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 was taken in one of the boarders in my walled […]
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
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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
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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
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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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Vets have reported seeing a 39% rise in cats with urinary problems during the pandemic compared to 2019. Our new routines are apparently to blame. The rise in the number of cats with urinary problems has been linked to increased levels of stress caused by changes in our routines. Cats get stressed by lockdown too! Elisabete Capitao, Vet and Vet Marketing Manager at Royal […]
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Apr
Apr
Cats Protection invites children to an exclusive virtual event with author and TV presenter Dermot O’Leary Thursday 8th April at 4pm, YouTube Live, Facebook Premiere and on www.cats.org.uk To celebrate the launch of his latest book in the exciting Toto the Ninja Cat series, Dermot O’Leary will be taking part in a video conversation with […]
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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. “Obiwan Kenobi, our blue Burmese, 7 yo He is known as […]
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Apr
Apr
We love to pamper our pets. While spending as much time bonding with them is of utmost importance, there will come a time when you will need a helping hand. Your adorable little kitty may seem all cute and harmless when in fact, they are a bunch of adorable well-adapted, meat-loving hunters that crave a […]
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Apr
Apr
Thanks to Japan’s relative isolation from other countries, the Japanese have managed to create a distinctive and unparalleled culture for themselves. This is a country which sells everything from shoes to umbrellas out of vending machines, has three separate alphabets (kanji, hiragana and katakana) and where KFC is the nation’s favourite Christmas dinner. These are […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest post from Grannymoon and Thor: Hello, I am Thor. I am three years old and 15 lbs. I am a big boy, part Maine Coon and part lion. Mom says I get very matted so sometimes she takes me to the groomer for a haircut and a shave! She […]
Advice & Tips, Charity, international cat care
Spotlight on Science: Pheromone use in Multi-Species Homes
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Apr
Apr
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. For this week’s Spotlight on Science, iCatCare’s Elizabeth Waring reviews a paper published in the summer that doesn’t just focus on cats, but dogs too! Many cats share their homes with dogs but there is very little research into cat-dog relationships and how we can improve them. Fortunately […]
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Apr
Apr
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition The Royal Society of British Artists boasts just over one hundred of the UK’s top painters, sculptors and printmakers as members, all possessing the highest levels of skill in their chosen styles and media. This year the exhibition includes a collection of work depicting cats, one of the […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Thomas S. about LeiLei: Lei Lei is a 16 year old rescue, she was only a few days old, when she opened her eyes I knew she was going to be part of the family for a long time. She was born on Hawaiian homestead lands, […]
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Apr
Apr
New study ranks popular pets by their impact on the environment Dogs and cats among worst offenders Tortoise is the most eco-friendly pet Exotic pets such as reptiles and snakes have less impact than cats and dogs The Eco Pets League could point the way for pet ownership in the future Pet lovers may choose […]
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Apr
With a second Easter holiday in lockdown, millions of chocolate eggs are making their way into shopping baskets across the UK – but it isn’t just our eyes and noses which will be interested in the treats. Leading vet charity PDSA has offered some crucial advice for pet owners to ensure curious furry friends don’t […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below a poetry submission by Ryan from https://anxiousandangry.com/: Micro I knew you before we met Nobody wanted either of us We were purrfect It was raining on the way home We were both nervous In our eyes When I showed you your new home You wouldn’t leave my side I brought […]
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Mr Ringo: ” Meowsers! Larry, can you hear me? I can’t see you? Can you see me? Can you smell me?” Larry: “Hey Ringo! Yes I can see and hear you but you can’t smell on zoom silly!” Mr Ringo: “Hi Larry! How’s it going up there?” Larry: “Not too bad dude all things considered, […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Cea Natalia from Chile
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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 Morgan my grumpy cat By Cea Natalia Chile Adult […]
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Mar
Are you and your partner thinking about moving abroad? Perhaps you’re flying solo but either way, you are probably eager to bring your furry friend with you. It’s important to explore the issues that you can face with a move like this and the steps that you must take to ensure that you can relocate […]
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Have you ever wondered why your cat has a behavioral problem? Cat behavior is perceived as rather illusive for most people, because cats are so mysterious in many ways, but also beautiful and magical creatures. Deciphering a particular behavior in a cat can be very challenging. And as with human behavior, sometimes there are several […]
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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. “Tayo Feline Gigalo, our lilac Burmese, 7 yo He purrs me […]
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Hi everyone, After a long year of lockdowns, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for us here in the UK. With the first easing of lockdown and many of us starting to make travel plans we thought it would be super important to talk about safe travelling with your Pets And […]
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Please find below the latest rescue story submission from our friends at Mayhew: Although many animals who come to us thankfully need nothing more than a safe shelter and lots of love and attention, we are always prepared to go the extra mile for those who require more specialist treatment. We were alerted to the […]
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Community Cats Podcast Online Behavior Day Saturday, April 17 Warren, Vt. Spring 2021 – Why won’t your cat use the litter box? How does a cat show fear and anxiety? Join Community Cats Podcast on Saturday, April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) for an Online Behavior Day featuring Pam Johnson-Bennett, renowned certified […]
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Article by April Lynn King As COVID vaccines reach more people, more of us again dream of travel abroad. Many look for new horizons to explore, but I left my heart in Montenegro, and can’t wait to return to visit the warm, welcoming people and the many lovely community animals—especially the cats. Montenegro shares the […]
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Mar
Hi everyone, Please find below a story by Retro Dee: When my cat Chelsea died, I really didn’t want another cat. For what cat could possibly compare to my very best friend of 19 years? So I figured, I could just look at pictures of cats and read about cats and live vicariously through other […]
Books, Mews
With his Children’s Debut, Simon Fraser Delivers a Crazy Animal Crime Caper That Could Turn Into a Cat-astrophe!
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Sometimes it’s difficult for parents to get the right books for their kids who aren’t quite old enough for YA and are too young for ‘baby stories’. Simon Fraser found this for his own children and has solved the problem – by writing a book himself! Presenting his debut, Henry Oxshott – Hidden in Plain […]
Advice & Tips, Charity, Mews
Cats Protection Calls for air gun Licencing Over Fears Lighter Days Will Lead to More Cat Shootings
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Cats Protection is renewing its call for the Government to license air guns, with lighter days following the clock change feared to lead to an increase in cats being victims of shootings. The UK’s leading cat charity says its research shows an increase of nearly 50% in the number of air gun attacks on cats […]
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Her fur was white with gray spots. As children, we called her Wanda the Witch. The name became part of her character. She stalked around the house, nipped at bare ankles, peed on Dad’s favorite love seat, pulled dirty socks out of the washer, circled them, meowing. When she was born, We thought she had […]
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It’s one of the fiercest debates in the history of human civilization: cats or dogs? The dog people talk about loyalty, personality, and a friendly face and wagging tail that greets you every time you walk through the door. But the cat folks are more impressed by a feline’s laid back sophistication and natural independence. […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Kalinda Clarke from Australia
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Mar
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 Primrose, a 3 y/o female DSH who was found […]
Advice & Tips, Mews
Have you Bitten off More Than you can Chew With Your pet? Mayhew’s Brand new Advice hub is Here to Lend our Suppawt!
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Mar
Mar
Please find below some news from our friends at Mayhew: For over 135 years, our team of in-house experts have been there for dogs, cats and communities in need. This year, we’ve taken all of our combined knowledge and expertise and created a brand new online advice hub, sharing information and tips on everything from […]
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Mar
Tuesday 23 March 2021 marks a year of lockdowns and with 11% of households taking on a new pet during the covid crisis*, the need for Blue Cross is higher than ever. The charity looks back on how it changed its entire way of working to continue to help pets and their owners throughout times when […]