February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day. With 51 million pets in the UK, there is no doubt the nation is full of pet lovers. Did you know having a furry friend in the home is good for your mental wellbeing? In fact, scientists are suggesting that pets should be a main part of […]
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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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Vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to #WeighUp for their four-legged friends’ health and wellbeing this National Obesity Awareness Week (10-16 January 2022), following research revealing a whopping number of our furry friends have piled on the pounds. The study* of more than 4,500 pet owners by the UK’s leading vet charity, PDSA, and YouGov, found that […]
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By Ingrid Newkirk Cats expect to be treated like royalty. It’s no wonder the Ancient Egyptians thought they were gods. Your home is their palace, but once they step outside it, all manner of deadly dangers await them. That’s why, if you love your cat, it’s vital to ditch the cat flap and keep them […]
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Remember, you don’t need to be extravagant or extraordinary to mark National Love Your Pet Day 2022, on Sunday 20th February! Here are five ideas to consider… Hard on the heels of Valentine’s Day, National Love Your Pet Day on Sunday 20 February, is the perfect day to spoil your pet more than usual and […]
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Bradford Cat Watch, a rehoming partner of one of the world’s leading animal insurers, Agria Pet Insurance, receives five weeks free insurance for the animals that they rehome. Jimmy is a rescue cat who triumphed over adversity, after suffering tremendously. Arriving at Bradford Cat Watch in July 2021, Jimmy’s paws were incredibly sore, painful and […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Freya here today! As you can probably tell from the photos these were taken on one of those rare sunny days here in the UK and my humans decided that outside is just as good as inside for some fun time with the 4cats Classic Cat Wrestler. I especially love the […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Pawcific Purrsea. What is a face, really? more like a tribal mask colors, lines, patterns and shapes angular, off balance and distorted the face of the new art combine several points of view and overlap them small, tilted planes, set in a shallow space […]
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Frightened cat trapped inside dry stone wall is rescued and taken in Rescuers dismantled a dry stone wall in County Durham to free a cat who was trapped inside. An RSPCA rescuer was called to a field in Tow Law, near Bishop Auckland, on 23 January by a dog walker whose pet found the black […]
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A guide on adopting the ‘purr’fect lifelong feline companion by Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animals (SCAS) If you are thinking of bringing a new cat or kitten into your home, that’s great! But like any long-term commitment it’s best to take a moment to consider what that entails. It’s worth making a […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
Spotlight on Science: Owner Relationship Perceptions and the Consequences for Cats
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iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel (FWP) member Esther Bouma shares with us her thoughts on her latest published research on owner relationship perceptions and the consequences for cats. Why did you want to study the perception of the human-animal bond? Many studies have examined the benefits of animals for humans, but there has been much less […]
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Hi everyone, Have you or your feline friend ever wanted to appear in the news? Now is your chance! We are looking for content for our 2021 editorial line-up. No story is too small or too big. And remember we cover everything cat-related from events and poetry to a day in the life of your […]
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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. Diavolo is back once again to have his tummy rubbed! More […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
iCatCare/ISFM Support BVA on Responsible use of Parasiticides in Cats
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Concerns have recently been raised about the risk of contamination of waterways by parasiticides commonly used in companion animals. As these products are harmful to a wide range of invertebrates, the impact that these can have on wildlife and ecosystems cannot be dismissed. iCatCare/ISFM support the British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association […]
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Siblings Barbara and Bernard have been together since they were kittens Two 19-year-old cats, who have formed an inseparable bond after living together all their lives, are looking for a new home with the RSPCA in the West Midlands. Brother and sister Bernard and Barbara are being cared for by the RSPCA’s Worcester and Mid […]
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The Ultimate Pet Rich List The World’s Wealthiest and Most Influential Pets All about Cats have created an ultimate list of the world’s wealthiest pets, along with using social data and instagram earnings to reveal a list of the highest earning & most influential pets. Influencers predate social media marketing by centuries, dating back to […]
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Indoor cats usually live longer because they’re not exposed to the elements and to dangers such as traffic, predators, animal abusers and disease. Being an indoor cat they require physical and mental stimulation to make their lives happier. With some simple decorating ideas you can make your home into a cat-friendly environment. Be sure to […]
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Cat Siblings Back at RSPCA Centre, a Decade After They Were First Rehomed by the Charity
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Stapeley Grange in Nantwich is looking for new homes for Heidi and Maddie. Two cats who were rehomed by the RSPCA as kittens, are unexpectedly back in the charity’s care again ten years later. Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery are once again looking for new homes for Heidi and Maddie after a […]
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Hi everyone, Some of you may remember the previous guest story from Donna about her beloved cat Lulu. Lulu came to her when she was about 3 months old. Such a scared, timid little thing and unfortunately passed away this January. 🙁 She had a happy life and lived to 18 cat years. Please join […]
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Right so how am I going to get my toys from up there… You! Human! Will you get me my toys? Come on… How pretty do I have to look before you will get them for me? <3 Signed by His Meowjesty King Oliver the Maker of Mischief
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Hello everyone, If you are looking for a fabulous toy that is designed to be interactive with your cat your going to want to check this one out. Angel is so obsessed and hooked on the Critter Collectors by RompiCatz that she has been trying to get this toy off a shelf all by herself! […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s entry in Purrsday Poetry comes from Raffi Lido and is dedicated to the Mohammad’s Cat Rescue in Aleppo: Cats In the Snow A dizzying dazzling feline show Furry ballet Tour jete Spinning and flying Catching the cold stuff Or at least trying Dance, whirl, pirouette Spin and leap and jet Multicolor madness […]
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The number of unowned cats is impossible to predict with any real accuracy. The margin is in the tens of millions, and just as the number of cats is shrouded in mystery, so too is the true picture of the sector working to help them. From multinationals to individuals working alone in their town or village, […]
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Expecting a little one can of course be an incredibly exciting time, but it’s important that you make sure everyone is ready for the new arrival – including your four-legged family members. It’s worth thinking about how your pet might react to a new addition to the family as you prepare for their arrival. PDSA […]
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You’ve surely noticed that many little ones, whether they be your children, nieces and nephews, grandkids, or neighbors down the street, have an keen fondness for cats. Starting at a young age, babies and toddlers can’t help but find the little mews and soft touch of a kitten’s tail to be irresistible. You probably remember […]
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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. “… in an old, repurposed desk chair, foster kittens aged 4 […]
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The RSPCA raises awareness of the importance of our pets mental wellbeing The RSPCA Canterbury branch is hoping to find perfect homes for two special cats who have sadly been suffering from stress and anxiety. When Fennel and Homer came into the care of the charity they were both over-grooming, scratching and self-mutilating and sadly […]
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Hi everyone, Why is that humans insist on having white and creme colored bedding? Surely they must know that my black hair will spread by itself without ME doing ANYTHING to help that. 😮 Or maybe they get it because it is a nice contrast to my blackness? <3 Signed by, Her Meowjesty Queen Nubzilla […]
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How to prevent your pet from swallowing strange things From children’s toys and rubber ducks, through to underwear and socks, our furry friends can eat some bizarre objects. Some pets accidentally swallow things whilst exploring, but for those pets that consistently eat unusual objects; this condition does in fact have its own name — ‘pica’. […]
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40% of people consider their early pets as their fondest childhood memory Over 60% say the pandemic was needed to show people the importance of pets in our everyday lives 42% agree that pets are vital to combat loneliness A new survey from national pet charity, Blue Cross, shows how our connection with pets is […]
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The population of stray cats in Cyprus is now a staggering 2 million, down to years of chronic underfunding of spaying and neutering programmes. The government only provides a mere £8,350 a year to tackle this problem for the entire island. This means £1,670 per district, translating to sterilisation for only 25 to 30 cats. […]