As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May), many of us will take some time to evaluate our wellbeing – but what about our precious pets? We all know how important it is to keep our mental health in check, but sadly our pets can also be affected by stress and anxiety. Our furry […]
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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Jul
Jul
Advice & Tips
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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Jun
Jun
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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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May
May
Advice & Tips
Transform Playtime with These Safe and Fun DIY Cat Toys
Upgrade playtime: Try these safe DIY cat toys now! [...]
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May
May
Advice & Tips
Adopt These Kid Friendly Cat Breeds for a Happy Family
Choose These Cat Breeds for a Joyful, Kid-Friendly Home [...]
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May
May
Charity, Mews
Tabby’s Place Launches Capital Campaign for Quinn’s Corner, a Haven for Vulnerable FeLV+ Cats
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May
May
Years from now, the world will remember 2022 as a turning point in the history of cats. Tabby’s Place: a Cat Sanctuary is launching a Capital Campaign for Quinn’s Corner, a first-of-its-kind haven for the last felines to be loved: cats infected with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Even among cat lovers, these precious cats are […]
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May
May
Are you planning to add a new addition to your current cat or cats? This course by iCatCare might help you and can be booked here. Are you wondering whether your cat will accept another cat? For cat care givers or cat owners, this course looks in greater detail at how we can assess whether […]
Advice & Tips, Charity, Mews
Cat Saved by RSPCA and Hospital Vets After her Head Became Trapped in a Bait Box
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May
May
Distressed animal underwent surgery to have device removed The RSPCA is asking the public to be careful when trying to control rats and mice after a cat needed to have her head cut free from a rat bait box. The female cat was discovered in a yard at Paddock Farm Nursery and Water Garden in […]
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May
May
Kittens require special care and treatment. This 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 […]
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May
May
Hi everyone, It’s me Freya here today and I’d like to let you know that our humans once again received a large shipment of the magical fish-shaped cat toys from Japan. In fact not just fishies!!! We got beer bottles, breads, baguettes, sweet potatoes, and even icecream shaped toys. You can find the full range […]
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May
May
O Lord, a life has slipped from me too soon! The wound is near and new and red and raw. In hours to come, in tears from night to noon, The realness of the loss will grow to gnaw. When no one listened I shared tears with him! When no one held me holding him […]
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May
May
A cat welfare charity is offering advice on how to protect pets from cancerous sunburn during Sun Awareness Week (2-9 May) as global temperatures continue to rise. The warning from Cats Protection comes after predictions that this year is set to be one of the hottest on record. According to BBC Weather Presenter, Elizabeth Rizzini, […]
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May
May
Some of you may know that my partner and I are big Scify fans and of course, Star Wars is one of our favourites. So on today’s “Star Wars Day,” a fan holiday that celebrates the Star Wars media franchise and its fanbase we simply couldn’t resist sharing this fan comic from The (inter)mission: Cat […]
Advice & Tips, Charity, Mews
‘Poisoning’ Alert Over ‘Suspicious’ Treats After two Cats are Found Dead in Hull Streets
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May
May
Owners urged to be on alert as cats are ‘being targeted’ in Hessle The RSPCA is warning owners to be vigilant over discarded food after cats were found dead in an area of Hull. The suspicious incidents have centred in and around Hampshire Street in Hessle with two cats, belonging to the same owner, […]
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May
May
Following on from Earth Day, a leading animal charity is offering advice on how to become an eco-friendly pet owner. Cats Protection, the UK’s largest feline charity, says that investing in a greener future can start at home with a few simple changes to pet care routines. Alison Richards, Cats Protection’s Head of Clinical Services, […]
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May
May
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. “Irish relaxing after a tough day.” Sent in by Craig via email. […]
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May
May
Buddycare partners with Basepaws to offer Cat DNA Testing alongside Free Telemedicine consults for UK pet parents. *Limited-time offer: To celebrate the launch, cat parents can purchase the Basepaws Cat Breed and Health DNA test at a 15% discount via Buddycare, until the 31st May* Buddycare and Basepaws, two purpose-driven companies passionate about pet health, […]
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May
May
*Video* Daisy Doo came into the care of the RSPCA last summer The RSPCA has launched a special rehoming appeal for ‘unwanted’ cat Daisy who has been waiting to find a home for 263 days. Daisy, a 13-year-old ginger and tortoiseshell cat, came into the care of the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey in […]
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May
May
Blue Cross is calling on pet lovers to take part in a nationwide survey to help pets and people of the future. The Big Pet Census will help the charity better understand the UK’s 34 million-strong pet population and the role pets play in their owners’ lives, shaping the support that the charity offers to pets […]
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May
May
Hello Katzenworld friends, and a BIG THANK YOU for all the birthday cards! For those of you that are new to the blog or may have missed it, Back in March I posted an invitation in my favorite cat blog Katzenworld. The invitation was to celebrate Nuggit’s first birthday with us and for the readers […]
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Apr
Apr
Stress Awareness Month (April) April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month, and many of us may take some time to evaluate our mental health and wellbeing – but what about the mental health of our precious pets? PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “We all know how important it is to monitor our own […]
By Colleen Murphy: This is a short story of how we came to have the pleasure of sharing our home with Paul. Back in the spring of 2015 I was working part time serving samples at local grocery stores. On a Saturday afternoon I was coming home from working and I saw what I took […]
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Apr
Apr
by ZAZIE TODD Cat people, rejoice! Finally, a fun-to-read yet science-based book about cat behaviour that explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. In Purr, animal behaviour expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of a cat’s life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, all with the […]
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Apr
Apr
Introduction Many cats disappear at the sight of their cat carrier and even if their owner is able to get them into it, their cat often makes it quite clear it is not finding the experience pleasant. Difficulties getting cats into their carriers can result in owner reluctance to visit the vets which can consequently […]
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Apr
Apr
The following poem was dedicated to the people of Ukraine and especially the man that rescued one of his cats as seen in this story here by Raffi Lido: Stands here A man With his wide-eyed Grey concrete dusted Cat in his hands In the debris Of the take no prisoners War There is nothing […]
Charity, Mews
RSPCA and Fire Services Rescue Mum and Kittens After Cat Gives Birth in Conservatory Guttering
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Apr
Apr
The stray mum cat and kittens are now doing well in RSPCA care The RSPCA and fire services rescued a cat and her five kittens after the stray moggy gave birth in the conservatory gutters at a property in Birmingham. The animal welfare charity was called on Tuesday (12 April) when the homeowners heard a […]
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Apr
Apr
Helping your furry friend cope with allergies While Allergy Awareness Week (26 – 30 April) is an important time to highlight the difficulties many of us face with allergies, we mustn’t forget that our precious pets can suffer from these reactions too. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Just like us, pets can develop allergies […]
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Apr
Apr
Expert shares top tips for taking your relationship with your cat to the next level They’re one of the most commonly owned pets in the UK, but cats can often be seen as solitary creatures, but like any other pet our feline friends still need a bit of companionship and affection. A cat’s feelings towards […]
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Apr
Apr
Photo Courtesy of Canva.com 2022 Astrological Guide to Shelter Cats (Disclaimer: These kitty horoscopes are for entertainment only. Every cat has their own distinctive personality. Please consult with your local animal shelter when deciding to adopt a pet.) Capricorn (December 22—January 19). You won’t find any spilled litter or rumpled-up kitty blankets in this feline’s […]
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Apr
Apr
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. “Hello! I hope you enjoy these photos of Friskina (black and […]
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Apr
Apr
by Kitty Katz One fine spring morning in 2008, after feeding my cat Corey (RIP), I decided to take an exploratory walk around my neighborhood, something I’d not had the luxury to do when working took most of my time and energy. With the workplace finally behind me, it was a moment for new beginnings. […]
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Apr
Apr
Rose the Bengal cat was rescued as a stray and is sadly suffering from cancer The RSPCA Isle of Thanet Branch is appealing for kind animal lovers to help fund surgery for Bengal cat, Rose. Rose came into the care of the Kent branch in March as a stray cat who was sadly suffering from […]
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Apr
Apr
Growing support for campaign to make renting with a pet easier April 2022 EAST Midlands-based voluntary organisation AdvoCATS is delighted to announce the addition of several organisations who are lending their support to the charity’s Heads for Tails! campaign for a simple change in the law to make renting with pets easier. Newly committed to […]
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Apr
Apr
A missing cat has been reunited with her owner after 17 years! The remarkable reunion was only made possible by vet nurse and owner Kim keeping her beloved cat Tilly’s microchip details up to date each time she moved house during Tilly’s absence. Tilly disappeared following a house move from Northumberland to Edinburgh, and despite […]