Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story submission from Susan about her cat Sissy: Sissy is a gray and black marble cat who came to live with us 3 years ago when she was about 4 weeks old and weighed 1 pound. She is a much loved and an important member of our family. […]
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
Advice & Tips, Charity
Cat Stuck in Tree for 4 Days is Reunited With Owners After Poster Alert Success
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Apr
Apr
RSPCA advises pet owners to keep microchip details updated A cat rescued by the RSPCA after being stranded in a tree for four days has been reunited with his grateful owner. RSPCA Inspector Deborah Beats and Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Helen Chapman used ladders to retrieve the cat, called Pudding, from the branches of a […]
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Apr
Apr
Good evening everyone Spoilt Nova and Lady Luna here, back again with another product review, this time for the Omlet Freestyle Indoor Cat Tree. Living together as the older brother, Nova, and the annoying little sister, Luna, having plenty of options for places to sleep and play is always a positive, so we’ve been after […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our Purrsday Poetry series by By Susan Davies: He was an ordinary, two a penny, black and white cat, The sort that you see everywhere, a standard ‘Postman Pat’, I got him from a rescue place, one April afternoon, And then I brought him home, […]
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Apr
Apr
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. From around the age of 4 months, kittens reach sexual maturity and are therefore capable of breeding and producing kittens themselves. Most people do not have the time or desire to breed from their cat and do not wish to add to the number of unwanted cats and […]
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Apr
Apr
WildWash is very excited to announce that they teamed up with an International, Certified Master Groomer, Katie Rourke Dowding, to produce educational ‘How To’ videos for pet owners that want to groom their furry friends at home. At WildWash we provide high-quality, effective yet gentle pet care products using natural ingredients that are safe both […]
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Apr
Apr
As spring is now officially here, we can expect lighter evenings, warmer days and a colourful array of seasonal blooms. Many of us will have an added spring in our step, finding increased motivation for getting the house spick-and-span and spending more time outside. Our pets will also relish the opportunity for more time playing […]
Advice & Tips
RSPCA Appeals for Information After Injured and Declawed Kitten is Abandoned in Birmingham
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Apr
Apr
The young black and white kitten was found in a pet carrier and dumped on the corner of the street in Summer Road, Erdington in Birmingham on Thursday, 17 February. She was found at around 6.30pm with a puncture wound inside her thigh and also appears to have most of her claws missing. The four […]
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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. Here are Pumpkin and Marine, who we met on Bailey’s Blog. GL joins […]
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Apr
Apr
With studies showing that pandemic pet owners are more likely to face challenges with their pet’s behaviour, this year’s National Pet Month will focus even more heavily on education and support. With many of us taking on new pets during lockdown and the rise in first time owners, NPM will have a strong focus on […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
Cats Protection Calls for Tighter Controls Over Fireworks to Protect Cats in Scotland
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Apr
Apr
The UK’s leading cat charity Cats Protection has backed plans to restrict the use of fireworks across Scotland. The proposals – under the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill – would mean members of the public purchasing or using fireworks would need a license, and public displays would be restricted to certain days of the […]
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Apr
Apr
The relationship between cats and guinea pigs can best be described as complicated. While many animal species can exist peacefully in the same environment, pairing a cat and a guinea pig requires proper planning and patience. Cats are predatory by nature and will see the guinea pig as prey. They also mark their territories. If […]
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Apr
Apr
Research has been conducted to find out how many UK pet owners let their pets sleep in their bed with them throughout the year Pet owners between the ages of 18 and 30 are most likely to sleep with their pets, with 87% saying that they do so The most common reason for pet owners […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, Please find below a Guest Story from Alyssa L. I had been wanting a cat for awhile. When I moved in with my partner, Scott, he told me the only way we could get a cat is if I put together a power point presentation with all the info needed to add a […]
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Apr
Apr
Back by popular demand, premium raw pet food brand Natural Instinct launches its limited-edition Easter Feast (£4.30|1kg), an eggcellent treat for your furry friends to enjoy this Easter. As government restrictions have lifted this year, Easter is looking to be bigger than ever, making it an ideal opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, indulge in chocolate […]
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Apr
Apr
Go to any pet store or even a supermarket and you will find a wide range of different collars for cats – from reflective to diamond, leather to fabric and of course also some fluffy collars. It can be confusing and difficult to know what kind of collar to buy for your cat, so we’ve […]
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Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, Following on from the poem Wanda please find below the latest entry from author Abbie Johnson Taylor REMEMBERING HOWARD What a name for a cat, I thought when Mother suggested it, but I was only seven or eight so what did I know, right? A gray kitten with tiger stripes, we thought she was […]
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Mar
Mar
by Wilder as told to Kitty Katz, 2022 Our names are Carrie and Wilder. We were born in an oversized, heavy duty dog carrier–enough to give any kitten an inferiority complex! But not us. We descend from a long line of street cats, and we’re tough. Our biological mother was a friendly feral called Sugar […]
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Mar
Mar
In the UK, it’s estimated that 12 million (44%) households have pets, with Brits owning around 51 million pets, according to PFMA. And whilst living with a pet as a house owner doesn’t present accommodation issues, those who rent often struggle to find homes welcoming both them and their furry friends. With that in mind, End of […]
Cats can be expensive to look after once food, litter, healthcare and toys are paid for Pet lovers from Latest Deals reveal their top tips for saving on maintenance costs Tricks include getting free neutering, which could usually cost up to £100 in vet fees Other hacks involve how to get free vet consultations worth […]
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Mar
Mar
With the war displacing millions of families, the British government has altered pet travel laws to enable those escaping conflict to bring their pets with them. A recent change to British law will enable many of those fleeing the war in Ukraine to bring their pets with them rather than leave them to be euthanised. […]
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Mar
Mar
Co-op Insurance’s new pet insurance is now available to purchase at Quotezone.co.uk. To help make adoption more affordable, Co-op Insurance includes an introductory discount on policies for those insuring a pet from a recognised animal charity or rescue centre – 7.5% for Co-op members and 2.5% for non-Co-op members. Over the past year, recurring lockdowns […]
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Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Jane S. and her pets: In this series, three of our cats (Billie – Orange and white tabby, Jasmine – gray British shorthair, and Jett – tortoise shell British shorthair which we have sadly lost), plus our poodle Redd are eagerly involved. Let’s help Mom make […]
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Mar
Mar
‘We need your help to save these breeds’ RSPCA launches new ‘Save Our Breath’ campaign calling on public to help save beloved but ‘flawed’ dog breeds. While we usually do not cover dog focussed content we thought it would be worthwhile sharing these efforts as the more people share this more likely people will take […]
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Mar
Mar
As we begin to enjoy longer days, flowers blooming and all the joys of Spring, you may find yourself spending more time outside exploring with furry family members. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Being in the great outdoors has many benefits to physical and mental health, for humans and four-legged friends alike, but it’s […]
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Mar
Mar
The four-month-old black and white kitten was found abandoned in the street The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young kitten was found abandoned in a pink plastic storage box in Clapham. The black and white female kitten was left with her sibling in a pink and floral plastic box and found outside a […]
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Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story from Terri about Ginger the cat! My story begins in the summer of 2019. My neighbor came home with a cat. She works as a real estate agent and had bought the house to flip it. It was in very bad condition and they were not living […]
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Mar
Mar
Community Cats Podcast will host the ever-popular Online Behavior Day on April 9, 2022. From animal shelter professionals to caregivers and cat owners, this is the perfect event for anyone who has wondered why cats do the things they do. Workshops will focus on an array of subjects, from managing multi-cat households to creating a fear […]
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Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, Following on from our post last week on the benefits of extra-wide bowls, we are today looking at the general benefits of raised cat bowls. It is becoming increasingly popular to elevate cat bowls. But is there any real benefit to doing so? Does elevating a cat‘s water bowl or food bowl make sense? The answer is yes! And not just if you have a three-legged cat like our Nubia for whom it is generally […]
purrsday poetry
Purrsday Poetry: Why I worship Bastet – a reflection on cats and women! by Vickie Zisman
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Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, Please find below our latest entry in the Purrsday Poetry series by Vickie Zisman, this was originally posted on her own Blog here. Don’t forget if you have a cat poem you’d like to publish on our Blog do send us an email to info@katzenworld.co.uk. 🙂 Why I worship Bastet – a reflection […]