PDSA’s advice to prospective owners With Christmas just around the corner, many families may be considering taking on a pet. However, with the many challenges that 2020 has thrown us, it can be easy to forget that life isn’t always as it is now. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains that although pets are a […]
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How Much Does a Purebred Cat Really Cost And What Affects the Price [2026 Guide]
According to Desiree Bobby, Expo Producer for the Cat Fanciers’ Association International Cat Show and Expo, [...]
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The Purr-fect Outdoor Space for Your Feline Friend
Image Credit: Unsplash It’s tough when your indoor cat gazes longingly out the window, especially [...]
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Easter Pet Safety Tips: How to Protect Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits from Seasonal Hazards
Keep your pets safe this Easter with expert tips on avoiding toxic foods, dangerous plants, [...]
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Why Lilies Can Be Fatal for Felines: RSPCA’s Pet-Friendly Mother’s Day Warning
Buying lilies for Mother's Day? Think again. RSPCA expert warns of fatal consequences for feline [...]
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Do You Love Your Cat? Be The Best Owner You Can Be
Link – CC0 License Do you love your cat? If you do, then it’s important [...]
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Arthur and Gabriel were rescued weeks apart but were reunited and rehomed Two blind kittens who were rescued from a builders’ yard and were reunited in a ‘Christmas miracle’ last winter are now living the life in a wonderful new home with other special needs cats. Ginger kitten Gabriel – named after the Christmas angel […]
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Scratching is instinctive for cats. From stretching to marking their territory, all cats need to scratch from time to time, even cats that are otherwise gentle. But this normal behavior can result in a lot of damage if directed at your favorite furniture. No one wants to come home to their new couch torn to […]
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Tucking into mince pies, advent calendars and a turkey dinner are all part of the fun at Christmas – but leading animal welfare charity Battersea is advising pet owners to be careful when planning their festive feast as some foods can be toxic to dogs and cats. In the most extreme cases, some foods can […]
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Cats are soulful, slender, and slightly crazy. Whether you’re a new cat owner or have years of experience, there are a few behaviour traits that people perhaps don’t talk about as much. First things first, cats do become bored easy. Yes, you heard it right. For all the people who get a cat because they […]
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Most of us look forward to the festive period, however, for cats Christmas may be a time of stress and risk of injury. As a species cats enjoy routine and are sensitive to changes in their environment, making the celebrations challenging. In addition, the season means certain toxic plants and food may be accessible to […]
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Chief Veterinary Officer warns the public about deceitful pet sellers Public warned against being ‘Petfished’ and to always research the person behind the pet Over a quarter (27%) of UK cat or dog owners say they noticed a suspicious seller or advert while purchasing their last cat or dog Defra’s Petfished campaign film urges the […]
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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. Tippi from LIVING WITH MY ANCESTORS sure is very long. 😀 Meet Mitzi… […]
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A nervous stray cat who was rescued after he was found with a nasty abscess on his face is now looking to find his fur-ever home. Harry came into the care of the RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre in Middlesbrough in January after being rescued by Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Shane Lynn. He was found […]
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As temperatures plummet and with snow forecast, the RSPCA issues its top tips to keep pets, livestock and wildlife happy and healthy this winter It’s not clear whether we’ll get a white Christmas but with temperatures plummeting, now is the time to take simple steps to keep our pets and wildlife safe this winter. With […]
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Cats have fascinated us since time immemorial. Their habits, their moods, the mysterious workings of their minds all place us firmly under their spell. Maybe that’s why we consume so much material related to those kitties, including those fiendishly compelling cat videos! Whatever the reason, most of us are hooked on those furry little devils […]
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Adopting a new kitten for Christmas may sound like a wonderful idea in principle but, in reality, it can often be anything but. Without the proper level of research and commitment going in, you could wind up not only shelling out hundreds of pounds on a kitten you end up not wanting, but also having […]
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Battersea Offers Advice for Pet Owners to Ensure Festive fun for all the Family This Christmas
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Many people will be busy getting their homes ready for Christmas this week, with trees to decorate, baubles to buy and lights to go up. However, while Christmastime is great fun for people, it can be a dangerous time for our pets. Leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, is advising pet owners to be careful when […]
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By Amy Schultz Hazel is my long-haired white, black and tan calico cat. She is my sweet, loveable, beautiful and smart-as-a-whip kitty. She is also a Huntress. She can find the mice in the house, patiently stalk them and catch them. Usually, she ends up toying with the poor terrified little creature until I trap […]
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How to help animals, celebrate and have find this festive season The holidays are coming and that means it’s time to prepare for the festive season. But it is possible to have a fabulous, fun-filled Christmas while still being animal and environmentally friendly too! In line with their priorities for the next 10 years, the […]
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Hi everyone, Do you remember the fabulous looking Sushi Cat toys by munchiecat that we wrote about a few years back? Well we have some amazing news! We’ve teamed up with the brand to offer these toys in our blog shop. 🙂 About Munchiecat: Munchiecat’s toys are made from durable, non-toxic materials, so you can […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Bernie Colley. A flake of snow A cold wind blew and the first snow fell as the kitten watched in awe the dancing flakes had him in a spell at the magic that he saw His mother took him to the door and they […]
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With National Grief Awareness Week running from 2-8 December, charity Cats Protection wishes to highlight its support service for grieving cat owners. Now in its fifth year, Paws to Listen is there for anyone facing the heartbreak of losing their cat, struggling with issues like euthanasia, or whose cat has gone missing. Supported by players […]
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Oliver: Hi everyone! So the other day I was happily sleeping on my box until… I heard this noise. Oliver: Of course it was my noisy sister =_= Nubia: Hey! I only yawned and meowed once… Oliver: Yes and your meow could wake the dead! Nubia: Meany! *growls* Oliver: Exactly what I just said… NOISY. […]
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The following post first appeared on iCatCare here Brushing a cat’s teeth is likely to be the single most effective way to reduce dental plaque and maintain long-term oral health. Like humans, brushing will not only prevent plaque and tartar formation; it will also promote healthy gums and reduce halitosis (bad breath). Daily or even […]
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Not only do our pets offer love and affection, they’re also good for our health. We reveal some surprising benefits to having anything from a goldfish to a Golden Retriever.
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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. Meet Motu! More of him on his Blog here. Cute Minx […]
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Your cat is special. Therefore, not any kind of Christmas gift will do. She deserves the best cat gift you can think of. But, thinking about a cat gift could be overwhelming, especially if your kitty has been so good this year. We are here to help. We’ve rounded up several cat-gift ideas to make […]
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Golden Oldie Charles came into the charity’s care as he was very underweight The RSPCA is hoping to find a loving forever home for rescue cat Charles after he has been in the charity’s care for over ten months. Charles came into the care of the RSPCA Newbrook Farm Animal Centre in Birmingham in January […]
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Cats Protection has appointed a new interim chief executive, along with three new trustees, as the charity continues to grow its ambitions and increase its impact on cat welfare. Not-for-profit veteran Charles Darley moves into the role having previously held chief executive and senior leadership roles in the Church of England, the National Centre for […]
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Hi everyone, We have previously featured similar useful infographics on what to feed your cat but when we saw this particular infographic we couldn’t resist sharing it! 🙂 Infographic by GoCompare.com Thanks, Marc
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Oliver: Nubsey!!! Did you see that!!! Nubia: Stop calling me silly names… and what? o.O Oliver: There is a fluffy animal in tree! Nubia: You mean a Squirrel? Oliver: Yes!!! Oliver: Will you catch it for me? Nubia: No. Oliver: :”( Oliver: But but why not! It’s running around and looks super tasty!!! Nubia: I am […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by York Lee: Yuan fen(縁份) is the Chinese term for preordained relationship. How Dukey came into my life could only be yuan fen. Eleven years ago, I had my heart set on adopting a female cat since all my previous ones were males from owners who no […]
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Instead of picking up a bargain this Black Friday, why not change an animal’s life? Could you change the life of a furry or feathered friend this Black Friday and offer a beautiful black pet a loving new home? At the RSPCA, we think black is beautiful; but some black animals can take longer to […]
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Dirk loves fishing rod-style toys. Visitors are always surprised how fast he runs when they see him chasing these toys 🙂 Up until now feather toys were his favorites, but there’s competition: RompiCatz (Formerly known as Neko Flies) insects. Dirk has a Cagonfly but there’s a whole series! I’m sure he’d love all of them […]