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Need to jump-start your cat’s waning appetite? School your cat in a cool, new trick like jumping through a hoop? Need a reliable tool to build trust in a scaredy-cat? Or, are you simply looking for a win-win way to give your cat his needed medicine without a struggle? Welcome to the lickable cat treat

Poor puss was suffering with swelling so severe she couldn’t open her eyes A stray cat with a severely swollen, bleeding head is making a remarkable recovery in RSPCA care. The adult female cat had been straying in the Horden area, near Peterlee, but locals became very concerned for her welfare after they noticed her

This post contains affiliate links* I love seeing more and more cat product companies taking into account that their products do not just have to please cats, they also have to make the human happy. Because let’s face it, if you relegate that ugly piece of cat furniture into a part of your home that

Pet travel experts PBS Pet Travel have created a useful guide to help your four-legged friend enjoy trips abroad as much as you do! With travel opportunities at their best for a few years now, more and more people are opening up to foreign holidays, travelling or even emirgrating. Latest govt figure show that 403,000

This post contains affiliate links* Leave it to Triple T Studios to find something to make you smile every time you walk into your bathroom! This adorable bath mat is made from water absorbent microfiber and can be machine washed. Cat Bath Mat features Size: Approximately 24″ x 19″ x .25″ Machine washable Anti-slip TPR

Cat parents are finally getting the message to protect their cats against fleas, ticks and heartworms. According to the American Pet Products Association, parasiticide sales for cats are up. “It’s about time,” cheers veterinary parasitologist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dr. Michael Dryden, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. “The time is right, right now for

Cats are revealed as the overall best pet for people in their senior years The best cat breeds for later life are Ragdoll, Siamese and Maine Coon based on the cost, friendliness and ability to be around other pets and children In 2nd place are dogs and indoor birds and guinea pigs came joint 3rd

This is a sponsored post* 15-year-old Larry was about 10 months old when Mary brought him  home from the shelter, together with another 6-month-old tabby named Jack. Larry and Jack have been a bonded pair for the past 14 years. Larry also shares his home with four-year-old Frito Bandito. Top to bottom: Larry, Jack, Frito

Years from now, the world will remember 2022 as a turning point in the history of cats. Tabby’s Place: a Cat Sanctuary is launching a Capital Campaign for Quinn’s Corner, a first-of-its-kind haven for the last felines to be loved: cats infected with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Even among cat lovers, these precious cats are

Like so many restaurants, the Diorama restaurant in Osaka, Japan owned by Naoki Teraoka, a railway model enthusiast, was hit hard by the pandemic and almost had to close altogether when he rescued a 10-day old kitten that started hanging around his restaurant. A few days later, the kitten’s mother showed up, followed by three

When Superbon Banchamek was growing up, he dreamed of becoming a champion fighter. As a boy, he trained with his father, who owns a Muay Thai kickboxing gym. His hard work and years of training have paid off. At press time, Superbon’s impressive fight record speaks for itself. He has competed in 147 fights, winning

Kittens require special care and treatment. This is why Community Cats Podcast and The National Kitten Coalition have partnered to present the first and only conference dedicated exclusively to caring for the smallest felines – the Online Kitten Conference, from June 10-12, 2022. Throughout the weekend, animal shelter professionals, caregivers, fosters, and kitten lovers alike

I’ve always loved coffee table books. Browsing through a gorgeously photographed and illustrated book can be like a mini vacation, transporting you to a different world. And if the book features cats, so much the better. Where They Purr: Inspirational Interiors and the Cats Who Call Them Home will take you to 28 homes with

O Lord, a life has slipped from me too soon!The wound is near and new and red and raw.In hours to come, in tears from night to noon,The realness of the loss will grow to gnaw. When no one listened I shared tears with him!When no one held me holding him I cried!Somehow, I never

Environmental enrichment for cats has become the hot topic in the cat world in recent years – and that’s a really good thing. At their core, cats are wild animals. When we invite them to share our lives and homes, we can’t expect them to completely give up all their natural instincts. We have to

When approaching a new DIY Catification project, I sometimes like to walk the aisles of the home improvement store looking for materials that can be used in a completely unexpected way. That’s how I came up with this idea for a new way to make a cat tent. You’ll just need a few simple items

The RSPCA is warning owners to be vigilant over discarded food after cats were found dead in an area of Hull. The suspicious incidents have centred in and around Hampshire Street in Hessle with two cats, belonging to the same owner, discovered in a garden and an alleyway. The body of another cat is also

This post contains affiliate links* I love seeing more and more cat product companies taking into account that their products do not just have to please cats, they also have to make the human happy. Because let’s face it, if you relegate that ugly piece of cat furniture into a part of your home that

While it’s true that most cats groom themselves to purr-fection, there are times when they may need a little extra care. With 18 cats in my household, some of whom are seniors who no longer take care of their own grooming, it’s left to me to make sure those nails are trimmed, eyes are shiny,

Buddycare partners with Basepaws to offer Cat DNA Testing alongside Free Telemedicine consults for UK pet parents. *Limited-time offer: To celebrate the launch, cat parents can purchase the Basepaws Cat Breed and Health DNA test at a 15% discount via Buddycare, until the 31st May* Buddycare and Basepaws, two purpose-driven companies passionate about pet health,

Playtime is vitally important to a cat’s mental and physical health, and it’s especially important for indoor cats. Even though cats may sleep up to 16 hours a day, when they’re awake, they need stimulation, and the best way to accomplish this is with play. In the wild, when lions, tigers and other wild cats

Blue Cross is calling on pet lovers to take part in a nationwide survey to help pets and people of the future. The Big Pet Census will help the charity better understand the UK’s 34 million-strong pet population and the role pets play in their owners’ lives, shaping the support that the charity offers to pets

A London woman recently married her cat in hopes of avoiding rental restrictions which forced her to rehome three previous pets due to landlords who rejected pets. She is facing eviction again despite previous permission from her landlord to have a cat. Anticipating yet another move, the pair got married preemptively so they could stay

All Month: Pet Cancer Awareness Month; National Pet Month; Responsible Animal Guardian Month; Chip Your Pet Month ©Natallia Dzenisenka | Getty Images 1-7: Be Kind to Animals Week This weeklong celebration was created to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts made to ensure animal safety and aims to spread awareness about the need to be kind

By Colleen Murphy: This is a short story of how we came to have the pleasure of sharing our home with Paul. Back in the spring of 2015 I was working part time serving samples at local grocery stores. On a Saturday afternoon I was coming home from working and I saw what I took

We all want to know more about what our cats think and why they do the things they do. In Cats Work Like This, the authors offers insights from two generations of observing cats. From the publisher: Though there are many famous felines, it is the day to day cat which provides the most enduring

As a veterinarian specializing in cats, I’ve examined many cats with temperaments that could be described as “a little flaky.” While I’ve grown to appreciate some of these flaky feline personalities, flaky haircoats are a completely different story. Cats are fastidious when it comes to their appearance, meticulously grooming their fur to maintain a beautiful,

The following poem was dedicated to the people of Ukraine and especially the man that rescued one of his cats as seen in this story here by Raffi Lido: Stands here A man With his wide-eyed Grey concrete dusted Cat in his hands In the debris Of the take no prisoners War There is nothing

This giveaway is sponsored by Raw Paws Pet Food and contains affiliate links* How would you like to win $50 worth of either frozen or freeze dried raw food, freeze dried  treats, supplements and meal toppers for your cats? This is a great opportunity for you to try their offerings. And they’re not just giving

My sister’s Golden Retriever solicits belly rubs by plopping down in front of me and rolling onto her back. She stays in this position for as long as I oblige her. A few cats have exposed their bellies in front of me, but not quite like the dogs I’ve known. When cats roll onto their