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 […]
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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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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Mar
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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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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
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
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
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. “Hello , Please find some adorable photos of my lockdown kittens, […]
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Mar
Mar
It’s no secret that we believe cats make the world go round. But there are still some naysayers who might believe cat lovers, cat people, and cat ladies are — as the stereotypes go — a little “crazy.” There were once even some science-backed theories surrounding this, including regarding toxoplasmosis, an infection associated with mental […]
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Mar
Mar
The following rescue story first appeared on the RSPCA news site here. (Feature image is a stock photo for illustration purposes) With the help of fire and rescue service, they manage to save a cat which had become trapped 20m up a tree during high winds. The eight-month-old grey and white male cat named Loki […]
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Mar
Mar
For many people, a cat is not just a pet but a cherished family member. You wouldn’t skip celebrating your mum, dad, or sister’s birthday, so shouldn’t your feline friend get some TLC on their big day as well? How do you make this event memorable, given that this is a pet we are talking […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
The Evidence for Frequent Feeding of Cats to Promote Positive Welfare
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Mar
Mar
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Members of our veterinary community and the iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel explore the recommendation of a recent paper to feed cats once a day and gather evidence as to why the feeding of frequent small meals is more beneficial to the welfare of the cat, taking into consideration […]
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Mar
Mar
The following post first appeared on iCatCare: A look back at the trends affecting the mental wellbeing of cats in 2020 and predictions for 2021 With a professional insight into the trends and issues that have an impact on the lives of cats worldwide, iCatCare invited their Feline Wellbeing Panel members to give a round-up […]
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Mar
Mar
Below is Smee’s story, photos are attached as well Smee is a Humane Society Rescue, reduced to $16 during the 2011 Sweet 16 where cats were reduced based on day/week of play. We fell in love with him (his name was Oliver). He is a cool, calm cat and quickly fell in line with his […]
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Mar
Mar
Saturday 20 March marks World Oral Health Day and vet charity PDSA is reminding pet owners to check their pet’s dental routine too. Dental disease is common among our four-legged friends, which causes pain, plus it can be linked to other health problems over time. It’s often more obvious in older animals, but problems can start […]
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Mar
Mar
My cats’ choice of mind-altering substances: catnip – definitely silver vine – not bad valerian – wowwwwww-w-w-w-w … Valerian? Nope, it isn’t a planet in Star Trek, but a plant. It often gets added to herbal teas to help insomniacs nod off and, it seems, is irresistible to cats. I won a valerian-infused cat toy […]
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Mar
Mar
You had me at “Meow” Cute little eyes and soft furry coat Swiftly sweeping me off my feet What’s a cat whisperer to do? Completely fall in love with you, that’s what Oh, so lovable Why do fools fall in love? Because kittens can be so darn cute I believe this cat whisperer has been whispered […]
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Mar
Mar
Kittens are funny, playful, and seriously cute, so it’s no surprise that they make popular pets. Cats are the ideal pet for a busy family that might not have much time to dedicate to a pet like a dog that will often require more attention and daily walking. Most cats are quite happy to be […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Adam Howard from the UK
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Mar
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 Dom, he spends 99% of his time outdoors. Definitely […]
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Mar
Mar
Epilepsy affects millions of people around the world, but it can also affect our pets too. Knowing what symptoms to look out for is key, so PDSA vet nurse Nina Downing has put together useful tips for pet owners. “It can be very upsetting if your pet unexpectedly has a seizure, but it’s important to […]
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Mar
Mar
Top five tips HOW to prepare your pet for you to spend more time out of the house As the world ground to a halt over the past year, where we were all asked to stay home as a result of the pandemic, hope is now on the horizon; with the government revealing the roadmap […]
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Mar
Mar
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 Remy. Sent in by Frances via email. “This is our cheeky […]
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Mar
Mar
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Meet vet Martina Načeradská from the Czech Republic who is paving the way for a better future for cats. After becoming a member of ISFM (iCatCare’s veterinary division) and establishing the first ever Cat Friendly Clinic in the Czech Republic, Martina works tirelessly towards improving feline welfare. We caught […]
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Mar
Mar
Whilst compulsory dog microchipping has been enshrined in UK law since 2016, there is currently no equivalent legislation covering the microchipping of cats – despite animal welfare charities and organisations including Mayhew unanimously backing such a move. Microchipping owned animals has multiple benefits for the owner, the pet itself and rehoming organisations; including but not […]
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Mar
Mar
Leading animal welfare charity Battersea is urging struggling owners to bring their pets in to a rescue rather than abandoning them after a heavily pregnant cat was found dumped in a cardboard box. Named Ivy by the charity’s staff, the one-year-old was discovered, trapped along with three other cats, by a member of the public […]
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Mar
Mar
Mt. Rainier, MD (March 2021) – Alley Cat Rescue, Inc. announced at the beginning of March the start of the Feral Fix Challenge, an annual global event that brings veterinarians and communities together to save cats’ lives. The Challenge invites veterinarians to get involved with trap-neuter-return (TNR) by providing low-cost or free spay/neuter and rabies vaccination […]
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Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Angela Ferguson about TaterTor. My husband and I heard a faint crying coming from outside. It sounded like a cat but it also sounded like a little baby. This went on for a couple of days, probably about three or four days. Until one day, my […]
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Advice from vet charity, PDSA With spring within touching distance many of our pets will be spending more time outdoors. As spring plants bloom it’s important to know which to steer clear of if you have pets, such as daffodils, lilies and laburnum. So what shrubs and flowers will give you a colourful yet pet-friendly […]
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Mar
Hi everyone, Today we’ve got a rather fun post for you all! As many of you know we love to cook and making Pizza is not an exception here. Of course with cats around this can be hilarious at times! LOL Nubia: Is this a new toy for me? Marc: No it’s not little one. […]