Small modifications can make house cooler Make use of whole property to reduce effect of heat Best tips to sleep during heatwave The UK looks set for another heatwave this week, with the Met Office forecasting that the mercury will rise again and temperatures may reach up to 30 degrees in parts of England and Wales. But despite being good news for sun worshipers, the warm weather can lead […]
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
Advice & Tips Charity
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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Events, Mews
Cat Writers Association Announces 2021 Virtual Conference October 22-23 Second Chances: Mind, Body Soul
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Sep
Sep
Hi everyone, Please find below a press release from the Cat Writers Association: (Columbia, S.C. September 3, 2021) — After a tough year of a pandemic and strife in the world, the Cat Writers Association would like to invite writers, journalists, bloggers, photographers, graphic designers, social media influencers and anyone who communicates about or promotes […]
Mews
New Cheshire & Wain Collection Inspired by Famous Cat Artist Louis Wain Is A Must For Cultured Kitties
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Sep
Sep
Today’s felines, enjoying their own personal ‘fabulous life of’, adored and waited on by their co-habiting servants humans, owe much gratitude to 19th-century artist Louis Wain. His vast catalogue of paintings, illustrations, cartoons and postcards featuring fabulous felines helped transform cats’ role in society from mere ‘mousers’ to the pets we love today – although the mousing […]
Charity
‘Miracle’ Cat Who Survived Being hit by Bus Searches for new Home After RSPCA Spend Five Months Nursing her Back to Health
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Sep
Sep
Trudie the ‘miracle’ cat is now on the look-out for a loving new home A cat who has been dubbed a ‘miracle’ after surviving for 16 days having been hit by a bus is now looking for a new home after RSPCA staff spent five months nursing her back to health. Tortoiseshell puss Trudie suffered […]
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Sep
Sep
Hi everyone, We are backfor another blast from the past of The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia! Well as of this strip it’s actually the Adventures of Oliver, Nubia & Renegade. : ) Previous post on Renegade’s arrival: A new Cat is in The House! As most of you probably know we adopted little […]
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Sep
Sep
Everyone seems to love cats. However, how cats feel about us remains to be a topic of discussion. The snobby bossy creatures can also be soft and loving. When you think of emotional support animals, cats aren’t the first ones on your mind. However, studies suggest that our feline friends pay more attention than we […]
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Sep
Sep
SEATTLE, Washington (2021) — Animal safety is a concern shared by pet parents everywhere – and it begins at home. October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month. It is an ideal time to review tips for keeping animals healthy at home. By observing a few safety measures and modifications to the home environment, pet […]
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Sep
Sep
Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie and I am back to let you know that our humans 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 potato and even ice cream shaped toys. You can find the full range here. […]
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Sep
Sep
“I’ve martialed armies and I’ve fought long wars With courage, though foes strove to overwhelm Sweet Catatonia, our rich peaceful realm, Where sunlight’s warm and gold and no rain pours. Although the rabid armies of the rats All swarmed our butteries and our pantries, we Prevailed and rousted all: now you can see That even […]
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Sep
Sep
The last thing a couple out on a morning walk expected to find was an abandoned cat in the entrance to their local park, but when Otto and her husband came across a young feline trapped inside a litter box they immediately fell in love with the two year old tabby. The couple immediately freed […]
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Sep
Sep
A badly injured kitten found crying for life after crawling into a Kent garden with horrific wounds has shown himself to be a little fighter, a national cat charity has said. Bandit, as he has been named by his rescuers, needed urgent medical attention after a couple heard ear-piercing cries coming from their front garden […]
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Sep
Sep
How to properly look after your pet’s pearly whites For humans, brushing our teeth and taking care of our pearly whites is simply second nature – but many of us don’t know we should be doing the same for our furry friends, too. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing says: “Dental care is just as important […]
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Aug
Aug
Please find below a guest post from the author of Larry at Number 10 As a budding children’s book author, I was always told to stay away from writing about cats and dogs. “It’s been done to death,” cried many a literary agent and book publisher. But being a cat mum to a very naughty […]
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Aug
Aug
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. “My Baby will accept a tummy rub anytime from me.” Sent […]
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Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, We are back for another blast from the past of the amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia! As promised a few weeks back we are back with the continuation of the space odyssey of Oliver. As expected being hailed as a god by the moon mice eventually became boring for his Meowjesty King […]
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Aug
Aug
The RSPCA rescued 12-year-old cat Nora as she was found struggling to breathe in Harrogate just half a mile from where they used to live. RSPCA Inspector Elizabeth Boyd was contacted on 3 August to rescue a cat which had been found near a nursing home in Whixley, Harrogate. The residents had been feeding the […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
The Truth of Hideen Distress Behind the Behaviour Seen in “Funny” Online Cat Videos
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Aug
Aug
Feline charity International Cat Care (iCatCare) has created a YouTube campaign exposing the hidden distress behind the behaviour seen in ’funny’ online cat videos. We all know that cats, as well as being beloved companions all over the world, make up some of the most popular content on the internet. On YouTube alone, funny cat videos have […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
Pet Obesity Paw-Demic: Survey Reveals 1.4 million Pets Have Piled on the Pounds Over Lockdown
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Aug
Aug
Vet charity PDSA launches #WeighUp campaign Latest research has revealed that a whopping 1.4 million furry friends have piled on the pounds since March 2020. Vet charity PDSA say that the worrying findings unveil the true extent of what was already a growing pet obesity epidemic, with the pandemic creating a ticking time bomb threatening […]
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Aug
Aug
As a dog and a cat owner, when it comes to grooming, it can be difficult to get the job done. After all, dogs and cats are very different from each other. The good news is you can easily learn how to groom your dog and your cat, despite the differences in grooming techniques. Here […]
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Aug
Aug
Kent, August 2021 – The Aspinall Foundation, in collaboration with Parc Safari and Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation, are celebrating after two cheetahs they rewilded from captivity in Canada are now hunting successfully on a Zimbabwean reserve. (photo credit: Africa Living / Sam Turley) The cheetah brothers, Kumbe and Jabari, were born at Parc Safari in Quebec, Canada, and […]
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Aug
Aug
With the August bank holiday weekend starting tonight, many Brits will be preparing to host the ultimate summer barbecue – but do we always consider the hidden hazards for our pets? PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing says: “From heatstroke and burns, to bin raids and broken glass, there are many potential dangers for pet owners to […]
27
Aug
Aug
Hi everyone, As it has been a while since we compared the various carrier options of our Sponsor & Partner Sleepypod we thought it would be about time to remind current readers and help new readers make a choice. Instead of myself this time little Freya had to go to the vet and and their carrier […]
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Aug
Aug
The following entry in Purrsday Poetry is by Martin H. Samuel: I have a cat (or a cat has me) a furry cat a very purry cat when on my lap it’s sat independent it is (egotistical too) yet demands attention (self-centred through and through) and when well-fed its purr (a four-stroke motor) is full […]
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Aug
Aug
The project has expanded into Greater Manchester, parts of Yorkshire and Northumbria The RSPCA’s foodbank project is expanding into further areas of the North of England with the scheme able to help pet owners who are struggling to pay for pet food. In November (2020) Deputy Chief Inspector Alison Fletcher, who works in Lancashire, decided […]
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Aug
Aug
Every month, hundreds of people in the UK search for advice on how to train their kitty to use the litter box. Well, fear not, as help is at hand… A new (and free) litter training class by All About Cats may be the purrrfect solution to all your litter box woes: https://allaboutcats.com/courses/litter-box-acceptance Led by […]
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Aug
Aug
As we approach the last week of summer, many people are still enjoying the warmer weather and spending some much-needed time outdoors with our furry friends. For those lucky to have one, we might like to think of our gardens as our own little haven – but the same doesn’t always apply for our pets. […]
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Aug
Aug
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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Aug
Aug
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. “My baby Georgia loves her tummy rubbed at all times! She […]
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Aug
Aug
There are now mere days left to back Drinkie the new Self Cleaning Water Dispenser by Cheerble—the most backed pet toy brand in crowdfunding history—who has created this ideal solution for keeping pets hydrated and their water dish always clean while their parents are away. We ourselves have backed this as just like other pet […]
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Aug
Aug
Kiki and Pippin need to be rehomed together Two cats who came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District branch after their owners could no longer care for them are now looking for their forever home. Kiki and Pippin arrived at the centre in Kent in May this year after their previous owners […]