Guest Story: My Son Tried to Give Away the Cat on Facebook!

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 […]

What’s in a Name? Battersea Reveals the Most Popular Pet Names of 2020

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 […]

Mactavish: Fun with the Rustling Cushion!

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 […]

Purrsday Poetry: Elegy for the Sublime Mews Himself

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 […]

Have You Tamed a Feral Cat? I Have, And His Name is Benny!

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 […]

Cat Friendly Solutions for Unowned Cats

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 […]

Blind Therapy Cat Awarded 2020 Blue Cross Medal

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 […]

Help Your pet get in Shape for New Year

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 – […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 335)

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 Oreo! He loves his holiday rug! #tummyrubtuesday Sent in via […]

Introducing PUZZLE PAWS by Kitty Cafe

The design team at Kitty Cafe, where their passion fuels innovation and creativity, have created and now launched Puzzle Paws – the treat dispenser that is a literal ball of fun for your feline friend! We believe that in today’s more modern, technologically driven world, we may have lost touch a little with what is […]

Pet Charity Blue Cross Warns Against DIY Treatment After Shaved cat Infested With Fleas is Brought Into Their Care

Blue Cross is urging owners to contact their vet if their pet needs treatment after a cat came into the charity’s care having been shaved in a desperate bid by an owner to get rid of an infestation of fleas. Seven month old ginger tom Ronnie was brought into Blue Cross in Torbay, Devon, for […]

Volunteering at Cat Centre is a Lifeline for Laura During Pandemic

A volunteer at Cats Protection’s Harrow Homing Centre says that her role has been paramount to her wellbeing this year. Laura Duggan lives in Harrow with her husband, two adult children and two black and white cats called Millie and Mollie. She was away in Agadir, Morocco, in January 2020 when the Cat Care Volunteer […]

Research Reveals Surge in People Buying Pets During the Coronavirus Crisis

More people bought dogs than cats Main reason for buying the pets was to entertain the children at home Majority of new pet owners say experience has been a positive one Only half of the new pets have been insured New research (1) from data insight specialist Consumer Intelligence reveals that more than 1 in […]

Oliver & Nubia: Our Favorite Places

Hi everyone, It’s Oli here! 😀 Today I would like to tell you about our favourite place in the whole wide world! The humans bed. 😀 Nubia: WHAT! But my favourite place is the scratch tree! Oliver: No it’s the bed… Nubia: Might be for you but I like looking cute and cuddly on the […]

Guest Star: Callie

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Karen about her cat Callie: Callie was born in Sept. 2015 and her and I have been together since October 2016. I adopted her just after her first birthday from her then vet. She was surrendered by her original owner near death. She needed emergency surgery […]

URGENT APPEAL by the RSPCA as cat put Down After Being Stuck in Glue Trap to Catch Rodents

THE RSPCA have issued an urgent appeal to the general public to stop the usage of glue traps to try and capture rodents – after a cat stuck in FOUR of them needed to be put down. The black and white cat, named Miles by staff at the animal welfare charity, was found trapped by […]

Happy New Year From Katzenworld

Hi everyone, We can’t believe we are at the end of another year. Though I am sure a lot of you are just as glad as ourselves that the year is over and are just like us hoping that next year will bring more positive global news! But anyhow, in a few hours here in […]

Picture Perfect! RSPCA Youth Photo Comp

Poignant, striking and funny pictures of pets, wildlife & farm animals selected by expert judges in the thirtieth year of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards A powerful image of a deer ducking under branches as he goes through a gate has taken top spot in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2020. ‘Mind Your Head’ […]

Kitten Given up for Being Too Playful Celebrates First Christmas in New Home

Kitten Given up for Being Too Playful Celebrates First Christmas in New Home (and the Tree Survived… JUST!) 30 December 2020 Leading animal welfare charity Battersea is urging people to do their research before picking a pet after a playful kitten bought in a supermarket car park was brought in for ‘feral’ behaviour. It didn’t […]

Mayhew Help Blue get Back on her Feet

Although we’ve had to put a pause on outpatient clinics this year, our vets and animal care staff are still hard at work behind the scenes; helping cats and dogs on the streets and in our shelter. Recently we were called out to assist six-year-old Blue, a stray tabby who suddenly found herself with a […]

Royal Canin and Kathryn Thomas team up to tackle pet obesity

Royal Canin has teamed up with TV broadcaster and wellness expert Kathryn Thomas to raise awareness of pet obesity and to help cat and dog owners to manage their pets’ weight. Kathryn hosts one of Ireland’s highest rated TV programmes which helps people to improve their health, lose weight and get fit. While most know the impact that being overweight can have […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 334)

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. “You might think with all that tummy, she wouldn’t be able […]

New Year’s resolutions for pet owners

It’s nearly the start of 2021 and you might be starting to think about resolutions for the New Year – so why not include your pet in your resolutions? PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “If you have a hard time sticking to promises you make yourself – doing something for our pets might be […]

How Valerian Works on Felines and it’s Benefit in Cat Toys

Hi everyone, Today we want to take a closer look at toys that are filled with Valerian of which we’ve used many on our own two cats. Many cat guardians always wonder why cats get so excited over Valerian toys and of course the next natural question is whether it is good or harmful to play […]

Why we Recommend the Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed as the Purrfect Carrier

Hi everyone, Despite the ongoing pandemic our most commonly received question is how to safely travel with your cat. A lot of this is of course down to the fact that people still need to go onto trips to the vet or end up having to move house and thus are looking for the best […]

Guest Star: Daphne the Rescue Cat

Hi everyone, Please find below the guest story of Daphne which was submitted by her human Erin: Daphne came into our lives 9/18/20. She was adopted from Wags and Whiskers pet rescue in St. Augustine, FL where she was known as Cute Lil Cuddlebug- a name chosen to reflect her personality. She was just 3 […]

Kitty Cafe Presents the new Innovative Kitty Bowl

Kitty Cafe have teamed up with Nottingham’s innovators – ProtoHype, to produce and launch a feeding bowl for your feline friends called the Kitty Bowl, to make mealtimes much comfier for your precious furbabies! What is the Kitty Bowl? The Kitty Bowl is a pair of glass bowls that are elevated on a sturdy, stylish, brightly coloured stand, absolutely […]

Help Mayhew raise £10,000 to deliver 100 emergency care packages for animals in need this winter

For the vast majority of us, this will be a festive period like no other. As various coronavirus restrictions remain and the temperature drops – and as people are once again forced to make incredibly difficult decisions – we desperately need your help to deliver 100 care packages to vulnerable owners and pets in need […]

Doncaster Widow Makes 75-Mile Dash to be Reunited With Long-Lost Cat

Christmas came early for a Doncaster widow when her long-lost cat was found 75 miles away and she made a cross-county dash to Skegness to bring him home. Laddo became a much-loved companion to retired NHS worker Sybil Gillatt after the unexpected death of her husband Keith. So when the long-haired black cat went missing last […]

Oliver: A fun Christmas Day!

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas! So my siblings and I have been very good cats this year! And look what we found on the door when we woke up today? 😀 A fish stocking filled with treats!!! But is there enough in there for the five of us? o.o Oliver: I found a new mouse […]