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Leading floorcare specialists, BISSELL®, today announced a partnership with Woodgreen Pets Charity, as part of the newly launched BISSELL Pet Foundation. The partnership, which has, to date, donated over £6,800 for Woodgreen, will see the BISSELL Pet Foundation support the Cambridgeshire-based charity’s Spay and Neuter program, which will aid the neutering of over 200 dogs and 80 cats. Originating in the

What you need to know about pet diabetes this National Diabetes Week (8–13 June)  Many of us will be familiar with diabetes in humans, but may not be aware that our pets can also develop the condition – especially as the signs aren’t always obvious. During National Diabetes Week (8–13 June), it’s important to raise

We know cats are good for our health. Studies have shown sharing your life with cats can lower your risk of heart attack, petting a cat can lower your blood pressure, and cats can reduce stress, anxiety and depression. A recent preliminary study has shown that owning a cat (or dog) may be linked to

Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters to parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of rescued pets — dogs Tampa Bay and Justice and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on

Community Cats Podcast will host the much-anticipated Online Feline Leukemia Day on July 16, 2022. This one-day event has a unique focus on cats with feline leukemia (often referred to as FeLV) and what animal shelters, veterinarians, caregivers, and pet parents can do to support them in their journey. Sessions will include updates regarding treatment and

It is said that the eyes are the window to the soul, and I think that’s especially true when it comes to the beautiful eyes of our feline friends. But did you know that your cat’s eyes can also be a window to her health? Changes in a cat’s eye color can be an indicator

Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters to parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of rescued pets — dogs Tampa Bay and Justice and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on

This article first appeared on iCatCare here and more about their work with unowned cats can be found here. Feral and street cats cannot simply be picked up and taken to a veterinarian for neutering and they cannot be kept for long recovery periods in veterinary cages. They need to be treated to an extent

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! You know by now that I LOVE crinkly plastic seals. Whenever I hear mom open a jar or other container that has one of those seals, I come running into the kitchen! It doesn’t matter where in the house I may have been, or whether I was fast asleep, because to

This is an incredibly difficult time for the Ukrainian people, many of whom have had to flee their home country with their beloved pets. iCatCare has created this guide to help families hosting Ukrainian refugees with cats, understand the challenges of the situation and help to support the health and wellbeing of cats as they

This post contains affiliate links* Motorized interactive toys are not a substitute for playing with your cat, but they can be a great way to keep your cats engaged in between play sessions with you. The UAH Interactive Treat Dispenser Toy is designed to engage your cat’s hunting instinct. UAH Interactive Treat Dispenser Toy features

Whether you’re loving life in an enormous industrial loft, sticking it out in a small studio or living the high life in a highrise downtown, odds are, you either have a pet or you’d like to get one. We are happy to say that Katzenworld has been featured on Rent.com as one of over 20

Cats are masters at hiding signs of illness. This is a throwback to their wild origins: in the wild, a sick animal easily becomes prey. Because of this, it’s up to cat parents to know what to look for. Any changes in your cat’s normal routine, behavior and attitude could be the first indicator that

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

Abner When we started The Neighbor’s Cat, our goal was to visit and review every cat cafe on the planet.  We wanted to promote ‘cat travel’ and shine a light on these small businesses making the world a better place for cats and people everywhere! It’s still our main focus, but over the course of

A new movie explores the love affair between men and their cats. Cat Daddies features the lives of eight cat dads, including an actor/influencer, a truck driver, a school teacher, a firefighter, a software engineer, and a police officer from different parts of the country. The multiple award winning movie will come to theaters soon.

Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their

Friends, American felines, felines across the world, lend me your undivided attention; yes, that includes you humans who think you are our owners, nay, overlords. I have decided it was time to bury the notion that our human owners think they can dictate our comforts of life; there is no praise to be given. You

Did you know that many commercial cleaning products can be extremely toxic, and even deadly, to your pets?  Cats are especially susceptible since they groom themselves by licking and as a result ingest anything that comes in contact with their feet or fur. Dangers of chemical-based household cleaners Many household cleaners contain contain hazardous ingredients

Today’s litter boxes are more than just a simple plastic box. Minnesota mom to four cats, Maya Nishikawa hates cleaning the litter box, so she’s willing to try any of the latest innovations. Last year she bought an automated Litter Robot that cleans up poo and pee 10 minutes after the cat leaves the device,

The prince of tigers who knows how to stalk,In pride and dignity the grizzly mouse,That lurking thief of granaries, that louse:Richard the Lionhearted you’re my hawk! You make the fierce foe scatter, squeak and squawk.You chastise them from tipsy mad carouse,For those gray ruffians all sup and bowseAnd batten on our batter, and jaywalk. I

When I saw the Chill Pad mentioned in one of Jackson Galaxy’s recent emails, I had a feeling Allegra would love it, and I was delighted when we received one to test. Chill Pad features This soft pad makes a great “scent soaker,” meaning it holds scent, which can help cats feel safe and at

June 2022 Pawlidays All Month Long: Adopt a Cat Month Pet Preparedness Month Foster a Pet Month Week-long: 5-11: Pet Appreciation Week 20-24: Take Your Pet to Work Week Day-long: 4 Hug Your Cat Day 19 Garfield the Cat Day 19 Cat Dad Day/Father’s Day 20 Take Your Cat to Work Day 24 Cat World

I’ve written extensively about feline nutrition and my recommendations based on what our obligate carnivores need for optimal health. Generally speaking, the progression from most desirable to least desirable is a raw food diet (either commercial or homemade), a home cooked whole food diet, or grain-free canned food. I do not recommend any dry food

Last year, I had the fun of writing a Tail End column about Pip the Beach Cat, an orange-and-white tabby who made a name for himself giving high-fives (high-paws?) to beachgoers on the Maryland coast. Pip’s human mom, Emily, has turned his knack for making friends into a force for good. Pip has visited nursing

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. Well… all I can say is OMG, HOW CUTE… Tiger sure

This post contains affiliate links* We already know that cats are little Zen masters who can help us meditate and generally live in the moment, but I can honestly say that I never thought of the litter box as a tool for mindfulness. Then a dear friend gave me the Zen Garden Litter Box for

Poor Lawrence was rescued by the RSPCA in March 2021 A tabby and white cat who was left with facial injuries following a cat bite is desperately looking to find his forever home. Lawrence, a four-year-old male cat, came into the care of the RSPCA in March 2021 after being rescued in Dagenham, East London.

This post contains affiliate links* I’ve been blessed with several soul cats. Each of these special cats changed my life in ways I never could have imagined, from my first cat Feebee, who guided me toward a new career, to Amber, the original conscious cat who inspired this website, to Buckley who inspired my first

DENVER/May 2022 – Morris Animal Foundation has announced new funding opportunities for studies addressing specific feline health topics. The Foundation is accepting research proposals focused on five of some of the most common health issues affecting cats: cancer, dental disease, cognitive dysfunction disease, behavior and shelter medicine. Proposals will need to address specific areas within those