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Did you know that Christmas can be a dangerous time of year for your cat, with hazards possibly resulting in intestinal blockages, kidney failure and even comas? All About Cats have issued a warning to households celebrating Christmas to highlight the holiday time conventions which can prove fatal to our feline friends. Which are the

You may have seen the headlines: “Study: Cats May Legitimately Be Psychopaths.” “Is  Your Cat a Psychopath? Probably, Researchers Say.” “If Cats Were People, They’d Probably be Psychopaths, Scientists Say.” I cringed every time I saw one of those headlines, not just because they are simply ridiculous and ultimately harmful to cats, but also, because

The RSPCA’s Hillfield Animal Home in Burton upon Trent is hoping for a feline fairytale this Christmas – a new home for its longest-staying residents. Chesney, a 12-year-old British Shorthair, was once admired at pedigree cat shows, but is believed to have been initially given up for adoption when he became too old to compete.

It’s hard to believe that today marks the second anniversary of the day I had to let Ruby go. I have shared memories of her with you over the past two years, and I will keep sharing them, but today is a day for Allegra and me to remember her privately. So instead of words,

The holidays are upon us, and I asked my cat, Stella, about caroling. She was in a mood. If she hasn’t apologized by the end, please accept my heartfelt one at the beginning. Hey Stella, are you ready for all the holiday carolers to drop by this year? Again? What are we, doctors? Don’t humans

Farrah has been looking to find her forever home for five months A 15-year-old black and white cat has written her Christmas letter to ‘Santa Paws’ asking for a loving home for Christmas. The golden oldie cat came into the care of the RSPCA Solent Branch in Portsmouth in July as her previous owner had

This post contains affiliate links* Cats often get a bad reputation with regards to birds. A few years ago, I wrote Faulty Science Spread Lies About Cats and Their Impact on Wildlife, and even though the post is old, the information is still relevant. But there is a way for birds to not only coexist peacefully

“I’m meowditating. I won’t be disturbed.Purrrrr fang mew omni nom…..repeat….Purrrrr fang mew omni nom …kneed feet….Now hush ! No vacuum ! I won’t be disturbed. That exercise class went so well last night.I led her furry tiny tigers soThrough all their paces: swift and soft and slowThose whirling fuzzballs through each wild delight. I learned

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Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their

This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Whilst it is understandable to be concerned if your cat has been given a diagnosis of a respiratory condition, such as feline asthma,  requiring use of inhaled therapy, there is plenty that can be done to positively train for successful and safe daily treatment. International Cat Care‘s feline behaviour

This post contains affiliate links* Losing a beloved cat is devastating. While there are commonalities in how we mourn, grief is a very individual experience, and no two people will deal with loss in exactly the same way. But there are some things that can help ease the pain of loss. Finding ways to memorialize

As the holiday season approaches, we all think about what we’ll add to the all-important letter to Santa — cats included. We may assume they’d ask for the typical toys and treats, but their feline minds reach a bit further than we’d expect. Here are six goodies cats really want for Christmas. Streaming-service subscription A

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. Another purrfect entry from Bad Cat Chris. This beautiful black panther

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD  Thanks to improvements in veterinary medicine, better nutrition, and the fact that most pet cats are indoor cats, cats are living longer than ever before, but with longer lifespans, they are also facing the inevitable issues of old age. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is

Feature Image Credit For the 12th day of December we have some fabulous tips for you on creating your own blog posts! Don’t have a blog of your own? No problem! We can publish your content for you if you email it to us at info@katzenworld.co.uk Cats are one of the most well-known pets in

Cat cafés have become fairly common around the world, but I still took note when I saw a recent report about one opening in my hometown. Happy Cat’s Café and Trattoria opened in Stuttgart, Germany in February. After reading a report about the café, I just had to find out more about it and got

You may associate purring with feelings of happiness. It can be the ultimate sound of acceptance — that your attention and affection are cherished and appreciated. When you’re petting your cat, brushing her or offering a favorite treat, contentment is likely what your cat is communicating. But cats purr for other reasons. What are frequencies?

We have been sailing with our beautiful cats for over 13 years. They love coastal cruising and are famous around the south coast of the UK, various ports and pubs know exactly each of the cats by name upon our next return. This started as we live in the inner city and kitty had to

A Guardian journalist and mom of three-year-old Larry and six-month old Kedi set out to gain a deeper understanding of what makes her cats happy. She consulted with various experts, and wrote an article titled The inner lives of cats: what our feline friends really think about hugs, happiness and humans. “Over the course of

Arthur and Gabriel were rescued weeks apart but were reunited and rehomed Two blind kittens who were rescued from a builders’ yard and were reunited in a ‘Christmas miracle’ last winter are now living the life in a wonderful new home with other special needs cats. Ginger kitten Gabriel – named after the Christmas angel

This is a sponsored post* Archie was rescued when he was five weeks old. “We got a plea from the shelter about a kitten with hind limb paralysis that would be euthanized if not pulled by a rescue,” said Carol Gonzales, the Director of Baby Kitten Rescue in Los Angeles, CA.  “We quickly realized he

Live Christmas trees mark the holiday season, bringing a festive feel to the home, but these evergreen beauties can pose a serious hazard to our feline friends. Most cats will be immediately drawn to a live tree, which you’ve clearly brought in just for them! It will have the smell of the outdoors and a

Cats are soulful, slender, and slightly crazy. Whether you’re a new cat owner or have years of experience, there are a few behaviour traits that people perhaps don’t talk about as much. First things first, cats do become bored easy. Yes, you heard it right. For all the people who get a cat because they

This post contains affiliate links* We reviewed the Petlibro Automatic Capsule Fountain earlier this year and featured it again last week, when we announced that it comes in new fun colors, along with a 20% discount. Today, we’re featuring Petlibro’s stainless steel fountain, since many of you expressed interest in it.  The two main things

Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their

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. Tippi from LIVING WITH MY ANCESTORS sure is very long. 😀 Meet Mitzi…

This is a sponsored guest post by Carolina Gonzales, R&D Coordinator at Basepaws* Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major feline health issue affecting approximately one in 30 cats. It often goes undiagnosed until the illness reaches a more advanced stage. The set of signs and symptoms of CKD are caused by a progressive degeneration

Cats have fascinated us since time immemorial. Their habits, their moods, the mysterious workings of their minds all place us firmly under their spell. Maybe that’s why we consume so much material related to those kitties, including those fiendishly compelling cat videos! Whatever the reason, most of us are hooked on those furry little devils

I limit my news intake to a bare minimum. I never watch TV news. I try to only check my trusted news sources once a day, twice at the most. But even with all those limitations, I still struggle with the constant flow of information. Whether it’s “just a quick peek” at a news site,