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Why do cats sit on you? Downtime would not be the same for me without a purring cat on my lap. One of the greatest joys of living with cats is when one of them chooses to lounge on top of me. This special bonding time is good for me, as it lowers my blood

Epilepsy affects millions of people around the world, but it can also affect our pets too. Knowing what symptoms to look out for is key, so PDSA vet nurse Nina Downing has put together useful tips for pet owners. “It can be very upsetting if your pet unexpectedly has a seizure, but it’s important to

This post is sponsored by Eusoh and contains affiliate links* Eusoh is a community health sharing plan that reimburses pet parents for veterinary expenses. Unlike traditional pet insurance, pet parents join groups and fund each other’s veterinary costs. I’m a firm proponent of pet insurance. For me, the bottom line is that if you can’t

It’s a quiet night, and you’re watching TV or reading at the end of a stressful workday. All of the sudden, your cat bolts across the room as if she’s chasing some imaginary prey, running back and forth, and sometimes even running over you! Your usually quiet kitty then spends the next several minutes racing

This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Meet vet Martina Načeradská from the Czech Republic who is paving the way for a better future for cats. After becoming a member of ISFM (iCatCare’s veterinary division) and establishing the first ever Cat Friendly Clinic in the Czech Republic, Martina works tirelessly towards improving feline welfare. We caught

This post contains affiliate links* Let me start this off by saying don’t be alarmed by the subject line. Allegra is doing just fine. We’ve been dealing with a few ongoing health issues, and I thought it was time to update you. The bottom line: Allegra is hyperthyroid. This came as quite a surprise to

Greetings, my pawsome human minions. Once again, this is Forrest Wisewhiskers, coming to you from comfort and sunshine with the information you so desire when it comes to cats and our mysterious ways. Today, I wish to bring you information from inside the cat world—some tidbits to furmiliarize yourself deeper with your furry overlords. I’ve

Looking for something fun to put in your cat’s Easter basket? These bunny-inspired carrot toys are full of catnip — and they’re really easy to make! What you’ll need: Felt — orange and green Coordinating thread Water-soluble fabric pen Scissors Pinking shears Fiber fill Catnip How to make the catnip toys Fold the felt in

Leading animal welfare charity Battersea is urging struggling owners to bring their pets in to a rescue rather than abandoning them after a heavily pregnant cat was found dumped in a cardboard box. Named Ivy by the charity’s staff, the one-year-old was discovered, trapped along with three other cats, by a member of the public

I thought today’s quote by John Lennon fits in nicely with our recent theme of hope. If you need a little extra help, I encourage you to try a new meditation from the Women’s Meditation Network, Everything is Going to be Okay. It’s less than 10 minutes long, and it will help you connect with

Like the human ear, cat ears exist in three parts: outer, inner, and middle ear. Also similar to ours, the cat’s outer ear, or pinna, is made of cartilage and skin. But adorable feline ears have so much more pizzazz with their furry tufts and wispy furnishings! And as seems fitting of the feline way,

Felines are built to excel in athletic pur­suits. Their superiority in speed, precision and flexibility are only matched by their remarkable ability to sleep 12 to 16 hours a day. There are no gold medals in sleeping, although cats are certain there’s a loophole in the World Feline Bylaws — they’re just not motivated enough

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story by Angela Ferguson about TaterTor. My husband and I heard a faint crying coming from outside. It sounded like a cat but it also sounded like a little baby. This went on for a couple of days, probably about three or four days. Until one day, my

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Blue Bell Foundation for Cats The Blue Bell Foundation for Cats nestles on the green hillside on the winding Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach, California. It can accommodate 60 residents and offers care to senior felines in a tranquil, forever-home setting thanks to animal lover Bertha Yergat, who founded the organization and willed her beautiful

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our poetry section by Galya: before she wakes up and leaves you with an empty lap, you already miss the cat… If you have a poem or story you’d like us to feature why not get in touch with us via info@katzenworld.co.uk Click to purchase the

This giveaway is sponsored by Darwin’s Natural Pet Products* Embraced for decades by holistically oriented pet parents and holistic veterinarians, raw feeding is becoming more and more mainstream as cat parents look for alternatives to feeding highly processed commercial pet foods. I’ve been feeding raw for the past ten years, and have seen my cats thrive

What do a bunch of cat veterinarians talk about when they’re hanging out at a party together? Cat poop, of course, says Dr. Jean Hofve, holistic veterinarian, author, and founder of the site Little Big Cat. Why? Because the state of a cat’s poop is one of the fastest ways to help determine what might

This post first appeared on iCatCare here. At iCatCare we recognise how important gentle positive handling is to protect both a cat’s mental wellbeing and physical health. In fact, positive gentle handling is a key component of our Cat Friendly Clinic programme – our worldwide programme from our veterinary division The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) designed to help reduce stress

I am so grateful to have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections to look back on. I remember most of the stories Ruby shared in her very own column, but every once in a while, one comes as a surprise, making me realize how quickly we can forget the small, everyday things after we lose a

Kitties are the kings and queens of pampering. In watching them, we can pick up hints for ultimate comfort. But, sometimes, cat parents do have a few luxury tricks up their sleeve. These folks find joy in teaching their feline preciouses how to take “treating yourself” to the next level, just like cat parents Kareem

You might think your cat is going crazy. With a wild look in her eyes, she zooms around the house at speeds you didn’t know she was capable of. If you have stairs, she runs up and down them several times. She jumps on and off of furniture and over other pets. She may twirl

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. “Bast will be 4 in March. I thought, silly me, I’d

For the first time in a decade,  American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association have updated their Feline Life Stage Guidelines, a 23-page document designed to combine feline-friendly care approaches with a lifelong healthcare plan to improve every cat’s health and well being at any age. The updated guidelines reflect the evolution of

Do cats feel love? Of course, they do. Just don’t tell anyone! After all, felines have a reputation as cold overlords, and they’ve worked hard to craft it. But if you’re smitten with a cat, you know the hidden truth. Cats definitely feel love. All the headbutts, slow blinks, and purr-filled hugs certainly prove feline

People sometimes call the average domestic cat a tabby, but tabby is not a cat breed — it is actually the pattern of kitty’s coat. And it happens to be the most common of all the feline coat patterns. Technically speaking, no matter what colors or markings you see on your cat, all felines possess

My name is Tiny Terror. What I am about to tell you is so horrible, I cannot allow it to go on! No matter what I do, there is no peace in this house! If I find a place to be alone, Chilly Coon Kitty invades my space! He can’t get to me up here!

A year ago today, I started writing extended Sunday Quotes columns. The first column was, appropriately, titled “Fear.” Back then, I couldn’t have imagined in my worst nightmares that more than a year later, we’d still be dealing with the pandemic. I really expected to just go back to the original concept of Sunday Quotes

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. To get powered up for his work at the Fulton County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA), Trash Panda prefurs a bowl of Fruity Pebbles. The citizens of Fulton County, Illinois, know of Trash Panda’s Pebbles-love thanks to some fun at the hands of his humans.

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are a few fun March 2021 cat events. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: National Nutrition Month Sixth- through eighth-grade students are invited to enter the