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When cats are snooping about the house, they usually find things like stray ponytail holders, lost toys, and even the odd bits of snacks dropped here and there. But what a cat doesn’t usually find in their house is a kitten! But Titak the tabby did. From the tabby cat’s first moments laying eyes on

Cats are the most popular pet in America. There are lots of reasons for this, and no doubt one is that they are considered low maintenance. But are they really? When compared to dogs, I suggest they are not low maintenance but just different maintenance. It’s true that few cats are taken for walks to

Hi everyone, It’s me little (well not so little anymore) Mactavish here again with a follow-up from last month’s post on getting me to like the carrier before my trip to the vet to get neutered. Of course, being so cosey it didn’t take long at all to get me to like the Sleepypod mobile

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. ― Thomas Campbell Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a day when we honor the memory of the men and women who have died in military service. We also celebrate the arrival of summer, but because of the reason for the holiday,

Pet parents are known to trust the instincts of their furry friends, and a recent online poll reveals how deep that trust goes. In a OnePoll survey conducted for ZestyPaws, 2,000 pet parents who are either single or dating answered questions regarding how their pet’s feelings figured into their relationship. The results might prove surprising

This post first appeared on ProtectaPet here. STEP 1 – DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF CAT FENCE BARRIER YOU NEED Firstly you’ll need to measure the height of your existing garden boundary to decide which barrier to use. If there is no existing boundary, you may choose a freestanding cat enclosure. Boundary types and heights STEP 2 – MEASURE

Guest post by Siena Lee-Tajiri Last month we reinforced how we already know how to love as evident through how we care for our beloved cats. We also touched on how our cats can serve as secure role models for love. Today I’m going to shed some light on why self-love is so hard, and

Hi everyone, The following submission comes from Judith S.-B. Lili is a tuxedo who was the second litter from a feral mama. Four months before she came to us, I trapped her mama and another one of her kittens who was a year old at the time, and had them spayed. They were both quite

Congratulations, Carolsue! You’re the winner of a Meowfia Premium Felt Cat Cave. Look for an email from Ingrid.* The caves come in medium and large sizes in multiple colors, and are available from Amazon. *Winners are selected by random drawing. Winners need to provide a physical address to which the prize will be mailed within 72

From Ashley’s Kitten Academy, here’s the adorable tale of a tabby cat and her mini-me! Scarlet was a shy tabby cat girl when she entered into foster care with Ashley, the Youngest Old Cat Lady. And the young kitty wasn’t feeling well, spiking a fever of 105 degrees because of an abscess on her side.

Hi everyone, Today’s entry into Purrsday Poetry was submitted by the Gaines family: If you have a Poem or story you’d like us to share why not get in touch with us today via info@katzenworld.co.uk Thanks, Marc Advertisements

We already have two of PetFusion’s fantastic scratchers: the iconic Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge, and the three-sided vertical scratcher. Both have held up exceptionally well. When I was looking for a smaller scratcher, PetFusion was nice enough to send me their flip pad scratcher. Cat Scratching Flip Pad features Made of recycled cardboard with non-toxic

Sadly, animal cruelty exists worldwide. Even more horrifying is that some abusers think their inhumane actions are funny, but such behavior is no joke. Animals deserve justice when they are wronged, and hopefully, the wheels are in motion for a Malaysian cat in the state of Johor. In a cruel video posted to social media,

How to keep your pets safe while spring cleaning With spring in full swing, many of us have been busy scrubbing, sorting and sprucing up our homes. Though we might love that feeling of a squeaky-clean space, it can create a surprisingly dangerous environment for our pets. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing said: “Many cleaning

I am so grateful to have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections to look back on, even though of course, eight years isn’t nearly enough. We don’t realize how quickly we can forget the small, everyday things after we lose a loved one. It’s one of the many reasons why I encourage people to journal after they

When cat mom Isabel saw her cat grieving the loss of her only kitten, she had to do something to help her. Isabel’s tabby cat, Hazel, recently had a kitten, but, as Isabel shared on TikTok, “the baby ended up passing away.” Hazel was so sad after her kitten died, Isabel tried to think of

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (catvets.com) updated its policy in January to end the elective declawing of cats at all veterinary hospitals designated as Cat Friendly Practices. The AAFP has previously issued a position statement in 2017 that expressed the organization’s strong opposition to elective declawing. The elective declaw ban is aligned with the

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. “I was having breakfast this morning and when I turned around,

Every cat parent I know worries when a cat  has to go under anesthesia, including me. Even though I’ve assisted with all sorts of anesthetic procedures and surgeries in my years working in veterinary clinics, and even though I understand how it all works and what constitutes safe anesthetic practice, it still doesn’t completely take

As a cat lover, you’re no doubt on the lookout for cats wherever you go. Any time you spot a feline in a place you don’t expect, you feel the thrill of the discovery and want to share the kitty encounter with the rest of the feline fanatics! Lucky for us, that’s just what happened

Story by Venus: My beautiful Bengal just passed away two weeks ago. Her name was Puma and I have been her mom for the last 6 years. I will always remember the day we first saw her. She was in Petco and the sign said she was 10 years old and declawed. I was like,

As of today, I am considered “fully vaccinated,” and it’s finally safe to go back out into the world again. There are so many things I’m looking forward to: hugging my friends, eating in restaurants, going back to stores. I’m excited, but I’m not going to throw caution to the wind overnight. I’ll be stepping

A cat trying to survive a Chicago building fire made a jump for his life that captivated the world. Cats are masters of survival, enduring odds that would take out the toughest of humans. The black cat who made the leap in question proves the extreme skill and instinct that keeps felines alive in the

Written by Buddy, translated by Anna Shannon When I was returned to the shelter, I didn’t know if that was what these humans did with all cats, or if they just didn’t like me. I felt depressed in the shelter, getting litter everywhere in my cage and having my naps interrupted by humans tapping on

An army sergeant rescued a pregnant stray cat who had been hanging around the base where she was deployed and she and several others helped nurse the pregnant cat back to health. The mom regained her strength in time to give birth to four kittens. Unfortunately, one of the kittens did not survive, but Sgt.

In conjunction with the Food & Drug Administration, Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. of San Diego, CA, has issued a voluntary recall for Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food due to Salmonella concerns. The recall covers both 5 lbs. and 10 lbs. bags which were available for

Though we’d like to think we have our cats all figured out, the truth is there are some communication barriers. And that can sometimes make figuring out their overall health a challenge. But, like humans, there’s a good way to gather some clues as to whether our feline friends are experiencing sickness or good health.

Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie here back to remind you all about my tips and advice around how to stop those of us that eat too quickly from overstuffing. Our humans have been getting loads of messages about this over the last few weeks so we figured best to push this post back up to

This giveaway is sponsored by MeowfiaThis post contains affiliate links* I’m a big fan of cat beds made from natural materials, and Meowfia’s felted wool cat caves are incredibly well made. Allegra is not much of a cave girl, but Ruby loved her cave and used it almost every day. Each cave is handmade from

Fat cats are cute; there’s no doubt about it. But no matter how much we love hugging our flabby tabbies, being severely overweight isn’t good for cats. That’s why Boo the Elf cat has worked hard to drop an impressive amount of weight. Boo used to live with a family, but found himself locked away