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. “Here is our 6 month old Maine Coon Moomin who lives […]
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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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Are you thinking of adopting a cat? That’s a great idea! Even if you want to add to your litter, we love it when you pick a feline to be your next best friend. But before we all jump in excitement and throw a cat party, are you ready for your new housemate? Where is […]
Please find below another amazing rescue story from our friends at Mayhew. When seven-year-old stray Ginger came to us with a fractured hind leg, our vets had a tough decision on their hands in terms of potential treatment. They considered surgery to attempt to fix and set the bone and amputation, and although the latter […]
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Retirement is something many people look forward to as they think it offers freedom but, for many, retirement can be incredibly lonely and isolating. This is why other pet experts and us have worked with ageuk to provide a a pawesome advice article. It can take time for people to adjust to this different way […]
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With temperatures predicted to continue to soar over the next few weeks, Brits across the country are planning how to make the most of the ongoing warm weather – but a leading UK vet charity has issued a warning for pet owners in this sweltering weather. According to PDSA Vet, Lynne James, heatstroke can, unfortunately, […]
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June marks national Adopt a Shelter Cat Month in the U.S. In honor of the occasion, the ASPCA and ARM & HAMMER Feline Generous teamed up to host a giveaway to celebrate senior shelter cats and a chance for shelters and cat parents to share their own “Senior Tails.” Often kittens are the first to be adopted […]
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Barbossa, Gordon and Quentin were all homeless before coming into the charity’s care The RSPCA South Cotswolds branch is hoping to find loving forever homes for three of its ‘loneliest hearts’ being cared for by the charity. Barbossa, Gordon and Quentin are all cats looking to find homes after they came into the care of […]
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Can Pets Get Hay Fever? How to Spot the Tell-Tale Signs and Help Your Furry Friend When Pollen Strikes
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With hay fever a fervent affliction amongst us humans during the hot and humid months, it can cause an array of discomfort and pain – from sneezing and coughing to runny noses and itchy eyes. Yet, many might not realise that our poor pets can suffer with seasonal allergies too. As a result of the […]
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Hi everyone, It’s Oliver here today with another look at some o the FreakMEOWt cat toys that we got from our friends. 😀 And this was a fishy wispy! 🙂 Oliver: *Roar* This is so tasty Oliver: This is so much fun 😀 Nubia: I am feeling rather excluded again… What happened to this all […]
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“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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Jun
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Dumped cat sees fate intervene when her finders fall in love with her! 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 […]
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Jun
Hi everyone, We are back for another blast from the past of the adventures of Oliver & Nubia! Today’s story is fictional but we got inspired by the fun little feature of Alexa the voice of Amazon Echo that allows you to ask her to meow like a cat! If you’ve got an Alexa device […]
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Jun
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Hi everyone, Since events still can’t really happen at the moment we thought we’d share one of the amazing charitz events from the past. In 2019, our friends from 4cats and Hamerton Zoo Park are collaborating for a fun event on the 29th of July. The 29th of July is Global Tiger Day which is […]
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With temperatures predicted to continue to soar over the NEXT few days, Brits across the country are planning how to make the most of the ongoing warm weather – but a leading UK vet charity has issued a warning for pet owners in this sweltering weather. According to PDSA Vet, Lynne James, heatstroke can unfortunately […]
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Jun
Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated Tummy Rub Tuesday post. Simply leave a comment on the post and attach the image you’d like to use. If you’ve got […]
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The tiny kitten is now being expertly cared for by Battersea The RSPCA rescued a tiny one-day-old kitten which was found by a member of the public without his mum or siblings in a garden in Dulwich. Luckily, a member of the public spotted the small kitten’s plight and brought him inside and placed him […]
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Jun
Hi everyone, We are back for another one of our blasts from the pasts with the cartoon of The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia! Today’s story kind of relates to one of our favourite activities, visiting cat cafes. For the cartoon, we thought about what it would be like if Oliver & Nubia could […]
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Hi everyone, Please find some important tips from the vets over at the PDSA team for the current heatwave. (At least we have one here in the UK :o) Pets can’t tell us when they’re too hot or uncomfortable in their fur coats, so it’s important for us to ensure they remain happy and healthy in […]
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Jun
As time has gone on throughout the pandemic, the chances are that your cat will have grown very close to you. This is because the transition towards working from home and the various periods of lockdown will have given you the opportunity to spend a lot more time together. As such, now that more and […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story from Louise and her cat Kizzy: Kizzy is a rescue cat who came to us at 6 months old. Her story before she was found by Cat’s Protection is unknown, but she was found wandering, afraid and alone, very nervous and disliked her back being touched. She […]
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Cat Fight or Feline the Love? New Research Analyses the Relationship Between Cats and Their Owners
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Co-dependent and clingy or casual and aloof – a new study has examined the behaviour of pet cats to understand what it means about their relationship with their owner, and the research suggests it’s a two-way street! The research My Cat and Me – a Study of Cat Owner Perceptions of Their Bond and Relationship by academics […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Oliver here today! Some of you may remember that I love my jerry’s cat cave that I got a number of years ago. Oliver: But you are probably now wondering why my cave got even better now? Oliver: Well… look very closely below me! The cave now sits on top of […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our Purrsday Poetry section by Kim M. Russell: Feline Mystery Sometimes, the mystery of a cat lies in the luminescence of its eyes, the blue, green or amber sparks as it finds its way home in the dark. At other times, it’s the touch of a […]
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The following advice has been put together by @vitalpetclub There are a huge range of establishments that are able to look after your cat when you go on holiday, which means you’ve got a lot of different options to choose from. For instance, there are cat-only catteries, mixed cat and dog kennels, and even luxurious […]
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With summer on the horizon, many of us are looking forward to spending more sunny days in our gardens. We might like to think of our gardens as our own little haven – and the same should apply for our pets. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing, said: “There are unfortunately many hidden hazards in our […]
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Jun
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National Diabetes Week: 8 – 14 June 2021 PDSA is highlighting the signs and symptoms of pet diabetes during National Diabetes Week 2020. Figures show that as many as 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 200 cats in the UK may be suffering from diabetes. PDSA vet, Anna Ewers Clark, said: “Diabetes is a disease which occurs when […]
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Jun
here are millions of different ways you can care for your cat and a million different ways to do it right. Just like shoes, there is not a one-size-fits-all when it comes to cat care. Here at Katzenworld, we know that caring for your cat is just as individual as your cat itself. During Pet […]
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Jun
Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! We have set up a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub Tuesday on our dedicated Tummy Rub Tuesday post. Simply leave a comment on the post and attach the image you’d like to use. If you’ve got more […]
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As a renowned animal rescue charity, Battersea has always believed that every animal is wonderfully unique. However sometimes a dog or cat comes along that is more unusual than most. Meet Chickadee, the blind rescue cat with only one eye and a huge zest for life. Three-year-old Chickadee arrived at Battersea’s London centre in March […]
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Jun
Many people bought a dog or a cat for company during the past year of lockdowns, and pets everywhere have enjoyed their parents being at home more. The share of households with either a cat or dog has leapt to 59% in 2020-21, up from 41% in 2019-20 (Statista). According to the RSPCA, Google searches […]