The following article first appeared on iCatCare: If you are part of a large organisation involved in homing cats, then they have probably given you direction and advice on how to deal with the many different situations which may arise during the coronavirus pandemic – follow the advice for the safety of staff and others. […]
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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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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
Learn the best steps to take if you encounter a stray animal from PDSA Vet [...]
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May
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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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May
May
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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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PDSA offers tips on keeping pets warm during the winter months With cold weather here, it’s not just us humans that suffer the effects – despite their warm coats, our pets are not immune to the effects of low temperatures. Vet charity PDSA is encouraging pet owners to take these simple steps to keep pets warm and […]
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Jan
Jan
Cats Protection is urging cat lovers to take part in a special #ClimbforCats challenge in January 2021. The UK’s leading feline welfare charity is asking people to scale their stairs, outdoor steps or hills to raise funds for thousands of unwanted cats in its care. Challenges can be undertaken throughout January, or on a special […]
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Jan
Jan
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. These adorable cats were sent in via email by Veronica. “Zorro simply […]
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Paws for Thought – Why Having a ‘Pet-Nuptial’ Agreement is the Ultimate Separation Preparation
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Couples who have adopted a pet during the pandemic can save themselves the unnecessary heartache of losing shared pets by arranging a ‘pet-nuptial’ agreement in case of future separation with their partner. When goIng through a divorce, deciding what happens to shared pets can be difficult and having a plan in place can really help. […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest post from Wendy: Greetings from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, I’m one of those people who likes to dress up my cat(s) but only if they will tolerate it. So, I thought it would be best to help Dani become accustomed to it early on. In these photos she is […]
Two tiny kittens are lucky to be alive after being spotted by eagle-eyed workers at a recycling centre on the rubbish-sorting conveyor belt. The tabby kittens are only a few days old and still have their eyes closed and cords attached. Workers at J&B Recycling in Hartlepool spotted the kittens amongst the rubbish on the […]
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Jan
Jan
This article first appeared on iCatCare: Dr Sarah Ellis, Cat Behaviour specialist and Head of Cat Advocacy at iCatCare, investigates the MeowTalk App that has everybody talking and questions whether cats are included in the conversation Relatively little is known about feline communication compared to other animals such as dogs. It was only last month […]
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Jan
Jan
Cats are inquisitive creatures who love to explore and investigate environments by sniffing or tasting them. When you bring a cat into your home, they’re sure to be curious about their surroundings but unlike humans, they can’t identify dangers as easily. You may have hidden hazards in your garden that could pose a threat to […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, Please find below our latest guest star feature by Beth and Tom of Finca Ryokan Neko (Cat’s House Farm), Boquete, Panama (Central America): We adopted a rescue cat and at first she was super afraid and hid on a shelf in the bathroom. After a couple of days I started coming in and […]
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Jan
Jan
Over three million pet cats are overweight and the problem is becoming worse during the pandemic, according to Cats Protection. In a survey of over 2,000 cat owners, more than a quarter (28%) said they had overfed their pet since the start of lockdown in March 2020. Over a third (36%) said their cat visited […]
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Jan
Jan
For George by Susan Davies: He was an ordinary, two a penny, black and white cat, The sort that you see everywhere, a standard ‘Postman Pat’, I got him from a rescue place, one April afternoon, And then I brought him home, where he inspected every room. A ‘Welcome’ tin of tuna was devoured, the […]
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Jan
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Hello! My name is Artie. My name has always been Artie, even before I met my mum. My life began in a house of kitties, over 70 – my extended family! Mum, dad, sisters and brothers, first, second, third, fourth….cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents, great grandparents, and so on – because my huge family began with […]
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COVID-19: Advice for Those Undertaking TNR and/or Feeding Unowned cat Colonies During the Coronavirus Crisis
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Jan
Jan
The following article first appeared on iCatCare: If you are part of a larger organisation which is dealing with unowned cats undertaking trap, neuter and return (TNR) or feeding colonies, then they have probably given you direction and advice on how to deal with the many different situations which may arise during the coronavirus pandemic […]
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Jan
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My key lime pie loving cat sits on my desk, his paw precariously perched upon the numbers key. He waits, knowing his human slave will be running toward the bathroom soon. When I return, an entire page of my document looks like this: 7777777777777777777777777777777, etc. He watches as the inconvenient 2-legged opener-of-catfood-cans ingests coffee mixed […]
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Jan
Jan
Have you seen your cats knead? Did you try asking your vet why they are doing such an act? We will answer your question by presenting you the reasons why they need to knead. Cats are exciting creatures, with lots of unique traits and behaviors that only they can do. Some of their unique behaviors […]
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Jan
Jan
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. “Wisteria loves to snuggle, but doesn’t seem to care if I […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest contribution from Jan Schade: My 89-year-old Father, with health problems, and his four cats, moved in to live with us in a small house in our back yard. Accidentally the 12 year old black cat he had named Sister, slipped out a door. She had always been shy […]
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Jan
Jan
Two cats are hoping to find a loving home in time for Christmas after being abandoned with a heartbreaking note from their owner. RSPCA inspector Allison North was called to Leicester on 3 December after a member of the public found the cat carrier left by a postbox on the junction of Stuart Road and […]
We just head to share this fun post by our friends from the Pause Cat Cafe: Hoomans, we know it’s been a hard year fur you guys, and we want you to know that we are hair for you. Purr yourself a cuppa, sit back and relax while you read our top ten tips for […]
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Do Cat’s Facial Expressions Help Them to get Adopted More Quickly?
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Jan
Jan
This article first appeared in iCatCare: For this Spotlight on Science (and for a few more over the coming months), we introduce one of our iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel members, cat welfare scientist Dr Lauren Finka who is kindly sharing her reviews of some of the most interesting feline science with us. In this article, […]
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Jan
Jan
Your cat cares a lot about the quality of his or her food, and you want to make sure that your cat gets the very best. Giving your cat wholesome food and treats and filling in nutritional gaps with healthy supplements will help to ensure that your cat has an optimal diet. It’s important that […]
Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Elizabeth from bleuwater: Robert’s asthma and allergy appointment–on his first day home from college for his four-week Christmas break–didn’t go well. The doctor said we could get rid of the cat or put Robert up in a hotel for four weeks. We’ve only had baby Olive for […]
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Jan
Jan
Following 2020, Battersea has revealed some of the most popular and unique names of dogs and cats to come through the much-loved animal charity’s gates last year. Some owners chose unique monikers to reflect their pet’s individual personalities, such as Balthazar – a bold, brave kitten born before Christmas who enjoyed exploring his surroundings. Others […]
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Jan
Jan
Hi everyone, It’s me Mactavish here today! And it’s my first ever playtime with the 4cats toys. I managed to get my paws on this Premium Rustling Cushion. Mactavish: It’s super soft and purrfect to roll around on! Mactavish: And whenever I dig my claws into it… it makes fun rustling noises that are just […]
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Jan
Jan
Blaize Achew Panda-monium Proud Murderer of Eight Lamps Scores of Lackluster Lampshades Numerous Feline Thrones (Secondhand Armchairs) And Furocious Editor of Numerous Now Questionable Manuscripts Our house seems empty now, and all your pride Glides by in silence with each mournful gaze, With drooping whiskers they all waste their days And nights subdued because their […]
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Jan
Jan
There are all kinds of beliefs about feral cats. That they want to be wild, they can never be tamed, they have to live outside, you have a small window to be able to tame feral kittens. I have heard it all. I have tamed them, and then of course people say they were never […]
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Jan
Jan
If you want to help unowned cats then you have come to the right place! Welcome to the launch of Cat Friendly Solutions for Unowned Cats by iCatCare. Our virtual event is available to view on-demand through the video below, all you need to do is press play. You can take the free, certified introductory […]
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Jan
Jan
After Blue Cross launched a nationwide search for Britain’s most heroic pet, Carrots the cat proved to be head and tails above the rest! Leading pet charity, Blue Cross, has announced that blind therapy cat, Carrots, has been awarded the historic Blue Cross Medal – for his role in helping to bring happiness and comfort to […]
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Jan
Jan
With 2021 here many people will be thinking about getting in better shape in the New Year. It’s also a great time for your pet to join in too! Research from the latest PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report found 8% of owners stated their dog gained weight during lockdown – potentially affecting 790,000 dogs – […]