Bean Having fun With his 4cats Premium Cat Wrestler!

Bean and Having fun With his 4cats Premium Cat Wrestler! Written by Mel on behalf of Bean From the moment I took this toy out of the box my cat, Bean, was in love. From smelling to chewing, scratching and cuddling there is nothing Bean doesn’t love about playing with it. It kept him entertained […]

Only the Very Best for Your Cat!

Cats at all stages of life will thrive on a high-protein, high-moisture diet that is rich in substances only found specifically in meat. When purchasing food for your cat, it’s important that the ingredients contain a mixture of the best cuts of meat and offal which provide amino acids, fats, essential vitamins and minerals. This […]

Cat With Horrific Face Injuries now on the Road to Recovery

Poor puss was suffering with swelling so severe she couldn’t open her eyes A stray cat with a severely swollen, bleeding head is making a remarkable recovery in RSPCA care. The adult female cat had been straying in the Horden area, near Peterlee, but locals became very concerned for her welfare after they noticed her […]

International Cat Care launches new Cat Friendly Principles at Church House event in London

After facing a challenging few years working amidst the global pandemic, the International Cat Care team were back in person to celebrate the charity’s recent achievements and announce the launch of their new Cat Friendly Principles. The ‘Being Cat Friendly’ event held on 29th April at Church House, London also marked the 10th anniversary of their […]

How Can You Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Climate?

Pet travel experts PBS Pet Travel have created a useful guide to help your four-legged friend enjoy trips abroad as much as you do! With travel opportunities at their best for a few years now, more and more people are opening up to foreign holidays, travelling or even emirgrating. Latest govt figure show that 403,000 […]

Where do the Naughtiest Moggies Live in the Country?

The Cat-ostrophic Capital of the UK is revealed! The incredibly selfless, brave and challenging work that firefighters do across the country every day is why they are a much loved, and highly appreciated, emergency service. However, it’s not just people that they save; for their work often includes saving our much loved four-legged furry friends […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 401)

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 my cat Galaxy, and as you can see he […]

The Paw-Fect Pets for Later Life Revealed

Cats are revealed as the overall best pet for people in their senior years The best cat breeds for later life are Ragdoll, Siamese and Maine Coon based on the cost, friendliness and ability to be around other pets and children In 2nd place are dogs and indoor birds and guinea pigs came joint 3rd […]

Top Tips for Pawfect Mental Health

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 […]

Tabby’s Place Launches Capital Campaign for Quinn’s Corner, a Haven for Vulnerable FeLV+ Cats

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 […]

Cat Friendly Introductions: Cats, Dogs and Babies

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 […]

Cat Saved by RSPCA and Hospital Vets After her Head Became Trapped in a Bait Box

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 […]

Online Kitten Conference – June 10-12, 2022

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 […]

The Magical Silvervine Fish Shaped Cat Toy from Japan are Back!

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 […]

Purrsday Poetry: In Memoriam – My Cat Victor – an Elegy

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 […]

Pet Sunburn Warning as UK Temperatures set to Soar

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, […]

May the Fourth be With You! Cat Wars ;o

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 […]

‘Poisoning’ Alert Over ‘Suspicious’ Treats After two Cats are Found Dead in Hull Streets

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, […]

Decrease Your Carbon Pawprint, Charity Advises

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, […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 400)

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. […]

Buddycare and Basepaws Join Forces to Prevent Disease and Promote Cat Health

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, […]

Unwanted cat waits 260 days to find her fur-ever home

*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 […]

Pet Lovers Needed to Take Part in the Big Pet Census

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 […]

Nuggit’s 1st Birthday

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 […]

Looking After Your Pet’s Mental Health

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 […]

Guest Star: A Mouse? Nope, Paul the Cat!

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 […]

Book Mews: Purr – The Science of Making Your Cat Happy

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 […]

Top Cat Carrier Tips!

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 […]

Purrsday Poetry: Hard Rain In Ukraine by Raffi Lido

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 […]

RSPCA and Fire Services Rescue Mum and Kittens After Cat Gives Birth in Conservatory Guttering

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 […]