With the majority of ‘business-as-usual’ operations currently on hold at Mayhew, we are constantly looking for different ways to help vulnerable people in our local community. Last week, we were proud to be able to deliver boxes of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to Westmead Care Home in Notting Hill, which is known to us […]
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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Advice & Tips
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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Advice & Tips
Transform Playtime with These Safe and Fun DIY Cat Toys
Upgrade playtime: Try these safe DIY cat toys now! [...]
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Advice & Tips
Adopt These Kid Friendly Cat Breeds for a Happy Family
Choose These Cat Breeds for a Joyful, Kid-Friendly Home [...]
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The coronavirus outbreak may have forced millions of people to stay home and self-isolate, but it has also had a significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of Britain’s seven million cats, limiting their ability to freely exercise outside. While this may be frustrating, it’s incredibly important to keep your cats safe inside for now […]
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Apr
Hi everyone, First of all, we’d like to post a new entry in our Working from Home Series This weeks entry comes from Rachelle and shows Giselle Minou who got a little tired of the family mask construction project which was underway, which Giselle Minou found less than exciting, so she took a little snooze. […]
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Apr
Apr
We all know that cats don’t always do what we want or expect them to do. For me, that’s part of what I like about them: they are not as docile or obedient as some other pets. They very much have a mind of their own and can be very particular about things. Dirk is […]
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Apr
Apr
They float on by like they have elfin wings, They dance and prance and whirl off in the gloom, They, with a scuffle, soccer kick the broom, Then flutter like white moths, or other things, In silence gleaming, each together springs, — These glowing glimmering shapes then promptly zoom Through darkened halls into another room, […]
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Apr
Apr
Statement from International Cat Care and International Society of Feline Medicine International Cat Care was very concerned to read the BBC news report published this morning (8/4/2020) presenting advice to keep cats indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article was alarmist and has since been edited, however, it has been shared around the world and […]
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Thanks to Brutus for putting his paw in this one!
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We love our pets and would like to give them a good home, a good life and keep them safe from harm. We buy them the best food, take care of them and try to give them the best pet care we can provide. However, sometimes there are natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or […]
Charity, Mews
BlueCross Urges Desperate Pet Owners to Seek Help After CCTV Footage Shows Abandoned cat With no Eyes
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Apr
Apr
Charity releases ‘no judgement’ message and appeals for desperate pet owners to seek help after CCTV footage shows abandoned cat with no eyes. National pet charity Blue Cross is urging struggling pet owners to reach out for help after a cat with no eyes was left in a taped-up box outside one of its animal […]
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Apr
Apr
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. Louis thinks quarantine is actually pretty awesome. Sent in via […]
international cat care, Mews
2019 ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition winner – Jonas Chan from Hong Kong
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Apr
‘When the worker wanted to move the boxes inside the shop, the shop cat denied him because she was sleeping on it.’ Jonas’ 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 out more and to […]
Mews
Government Enforced Lockdown in Morocco Leaves Thousands of Street Cats and Dogs Struggling to Find Food
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Apr
But in the small historic town of Azemmour, Association ERHAM is working hard to ensure their survival. Morocco’s lockdown came fast and furious on the 20th March, closing cafes and restaurants, all cultural and sporting events and mosques. The COVID-19 caseload was still relatively low and the government gained worldwide praise for their quick and […]
“Dr. Cat, why do you have a bell on your collar?” I inquired. He adjusted his bifocals, and sighed. “The stupid thing is driving me crazy! All I hear is RING, RING, RING, all day. Sometimes, I think it’s the phone. Anyways, a couple of my patients have accused me of sneaking up on them. […]
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Apr
Apr
As part of Pet Month 2020 (April 1-30) and amid coronavirus lockdown, a new App is coming to the rescue of loving dog and cat owners requiring veterinary care at a different veterinary clinic from where their pet’s medical history is kept, or from an online or mobile vet. PetPanion is the brainchild of Koko […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, It’s Oliver here… AND I am not amused today. I was trying to rest in my tunnel and guess what happened? Yes… the camera! Again!!! Oliver: This hole seemed like a great idea… Until I realised they can spy on me! Oliver: Are you still there? 😮 Oliver: I warned you… Oliver: *Executing […]
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Apr
This Easter, be especially careful to keep your cat and chocolate separate. Whether it’s chocolate in the house, arriving in the post or eggs hidden around the garden by the Easter Bunny, some cats just can’t resist it. But it can prove fatal. And this year, it might be harder than ever to see a […]
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Listening Though Asleep
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Our friends at Hiro and Wolf have been thinking about how we’re all feeling at the moment and they wanted to create an event for all our pet-loving communities this Easter that would be fun but also safe. They know that the cats in our lives aren’t leash loving walkers so this is very much […]
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Apr
Apr
Hi everyone, The below entry to Purrsday Poetry comes the book I’m Not Sorry: Poems by Cats by Rosa Silva. I lick, lick, lick, I lick my paw, I clean every single claw. I lick, lick, lick, I lick my tummy, until it’s as fluffy as a bunny. I lick, lick, lick, I lick my […]
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Apr
Apr
Treacle finally home, sweet home, after 300 days at rescue shelter One year ago, stray cat Treacle was brought into the Hertfordshire Blue Cross centre after being found by a member of the public. Staff were able to trace her previous owner via her microchip who sadly could not take her back and signed her […]
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Apr
Apr
R’OVER AND OUT It’s official. We are giving our four-legged fur-babies the same names we lavish on our children. Is your pet’s name on the list? Pet wellbeing specialist, ITCHpet.com, has delved into their database of thousands of pets to uncover which names are leading the pack, revealing a ‘baby boom’ in human newborn names for […]
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Apr
Apr
WSAVA Moves to Reassure Pet Owners ‘No evidence that COVID-19 can be contracted from pets’ The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has moved to reassure pet owners following the news that a dog in Hong Kong, quarantined after it had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 has died. The dog had been released after two weeks of quarantine having subsequently tested negative for the virus. The dog, a 17-year-old Pomeranian, had shown no clinical signs of COVID-19. However, it did have significant unrelated health problems including cardiac […]
Advice & Tips, international cat care
Free Webinar for Cat Owners on Cats’ Needs During COVID-19 Crisis
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Apr
Leading cat charity, International Cat Care has responded to the current COVID-19 crisis by providing a free webinar for all cat owners entitled ‘COVID-19 – meeting your cat’s needs’.Presented by world-renowned cat behaviour counsellor Vicky Halls, this free webinar looks at how cat owners can adapt their home and routines to minimise stress to their cat. It also looks […]
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Apr
Apr
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 Brenna from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck This adorable Tuxedo is […]
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Apr
Apr
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is calling on governments and veterinary authorities globally to ensure that veterinary hospitals and clinics are classified as ‘essential businesses’ and are able to continue to offer all necessary care to patients during the COVID-19 emergency. As governments seek to introduce risk mitigation measures that may involve the closure of non-essential businesses, the WSAVA is concerned that veterinary hospitals and clinics may also be forced to cease operating. Such a […]
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Apr
Apr
Good morning! 😀 So the other evening I was sitting unsuspectingly on the table. As you do being a cat! But when one of my hoomin’s turned up with my favorite treat… Oliver: What are you saying? You want me to do Männchen? I am not a puppy! o.o Oliver: Fine… But only because it’s […]
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Apr
Apr
“I don’t understand how Dr. Cat manages to make such a mess around his litterbox. I have to sweep it up every day.” “Not to mention the mess he leaves around his food dish,” my husband replied. We both chuckled. Dr. Cat entered the room, and swatted us both in the face. “Why did you […]
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Apr
Apr
PDSA advice for worried pet owners during coronavirus lockdown During these unprecedented times with many of us having to stay at home, pet owners will have concerns and questions about whether you can still take your animals to see a vet. Like many other essential services, veterinary practices across the country have been affected by […]
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Apr
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How pets can help our mental and physical health during these challenging times As the bad news about coronavirus continues, and following the Government’s latest instruction to stay at home, many of us will be feeling isolated and anxious. But vet charity PDSA is highlighting that the company of our four-legged friends can help have […]
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Apr
Apr
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have issued a joint statement to help the veterinary profession interpret the guidance released by Government on 19 March about who qualifies as ‘key workers’ in relation to the closure of schools. The relevant section of the Government advice states: “This [key worker status] […]