How to keep your pets safe while spring cleaning With spring in full swing, many of us have been busy scrubbing, sorting and sprucing up our homes. Though we might love that feeling of a squeaky-clean space, it can create a surprisingly dangerous environment for our pets. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing said: “Many cleaning […]
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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Aug
Aug
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
Jun
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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Mar
Mar
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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Feb
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Advice & Tips, Charity, Mews
Purrfect Pet Treats: Battersea Launches New Pet Baking Series Featuring Apple Slices, Frozen Treats and Pancakes
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May
May
Baking has long been a favourite pastime for many of us, and during lockdown many more discovered the simple pleasure of whipping up a sweet or savoury treat from scratch. Now there’s no reason why our pets need to miss out on the joy that baking can bring, as Battersea is launching a new series […]
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May
May
An owner whose cat died from suspected antifreeze poisoning has joined Cats Protection’s campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of the product to cats. Eighteen-month-old Missy is thought to have swallowed antifreeze near her home in Skipton, North Yorkshire, before becoming severely unwell. Her distraught owner Ann Bolland said: “I realised something was wrong when Missy seemed a […]
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May
May
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. “I was having breakfast this morning and when I turned around, […]
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May
May
Fairer Finance has named Agria Pet Insurance the ‘Most Trusted Pet Insurance Provider’ in their Spring 2021 ratings. The specialist pet insurer came top in the sector following an independent consumer survey by Fairer Finance, where customer experience ratings determine providers’ positions in the rank. As well as the customer experience data concluding that Agria […]
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May
May
Scientific study investigating where and by whom cats like to be stroked reveals interesting findings… How true are cartoons like the one below? Do they actually reflect a cat’s preferences? While most owners will agree that cats like to be stroked around the face area, there’s less agreement over other areas. For instance some owners […]
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May
May
Story by Venus: My beautiful Bengal just passed away two weeks ago. Her name was Puma and I have been her mom for the last 6 years. I will always remember the day we first saw her. She was in Petco and the sign said she was 10 years old and declawed. I was like, […]
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May
May
Earlier this month we shared the story about the seven rescued Lions which through NGO Warriors of Wildlife (WOW), and Qatar Airways Cargo were re-homed to South Africa. Today we have a video update from this initiate for you: More Details about the Project: Transporting wild animals back to their natural environment for free at […]
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May
May
ISBN: 9781797203782 Price: £12.99 Publication Date: 1st of June 2021 Freddie Mercury, Sylvia Rivera, Alison Bechdel, Dusty Springfield. This book is a celebration of queer icons of the past and present and their furry feline friends. From images of lost legends such as Josephine Baker and James Baldwin, to snapshots of contemporary trailblazers like comedian Tig […]
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May
May
Written by Buddy, translated by Anna Shannon When I was returned to the shelter, I didn’t know if that was what these humans did with all cats, or if they just didn’t like me. I felt depressed in the shelter, getting litter everywhere in my cage and having my naps interrupted by humans tapping on […]
Charity, Mews
RSPCA Welcomes Government Animal Action Plan and Urges Them to be Courageous in Delivering it
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May
May
Enforcement and funding will be crucial charity warns The RSPCA has welcomed the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare and urged them to ‘have courage’ in delivering it. An unprecedented coalition of 50 animal welfare charities called for the UK Government to take a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to redefine our relationship with animals through a new […]
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May
May
Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here back to remind you all about my tips and advice around how to stop those of us that eat too quickly from overstuffing. Our humans have been getting loads of messages about this over the last few weeks so we figured best to push this post back up to […]
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May
May
O how this glorious tiger leaps along The heights and in orange splendor braves the snow ! Her gorgeous grandeur, though the wild winds blow, Like sunrise or like fire shines bright and strong ! All autumn’s glory when the days prolong The Indian Summer’s warming harvest glow, Like pumpkins, maple leaves, day lilies’ grow, […]
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May
May
With the number of pet thefts on the rise, owners have been offered help and advice on how to protect their furry friends. The penny-pinching team at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have collated the best tips on how to protect much-loved pets from theft, as the number of crimes has come to an all-time high during the lockdown. […]
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May
May
A cat who was found straying after his owner passed away has been found a loving new home by national pet charity Blue Cross. The two-year-old ginger cat was found curled up on a doorstep in Fulham and was unable to stand on one of his paws. His finder, who brought him into the charity’s […]
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May
May
Some people choose to involve their pets on their wedding day, but many people, including those who don’t have pets, may still want to add something more memorable to the big day. When cats, dogs or even the family goldfish just aren’t enough to give your wedding the edge it deserves, you can hire other […]
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May
May
How to recognise the signs this Dementia Action Week (17 – 23 May) and what you can do to help We know that dementia significantly affects the lives of many, and the outcomes can have a huge impact on individuals’ day-to-day lives. But unfortunately, most of us aren’t aware that our pets can experience a similar […]
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May
May
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. “his is how Kizzy looks after trip to vet for scan! […]
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May
May
Have you noticed that cats tend to choose to sit and lay in random boxes instead of taking a nap in their own comfy cat bed which probably costs a lot of money? You can prevent this from happening by DIY-ing a cat bed by using a wooden box which not only costs a fraction […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
50 Animal Charities Unite to Urge Government not to Waste ‘Once in a Generation’ Opportunity to Protect Animals
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May
May
An unprecedented coalition of 50 animal welfare charities is urging the UK Government not to waste a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to redefine our relationship with animals through a new animal health and welfare strategy. The group has released a new vision for animal welfare “Act Now For Animals” – setting out the sector’s priorities for creating […]
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May
May
Two adventurous cat-lovers are calling for others to follow their lead and swap small cats for large ones by signing up to Cats Protection’s Nepal Trek and Tiger Conversation Experience next year. Despite living at opposite ends of the country, Julia Cieslak from Cambridgeshire and Shannon Watkin from Tyneside will travel to South Asia together […]
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May
May
The following article first appeared in iCatCare: Discussions around keeping cats strictly inside, or providing them with some form of outdoor access, can often be a divisive issue, with owners having strong but opposing views. Rae Foreman-Worsley These views might differ based on where a person lives and their general lifestyle, meaning relative proportions of indoor only versus […]
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May
May
Words by Tina Nayeri Rescued from the busy streets of Tenman-cho, Japan, by his owners CJ and Ryan, Gershwin the cat dodged a life as a young stray to become a confident adventurer with his new humans. Their chance meeting marks the day that all their lives changed forever. This audacious and equally charming tabby […]
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May
May
The below story was submitted by Marcia B. Mimi was found in the middle of an isolated highway on a bitterly cold night. A friend of ours went around her thinking she was dead, then backed up because she was not ‘flat’ enough. Lucky for us she backed her one-ton pickup and trailer back the […]
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May
May
The following is a free course provided by iCatCare: This short course is aimed at people who want to know more about cats and especially those who want to do something to help unowned cats. It is available to anyone with an interest in helping unowned cats but would be of particular benefit to those […]
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May
May
Hi everyone, It’s Oliver here today with an update from Katzenworld HQ. 😀 You may remember that we told you about our surprise box from FreakMEOWt. Well today we are back with another look at their awesome catnip toys. Oliver: This looks a bit like that fishy stuff the humans sometimes bring home after work. […]
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May
May
I used to see her coming. I used to see her going. Running a short nervous run or tip-pawing. I used to spot her in the bushes after sunset, ready to spread all over someone’s carpet. I could see her even when the fog was thick as vail, happily waving her big bushy tail. She’d […]
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May
May
This May, cats will be in the spotlight with specialist cat insurer, Agria Pet Insurance, dedicating the month to celebrating the differences that makes every cat special, while supporting those in rescue. Agria’s recent survey of the current situation in the UK’s cat rescues confirmed some uncomfortable statistics – including that 80% of cats are […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Jossie Ng from the UK
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May
May
Hi everyone, Every year iCatCare runs their popular photo competition. The 12 winners of these competitions always feature in the charity’s annual calendar. And over the next few weeks we will be sharing the stories of each of the winners here on the blog! He is Aaron , 18 years old , the super senior […]
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May
May
The following article has kindly been written for us by the Vital Pet Club – @VitalPetClub on FB & IG. Are you welcoming a new fluff-ball to your home, but wondering how to handle the introduction with your existing pets? There are a few things you can do to help to reduce the risk of conflict […]