Global nutrition company Hill’s Pet Nutrition has teamed up with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Professional Wellness Group (PWG) in a drive to enhance veterinary wellness globally. With research consistently linking careers in veterinary medicine with an elevated risk of mental health issues, the PWG aims to support the health and well-being of all veterinary professionals through raising awareness […]
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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Gee, Flloyd, so the Moon himself comes from Switzerland! “Yeah, Astronuts shuffle up to the one and only BIG CHEESE & Take chunks of him Back to the RATS in Washington!
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Article kindly provided by iCatCare Most cats are fed their food in a bowl in the same location day in, day out, meaning little or no exertion is needed in order to obtain food. Gone are the opportunities to search for, capture and kill their food – all of which involve mental and physical exertion. […]
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In a nutshell, pets, without a doubt, make great companions at home. But aside from keeping everyone in the house company, there are many scientific studies that prove the health benefits of keeping pets. For one, they decrease the chances of allergies and asthma among kids. Patients recover faster from major illnesses when they have […]
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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. Oliver says it’s a perfectly lazy day which means time […]
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Dental disease is a much more common issue for cats than you might think. In fact, many cats develop gingivitis and even periodontal disease by the time they’re just four years old. Dental disease usually progresses slowly, but it can cause your kitty a lot of pain. It also has a negative impact on their […]
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Saving Lives in a Storm – Mayhew Rush to Help two Cats Dumped Outside During bad Weather
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Before the lockdown, and whilst the majority of people and pets across the country were cosied up inside during Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis earlier this year, a couple of cats found themselves abandoned on the street inside two old crisp boxes. They had nothing but the flimsy cardboard walls to protect them from the […]
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Hi everyone, As many of you know iCatCare is our charity of choice that we support through our blog and shop. Before the fire. Unfortunately earlier this month a fire took place in a building adjoining the Charity’s headquarters in Tisbury. This happened on the early morning of Tuesday 2 June 2020. Thankfully the property […]
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Hi everyone, Some of you probably already know that I truly enjoy living upside down! 😀 Nubia: Wooosh! 😀 Nubia: Who is in there??? Oh It’s just Oli sleeping… That’s ok! Nubia: Ack! Turn the light off. 😮 Nubia: Oli is still sleeping… So lazy! Nubia: Wake up Oli! Nope he is dead asleep… Nubia: […]
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Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie today and I am spending some quality time with my lovely (whispers: cushion) best friend Nubia. Nubia: Rennie… what made you decide to come and sleep with me again… Rennie: Well I thought I’d need to spend some quality time with you. 😀 Nubia: I did hear your whisper about […]
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Your Friday Art Cat could be extremely bored. Or, maybe criticizing your choice of socks. Or, perhaps, just visiting the dentist. What is the Friday Art Cat saying to you? I would love to hear your interpretations. See more of my cats and art at Art is Not for Sissies. Thank you meowy much!
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Hi everyone, Please find below an entry in our guest star cat stories by Carol about her cats Ozu and Pushkin: Meet Ozu (the chonk on the left) a 10 year old color point Siamese, and Pushkin, a 6 year old skinny boy demonstrating how to shelter in place like a boss! Both are rescues […]
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Hi everyone, The below entry to Purrsday Poetry comes the book “Get Your Butt Off My Face” by Rosa Silva I close my eyes and start to dream, then I just want to scream because I see your butt everywhere, even in my freaking nightmare! I open my eyes and there’s your butt. Why is […]
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Jay is back on three paws, thanks to PDSA A miracle cat who survived being hit by a train is on track to make a full recovery, thanks to vet charity PDSA. One-year-old Jay from Ilford, Essex, suffered horrific injuries, including a severed leg and fractured tail, after wandering on to the train tracks next […]
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Hi everyone, We’ve recently teamed up with a couple of cartoonist friends that will help us by drawing our two little mischievous cats! Over the coming year we will be posting many of Oliver & Nubia’s adventures as cartoons. Though the first one is actually more of an Oliver’s arrival adventure as we are looking […]
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By International Cat Care For their size, cats live quite a long time. Generally, an animal’s longevity is proportional to its size (with the exception of tortoises, man and a few other animals). A tiny mouse has a short lifespan, a rabbit somewhat longer and a dog between 7 and 20 years depending on its […]
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ARE PETS AND PET OWNERS LOVING LOCKDOWN? SURVEY REVEALS SOME SURPRISING ANSWERS Specialist pet insurance providers, The Insurance Emporium, recently surveyed* 1000 pet owners who were newly working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown to see if they had noticed any changes in their dog or cat’s behaviour during this time. The pet owners also […]
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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. Earnie likes to relax on the couch after breakfast. Sent […]
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2019 ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition winner – Belinda Johnston from the UK
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‘This photo of my daughter Serena and cat Toffee was taken by Victoria Upton, a family friend and photographer. Serena (middle of three) is now 25 years old so it is an image that we have had for 20 odd years. Toffee was an adorable, much loved family cat who engaged and interacted with us […]
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Cats are cute, and that’s one of the many reasons you’re now the proud owner of one, two, or five felines. But cats can be temperamental creatures. Without proper training, these furry four-legged pets will think that you’re their servant. Read on to know some simple behavior training tips for cats to ensure that tragedy […]
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Vet charity PDSA offers expert advice on avoiding separation anxiety blues While many of our four-legged friends will be enjoying lots of extra attention and time at home with their owners, leading vet charity PDSA is warning that many pets could suffer with separation anxiety as lockdown eases and normality resumes. PDSA Vet Anna Ewers […]
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Hi everyone, So I was playing with our new tunnel the other day and only later on realised that it has these tasty looking strings… I really want to catch em. :O Oliver: How often have we told you NOT to eat plastic strings.. Nubia: Coming from Mr “I eat all palstic bags”??? Oliver: That’s […]
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We are all making huge adjustments to our lives to adapt to the new normal of lockdown and our pets are no different. Whether your cat prefers to be indoors or out, there are a few important ways you can keep them safe and happy until things get back to normal. Read on to discover […]
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Hi everyone, Today we have the second full set of art by Takashi Masaki for you. The guitar cats! While slightly on the chubby side they sure are super cute. 😉 I wonder what songs they can play? ;o Each of the cats is made by hand. As you can see on the above picture the […]
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Sketches of Baby Bootskies
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As a dog and a cat owner, when it comes to grooming, it can be difficult to get the job done. After all, dogs and cats are very different from each other. The good news is you can easily learn how to groom your dog and your cat, despite the differences in grooming techniques. Here […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s entry in our series of poetry comes from Poems in the wild—Rachel McAlpine: Deeply Sleepy — Haiku Deeply deeply sleepy I need a cat on my lap. Originally appeared on Poems in the wild – Rachel McAlpine Have a piece of poetry or another story to share? Get in touch with us […]
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During the COVID-19 crisis, accessing routine vet care has been a problem for many. With a number of veterinary practices only offering face-to-face consultations in an emergency or, at least, changing the way in which they do consultations to ensure staff and patient safety, it has meant a level of disruption to the services we […]
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My kitten would like the Chickadee Fricasee, Kitty-Sized Service, & I would like to order the yellow-bellied sapsucker soubise.
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So you’ve had a cat for a while now, and you’re looking to expand your menagerie – perhaps in a reptilian direction. You’ve heard that bearded dragons are a great beginner lizard – and they are! They may even be especially suited to cat owners, because beardies and cats have several behavioral similarities that will […]