Sarah Ellis, Chair of the new iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel talks to us about this new initiative. Why was the iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel set up? Up until 2015, International Cat Care had an external group of UK feline behaviour experts which it consulted several times a year to discuss emergent cat welfare issues, tap […]
Advice & Tips
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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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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From a little rescue cat with severely sunburnt ears…. to a feline artist’s cat on canvas.
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Dirk is one lucky cat as he got to try the 4cats Premium Rustling Cushion. It’s soft, has strings, there’s catnip inside and it rustles when your cat kicks it so what’s not to like?! I love teasing Dirk with the rustling sound. When he’s in a different room and hears the noise he is […]
Hi everyone, Today’s entry in Purrsday Poetry comes from johnlmalone: You’ve got to push a little harder, My writing teachers would say, As if writing a poem were like giving birth But there is a certain value in admitting A poem does not want to go Any further, A poem is like a cat. It […]
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It is estimated that 20 million UK workers have been temporarily forced to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning that our furry friends have been sat by our side for several months now. Many of us are spending more time indoors due to home working or self-isolation, and our cats have become […]
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Hi everyone, In the spirit of our previous Guest star article for Ronronthérapie find below a very interesting infographic as to why a cats purr helps us feel better. 🙂
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By International Cat Care If you look at the list of most popular flowers in any florist, lilies are likely to feature close to the top. They’re an attractive, fragrant flower and it’s no surprise they’re so commonly given as gifts and used in bouquets. They are however extremely toxic to cats, causing severe kidney […]
Charity, Mews
“The cat With Nine Lives”: Lucky Kali Saved by Mayhew After he Swallowed a Needle and Thread
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When our Animal Welfare Officers brought three-year-old Kali into Mayhew last month, we immediately noticed the right side of his face was swollen. We suspected an infected cat bite was the cause, but couldn’t have predicted what we actually found. Not only was Kali suffering from an abscess, he also had a needle and thread […]
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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. Jammy the Ragdoll Buddha . He sits like this all […]
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Hi everyone, We are super excited to let you know that we are now working with Everence! Everence enables pet owners to keep a keepsake of their beloved pets furever. As much as we all would love for our pets to live forever there will of course come the time when we have to say […]
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Getting a kitten or cat can be an exciting time; you’re adding another member to your family household and there is lots of things to consider as buying a pet is a big responsibility. With this in mind, Paul Houlden, founder of Animal Rescue Foundation (www.animalrescue.foundation), has offered up 9 top tips to consider when […]
Advice & Tips
Pet Owners Warned That Parasies Pose a Threat to the Nation’s Immunocompromised More Than Ever This Summer as Flea Numbers Set to Soar!
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Experts are calling for pet owners with weakened immune systems to be especially vigilant in treating their pets as fleas can pass on blood borne infections that can be fatal LONDON: Pet owners with compromised immune systems can have fatal complications to blood borne infections from parasites such as fleas – and almost one in five [17%] with […]
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Lockdown has undoubtedly been a rollercoaster for the majority of us, and that doesn’t exclude our pets – including ten-year-old Mickie, whose world was somewhat turned upside down recently. After living a quiet, happy life with his elderly owner, Mickie sadly found himself all alone when his owner suddenly passed away, leaving him in the […]
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2020 marks the 10th anniversary since the creation of Pusheen’s very first comics and GIFs. To help celebrate, JapanLA, known for its fan-centric branded pop-ups will be hosting an official digital Pusheen pop-up shop on July 11-12th. Fans will be able to shop live and interact on the new Popshop Live Shopping App live-streamed from […]
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Are Laser Pointers Bad for Cats? Whip out a laser pointer, and in a second, your cat will be locked on target and ready to pounce. Laser pointers are a popular toy for cats, but have you ever stopped to ask: Are laser pointers bad for cats? There are so many types of cat toys […]
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Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our Friday Art Cat section by Smellie Art: The artist behind Smellie Art is Georgina Smellie who is a UK based artist home to the Gloucestershire area. Her work has greatly developed over the years and she is super excited to share her Lion with you […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Oliver here today with some news from Katzenworld HQ! If like me you are thinking this is a new spaceship it certainly does resemble it a little! 😀 But it’s far cooler than that… but let’s start from the beginning. Renegade: Humans! Can you unpack our Catspad for us please? Renegade: […]
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I made another poem For Angel Sammy and Teddy’s weekly hop… that we don’t wanna miss because we like it so much… and this is the picture for the occassion… “Granny… I can’t find my mousie between all this mess… don’t you think it’s time to declutter so that I’m losing my stress… I know […]
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Hi everyone, We thought it’s time to revive our little section on “working cats”! There are many businesses around that have a little cat companion living with them and that is what this section is all about. Weither it be a shop selling goods or you are a carpenter. We want to hear what your […]
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Hi everyone, Next up in our Blasts from the Past is the cartoon of how Freya came to live with us. So today we have a fun little story of when her little highness Freya arrived with us in the Adventures of the Katzenworld Cats. Luckily they are now best friends. 🙂 Until next time! […]
Events, Mews
Are you ready to get the pawty started at the LondonCats Worldwide ‘Virtual Kitty Corner’?
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With another lockdown on the horizon, LondonCats Worldwide want to keep you entertained and feline good whilst your stuck at home with their brand new Virtual Kitty Corner! Livestreaming on Saturday 11th July from 12pm, the virtual event will be filled with delightful treats for the whole family to enjoy! Expect an epic festival-style day […]
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Bake Off Star Kim-Joy is judging a summer baking competition to help unwanted cats. The cat-loving celebrity baker will pick the overall winner of Cats Protection’s Pawsome Afternoon Tea at Your Place happening on the charity’s social media sites throughout July and raising funds for cats in the charity’s care. The competition will consist of weekly cat-themed baking […]
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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. Meet Charlie who will feature as a guest story later […]
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How to ensure a happy and healthy relationship for pets and kids The arrival of a new pet to your family is always very exciting, with cuddles and fun aplenty. However, it’s really important to consider very carefully whether a new pet is right for you and how you’ll integrate your new pet to the family, […]
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If Great Aunt Ethel were a human she would receive a 100th birthday card from The Queen, but all this affectionate 21-year-old cat wants is a warm home to live out her golden years. Elderly Ethel has clocked up a century in human years, but life hasn’t given her much to celebrate of late. This old […]
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Dementia is a condition that can affect many of us in older age, however people tend to be less aware that a similar condition can also affect our beloved pets. As with humans, dementia in pets, or ‘cognitive dysfunction’ is more common the older they get. It can be difficult to recognise dementia in your pet, […]
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Hi everyone, My humans received this pawesome huge box the other day and I just had to get on top of it! But was I up the right way? All this trying to stay on top of this sure made me tired… Ok I’ve had enough now will you rescue me? 😀 Signed by Her […]
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Cats Protection is warning that this summer’s kitten crisis will be worse than expected after survey findings showed a lack of awareness about feline pregnancy. A survey of 1,000 cat owners highlighted that many owners were unaware about the importance of neutering and the consequences for not neutering cats at the earliest opportunity: 77 per […]
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Hi everyone, Today we are featuring a special sets of lamps by renowned Japanese artist Takashi Masaki! He has designed a range of lamps in cat shape or featuring cute and adorable paw prints to let the light through. They are (currently) available in the following three designs. Design number 1! Design 2. 🙂 And […]
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