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The American Association of Feline Practitioners is hosting its annual conference this weekend. Unlike last year, when the conference was entirely virtual, this year’s conference is a hybrid event with the in-person event taking place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. In a normal  year, the conference draws more than 1,000 veterinarians from

Sweet Ray, by Mollie Hunt He hugs you. He loves you more than food. He walks where you walk, He gets in your face. He loves you more than play—almost. He climbs around your neck, on your shoulders, watching you work, but doesn’t stay long. He’s a busy boy. He jumps on your back when

I almost deleted the pitch to feature Paint My Pooch without reading it, because, well, pooch. But I’m glad I took a closer look, because these digital pet portraits are super cute! Paint My Pooch will turn your favorite photo into a beautiful art print in a few simple steps. You choose a photo of

The sleek, silhouetted form of the black cat has long proved alluring to pop culture artists and writers, especially those working in the medium of moving pictures. Whether starring in movies, popping up in TV shows or even lighting up the social media scene, here’s a salute to 10 sophisticated black cats on screen. Felix

Hi friends! Oliver here! So I tried to sleep in peace the other day on the scratch tree… but my sister kept being noisy and waking me up. 🙁 This is of course why we call her the Disturber of Peace at times *sigh* Oliver: Time for a nap *earth quake wobble* Oliver: Nubsey!!!! Stop moving

This post contains affiliate links* Even though I don’t usually decorate much for Halloween, these days I’m all for anything that brings a little extra happiness into my home. And these adorable ornaments will definitely bring a bit of joy during these challenging times. Laura Anglemoyer, the artist behind KittyCat Art Studio, creates beautiful and

If I had my way, Halloween would be celebrated year round. So it goes without saying that I love spooky stuff — and if cats are involved, even better! I came across artist Braden Duncan’s work while perusing Etsy, and was immediately drawn in. Her art combines her love of pop culture, mythology, mysticism, Steampunk,

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to join TRT is by sending us photos to info@katzenworld.co.uk. Please find below the photos for this week: Now if that tummy isn’t begging for a rub… More on their blog here! This cutie joins us from Bubbles and Beeebots. What’s better than

This post contains affiliate links* Welcome to our regular “Ask the Cat Doc With Dr. Lynn Bahr” segment! Once a month, Dr. Bahr answers as many of your questions as she can, and you can leave new questions for her in a comment. Dr. Bahr is a 1991 graduate of the University of Georgia’s College

Watching our pets beats looking at our partners in a poll of the nation’s favourite (eye) sights[1] conducted to mark FrEYEday, a National Eye Health Week initiative, designed to get people taking better of their eyes.[2] Our vision is so important, which is why it’s no surprise 83 percent of us say it’s the sense

Guest post by Siena Lee-Tajiri So much can happen in 7 days. After our offer was declined on the first house we saw, our offer on the second house we saw was accepted! Last month I shared how Spirit has a greater vantage point than we do, so when things don’t seem to work out

Cat book author and feline furniture designer Kate Benjamin lives with a clowder of black cats. Seven in all, with delightful names such as Jeremiah Beandip, Horacio Queso and Pico de Gato. She refers to them as her little house panthers, a term of endearment that has become a universal, modern-day homage to these felines

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Helen about her cat Texas: Indeed, Texas is known for being ‘belly up’. It’s been an index of his better health Eleven years ago, Texas, a brown tabby Maine Coon mix, was trapped at a Lone Star Steak House restaurant, along with his bonafide feral mother,

We’ve all heard stories of animals sensing earthquakes long before the first tremors are felt by humans. A Melbourne, Victoria woman happened to be taking video of her cat playing with a toy moments before an earthquake struck. The video shows the cat playing, pausing, and even going to stand underneath the doorway, which is

Hi everyone, It’s me Mactavish here today and I got my paws on some brand new toys from 4cats! These are their fortune cookie cat toy which are not just great for us felines but come with words of wisdom of us cats for our human companions. But let’s start with how I had my

Founded by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, the goal of Remember Me Thursday® is to get the entire world talking about pet adoption, and Allegra and I are helping to spread the word. The day is meant to remember and honor the 1+ million orphan pets who ran out of time, and to help people #SeeTheLight

Looking for a fun but not-too-scary Halloween wreath for your front door? It’s easy to make and will give your spooky decor a nice feline touch. Instructions Wrap the yarn around your wreath form. Keep wrapping until it’s covered. You can go back and add more wraps to any bare spots. Then you can either

As a pet owner you’ll naturally want to give your furry friends all the treats they deserve. But, just like their owners, pets need to have the right diet and get enough exercise to stay fit and healthy – and as we all know, this isn’t always easy! PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, says: “Our

Making a decision about whether it’s time to let a beloved cat go is one of the hardest things any cat parent will have to go through. The fact that most cats get so stressed when having to go to the vet clinic makes the decision even harder. Having the euthanasia performed in the comfort

Cats are mysterious creatures. So it’s not always easy to know if your cat is feeling comfortable or nervous, but understanding the nuances of feline body language gives you an edge. “Cats have very sophisticated body language,” says Dr. Alison Gerken, a clinical behavioral medicine resident at Florida Veterinary Behavior Service in West Palm Beach.

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. Sleepy girl with her hot water bottle “Hi from Lulu in

Allegra is always up for reviewing a new bed. Even though she sleeps with me on my bed at night, she likes having multiple cat beds scattered around the house for a variety of napping spots. She was ready to put the Hepper Nest Bed to the test! Hepper Nest Bed features Comfortable, sturdy bowl

Thortful.com have revealed the best tips and tricks on how to keep your cat calm and happy for Happy Cat Month Everyone knows cat people will stop at nothing to make their felines happy. Whether it be spending your salary on quality cat food and cat trees or making sure they have the best toys

I came across this quote earlier this week when I realized once again that so many of us have a very short fuse these days. After fuming about a particular situation for far too long (picture Allegra wondering why there was smoke coming out of my ears!), it reminded me that the only thing anger

Hey everyone! First, we’re extremely excited Katzenworld agreed to share our story on their blog. Secondly, we’re honored to share the project we’ve been creating over the past few months for cat lovers across the globe. With those two things being said, let’s get into it! We’re Inspire Unity. In a world that is seemingly

A video of a Cincinnati, Ohio cat with a unique style of begging for treats recently went viral because his technique is super adorable. Visit Bored Panda for adorable photos and videos of Waddy in action. If you missed any of the stories featured on the Conscious Cat this week, here’s a recap: on Sunday,

The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association recently released new guidelines for defining cat life stages as recommended by a task force of feline medicine experts. The guide-lines help veterinarians tailor specific health-care plans for cats depending on their biological and lifestyle needs. The newly defined feline life stages are

Tour a sprawling gallery filled with instantly recognizable works of art, from the ‘Hisstine Chapel’ to the ‘Mewna Lisa.’ HTC is partnering with famed Japanese artist Shu Yamamoto to bring his CAT ART series to life in VR for the first time. This includes such memorable pieces as The Kitty With the Pearl Earring and The Birth of

This post contains affiliate links* It has been a while since Allegra had a tunnel, so we were excited to review PetFusion’s new KittyCurve Tunnel. KittyCurve Tunnel features 62 inches long and 10 inches diameter Two 8 inch holes to provide multiple entry and exit points Mesh sections provide endless opportunities for play Two dangling

For complex reasons, some people have phobias and fears about cats. I decided to ask my cat about it. I didn’t discover much of anything. Stella, did you know some people are afraid of cats? Aside from the mail carrier? The mail carrier is not afraid of you. The mail carrier is SO afraid of me.