Hi everyone, Today’s entry into Purrsday Poetry was submitted by the Gaines family: If you have a Poem or story you’d like us to share why not get in touch with us today via info@katzenworld.co.uk Thanks, Marc
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
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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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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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May
Charity, Mews
Life’s Just Purrfect for Larry: Cat Dumped at Start of Lockdown Finds Love in Forever Home
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Apr
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A year ago a cat with no eyes was found wandering around a car park after being left in a taped-up cardboard box outside a Blue Cross animal hospital in London. One year later and Larry is living the life of luxury in his new home. The ginger and white cat was left behind the […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Rachel Philip from the UK
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Apr
Apr
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! This is Gypsy, our oldest and wisest cat. Approximately 14 years […]
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Apr
Authored by the team at Vital Pet Club We all know that if our cats had an arch-nemesis, it would be their cat carrier. And, for some cats, no amount of treats, trickery or full-on pleading will get them on board! Surely there must be a simpler way… This article covers how to put your […]
Advice & Tips, Mews
Online Tool Reveals How Much Sleep Pet Owners Have Lost Due To Their Furry Friends
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Apr
Apr
With April being National Pet Month, the team at www.Hillarys.co.uk have created an online tool that allows users to see just how much sleep they’ve lost thanks to their pets. It’s common knowledge that having a baby causes new parents to lose sleep, but pets are also guilty of keeping us up at night, with cat […]
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Apr
Apr
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’s a picture for Tummy Rub Tuesday!” Sent in by Brandon […]
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Apr
Ten abandoned cats live in an old warehouse where they are looked after by a young girl named Annie. The cats include Chesney, the ginger ringleader, his b&w sidekick Jack – still on the lam from the shelter – and wide-eyed grey kitten Oliver, the irascible Lily, CFO Mr. Hollingsworth, and more…. Unbeknownst to Annie, […]
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Apr
Piedmont Animal Health and WFIRM look to create brighter future for cats with kidney disease GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, April, 2021 via EINPresswire.com/ — A novel therapeutic agent for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats is highlighted in the March 2021 issue of Frontiers in Veterinary Science. The treatment is the result of a collaboration […]
Mews
RCVS News: Animal Owners Urged to Complete Consultation on Future Governance of the Vet Professions
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Apr
Apr
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulator of UK veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, is urging British pet owners to take part in a consultation on proposals for future laws that will govern the nation’s veterinary professionals and practices. The RCVS Legislation Reform Consultation runs until Friday 23 April 2021, and asks for views and […]
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Apr
Apr
With the first annual World Geoffroy’s Cat Day just behind us, researcher and founder of the Geoffroys’ Cat Working Group (GCWG), Flávia P. Tirelli, talks about the conservation work taking place to help save the tiny lesser known wild cat of South America. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Geoffroy's Cat Working […]
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If you have children at home, the chances are they are pretty keen on getting a pet. While pets can make a wonderful addition to the family, they also come with a big responsibility. Along with the fun and games, it’s important to consider the feeding, cleaning, and exercising responsibilities, and generally keeping the pet […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, Please find below a new guest story from Artie: This first photo is me getting ready for a good tummy rub. Today is laundry day and Miss Molly the Wiener Wolf is supposed to be helping Mum fold the clothes. Instead, she is getting ready to jump on my tummy before Mum gets […]
Advice & Tips, Charity, international cat care
Spotlight on Science: Risk Factors for Road Traffic Accidents
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Apr
Apr
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. We recognise that not all cats across the globe have outdoor access, and that in some parts of the world, it is not encouraged and, in some cases, time curfews are placed on when cats are allowed to have outdoor access. However, where outdoor access is allowed, it can be hugely beneficial to cats’ mental wellbeing as well as being an […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, Today we are going to take a look at Natusan the eco-friendly cat litter solution. As part of our review, we have also managed to bag you a 50% discount code on your first order of a 10L bag of cat litter! Simply use KATZEN50 to get the discount. So what is Natusan […]
purrsday poetry
Purrsday Poetry: A Royal Gift from Prince Richard the Tiger Hearted, a Fine Tabby Indeed
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Apr
Apr
“I know mew must be ill: you’re staying home For endless months now. Though I love mew here Mew make me feel there’s something strange to fear, Because mew hoomans have a need to roam. You’re fidgety and fussy: every hour Mew two are wandering here and there again. Your prince, I wonder where and […]
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Apr
Back in 2009, I was living with my husband in the suburbs of Riga, Latvia. The year had started off badly for you since we lost our girl cat Cha-Cha in January. It too two heartbreaking months to realize that we need a furry face around the house to make us smile, It was in […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Rosa Fay from the UK
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Apr
Apr
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! This is our seven-year-old, deaf cat, Stevie. This was shot as […]
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Apr
Apr
If you’re planning on getting married, you might want to include your pets, or perhaps you’re dreaming of a double wedding. You could be considering yours, your future husband’s, or wife-to-be’s pets joining in holy matrimony at the same time you do. Why would you want your pets to get married? For a lot of […]
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The following article is a contribution to our news site by David Lukić. The adoption of pets in recent years has been very high, as many people look to add to their families with a furry friend. However, wherever money is changing hands, it is likely that you will find plenty of scammers trying to […]
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Apr
Apr
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’s a picture of Benji’s beautiful tummy for TRT.” Sent in […]
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Many cats that eat dry food have been known to vomit up dry food after they have eaten. It may seem unusual to their owners but fortunately, there are some common reasons why this happens. It is always best to observe a cat’s actions during and after eating. A cat’s behavior always varies and there […]
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Apr
At the start of National Pet Month, Cats Protection is celebrating the first anniversary of a pioneering online adoption process that was launched in response to the lockdown and has rehomed over 20,000 cats around the UK cats to date. Susie Pritchard, Cats Protection Head of Ops, said: “We worked incredibly hard to get Hands-Free […]
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Apr
Apr
New Book a Vital, Dignified “Road Map” to Understanding Pet Loss Grief Written from the heart and wisdom of Hypnotist Kenda Summers, ‘Healing Solutions for Pet Loss: Goodbye Is Not Forever ~ The Road Map to Finding Love and Light Again’ brings clarity and solace to one of life’s most difficult events. It’s a complete […]
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Apr
Apr
When you fall in love with cats, they quickly become the centre of your life. Everything you do in your life revolves around them – including, incidentally, travel. Taking your cat abroad with you is a hassle because of quarantine. But it’s also totally worth it if you have the time, space and money. Plus, […]
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Apr
Apr
This article first appeared on ProtectaPet here. If you’re concerned about your cat piling on the pounds, then we’ll show you how to identify if there is a problem, and what to do to get your feline healthy and in tip top condition. HOW CAN I TELL IF MY CAT IS TOO FAT? Body Condition […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story from Trish: Dear Fellow Committed Cat Lovers, We are blessed to have three children and they love tummy rubs EVERY moment they are awake every day – when not demanding we throw mice for them to fetch. I am a totally and permanently impaired (enabled disabled) veteran […]
Charity, Mews
Mayhew Announces Leadership Change and Boost for International Animal Welfare Programme
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Apr
Apr
After 18 years with Mayhew, CEO Caroline Yates has stepped down as CEO to take up an internationally focused role within the animal welfare charity. Effective today, Howard Bridges has joined Mayhew as Interim CEO, bringing a vast amount of experience from the various senior and CEO roles he has held at animal welfare and veterinary […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, With the end of lockdown insight here in the UK we thought it would be a good idea to draw attention to how to help our pets with the end of lockdown anxiety. Let’s face it while we humans are very much looking forward to leaving the house a bit more once again, […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our Purrsday Poetry section by Kim M. Russell: Feline Orbs of honeyed trust glow in the darkness at the end of the bed, incandescent torches searching in the night for human heat. In the morning, after breakfast and a treat, blue-eyed companion relinquished for the day, […]
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Apr
Apr
Meet Juno “the Klepto Kat,” a domestic short hair, black and white tuxedo girl. Discovered and fostered in West Los Angeles, CA, from a feral litter of five, she found her fur-ever home in 2015 at the residence in the Geston’s in Carpinteria CA. Born in early May, Cinco De Mayo, 5/5/15 was chosen as […]