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FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) is caused by a coronavirus. Easily transmitted between cats, it is equally as easily cleared by most, but sadly in a small subset of cats, the virus changes from a non-pathogenic form to one that aggressively infects intestinal macrophages. Up until very recently, FIP was almost always fatal. Peter Cohen’s FIP

As custodians of International Cat Day, iCatCare has taken this opportunity to communicate for cats and raise awareness for cat owners, caregivers and all those working with cats globally.  A social media campaign sponsored by Zoetis (and supported by MDC Exports), will run across five weeks starting 18th July and building up to International Cat Day,

Image Pixabay Tags: Purrs of Wisdom, Sunday Quotes 3 Comments on Sunday Quotes: Challenge Great quote. How do we not let the worlds woes not consume us.? Battling heat waves, recession fears, the stock market falling, the war overseas, etc. Just breathe. I have learned not too watch the News for it was too depressing

Home means different things to different people–and the same goes for cats! Hosted by Community Cats Podcast, Online Return to Home Day on September 11, 2022 will examine what “home” can mean for cats, and how various programs and services are working to help more cats find their way home (and stay there!). Online Return to Home

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As food prices spike due to inflation, you may find yourself seeking ways to stretch your treat-buying budget for everyone in the home, including your cat. But, you don’t want to sacrifice quality nutrition. Consider a low-cost, high-in-nutrition solution: bone broth. ©Maria Jeffs | Getty Images “Bone broth is a nutrient-dense, beneficial treat that is

Hi everyone, It’s me wee Mactavish here today with our new Sisal Cat Toy by 4cats! These toys are lovingly handmade in Germany and filled with either wonderful meowsical catnip or valerian! 😀 Mactavish: Unfortunately as you can see… they do attract your siblings quickly!!! Freya: But it has two ends… surely it’s designed to

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A cat that was suffering with a painful eye condition is now thriving in her new home after being cared for by a cat charity. When 10-year-old Puss was signed over to Cats Protection’s Bridgend Adoption Centre due to a change in family circumstances, she was suffering with a condition called Keratitis. This was causing

Guest post by Ingrid R Niesman MS, PhD For innumerable reasons, cats pose a quandary for conservation biologists, rescue groups and municipal policy stakeholders, because each of these groups sees cats differently. Conservationists view cats as apex predators. Animal welfare groups want to see more cat go to good homes or provided supportive care. Local

Nathan Kehn, better known as Nathan the Cat Lady on his social media accounts, may not play favorites with his four cats, but his half-a-million fans do. “Princess was the original fan favorite because she was the first to go viral, but now Pickles is the new favorite because he’s snarky and grumpy,” Nathan says.

Dealing with a cat could be confusing at times. These furry little creatures are playful and jumpy, but also distanced and quiet very often as well. Their behaviour is quite unpredictable and it takes an expert to read through a cat’s mind. Now, there are several elements to help you determine what your cats need

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Nubia: There was a noise over there! OLIVER is that you? *No response* Nubia: Oh oh I am sure there was something there…. Nubia: Or over there? o.o Nubia: ACK! It was YOU with the camera!!!! o.o” Signed by Her Meowjesty Queen Nubzilla the Disturber of Peace Advertisements We regularly write about all things relating

This is a sponsored post Nine-year-old Rascal was adopted by Cerise and her husband Jim when he was two years old. He shares his home with 16-year Jinxy, 4-year-old siblings Gyoza and Gnocchi, four-year-old Ozzy and Missy, and 2-year-old Princess. All cats are rescues. Rascal was extremely independent and somewhat untamed when he first joined

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

The animal welfare charity believes breeding got out of control. The RSPCA were called to rescue 25 cats and kittens who had been abandoned in a dingy flat in Merseyside. The animal welfare charity was responding to concerns about the pets who were left in a rented property in Birkenhead when the owners had moved

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Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

After a tough start in life, one of Battersea’s smallest, yet most charismatic cats has found a new home and a second chance at life.   Johnny, a four-month-old Domestic Short Hair, was sadly abandoned and found looking dishevelled inside a carrier bag in Battersea Park, London.  A quick-thinking and kind member of the public scooped

This post is sponsored by Darwin’s Natural Pet Food* 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

Hi everyone, To celebrate summer we have a special on the Necoichi brand in our blog shop. Get 20% off with the code Summer until this Sunday! And thus we’ve decided to repost some of our bowl tips below. Following on from our post a while back on the benefits of extra-wide bowls, we are

This post is sponsored by Care Credit The joys of sharing life with a cat are limitless. Cats have an amazing ability to provide us with love, fun and play, while also bringing many important health benefits into our lives from relieving stress, preventing allergies, calming our nervous system and more. While these independent animals

Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for more than 20 years and is currently the executive editor of Catster magazine and contributing editor on Dogster magazine. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share

Following the success of the recent Elvis movie, a cat charity is seeking a new home for one of its overlooked feline visitors who does a great impression of the king of rock ‘n’ roll. Five-year-old Marmalade came into the care of Cats Protection’s National Cat Adoption Centre in Sussex because unfortunately the dogs in

This post contains affiliate links* Portable night lights can come in handy in a variety of situations. They’re great to keep on your nightstand if you don’t want to wake up to the bright light of a lamp. I keep one in my bathroom so I don’t have to turn on any lights if I

Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/orange-cat-sleeping-on-white-bed-1560424/ Capturing photos of your cats is a fun way to share your overwhelming love for them. After all, who wouldn’t want to see pictures of your awesome cat all over Instagram? Unfortunately, your pals might not be as into the process as you are. Animals, as it turns out, can be divas when

This is a sponsored post and it contains affiliate links* Vitakraft has been making pet products for 180 years! Established in Germany as a small pet store near Bremen, the company now has 2,000 employees all over the world. You can learn more about their fascinating background on their website. I particularly love that their

Nominate your pet for the 2022 Blue Cross Medal Blue Cross pet charity is calling for stories about hero pets from across the nation as nominations open for the 2022 Blue Cross Medal. Animal lovers across the UK are being encouraged to nominate inspirational pets who could be the next winner of the prestigious medal.

The UK’s leading feline charity has issued urgent advice on keeping pets sun safe as temperatures continue to soar. Following a red warning for extreme heat from the Met Office, Cats Protection is urging people to take extra precautions to protect their pets. Sarah Elliott, Central Veterinary Officer for Cats Protection, said: “White and pale-coloured cats