One-Year-Old Pup Named Britain’s Naughtiest Dog Winner announced in competition to find the nation’s naughtiest pet A one-year-old puppy, Laya, has been named the UK’s naughtiest pet after a spate of her destroying cushions, duvets and over 20 pairs of shoes! And this should be great news for all of us cat lovers as we […]
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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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Advice & Tips, Mews
Alley Cat Rescue Global Feral Fix Challenge 2022 Unites Vets and Rescuers to Fight Community Cat Overpopulation
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Mt. Rainier, MD (March, 2022) – Alley Cat Rescue, Inc. announced today the start of the Feral Fix Challenge, an annual global event that brings veterinarians and communities together to save cats’ lives. The Challenge invites veterinarians to get involved with trap-neuter-return (TNR) by providing low-cost or free spay/neuter and rabies vaccination for free-roaming cats. Now in […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Cats are living much longer now than was the case 20 years ago, thanks to better nutrition, veterinary and home care. In recent years, feline ages and life-stages have been redefined, cats are considered to be elderly once they reach 11 years with senior cats defined as those […]
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For children big and small (99- to 7-year-olds – not necessarily in that order) Written by Martin Penny Published by Black Spring Press Group HB, £14.99, 250 pp, 203 x 127 mm ISBN: 9781913606398 22nd March 2022 www.blackspringpressgroup.com “One of the mice said something. I could see his lips moving. ‘Secret?’ I enquired. ‘Hmm…’ He […]
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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. “Joseph getting comfortable in Cornwall, UK” Sent in by Graham via email. […]
Dolly and Tiddles are looking for their second chance at happiness. The RSPCA Halifax branch is hoping to find the purr-fect home for two senior mother and daughter cats. Dolly and Tiddles came into the charity’s care in January as their owner could sadly no longer care for them. Since then, they have received no […]
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Vet Legacy supports International Cat Care’s Work With Unowned Cats
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International Cat Care’s work with unowned cats has been given a boost by the generosity of a legacy from Tony Welsh, a retired veterinary surgeon who lived for some years in the USA before returning to the UK in 2019. He had many hobbies and passions in life, including wine and car racing, but also […]
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Natures Menu recognises Trusty Pet Supplies as Retailer of the Month to celebrate retailers’ outstanding COVID-19 practices during the pandemic Derby-based independent pet superstore, Trusty Pet Supplies, has been named as this month’s winner of the Natures Menu ‘Retailer of the Month’ award. Natures Menu, the UK’s number one for raw pet food and Europe’s leading expert in raw, […]
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The quartet of cats have been overlooked by adopters time and time again An RSPCA animal centre in Wales is launching a St David’s Day rehoming appeal for it’s longest staying cats who have collectively been in rescue for over three years. Llew, Joker, Misty and Gizmo, who staff refer to as the ‘Fab Four’ […]
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This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. Moggies, or non-pedigree cats, generally make for better outdoor cats than their pedigree counter parts. These intelligent and independent felines love the fresh air and exerting their hunting instincts. However, letting your beautiful friendly moggy cat outside comes with lots of dangers resulting in a short life expectancy. […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story from Julie: Our world fell about during the first lockdown as we sadly had to say goodbye to our beautiful chocolate Labrador Leo of 14 years not only were we extremely sad but also our lovable stray cat Meow Meow missed him very much and were best […]
Advice & Tips, Product Reviews
Whiskers Fatigue & Other Conditions and How to Prevent Them With Wide and Elevated Bowls
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Have you ever heard of the term Whisker Fatigue? “In basic terms, whisker fatigue is simply over-stimulation of the sensory system of the whiskers. What happens when the whiskers are touched too much, even if it is basic brushing against food and water dishes, is the cat’s brain gets an onslaught of sensory messages transmitted […]
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(via: https://pixabay.com/photos/dog-cat-pets-mammals-animals-2606759/) There is no doubting that America loves their pets. There are tens of millions of Americans with cats and dogs, and many households even have both. Before getting a pet of any kind, many people will do a lot of online research. They will learn how much to feed their pets, how to […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s Purrsday Poetry post comes from Erica Herd. A Cat’s Life I twist on the sofa like a pretzel knot, it’s a cat’s life for me. I don’t know why you’re so busy, but I am not, it’s a cat’s life for me. I supervise as you iron the clothes, mop the floor, but I never […]
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By Dorothy West Outside our apartment one afternoon I heard a car slow down, stop, then pull away quickly. After the screeching of the tires died down, I waited for a couple of minutes and went out to investigate. Because we lived in an area in L.A. that was less than stellar, I slowly walked […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
Pet Charity Blue Cross Issues Lilies Warning Ahead of Mother’s Day After two Kittens Rushed Into Hospital on Dame Fay Eith Suspected Poisoning
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National pet charity Blue Cross is warning pet owners to be aware of the dangers of lilies ahead of Mother’s Day after treating two kittens in one day with suspected poisoning. Six-month-old Misty was rushed into the charity’s animal hospital in Victoria after her worried owner brought her in with yellow pollen smudges on her […]
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How to care for a kitten or rescue cat Whether you’re introducing a kitten or a slightly older puss into your home, it’s a big commitment which requires important research to not only ensure you can meet their needs, but that you’re a good fit for each other too. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: […]
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Cats Protection is offering advice to pet owners on how to help their animals cope with post-covid separation issues, following the removal of restrictions last week. The UK’s leading cat charity has concerns for the mental wellbeing of lockdown pets who have never truly experienced being alone for long periods. “The pandemic saw us spending […]
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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. “Orlando is actually SNORING! He is really relaxed! So… Starting my […]
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In February 2021, Dr. Susan Whittred, the Veterinarian and Executive Director of the Patricia H. Ladew Foundation reached out to Square Paws about renovating the cat sanctuary portion of the main “house” at their property in Oyster Bay, NY. Susan had seen what Square Paws had done in the Billy Joel rooms at North Shore […]
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This article first appeared on ProtectaPet here. TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR CAT’S MENTAL HEALTH DON’T PUNISH YOUR CAT Should I discipline my cat? You shouldn’t ever physically discipline your cat. Remember that dogs and cats are totally different animals and shouldn’t be compared when it comes to discipline or training. Cats are extremely independent and […]
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Please find below the details of an interesting on demand course from iCatCare which can be booked here. Are you planning to add a new addition to your current cat or cats? Are you wondering whether your cat will accept another cat? For cat care givers or cat owners, this course looks in greater detail […]
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A cat from Southampton which had been without a home for nearly a year has gone off to his forever home this week after finding his perfect match on Valentine’s Day. Billy, a 10-year-old domestic short hair cat, came into Blue Cross care on 23 March 2021 after his original owner had a change of […]
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We all know that the heart is one of the most vital organs in the body, and it’s essential that our pets’ hearts stay strong for a healthy, happy life. Unfortunately, heart problems can be quite common in our faithful friends, with many different symptoms and causes. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Heart problems […]
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Hello readers, Today we have a guest post from Bailey! Please see his story below: This is Bailey, aka Mr. Bailey. He is a cute 4 year old boy, a Red-Pointed Siamese mix with big blue eyes that has graced my heart with his presence a few years back. He is very smart with his […]
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Cats are natural hunters. The modern domestic cat (Felis catus) is likely descended from a small North African wildcat (Felis sylvestris lybica) that chose to live close to humans because of the abundance of rodents attracted to food stores in settlements in the Middle East. Wild living cats spend […]
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If cats gave each other presents to show they liked each other, I’m sure they would give their cat friends one of the 4cats Cuddly Hearts. That is if they can bear to part with this lovely and soft toy…. No, I haven’t seen the Cuddly Heart… The Cuddly Heart is really super soft and […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Raffi Lido in this room full of cats I know myself and melt into the diaphanous lionesque stuff of that encircled mercurial felinity divinity from which I come All I Am Is Cats
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Age is Just a Number! Cat Best Friends With ten Year age gap Looking for Special Home Together
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Fluffy and Floss came into the RSPCA’s care in December The RSPCA in Canterbury is appealing to find a home for two bonded cats who came into the charity’s care as their owner could no longer care for them. Fluffy and Floss arrived at the RSPCA Wimbledon, Wandsworth and Sutton District Branch in London in […]
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Nubia: Thank you for joining me on my Lazy day. 😀 Take a seat and enjoy the ride through my nap time positions! Nubia: Paws sticking into human? Check! Nubia: zzzZzzZz… Nubia: This way around is comfy too <3 Nubia: But this is my favorite position!!!! <3 Which one was yours? Signed by Her Meowjesty […]