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Hi everyone, Please find below a guest post from Gary: I’ve been the human of a 15-pound smoke silver-gray Maine Coon girl (shown above) for about 4 years now, and she is wholly unimpressed by me. I submitted an article about what I’ve learned as a first-time pedigreed Maine Coon cat owner and it was

The weather was freezing cold in Indiana when good Samaritans spotted what they thought was just a big chunk of snow and ice by the side of the road. When they saw a pair of eyes glow in the reflection of their headlights, they immediately turned around to investigate. There was a tortoiseshell cat covered

Possums are clever. These night critters have to navigate the world, scurrying along with the other nocturnal predators, making their way, and avoiding tussles. It’s kind of a tough world for a possum. But they make it through thanks to their silly scheming. And possums sure don’t get the credit they deserve for enacting brilliant

W hat you feed your cat goes a long way to how easy — or challenging — the food is to break down in the digestive tract and then the quality and quantity of the excess waste exiting out of your cat’s body. Food is not only fuel to fortify the body, but the right foods

Hi everyone, No matter if you have a dog, cat or small furry such as a rabbit, keeping your pet’s nails in good shape is an important part of being a pet guardian. And of course with many of us still in lockdown around the world this isn’t always an easy task! Are you one

You’ve come to know and love Gwen Cooper for her New York Times bestseller Homer’s Odyssey, her Curl up with a Cat Tale series of short stories, and her many other books. And now, Gwen is launching her new podcast! If you’re a fan of Homer and his family, this is a great way to

Reflexology for cats and humans isn’t a new concept. In fact, it’s an ancient practice finding traction in this modern world. Dating back to 2330 BC, Ancient Egyptian art suggests the idea of massage for healing. And ancient China offers a text on traditional Chinese medicine written somewhere between 2,600 to 300 BC. The pages

I walk into a cozy candle store in the capital region of Pennsylvania, ready to ask the staff to fetch the subject of my story — but there is no need. Wicks, a big, gray tabby, is already stretched out on the floor in the middle of Keystone Candle’s busiest walkway at the store’s center.

Hi everyone, Every year iCatCare runs their popular photo competition. The 12 winners of these competitions always feature in the charity’s annual calendar. And over the next few weeks, we will be sharing the stories of each of the winners here on the blog! Cute Rolo the kitten By Oliver Dixon UK Kitten (0 –

Guest post by Carole BosankoThis post contains affiliate links* Cats are special just as they are. They become super special when we consider the positive effects they have on our health and well being. A 2019 Cats Protection study found that 93.7% of cat parents said that their cat was beneficial to their mental health.

Greetings, my pawsome human minions and cat cohorts. Forrest here, coming to you with a tale of discomfort and humiliation surrounding my urinary tract. Not so long ago, I awoke from a nap to a tingling in the bladder region. I figured I must have overslept, and it was beyond time for a trip to

Eric A. says after his cat suffered severe complications during routine surgery, he and his husband called a lawyer. “We want justice,” Eric says. Ann S. says after her kitten got injured at a neighbor’s house, she called a lawyer. “It felt good calling, so somebody could handle this for me,” she says. Paula K.

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. “Addie Tiger big teeth ouch Right” Sent in by Erick via email.

How cute are these mugs? Perfect for coffee, tea and hot chocolate, these mugs are a classic shape, printed with designs from original water color paintings. The mugs hold 11 ounces of your favorite beverage, and are dishwasher and microwave safe. They come in a variety of cat colors and are available from Etsy. The

It was a dark and stormy night … really, it was. During a Maryland thunderstorm in late September 2018, a 10- to 12-week-old kitten showed up at a front door in search of a home. The family wasn’t there, but their grandmother was watching the house while they were away. She began feeding the little

Photo: Unsplash One of the most common and important treatments in the routine care of dogs and cats, is flea and tick control, and rightly so; These two little parasites can do quite a bit of damage to our furry friends. Ticks can transmit serious diseases in both dogs and cats, and fleas – in

This past week, for the first time in almost a year, I really started to believe that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not a train heading for us. Even amid the solemn remembrances of the more than 500,000 lives lost, there were increasing signs of hope for a

The following post has kindly been provided to us by Fraser James blinds. Cats are the intrepid explorers of the pet world. Every piece of furniture, every window sill, every worktop, it’s all fair game, and there’s no use trying to stop them because they’ll be back up there before you know it. That’s why,

When a bomb squad in Ohio was called to investigate a suspicious package outside a church, they were surprised to find a mom and her six one-day old kittens in the duffel bag. The little family was taken to a shelter, where they were cleaned up and fed, and they have since been taken to

The litter box in your house might have a bad reputation, but a new name in kitty litter is changing everything pet parents know about how to keep cats healthy. We have partnered with PrettyLitter to give our readers an exclusive offer, 20% off your first order when you use code BESTPET20. Before PrettyLitter, cat

Whatever your experience of giving medicine to your cat/s at home, our charity partner want to hear from you! Most owners can agree that giving medicine to their cat in the form of a pill is no easy task, but it’s often a necessary part of helping them to recover from an illness or even

This post is sponsored by Sleepypod* Many of you may know Summer from her website Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life.  This gorgeous Somali is a busy girl! Blogger, therapy cat, ambassador and actress – these are just a few of Summer’s jobs. She’s also the feline spokesmodel for Sleepypod. The stunning seven-year-old was born to be

When it comes to kitty litter, pet parents want a product that’s clean, easy to use, and odor-free. If you are still using clumping store bought litter, it’s time to up your kitty litter game. PrettyLitter offers cat parents a new way to take care of kitty business with less mess, no odor, and ultimate

Looking for a new read? Here are some of books our editors are picking up this month. A Cat’s Tale With just a little help from Dr. Paul Koudounaris, Baba the Cat presents a one-of-a-kind history, spanning almost every continent and thousands of years. You’ll find a diverse cast of cats, including our felines’ prehistoric

Hi everyone, Please find below our latest entry in the Purrsday Poetry series by Vickie Zisman, this was originally posted on her own Blog here. Don’t forget if you have a cat poem you’d like to publish on our Blog do send us an email to info@katzenworld.co.uk. 🙂 My kittie cat jumped on my lap

This post is sponsored by Tailspring Kitten season is just around the corner, so this is the purrfect time to tell you about Tailspring, a new goat milk based milk replacer for neonatal kittens. About Tailspring Tailspring milk replacers come from Meyenberg, a well-known goat milk dairy brand. They are based in Northern California and

Oh, little Finnegan, how I want to scritch your chin again…and again and again! From the care of Ellen Carozza LVT with the Nova Cat Clinic and the Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation comes another adorable kitten, and he’s well on his way to strong and healthy as the newest member of #teamscratchndent. Only a

Maybe you thought your only-child cat could use a friend. Or perhaps you went shopping for food and toys for your current kitty and came home with adoption papers for a rescue cat you met while perusing the aisles. You hoped your cats would become fast friends, but they didn’t. And now, you find yourself

Registration is now open for the ISFM 2021 World Feline Congress, taking place as a virtual event from 25-27 June. Through a full programme of inspiring virtual talks and lectures, including more than 30 hours of high-quality CPD, ISFM will be exploring ‘The ever-complex cat: a multidisciplinary approach to feline medicine’ in their 2021 World

This post contains affiliate links* Even though I have a laptop, I primarily use it for travel and prefer using my desktop for work. I’m pretty sure Allegra feels shortchanged because of this. After all, she frequently sees photos of other cats sitting or sleeping on laptop keyboards! But now, thanks to the FAT CAT®