Good To Know

Known as the Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw rescues and fosters kittens, sharing their stories and their progress on her Instagram page. And with photos of adorable kittens like Chickpea and Spinach, its no wonder Shaw has more than 1 million followers. And while her fosters are cute enough to make anyone melt, the aim behind

A recent study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has connected the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii commonly found in cat feces to fatal toxoplasmosis in wild southern sea otters. The Toxoplasma agents spread to the ocean from cat feces on land. Toxoplasma oocysts (eggs) accrue in kelp beds, where they are eaten by

Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie today and I am spending some quality time with my lovely (whispers: cushion) best friend Nubia. Nubia: Rennie… what made you decide to come and sleep with me again… Rennie: Well I thought I’d need to spend some quality time with you. 😀 Nubia: I did hear your whisper about

Like so many of us, Jen Prior, a greeting card designer from Bracknell in the UK, has been doing a little (okay, a lot of) online shopping, but unlike the rest of us, she found a super creative way to transform the boxes into cars for her cat! So far, she’s crafted an ambulance, a

Disaster strikes when we least expect and, while we don’t like to consider the fallout of an emergency, we must be prepared for the unknown. And this includes emergency preparedness for your cat. Evacuations can be frazzling, but with a plan in place, getting to safety will be less complicated. And if you’ve practiced car

On an old farm in Russia, workers were dismantling an abandoned barn when unusual cries caught their attention. Hearing the tiny mews for help, they traced the sounds to a space under the floor. And there, the workers found four kittens, so young their eyes were still closed. But the felines appeared different from all

Cats have a reputation for being low-maintenance pets. One of the reasons: they are super easy to potty train. In fact, they instinctively know how to use a litter box. All you need to do is show them where it is by placing them in it, and they know what to do. “The coolest thing

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to give a cat a forever home. There’s much to know when welcoming a new cat into your family, but don’t worry! Whether this is your first cat, a second cat, or even tenth cat, this guide will help you learn or remember the most important pieces to welcoming a

Hi everyone, The below entry to Purrsday Poetry comes the book “Get Your Butt Off My Face” by Rosa Silva I close my eyes and start to dream,then I just want to screambecause I see your butt everywhere,even in my freaking nightmare! I open my eyes and there’s your butt.Why is that butt always up?I

Hi everyone, Please find below an entry in our guest star cat stories by Carol about her cats Ozu and Pushkin: Meet Ozu (the chonk on the left) a 10 year old color point Siamese, and Pushkin, a 6 year old skinny boy demonstrating how to shelter in place like a boss! Both are rescues

This giveaway is sponsored by Triple T Studios Who doesn’t need a little happy in their home right now? In my ongoing quest to bring you inexpensive items that will brighten your home and hopefully your spirit, I’d like to introduce you to Triple T Studio’s adorable new wall hooks. Peekaboo Wall Hook features The

“Head butts and slow blinks good people.” If you’re a fan of Sterling Brown, then you know this greeting well. You probably know his slogan too, but if you haven’t heard it, you’re going to love it. “You don’t lose cool points for compassion.” If anything, as The Original TrapKing, Sterling shows that compassion tops

Sometimes people don’t know what a cat lover they truly are until they meet the cat who steals their heart. And once the cat lover inside has been uncovered, the new cat parent will do everything in their power to give their kitty darling the whole world! As was the case with Derek Roche and

Kitten season is in full swing across the country. Although kittens can be born throughout the year, the majority of litters are born in the summertime. Sometimes the kittens are rescued with their mothers, and sometimes they have been orphaned. It’s crucial for any animal lover who happens upon an abandoned kitten to recognize what

Hi everyone, We’ve recently teamed up with a couple of cartoonist friends that will help us by drawing our two little mischievous cats! Over the coming year we will be posting many of Oliver & Nubia’s adventures as cartoons. Though the first one is actually more of an Oliver’s arrival adventure as we are looking

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD Unprecedented circumstances provide opportunities when you least expect them. In our current crisis, cats may hold the key to beating back the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The link between FIP and COVID-19  While we were blindsided by this baffling new illness, in retrospect, we shouldn’t have been so unprepared

The litter pan is a stinky issue no matter what. While cat parents dump fresh litter and scoop on the regular, sometimes even the freshest of setups can’t stop your cat from peeing outside the litter box. But, why do these naturally tidy creatures sometimes opt to eliminate outside the pan? Cats are naturally coded

We all know that some cat breeds meow more than others (Siamese, anyone?), and some cats just enjoy making noises. But if your cat won’t stop meowing, a vet check might be in order. So, why do cats keep meowing? Here are some reasons for that constant cat meowing: Your cat might be meowing if

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. Earnie likes to relax on the couch after breakfast. Sent

Introducing your cat to a dog might sound like a chore, but with a little research and some simple steps, animal parents can encourage their cats and dogs to live in joyous harmony as best buddies. And if not the closest of companions, at least cats and dogs can learn to tolerate each other peacefully!

This post is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health* Today’s post about Assisi Animal Health is a bit of a departure from what I usually cover: the innumerable benefits cats derive from using the Assisi Loop or Loop Lounge. From cats with arthritis, kidney disease, recovery from injuries and many inflammatory conditions such as cystitis, stomatitis

Looking for a way to celebrate our feline friends this month? Here are some fun June cat activities. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled, postponed or gone virtual. All month: Adopt A Shelter Cat Month, National Foster a Pet Month Show your cat some love today! Photography © PeopleImages | E+ /

Vet charity PDSA offers expert advice on avoiding separation anxiety blues While many of our four-legged friends will be enjoying lots of extra attention and time at home with their owners, leading vet charity PDSA is warning that many pets could suffer with separation anxiety as lockdown eases and normality resumes. PDSA Vet Anna Ewers

This past week has been one of the most turbulent in our country’s history. For many who are already feeling anxious due to the pandemic, recent events added an additional layer of distress. This site is about cats, but over the last few Sundays, in addition to the usual cat photo with a quote, I’ve

Cat skin problems are, unfortunately, pretty common. Parasites such as fleas or mites, fungal or bacterial infections, allergies, stress, injury or, more rarely, hormonal imbalances cause cat skin problems. Here are 10 common cat skin problems and how to handle each: Abscesses are one of many common cat skin problems. Photography by Daniel Rajszczak / Shutterstock.

Hi everyone, Today we have the second full set of art by Takashi Masaki for you. The guitar cats! While slightly on the chubby side they sure are super cute. 😉 I wonder what songs they can play? ;o Each of the cats is made by hand. As you can see on the above picture the

A cat in Belper, Derbyshire in the UK has been bringing home garden gloves from neighboring homes. Over the past year, Elmo’s human counted at least 14 gloves. Elmo brings a single glove, and then goes back to collect the matching one at a later time. For more about Elmo and his collection, visit BBC.com.

To say Ikiru is merely a cute cat sorely understates his adorable charm. Upon first seeing Ikiru’s photos, cat lovers become instant fans, his 124k followers on Instagram proving this to be true! Those crossed blue eyes and cute pink tongue are irresistible. And his internet fame all began when his mom and dad first

My four indoor cats, ranging in age from 8 months to 14 years, count on me to make smart and nutritious food choices for them. And, I’m betting your cats count on you, too. After all, the most direct path to good health for your cats starts with what you put in their food bowls.

As a dog and a cat owner, when it comes to grooming, it can be difficult to get the job done. After all, dogs and cats are very different from each other. The good news is you can easily learn how to groom your dog and your cat, despite the differences in grooming techniques. Here