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Most of us have a secret side that we don’t let the world see. Whether it’s a bizarre habit or an embarrassing interest, we’d prefer that it’s kept to ourselves. That’s exactly how Tula the Siberian cat felt when she went on to lead a double life. She was perfectly fine keeping her daytime routine

As a cat-adoption counselor for a shelter, I often get potential adopters who see a kitty’s blue eyes and ask — especially if the cat is white, too — if she is deaf. Assuming that all cats with blue eyes, which are not nearly as prevalent as yellowish or green eyes in cats, are deaf is

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post / photo you’d like us to use. Nishiko and Hiroshi.  They love to cuddle, but also love

This post contains affiliate links* A window perch is one of the most wonderful things you can offer your cat. It provides a prime viewing and sunny nap spot, all in one simple, space saving product. I have a window perch on my bedroom and office windows. Allegra spends a lot of time on the

Ever heard of an ALF? The term is given to Alien Life Forms, but recent revelations may have us rethinking the designation. Maybe an ALF is really an Alien Life Feline! Could it be true? Are cats really aliens? Its the only answer that makes sense when it comes to their out of this world

I spotted this cool kitty when reading a post on people doing their part to lift up spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rover’s modeling pics on Instagram were an instant smile maker. Adventure cat, meowdel, Instagram star — with more than 80k followers and counting, Rover’s motto is “living my best nine lives.” Rover’s humans,

Article provided by iCatCare A new study by Brazilian veterinary behaviourist and feline welfare researcher Dr Daniela Ramos and her colleagues published earlier this year, adds to the growing evidence to indicate that cats who urine spray indoors live in stressful environments. However, to really help all cats in those homes, this new research shows

I came across both the above quote, and an article on how our brains are struggling to process the level of stress we’re all currently experiencing, and I thought it was worth sharing during these challenging times. The headline Your ‘Surge Capacity’ is Depleted – It’s Why You Feel so Awful caught my eye in

There’s no telling what toy might tickle a cat’s fancy, but once they’ve grown attached to a certain plaything, it’s usually a crack up to watch kitty dear with the object of their obsession. For example, Mochi has grown so obsessed with a frog toy, she has now acquired a whole army of them to

What you see may not be what you get. Think you’ve got a Maine Coon? Don’t judge your cat by his cover — the lineage and health issues feline DNA tests might uncover. Dr. Claudine Sievert, a veterinarian from Kansas, thought her adopted cat, Pretzel, was a domestic shorthair. But a cat DNA test kit

If the internet has taught us anything, it’s how much we love cat videos – and the Alternative Cat Awards 2020 is the perfect chance for your moggy to take centre stage! During lockdown, we’ve been #HereForTheCats and they’ve definitely been here for us too, whether it’s providing companionship, interrupting meetings, disrupting home schooling or

In one of the best feel good stories of the year, actor Dennis Quaid recently adopted a black cat named Dennis Quaid from the Lynchburg Humane Society in Virginia. “It was really off the wall but we couldn’t resist,” he said, adding: “I’m out to save all the Dennis Quaids of the world.” The two

Cultured and fine, many cats are the portrait of sophistication. They enjoy all the finer things life has to offer and often know the value of classical music. Classical violinist Esther Abrami does her part to help cats hone this sense of refinement and style thanks to her foster work with kittens. The little ones

With recent revelations that coronavirus is a common feline illness, we answer whether you can catch Covid-19 from your cat and take a look at other transmissible diseases. Covid-19 Though various types of coronavirus are common cat afflictions, Covid-19 is rare. A few cases of cats contracting Covid-19 have been reported, but there’s no current

Hi everyone, This is a portrait of Woody, an abandoned cat that has stayed around our garden through last winter and now the summer. He’s a friendly chap. But I already have two cats so it’s hard to integrate them (they are inside cats and not inoculated), the plan is to get all of them

This post contains affiliate links* I came across this kitty hammock the other day, and I like the simplicity of this idea as well as the execution, so I wanted to share it with you. The SmartyKat Happy Hammock can be hung under chairs and side tables to create a cozy hideaway or napping spot

Part of each sale through the iHeartCats store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.“The Rescue Rebuild team traveled to Montclair, NJ, to remodel two cat rooms at the Montclair Township Animal Shelter (MTAS). A fire ravaged this shelter back in 2016,

Best Friends Animal Society has introduced the next level in pet-centric travel with the opening of Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile. Not only does this new pet-centric hotel and general store cater to travelers looking for unique pet-friendly lodging, it supports the lifesaving work of Best Friends Animal Society. Designed by WOW Atelier of Salt

Across the land there is a war as old as society itself – Cats Vs Dogs.    But what happens when the battle between felines and canines makes family life a living hell? In every episode of Cats & Dogs at war,  2 animal behavioural experts will take on the challenge of trying to bring

Greetings, my pawsome human minions and cat cohorts. I’m going to tell you something that might surprise you about me. And this isn’t a secret I need out in the world, but I’ll tell you, trusted cat lovers… I love kittens. I’d be heartless not to, right? Those baby whiskers and round tummies make this

I am delighted to announce that I won the 2019 Shojai Mentor Award from the Cat Writers Association (CWA.) This award, sponsored by past-president Amy D. Shojai, recognizes the CWA member “who has offered guidance, encouraging counsel, support, or other help that has had a direct and positive influence on another’s writing/publishing success. The recipient

“We are Sia—…” wait a second, that isn’t a Siamese. Though he may have the svelte good looks of a Siamese, this handsome fella is a Thai, and he is ready to take over your heart in 3, 2, 1 … A breed of his own The Thai, though frequently referred to as the Old-Style,

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! If you’d like your cat to appear in our weekly column via not send them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with the link to the post / photo you’d like us to use. Meet Mactavish. Sent in via email by Em & Jo

This post contains affiliate links* Water is critical to keeping your cat healthy. Cats as a species don’t have a high thirst drive, and this can lead to chronic low-level dehydration if a cat is fed mostly dry food, which in turn, can lead to urinary tract and kidney problems. Proper hydration can help prevent urinary tract

Social media presents us with millions of cute cat pics and, as feline enthusiasts, we love getting our fill of kitty content every day! How about you? Yep, we thought so. You love scrolling through the kitties of the internet too. Do you like posting photos of your kitty darling on social media? We hope

Every spring, Mother Nature reveals her regenerative power — and the remarkable fecundity of cats, in the form of millions of newborn kittens. Feral cats are the main source of this bounty. Most kittens born of feral mothers will make wonderful pets if they are properly socialized at an early age. Many of these kittens

Advice for pet owners If your pet was getting less exercise and, perhaps, a few more treats over lockdown, now’s the time to check their weight and body shape. PDSA Vet, Anna Ewers Clark, said: “Lockdown has been a challenging experience for a lot of pets and people, so many of us have wanted to spoil

There is no question that meditation is good for us: it helps us handle the stress of daily life, it has numerous health benefits, and it is a wonderful way to get in touch with our true spiritual nature. In fact, there is so much evidence that meditation is good for you that it seems like

What is a Quark? ThoughtCo explains quarks are “fundamental particles in physics. They join to form hadrons, such as protons and neutrons, which are components of the nuclei of atoms.” Nova Cat Clinic and Ellen Carozza, LVT, define a Quark as “a little orange kitten with a weird tail and sprinkling of CH.” And something

For those of you at home more now because of the pandemic, have you noticed your cats can be, well, rather destructive? Yes, you always knew they had a little demon inside them — they like to unroll your toilet paper (a precious item these days!) and lie across your laptop while you’re trying to