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October 2022 Pawlidays All Month Long: Pet Wellness Month Animal Safety and Protection Month Week-long 2-8: Animal Health Week 16-22: Veterinary Technician Week Day-long: 4: World Pets Day 12: Pet Obesity Awareness Day 16: Global Cat Day 21: Pets for Veterans Day 27: Black Cat Day 29: Cat Day Learn how to help community cats

It was love at first sight for Lord and Lady Sugar! The RSPCA has issued a special rehoming appeal to find a purrfect home for two cats who fell in love at an RSPCA centre. Both cats were very timid when they each came into the RSPCA Newbrook Farm Animal Centre in Birmingham separately and

We recently received a call for help from a very confused cat parent. It seems her cat had suddenly decided to attack everyone at random — the cat parent, the other cats, the dog … Having always been a sweet and loving kitty, this new behavior perplexed the family. After ruling out medical issues with

Image Source: Unsplash There are a million reasons to own a cat. Cats can even benefit your health, as their cuddles are great for stress relief. They make great companions, as well, and they don’t require as much work as dogs and other more demanding pets. Sometimes, your furry friend may want to venture outside

There are a lot of things to remember when it comes to taking care of a cat. Not only should you remember what they can and can’t eat, but you should also keep in mind the potential addictions or obsessions they can develop. Treats and food can both become dangerous addictions for our favorite felines.

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

The UK’s leading cat welfare charity has issued an urgent plea for people to adopt felines after its waiting lists soared to a historic high. Cats Protection says the number of cats waiting to enter its 34 Adoption Centres rose by 46 per cent in July 2022 compared to July 2021 (2,582 cats versus 1,766

Last Updated on: September 27, 2022 by Crystal Uys Cats actually have incredible memories! They can remember a person’s face for up to 10 years! And kitties become seriously attached to their humans, so in case you were wondering, yes, your cat remembers and misses you when you’re gone for a few weeks, and they

Alley Cat Rescue’s African Wildcat Conservation Action Plan: Saving A Species Through TNR by Alley Cat Rescue, Inc. Did you know that our domestic house cats, who sit on our laps and sleep on our beds, come from a wild ancestor? That wild ancestor is the African wildcat, Felis lybica lybica. Sadly, habitat loss, hunting,

After an extensive search, Mayhew animal welfare charity are today delighted to confirm that its Board of Trustees has appointed a new CEO. Sherine Wheeler brings significant experience from her career in finance and many senior roles in the charity sector, alongside a passion for animal welfare, to take up the helm of the 136-year-old organisation. Starting

Poor Fern hasn’t had much interest from potential adopters A friendly cat who has spent nearly 160 days in RSPCA care is looking for his forever home but sadly has seen little interest from potential adopters. Fern, a three-year-old, Abyssinian crossbreed with black, silver and tabby cat markings, came into the care of the RSPCA

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Ritu: “Feelings for a Feline” He looks at me With soulful eyes They make him seem  So terribly wise A look that takes Your breath away And eyes that seem To want to say Why can’t I eat What you have got? Why can’t

Last Updated on: September 21, 2022 by Crystal Uys If you’re struggling to develop a bond with a new cat, you’re not alone. As cat lovers, we’ve all been there. Cats have a form of communication that’s very distinct from human communication. These differences can make bonding a challenging experience for both cats and people.

This article first appeared on iCatCare here The most common form of malnutrition in pets in the UK is the overconsumption of calories leading to obesity. It is estimated that between 39 and 52 per cent of cats in the UK are overweight or obese. ‘Obese’ cats are those that are at least 20 per

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. “This is my boy Junior taking a peek into the family

Last Updated on: September 19, 2022 by Crystal Uys A cat’s meow has much more to do with humans than other cats, and their meow has become a way to communicate. Meows can display a range of emotions, whether it be love and affection or stress, pain, or confusion. The most obvious reason for your

The RSPCA’s Cancel Out Cruelty Campaign highlights the stories of strength and survival of animals like Bean and Smudge Two young kittens who suffered multiple fractured bones have now found happiness in their forever homes after being rescued and rehabilitated by the RSPCA. Smudge and Bean, a pair of seven-month-old tabby kittens, were rescued by

Step up your cat’s nutritional game by selecting the latest in treats, supplements and foods that are packed with healthy benefits for your feline. The payout is priceless: Your cat may sport a shiny coat, make healthy deposits in the litter box, stave off chronic conditions like diabetes or hyperthyroidism and gracefully age pain-free. Customizing

From Poets Wear Prada, Meowku by Patricia Carragon Photo Credit: Marc-Andre Patricia Carragon. author of Urban Haiku and More, returns with more Haiku, this time inspired by her favorite muse, our sphinx-like companion, the CAT. This book is also filled with Ms. Carragon’s photography as well. Attached are a few samples of feline delight. Excerpts

Hi everyone, We have some exciting news for you today! 4cats has launched the new Nature Line, a fabulous more nature line of cat toys which is being produced using only natural material. The outside of the toy is made of nettle fabric, the filling uses cotton with catnip or valerian and they all have

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) will complete its 2022 congress series with a day of learning for all the veterinary team in the UK’s vibrant cultural capital. Taking place on 26th November, the event is an opportunity for veterinary surgeons, nurses and receptionists to participate in gold standard feline learning, plus a chance to network

Our Final Verdict We give ‘Inside the Mind of a Cat’ a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. A recently released documentary on Netflix is trying to change how we look at cats. A group of feline specialists and a passionate director use science and history to challenge your perceptions. You might ask why

The past couple of years have been a time of change and reflection for many people as they dealt with pandemic-related challenges. Although the circumstances may not have been happy, making the most of a situation can make things easier. For many years, Angie Ily ran her own business to support herself through college, then

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. “Nothing better then tummy rubs with mom on Tummy Rub Tuesday,

A newborn baby brings excitement and joy into the prospective parents’ lives, but the same cannot always be said about the pets in the home. Cats, especially, are creatures of habit, and any changes to their routine or environment, no matter how small, can be highly distressing. The best thing you can do as a

The following is just one of the amazing on-demand online courses offered by iCatCare. To book the course below please click here. As owners and cat professionals, caring for our cats and keeping them healthy is a huge part of our lives. This online course will give you an introduction into how we can work

Cats and books are a comforting match. The combination drums up idyllic thoughts about sun-dappled afternoons spent in the company of your faithful feline while relaxing in a comfy chair and leafing through a captivating tome. So, it’s no surprise that a growing number of kitties have decided to further their literary ambitions by taking

Sunday 18 September 2022, 9am-5pm Book a place online here This year’s SCAS Conference, ‘Pet Friendly Housing: How can we keep people and pets together?’, will focus on the challenges of pet restrictive housing and potential solutions. It’s a great opportunity for like-minded people to come together to hear the latest science and practice on

Quick Facts Weight: 7 – 10 pounds | male5 – 7 pounds | female Height: 8 – 9 inches The Look of a Japanese Bobtail Noticeably missing is a long bushy tail. Most Japanese Bobtails are tailless, but some do have a short tail or a “rise” tail. The tails can be rigid or flexible

Hi everyone, Following on from our post on the benefits of extra-wide bowls, we are today looking at other eating related issues that our readers often contact us about and how raised and curved bowls can help with this. Plus this month only you can get 20% off on ALL Necoichi items in our shop