PDSA offers advice on how to avoid toxic plants With summer nearly over and autumn just around the corner, the change of seasons can be a brilliant time for you and your pets to enjoy the beautiful scenery as the countryside and parks burst into colour. It’s also important to be aware of the seasonal […]
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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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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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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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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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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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Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post / photo you’d like us to use. Siblings practicing social distancing (well, they’ve been growing up and […]
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We’ve all heard of ‘puppy dog eyes’, but it can be equally hard to resist the longing looks of a cat craving a tasty tit-bit. Our cats can be vocal when they’re hungry too. You may notice their little, appealing meows grow louder and last a long time. Whether they’re hankering after what’s on your […]
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Meet Kara, a deaf kitten that wobbles as she walks. With help from Battersea’s dedicated staff and volunteers she has overcome all obstacles to find a loving home. Now five months old, the unusual young cat was born in the home of a Battersea foster carer, after her heavily pregnant mum Clementine was brought to […]
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nutravet® is pleased to announce the introduction of nutraren®, its NEW, next generation, kidney health product into its range of veterinary exclusive nutraceuticals. Maintaining optimum kidney health is vital for an animal’s general health and well-being, especially as they get older. The kidneys play a key role in a pet’s health as they filter waste products, control […]
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During lockdown, many people have welcomed a pet into their lives. While taking on a new pet can be a wonderful time, there are significant costs to consider including ensuring pets are covered by insurance should they become unexpectedly ill or be injured in an accident. PDSA Vet Lynne James said: “Pets get themselves into […]
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Charity vets PDSA offer advice during World Alzheimer’s Month September marks World Alzheimer’s Month and vet charity PDSA wants to raise awareness of dementia, memory loss and the impact it can have on pets as well as people. Globally it’s estimated that nearly 50 million people live with dementia and pets can also suffer from a […]
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An Anglian animal charity has launched an appeal for a Great Yarmouth cat with kidney disease after the 10-year-old kitty was made homeless due to a landlord’s no-pets policy. Lynne Pothecary, Publicity Manager at Cats Protection’s Anglia Coastal Branch, said: “It’s a really sad story. Baggy’s owner didn’t want to relinquish her but she had to […]
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Five cats, one winner. Bob Mortimer launches public vote to choose which fabulous feline should win Cats Protection’s Alternative Cat Awards Five marvellous moggies have been announced as finalists in Cats Protection’s Alternative Cat Awards, celebrating the UK’s feline lockdown legends. With the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in the charity postponing its annual National Cat Awards, […]
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Photo Credit: pixabay Sustainable shopping is challenging enough, but for your pets, there might be even fewer options. Fortunately nowadays, there are more and more eco-friendly brands for cat food, litter, toys and accessories, so you can treat your feline friend guilt-free. There are other sustainable ways in which you can take care of your […]
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Hi everyone, Todays’ entry in Purrsday Poetry comes from Rantings Of A Third Kind Grumpy For I am grumpy Even a little lumpy But I am the king The king of this street If you trouble seek Then look no further You found me Me, the grumpy Have a story or piece of poetry you’d […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in the iCatCare Keeping Cats Safe For this month’s Keeping Cats Safe topic we’re looking at foreign bodies (objects originating outside the body) and cats. As we’ve discussed with plants and with household chemicals, the assumption that cats are fussy eaters is no guarantee that they won’t […]
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Mayhew team up with Jason Flemyng and Phillipa Perry to raise £7,500 to help vulnerable people and their pets stay together during the pandemic The past six months have been incredibly hard for millions of people across the world, and although normal life has never felt further away, many of us have found comfort in […]
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The UK’s biggest cat charity has issued a warning about the risk of online sellers capitalising on the COVID-19 pandemic to sell poorly-bred kittens. Cats Protection says that demand for new ‘lockdown pets’ may make it easier for unscrupulous vendors to sell kittens which may be sick or too young to be parted from their […]
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Southern California is famous for many things- the sunny weather, the ocean, Disneyland, Hollywood to name a few. There are drawbacks as well- earthquakes, traffic and high cost of living among them, but seemingly not enough to reduce the appeal. So Cal is also home to several well-known cat cafes, and since they all feature […]
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Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post / photo you’d like us to use. Siblings practicing social distancing (well, they’ve been growing up and […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest Guest Star entry by Wendy C about how Dulce got to live with her: Here is the story of Dulce’s arrival to our home. Do edit and adjust as you like or suggest edits. Photos to follow. Dulce was intended for our Granny; two days after arriving, Granny […]
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It’s almost International Cat Day! In celebration of all things feline, partners of the day, cat-loving Agria Pet Insurance has revealed the most popular cat names of 2020! As ever, it’s very interesting to see how much popular films and TV influence the name choices! Is yours on there? Or has your cat gone their […]
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Oi you! You can’t leave without me! Didn’t I say no leaving me alone… Work won’t mind I am cute! Well now you can’t leave! <3
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Top tips on how to travel with your cat stress-free As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on our hopes of an overseas holiday, it’s not surprising that many of us are seeking something a little closer to home. In fact, more than 5* million Britons are planning a UK staycation for the August Bank Holiday […]
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Conversations on feline behaviour Anita Kelsey Published by KiZa, 28th November 2020, paperback £12.99, ebook £ The whole world loves cats! People can’t get enough of watching their funny antics online, reading about them in feline-themed books, and many consider their cat to be their best friend. Let’s Talk About Cats: Conversations About Cat Behaviour aims to help […]
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September is National Pet Smile Month Brushing our teeth is a normal part of our daily routine and our pets need that too! September marks National Pet Smile Month and PDSA is raising awareness of pet dental care. With dental disease a common problem for many of our beloved animals, the vet charity is encouraging […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our Friday Art Cat section by Grace: Grace, an artist illustrator who specialises in stylised family and pet portraits as well as realism pet portraits. She recently produced this piece of art as a birthday present for a friend. You can see more of her work […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here today in time for my monthly “manicure”! And today it’s me who gets to trial the ZenClipper that our humans wrote about a while back. Rennie: I have to say just like Oliver I don’t normally like the monthly clipping of my nails… I am always worried that the […]
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“Oh no. She just won’t stop this and lie down ! At noon the monstrous vacuum cleaner roars. At two she starts to straighten out her drawers. It drives us crazy ! Then she starts to frown ! She stares across the room (our hooman clown) Then shoves […]
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The last few months have been strange enough for humans, but what about our furry friends? Our pets and ourselves are animals alike who have a relentless need for socialisation and engagement, which is what our pets have had during lockdown. Our cats and dogs and everything else in between have been graced with our […]
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Hi everyone, We are back for another blast of the past of The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia! Today’s story is all about the horrible crawly demons… spiders… unfortunately it transpired that both me and Oliver are terrified by them. But more in today’s comic. Thanks, Marc
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Spotlight on Science: Domestic Cats (Felis Catus) Discriminate Their Names From Other Words
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in the Spotlight on Scient by iCatCare: Authors: Atsuko Saito, Kazutaka Shinozuka, Yuki Ito and Toshikazu Hasegawa As cat owners we naturally give our pet cats their own names. Sometimes fairly simple names ranging to quite unique and quirky choices! Most owners would agree that their cats […]
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California often sets the trends in the US and so it’s not surprising that the first cat cafe started here. California also leads the way when it comes to animal welfare, but I was surprised to learn that the first cat cafe to open in the US also pioneered the socialization technique used in most […]
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Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post / photo you’d like us to use. Natasha knows just how to get my attention. She adorably […]