My name is Tiny Terror. What I am about to tell you is so horrible, I cannot allow it to go on! No matter what I do, there is no peace in this house! If I find a place to be alone, Chilly Coon Kitty invades my space! He can’t get to me up here! […]
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A Cat-Friendly Guide to Barnet
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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
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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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This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Find out about those pet cats that never quite seem to fit in – do we try to turn them into the perfect pets or do we embrace them for what they are? Within the spectrum of lifestyle for the species, the inbetweener is an additional category. They […]
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Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Barb – Toronto, Ontario, Canada: We found Stanley curled up on our front porch one extremely cold day in January, 2010. He was shivering and starving and there was no way we were going to leave him outside. He only weighed six pounds, had frostbite on […]
06
Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest post from Gary: I’ve been the human of a 15-pound smoke silver-gray Maine Coon girl (shown above) for about 4 years now, and she is wholly unimpressed by me. I submitted an article about what I’ve learned as a first-time pedigreed Maine Coon cat owner and it was […]
05
Mar
Mar
Pets have a way of bringing immense wonder and joy into your life. What many people don’t realize is that cats are often one of the best options. Not only do they offer affection, comfort and companionship, but they can also suit a variety of lifestyles. If you are looking for the perfect pet, here […]
Advice & Tips, Product Reviews
How to Safely Trim Your Pets Nails During Lockdown with the ZenClipper
05
Mar
Mar
Hi everyone, No matter if you have a dog, cat or small furry such as a rabbit, keeping your pet’s nails in good shape is an important part of being a pet guardian. And of course with many of us still in lockdown around the world this isn’t always an easy task! Are you one […]
04
Mar
Mar
My Blue Boy, O my graceful Gainspurrough, The largest one of the entire brood: Your beauteous satin velvet quietude Makes you a bashful, blithe ideal beau! You own no flake nor fleck that tends towards snow: Like twilight with its mild and mythic mood, On slate gray paws, in pious habitude, Into the room you […]
international cat care, Mews
A look Back at the Trends Affecting the Mental Wellbeing of Cats in 2020 and Predictions for 2021
04
Mar
Mar
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. With a professional insight into the trends and issues that have an impact on the lives of cats worldwide, we invited iCatCare’s Feline Wellbeing Panel members to give us a round-up of the feline trends that they’ve witnessed in 2020 and their predictions for what we might see […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Oliver Dixon 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! Cute Rolo the kitten By Oliver Dixon UK Kitten (0 – […]
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Mar
Mar
World Hearing Day PDSA tips on dealing with ear problems in pets Wednesday 3 March is World Hearing Day – a day to raise awareness of the importance of early identification and intervention for hearing loss. As with humans, our pets can also suffer from hearing loss as they age, and in many cases this is unpreventable. […]
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Mar
Mar
Story by Diana Wanamaker from www.peacockpetcafe.com A young woman had come to me about her cat that had come up missing and never returned. She couldn’t understand why he never returned since the connection between the two of them was so deep and loving. She missed him dearly and there was this absence in her […]
02
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. “Addie Tiger big teeth ouch Right” Sent in by Erick via email. […]
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Mar
Mar
Gus&Bella have got a special edition box again, this time for Mother’s Day. We will be forced to celebrate Mother’s Day socially distanced once again and 2021 seems like the perfect year to surprise every self-confessed Cat Mum, be this your partner, Mum, aunt, sister, cousin, friend, anyone! Just imagine how they would feel to […]
Charity, Mews
Helping Animals, Helping People – Mayhew Team up With Local Food Banks to Supply Dog and Cat Food for Pets in Need
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Mar
Mar
With almost 205,000 people in London alone regularly relying on a food bank to have enough to eat, we know that many pet owners are also facing an impossible choice between providing for themselves or buying food for their beloved animals. Thankfully, organisations like the Trussell Trust are working around the clock to help end […]
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Feb
Feb
Photo: Unsplash One of the most common and important treatments in the routine care of dogs and cats, is flea and tick control, and rightly so; These two little parasites can do quite a bit of damage to our furry friends. Ticks can transmit serious diseases in both dogs and cats, and fleas – in […]
Advice & Tips, Charity, international cat care
How Introducing Cat Friendly Homing Makes a Difference, one Cat at a Time
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Feb
Feb
This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Mitzi was a very special cat that Vicky Halls and Kim Horsford from iCatCare met when they were training the staff and volunteers at the Bermuda SPCA. Seeing the positive impact on individual cats is a real incentive to evolve for the sake of cats and embrace a […]
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Feb
Feb
The following post has kindly been provided to us by Fraser James blinds. Cats are the intrepid explorers of the pet world. Every piece of furniture, every window sill, every worktop, it’s all fair game, and there’s no use trying to stop them because they’ll be back up there before you know it. That’s why, […]
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Feb
Feb
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story from From Owen Good, North Carolina USA Smudgie and Buffer, kitten siblings adopted together in 2016, are better known as The Crime Bros. These two feline leisure enthusiasts can be found stretching out on both human and cat furniture in their well appointed North Carolina home. When […]
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Feb
Feb
Do you have trouble tableting your cat? Have you had problems giving them pills? Whatever your experience of giving medicine to your cat/s at home, our charity partner want to hear from you! Most owners can agree that giving medicine to their cat in the form of a pill is no easy task, but it’s often […]
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Feb
Feb
When looking for a cat bed you should be aware that cats can sleep anywhere from 16 to 20 hours a day. Cat beds are going to help prevent cats from sleeping on your bed, couch, or other furniture. For the best cat bed, you should consider the size, style, and material of the bed. […]
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Feb
Feb
Hi everyone, Please find below our latest entry in the Purrsday Poetry series by Vickie Zisman, this was originally posted on her own Blog here. Don’t forget if you have a cat poem you’d like to publish on our Blog do send us an email to info@katzenworld.co.uk. 🙂 My Kittie Cat by Vickie Zisman My […]
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Feb
Feb
Your cat is a cherished part of your family, but the cost of feeding your feline may be a source of concern. Rising pet food prices and conflicting information about which brands are healthiest can make purchasing cat food a frustrating process. Cats are notoriously picky animals, and your cat may not consume a cheaper […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
2020 ‘The Six Stages of Cats’ Photography Competition Winner – Rachel Philip from the UK
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Feb
Feb
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 Blue at 8 weeks. He was always a poser! […]
Advice & Tips, Events, international cat care, Mews
Explore the ‘Ever-Complex Cat’ With the ISFM 2021 World Feline Congress
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Feb
Feb
Registration is now open for the ISFM 2021 World Feline Congress, taking place as a virtual event from 25-27 June. Through a full programme of inspiring virtual talks and lectures, including more than 30 hours of high-quality CPD, ISFM will be exploring ‘The ever-complex cat: a multidisciplinary approach to feline medicine’ in their 2021 World […]
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Feb
Feb
Look, it’s a mini-panther! That’s what most people say when they see a black cat. But they also tend to think about something else. Something that’s been around since the middle ages. Something that’s not so good. And that something is superstition. Black cats are plagued by them. Things like if that black cat crosses […]
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Feb
Feb
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 Willow & Aspen who were sent in by Sharon via […]
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Feb
Feb
Wire Fence will give away 100% of their profits made on Tuesday 23rd February for World Spay Day to a charity. If you are an organization, shelter or charity that supports and promotes spaying/neutering and you are in need of additional funds please follow the steps on how to apply mentioned at the bottom of […]
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Feb
Feb
This article first appeared on iCatCare here The Covid-19 pandemic took the world by surprise and has changed how we all live our lives. In the UK, a complete lockdown was enforced suddenly meaning that across the country homing centres and welfare charities were forced to cease activities almost overnight. Whilst those who work or […]
Charity, Mews
World-First: Captive-Born Cheetah Brothers Successfully Rewilded by The Aspinall Foundation
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Feb
Feb
The Aspinall Foundation are delighted to announce that the two cheetahs sent from Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent for a new life in the wilderness of South Africa’s Great Karoo have completed the final stage of their rewilding. For the past 12 months, the cheetahs – two brothers named Saba & Nairo – have […]
Charity, international cat care, Mews
Lost in Translation: Has our Selective Breeding of Cats Limited Their Ability to Communicate?
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Feb
Feb
This month, iCatCare’s feline wellbeing panel member, Dr Lauren Finka discusses her recent published research. They say a picture paints a thousand words, but when it comes to our notoriously enigmatic felines, is this really true? Just like their closest ancestors (the African or near-eastern wildcat), our domestic cats come fully equipped with some impressive biological functions that enable them to do much of their communicating ‘in absentia’. For example, cats possess special skin glands located over […]