The kitten was found in a rucksack in some bushes The RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten was found abandoned inside a backpack in some bushes in Hull. The animal welfare charity was called on Sunday, 27 June, after a member of the public heard the cat crying from inside the camouflage-print backpack […]
Advice & Tips
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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Advice & Tips
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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Jun
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Advice & Tips Charity
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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Apr
Apr
Advice & Tips
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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Advice & Tips
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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Advice & Tips, Charity, international cat care
Indoors or Outdoors? International Owner Demographics and Decisions on the Lifestyle of Pet Cats
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This article first appeared on iCatCare here Following on from a previous month’s Spotlight on Science, we continue with the theme of pros and cons of keeping pet cats indoor-only versus giving them outdoor access. Dr Luciana Assis and Feline Wellbeing Panel Member Professor Daniel Mills, both from the University of Lincoln, UK, teamed up […]
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Jul
RESCUE DOG RAISES MOTHERLESS KITTENS AT BATTERSEA July 2021 A former resident of much-loved animal rescue charity, Battersea, has been melting hearts after taking a litter of kittens under his wing. Unlikely father figure, Bertie, is a one-year-old Labrador who has spent the last several weeks caring for seven motherless kittens brought to the charity […]
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Jul
‘Withdrawal and lethargy’ key signs of deadly cat condition with a possible link to food Senior Veterinary Advisor at Agria Pet Insurance advises cat owners on signs of Feline Pancytopenia A current recall of some cat food brands is in place due to a possible link to the condition Feline Pancytopenia. Affected cats present with […]
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Dirk is one lucky cat as he got to try the 4cats Premium Rustling Cushion. It’s soft, has strings, there’s catnip inside and it rustles when your cat kicks it so what’s not to like?! I love teasing Dirk with the rustling sound. When he’s in a different room and hears the noise he is […]
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Jul
“I love old timey neighborhoods! I find More creature comforts, I will have mew know. I’ll teach mew kind life lessons, safe and slow: In this one, kitten, the sunbathing kind ! Yes, I’m black too: we both don’t have a home. You’re very young indeed. We’ll hunt one down ! I’l guide mew later […]
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When it comes to pets, sometimes the fluffier, the better. A super fluffy pet looks cute and cuddly, but as any pet owner will tell you, it comes at a price. Pet hair can be difficult to keep on top of in your home, and it gets EVERYWHERE. But the good news is that it […]
Charity, Mews
Sentencing Act Comes Into Force Increasing Maximum Jail Terms for Animal Abusers From Six Months to Five Years
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Jul
Jul
We did it! Sentencing Act comes into force increasing maximum jail terms for animal abusers from six months to five years RSPCA celebrates as Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill comes into effect People who abuse animals can now face a maximum sentence of five years in prison as the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act comes into effect […]
Advice & Tips, Charity, international cat care
Owner Personality and the Wellbeing of Their Cats Share Parallels With The Parent-child Relationship
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Jul
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. This Spotlight on Science focusses on some research conducted by iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel Member and resident contributor to Spotlight on Science, Dr Lauren Finka. Over to Lauren….. My scientific training tells me that using terms such a ‘fur babies’ to refer to our pets is very anthropomorphic […]
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Jul
Hi everyone, As many of you know we love cat cafes so it comes at no surprise that we often visit Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium here in London! Not just was it London’s first but it’s literally around the corner from work. 🙂 The last time we went we were extremely lucky as we got […]
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Jul
Jul
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 Glitzy Girl” Sent in by Kathy B. via email. “Poor Spike […]
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Jul
Premium raw pet food brand, Natural Instinct has teamed up with The Cat Welfare Group to offer advice to the thousands of pet owners moving home this summer. Lockdown restrictions across the UK have prompted a number of behavioural changes for consumers. An astonishing 3.2 million households have acquired a pet since the first lockdown […]
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Unwanted feline OAPs are sitting unloved on the shelf while the bright young kittens are quickly snapped up, according to adoption figures from a national cat charity. Cats Protection reveals that older cats aged 11+ take an average of one month to find a new home – over three times as long as kittens who […]
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Jul
Hi everyone, And another one of our blast from the past. And this brings back personal memories of when I still worked in Canary Wharf Today’s story is based on where I work during my daytime and I was curious what a cat would think if they heard “Canary Wharf”. Would they think of birds […]
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Jul
Jul
This post first appeared on iCatCare here. In may 2021 the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that microchipping will be compulsory for cats in the United Kingdom as part of an Action Plan for Animal Welfare. The plan includes legislation to protect farm animals, pets, sporting animals and wild animals. […]
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Jul
The poor cat came home panting and frothing at the mouth Wednesday 30 June, 2021 The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat died from suspected poisoning in Ponciau near Wrexham. The cat came home on the evening of Thursday 24 June at around 8pm. The poor pet was panting and frothing at the […]
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PDSA vets band together to fix hairy situation A curious eighteen-month-old cat has been saved by PDSA vets after needing emergency surgery after swallowing a pile of hair bands. Owner Charlene Edwards, 35 from Gillingham, first noticed a change in Irwin when he went off his food. After changing his diet and tempting him with […]
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Jul
A line-up of fabulous felines has been announced as finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s celebration of everything we love about cats. From fun-loving felines who help children face major challenges, to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, the marvellous moggies are all in the running to be named Cats Protection’s National Cat of the Year 2021. […]
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4cats have a premium range of toys and Dirk was one of the lucky cats that got to test the new toys when they were first released! He loves his old 4cats toys so how about this new range? This look says it all, right?! This Cat Wrestler is a really great toy for him. […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our Purrsday Poetry section by Kim M. Russell: My Muse I did not choose my muse. The god Bastet owned me. I fell for the sunrise in her eyes, her tamed ferocity, soft fur, and her full throttle purr. She favours my chest and hip as […]
One dog, Lara, was also left with an untreated skin condition Two brothers from South Shields have been banned from keeping all animals, one of them for life, after failing to provide adequate nutrition for several cats and leaving their crossbreed dog Lara with an untreated skin condition. Mark Anthony Scott, (DOB: 03/05/2001) of Vine […]
Charity, Mews
Thousands of Cat-Lovers Unite with Agria Pet Insurance to Donate £13,000 to Struggling UK Animal Rescues
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Thousands of UK cats take part in the ‘Agria CatWalk’ and raise £13,000 for cats in need Thanks to the involvement of thousands of cats and their owners this May, Agria Pet Insurance has donated £13,000 to UK animal rescues. Almost 7,000 cats, and over 23,000 cat ‘parents’ and cat-lovers, joined a month-long celebration of […]
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New tool to help treat feline injection site sarcomas the topic of latest Morris Animal Foundation podcast DENVER/June 9, 2021 – A new diagnostic tool for use in treating injection-site sarcomas is the topic of this month’s episode of Morris Animal Foundation’s “Fresh Scoop” podcast, available now for download and streaming. Host Dr. Kelly Diehl, the Foundation’s […]
Mews
Purina in Society Report Showcases Purina’s Positive Impact on the Lives of Pets, People and the Planet, while also revealing 8 trends that will shape the future of the petcare market
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Jun
Purina in Society Report Showcases Purina’s Positive Impact on the Lives of Pets, People and the Planet, while also revealing 8 trends that will shape the future of the petcare market. – This report showcases Purina’s progress on key commitments; including the launch of 30 new products, support for the adoption of 98,731 pets, reaching 94% deforestation free […]
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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. “Oliver watching Netflix with his human” Sent in by Marylu via email. […]
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Jun
Hi everyone, With the end of lockdown restrictions in sight here in the UK we thought it would be a purrfect time to once again remind our readers about how to safely travel with their cats (or other pets!). One of our favourite famous travelling cats is of course Starina Esperanza Silvaz who safely travels with […]
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The charity is urging anyone considering buying a kitten to make sure they buy from a responsible breeder Three cats who were rescued from an empty property which was being run as an illegal kitten farm are now in their forever homes and getting the attention and love they deserve. Two-year-old tabby and white cats […]
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Jun
Hi everyone, We are back for yet another blast from the past of the amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia! Today’s story is based on one of our previous reviews. If you remember we reviewed the Litter-Robot here. And you’ve got to admit the futuristic automatic litter box does look a lot like a space shuttle! […]
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Preventing and diagnosing ticks in pets Ticks are small parasites which feed on humans and animals alike. They’re more common in during the summer months, so time is ticking to give your pet the best chance of avoiding these potentially dangerous critters. Preventing Ticks PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing said: “The best treatment is prevention, […]
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Welcoming a new pet into your home is a mix of companionship and responsibility. As a pet owner, it’s your duty to keep your feline safe, healthy, and happy. One of the most important aspects of maintaining your cat’s health is to regularly consult your trusted veterinarian. Felines can’t communicate their health directly to humans. […]