Linda the Long-term Foster cat Finally Finds her Fur-ever Fome!

As some of you may remember back in February 2019, Mayhew rescued a pair of cats who had been dumped on a stranger’s doorstep with nothing but a plate of crisps to eat. Whilst the kitten, who was named Stella, recovered quickly from her ordeal and got adopted shortly afterwards; mum Linda obviously needed a […]

LondonCats Worldwide are Not Kittin’ Around

Hi everyone, Please find below some awesome details about the new virtual events from LondonCats and their virtual kitty-corner which is packed full with informative talks. 🙂 Let’s face it, the world as we know it has forced businesses to think and act differently! With everything moving online and becoming virtual, LondonCats Worldwide too, has […]

Nubia: Hide and Seek!

Hi everyone, It’s your favourite little black cat here! What no not the one from the Studio Ghibli Movie… Of course me Nubia. 😀 My humans got Oli and me a new tunnel the other day and I had first dibs on trying it out!!!! Nubia: It looks certainly different to my old tunnel! Nubia: […]

Planning to Adopt a Cat? Five Tips to Help you Welcome Your Newest Family Member

While many of us have been staying home to contribute to public health and safety, some have also opened their homes to new pets. According to the Humane Society of the United States, the rates of fostering in particular have increased by 90 percent in some cities. In Canada, adoption numbers have increased by up […]

Guest Star: Giselle Minou’s Weekend Tips

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Hi everyone, it’s me, Giselle Minou, back for a Saturday visit. While we’re all still getting used to the newest round of restrictions in the pandemic, I thought you might need some extra tips on how to get your weekend chores done, stay safe, and be entertained, all at the same time. My crucial tip […]

The Friday Art Cat: Black on White Canvas, Majestic and Gentle

Hi everyone, Today’s entry in our Friday Art Cat Section comes from Pampered Pet Portraits by Bev Fox: You can find more of her art on Instagram or Facebook. Would you like to submit artwork or a general cat story to our site? Get in touch via info@katzenworld.co.uk today. 🙂 Thanks, Marc

Cats Protection celebrates companionship of cats during Loneliness Awareness Week

Cats Protection is marking Loneliness Awareness Week (15-19 June) by highlighting how owning a feline friend helps owners combat feelings of loneliness. The charity says cats have been become a source of comfort and entertainment for owners suffering from ‘lockdown loneliness’ since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With new figures1 showing that the wellbeing of millions of […]

Purrsday Poetry: Cat Naps

Hi everyone, Today’s entry in Purrsday Poetry comes from Blaiseintotheblue Cat Naps Grab a little cat nap – It’s a thing that you can do, when you’re drained and tired and weary or feeling kind of blue. It may be that your body and your mind are far too busy, So it’s one good way, […]

Hill’s Targets Veterinary Wellness in Partnership with the WSAVA’s Professional Wellness Group

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 […]

A Guide to Puzzle Feeders by iCatCare

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. […]

Infographic: 40 Reasons Why It’s Great To Take Care Of Cats

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 […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 307)

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 […]

Dental Care for Your Cat: What You Should Know

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 […]

Saving Lives in a Storm – Mayhew Rush to Help two Cats Dumped Outside During bad Weather

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 […]

Fire at iCatCare Headquarters

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 […]

Nubia: Upside down!

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: […]

Renegade & Nubia: Best Friends Furever?

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 […]

Your Friday Art Cat is Doing What?

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!

Guest Star: Ozu and Pushkin

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 […]

Purrsday Poetry: Get Your Butt Off My Face

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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 […]

Cat Loses one of his nine Lives After Being hit by Train

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 […]

Blast From the Post: The Arrival of Oliver

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 […]

How to Tell Your Cat’s age in Human Years

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 […]

Are Pets and Pet Owners Loving Lockdown?

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 […]

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 306)

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 […]

2019 ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition winner – Belinda Johnston from the UK

‘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 […]

Katzen Blog Tips: Simple Behavioral Training for Cats

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 […]

Preventing Separation Anxiety Post Lockdown

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 […]

Nubia: Strings! Omg there are strings! :O

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 […]