresses importance of neutering after caring for the rainbow kittens! Seven kittens with some colourful names will soon be looking for homes after spending time being cared for at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery. As staff launch a search to find homes for these cuddly bundles of joy (see pictures), the centre […]
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The six week old kitten was discovered by a dog walker after she had been dumped like rubbish The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young kitten was discovered tied up in a plastic bag with pieces of Saturday’s newspaper and abandoned in Norfolk. The female tabby kitten was thankfully found by a dog […]
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Hi everyone, Following on from our post last on the benefits of extra-wide bowls, we are today looking at other eating related issues that our readers often contact us about and how raised and curved bowls can help with this. One of the most frequently send in questions is how to deal with the “bowl […]
Animal charity has vital advice for pet owners on how to protect their animals during this hot weather As temperatures soar, the RSPCA is providing advice to pet-owners on how to keep their animals cool and to make sure they are doing everything possible to keep them safe this summer. The RSPCA’s animal centres have […]
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New York City is one of the world’s biggest tourist draws, with storied attractions and inspiration around every corner. Now, there is another reason to visit the Big Apple- its wonderful cat cafes. Ranging from posh and hip to down-to-earth and heartwarming, the cat cafes of New York all feature rescue cats, which makes visiting […]
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If you’re an Animal Lover Without an Animal to Love, Fostering Could be the Answer for You
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by Anna Pickering, Mayhew To be totally honest, I’ve always been a dog lover. Our family dachshund Douglas has been the love of my life for the last 6 years! So, when I moved to London, I thought I was destined to live a miserable, pet-less existence. When I started working at Mayhew in North […]
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This article was first published by iCatCare here and more information on their work with unowned cats can be found here. Feral, street and pet cats are all the same species (domestic cat, Latin name: Felis catus). This does not mean, however, that they are all the same in relation to their needs and desire to […]
The RSPCA found Kitty living off rainwater and debris in a dank basement A plucky cat who was impaled by a metal spike after falling into a mill cellar is making a miracle recovery despite losing a leg. Thanks to the work of the RSPCA, Kitty survived her ordeal trapped for several weeks in the […]
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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. “I have crossed my extra toe paws and I am at […]
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As summer approaches with rapid steps, pet owners are starting to consider the very real danger of heat stroke, and how they might avoid that. Today, we’ll look at the most common signs of heat stroke, and the steps you can take to prevent it. What are the signs of heat stroke? It’s important to […]
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Leading floorcare specialists, BISSELL®, today announced a partnership with Woodgreen Pets Charity, as part of the newly launched BISSELL Pet Foundation. The partnership, which has, to date, donated over £6,800 for Woodgreen, will see the BISSELL Pet Foundation support the Cambridgeshire-based charity’s Spay and Neuter program, which will aid the neutering of over 200 dogs and 80 cats. Originating in the […]
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No matter what side of TikTok you’re on, you’ve probably heard of Addison Rae, Khaby Lame or even Charli D’Amelio. But are you familiar with TikTok’s richest domestic animals? Research by All About Cats revealed the top 10 most influential pets on TikTok, by looking at factors such as followers, engagement rates, average likes by video and estimated earnings per […]
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What you need to know about pet diabetes this National Diabetes Week (8–13 June) Many of us will be familiar with diabetes in humans, but may not be aware that our pets can also develop the condition – especially as the signs aren’t always obvious. During National Diabetes Week (8–13 June), it’s important to raise […]
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Many of us living in the UK are already contending with rising costs following the pandemic as well as more recent events like the war in Ukraine. Unfortunately, the cost of pet care is not immune from the rise in cost of living and cat owners should expect a further rise in costs associated with […]
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Hi everyone, The following story was submitted by Patricia about Lana her cat: Lana came to our family as a foster animal in September of 2020. We never expected to keep her, but in only 24 hours, Lana made such a huge impression on us all that we knew she was a keeper and meant […]
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Community Cats Podcast will host the much-anticipated Online Feline Leukemia Day on July 16, 2022. This one-day event has a unique focus on cats with feline leukemia (often referred to as FeLV) and what animal shelters, veterinarians, caregivers, and pet parents can do to support them in their journey. Sessions will include updates regarding treatment and […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Mactavish here today and I got my paws on some brand new toys from 4cats! These are their fortune cookie cat toy which are not just great for us felines but come with words of wisdom by us cats for our human companions. But let’s start with how I had my […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s Purrsday Poetry post comes from Donna Marrin. Monkey I was just an itty bitty boy, When Gran made me a special toy, A monkey made from bits of sock, Companion, though he couldn’t talk. Monkey shared my trundle bed, His tail curled ‘round my sleepy head, Kept the boogey men at bay, All […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here and more about their work with unowned cats can be found here. Feral and street cats cannot simply be picked up and taken to a veterinarian for neutering and they cannot be kept for long recovery periods in veterinary cages. They need to be treated to an extent […]
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Kittens require special care and treatment. Which is why Community Cats Podcast and The National Kitten Coalition have partnered to present the first and only conference dedicated exclusively to caring for the smallest felines – the Online Kitten Conference, from June 10-12, 2022. Throughout the weekend, animal shelter professionals, caregivers, fosters, and kitten lovers alike […]