Hello again my friends, The world has a new normal and we have heard statements like “The time for further action is now,” Stay-at-home because of Covid-19. My family has been doing the right things like Staying home and washing their hands, but what about animals like me? I’m scared for my friends and neighbors […]
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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May
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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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Hi everyone, Today I am acting as the Katzenworld Photo Model Super Star 😀 I am sure you all agree that I am prettier than my brother Oliver? <3 Oliver: Pshhht… Don’t listen to her… it will go to her head even more. o.O Nubia: Oy! This is all about me today no intrusion. 😛 So […]
Advice & Tips, Mews
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON: Pets are Helping the Nation De-Stress During the Lockdown
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Most pet owners (87%) find their pets keep them calm during stressful situations. However, over two thirds of pet owners (69%) also find their pets distract them when trying to focus on other tasks. Labrador Retriever dogs and British Shorthair cats named the most comforting pets. Pets up and down the country are helping their […]
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May
Hi everyone, I’m Giselle Minou, with some handy tips for you if you are now doing work from home. I’m quite used to working from home, so I have put together a nice variety of my favorite activities. I’m a rescue kitty, the runt of my litter, and I was undernourished when I was found: […]
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May
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FRIDAY ART CAT – Ragdoll Eyes This is a painting of one of my favourite cats the ragdoll. Their beautiful blue eyes are always mesmerising to look at! Sara I am an artist making work mostly of animals and people, specialising in oil painting and soft pastel. Three cats live with me – Maine Coon Orlando, […]
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May
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That is the ambition behind KatKin, which is not just a new food brand but an entirely different way of looking at feeding our cats. In my work as a cat behaviourist and cat sitter I come across a large variety of cat food. And then there’s my own cat’s food of course. If you […]
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Hi everyone, Today’s entry in our poetry section comes from Scribbles of my quest: Wherever you are, I hope you are spoiled and loved. What were the odds? I didn’t ask for you but you pranced into my life anyways. Pretty soon our lives entwined but the seasons change, I found myself shedding a cascade […]
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If you are a cat owner, you might be familiar with the anxiety all cat owners go through when their cats get sick. One product that some cat owners believe can help their cats is CBD oil. CBD oil is a product that contains CBD, which may be better known as cannabidiol. This is a […]
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And it’s a round of applause to Kitten-Claus for this excellent demonstration of owl-eyes!
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Vet charity PDSA offer top tips on keeping pets happy and healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic During lockdown, when vets across the country are running emergency services only, you may be wondering how you can keep on top of your pet’s flea and worming treatments. With spring here, our pets are likely to be spending […]
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Hi everyone, As some of you know may know we are working with Sleepypod in Europe to help them introduce more cats to their brilliant cat carriers and mobile pet beds. And since we are all in lockdown at the moment we thought why not re-iterate how to get your feline friend to like their […]
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Apr
Apr
Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! And what a week it is! It’s our TRT post 300! That’s right 300 weeks of tummy rubs we’ve had now! 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 […]
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Background ‘COVID-19’ stands for ‘Coronavirus Disease 2019’, since it first emerged at the end of 2019 (in China). It is caused by a type of betacoronavirus now called SARS-CoV2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome -Coronavirus type 2). There are many types of coronaviruses that affect different animal species. Many of them are rather benign so are […]
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More than 150 Battersea dogs and cats found loving new homes in early March 2020 as the British public opened their doors and hearts to rescue pets amid this unprecedented health crisis. At such a challenging time, Battersea saw a small ray of hope as its staff managed to rehome a great number of animals […]
Advice & Tips, Charity
Comfort in Crisis: Leading Animal Organisations Unite to Support Pets and Owners Through Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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UK’s best-loved national pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The group has produced a series of colourful graphics giving tips and […]
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2019 ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition winner – Gutema Idesa from Ethiopia
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‘I took this picture at my sister Malke’s home. Malke and her cat Huro live together as intimate friends and this photograph captures their wonderful connection.’ Gutema’s winning image features in the 2020 ‘Cats & People’ charity calendar which is now on sale to raise funds for International Cat Care’s feline welfare work. To find […]
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During the coronavirus pandemic, Mayhew continues to be a lifeline for vulnerable people and their animals. Please find below a call out from them for Your Support! Today we have launched an emergency appeal to help fund the creation of hundreds of community care packages, which will be delivered to pet owners in need across […]
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In revisiting its Keeping Cats Safe campaign, International Cat Care (iCatCare) was inundated with stories of missing cats. The most uplifting stories of reunion generally had a common theme; a microchip with up-to-date information. This campaign was originally launched in 2015 and 2016 to promote awareness of some of the dangers that exist for cats. […]
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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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Social media is full of pictures of freshly baked banana bread, chocolate cake and Victoria sponges as people across the UK take up baking in quarantine. Battersea have also jumped on the baking bandwagon – but staff at the charity have been focusing on treats that our canine and feline friends can enjoy, using ingredients […]
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IN THE CAT GARDEN, by Mollie Hunt Cat in the garden does not question if she is wild or safe. News comes on scented air; some relevant, most not. If there is danger she will deal. When danger passes she will assess the damage and move on. Meanwhile she cares for basic needs: eat poop […]
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Hi everyone, So I woke up from my nap the other day only to find that the silly hoomin doesn’t seem to know how to position my tunnel… Come on… even a kitten would know that this is wrong! Now I’ll have to use up so much energy to fix this… Right this is better! […]
Naw, I ain’t naw Memba of de meowfeeya. I am on da pawleece Swat Team. So call me if ya got sumptin’ Dat needs Swattin.
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Can pets catch Coronavirus? PDSA issues advice It’s no surprise that a lot of pet owners are worried for their four-legged friends during this time of uncertainty. Leading vet charity PDSA is on hand to answer pet owners most commonly asked questions. The good news is, current advice from Defra is that there’s no evidence to suggest […]
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Hi everyone, With the ongoing crisis caused by coronavirus, we should not be forgetting that we are entering the warmer months of the year which does bring with it the so-called kitten season. What is Kitten Season? Kitten season is a term used to describe the period in which cats predominantly breed and give birth. […]
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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. “This is my darling Skip, who is oh so very […]
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Although the impact of coronavirus and lockdown has transformed so many aspects of our lives, our pets still require as much love and care they always have. And with veterinary practices across the country now having to prioritise emergency cases, you might be concerned that your pet is missing out on routine appointments, as well as […]
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“The cold never bothered me anyway” – Stray mum Elsa braves freezing cold weather to give birth in a cardboard box When a local North London newsagent and his wife opened up their shop one day, the last thing they expected was to have a litter of kittens on their hands. In a small courtyard […]
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Keeping Cats Safe 2020: We Need Your Stories Previously, in 2015, we ran a Keeping Your Cat Safe campaign to gather stories from the public and cat professionals on cats that had found themselves in trouble. For 2020, we are revisiting this campaign in order to stay up to date and on top of feline health and […]
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As for many of us across the country, these are unusual and uncertain times for wobbly kitten Lofty. The four-month-old Battersea cat had just been given the green light to start looking for a new home, when the nation went into lockdown and the animal charity had to suspend rehoming, putting the kitten’s next big […]