Katzenworld: June 2017

Friday, 30 June 2017

Guest Tribute: Goodnight, Sweet Prince

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Two Red Cats 16 - Gatto

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Lily has a friend, a rural cat, that we call simply “Cat” (Gatto, in Italian) and who runs away whenever he sees from afar a photo camera. Earlier he escaped even seeing us, then we brought food and so calmly and patiently we calmed him and now he approached. But still I have not...

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Two Red Cats 16 – Gatto

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Oliver & Nubia: Another box of purple worms arrives!

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Hi everyone,
It’s Nubia here today and look! Another box filled with those tasty and fun little purple worms has arrived.

Nubia: Now come on humans… open this up for me! 😀

Nubia: To my human, Oliver and ME. But why did we have to have Oliver mentioned in there… he is always...

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Thursday, 29 June 2017

Oliver & Nubia: Another box of purple worms arrives!

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Purrsday Poetry: FIGHT TILL YOUR LAST BREATH

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Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Dirk the Rocket Cat

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Cats at The Bar: Don’t wake sleeping lions!

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Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Should you keep your cat indoors or outdoors?

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4cats Valerian & Catnip Toys Worldwide Giveaway – July 2017

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Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 152)

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Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! Oh, and if you haven’t subscribed to our newsletter yet, why not sign up by clicking here to never miss a TRT again.
We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub...

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Monday, 26 June 2017

Happy #TRT – Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 152)

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We Got Wood – FurFest comedy night fundraiser in aid of CATS Protection

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Our visit to Kitty Café - Nottingham: The Princess

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Hi everyone,
This the third part of our Kitty Café – Nottingham and today we are going to look at an especially cute kitty AND of course… the food available for humans! If you’ve missed the previous post please click here.

While don’t know...

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Sunday, 25 June 2017

Our visit to Kitty Café – Nottingham: The Princess

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Purrfect cats Ernie, Clive and Zuma looking for fur-ever homes

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To mark Cat Rehoming Month we take a look at some moggies looking for their fur-ever homes.

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Purrfect cats Ernie, Clive and Zuma looking for fur-ever homes

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The importance of microchipping your pet

Hi everyone,
Many of you are probably already aware how important it is to microchip once pet but unfortunately there are still many pets out there that have not been chipped.
Without a chip it can be difficult to re-unite a cat or dog with their human companion. Additionally the chip can...

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Saturday, 24 June 2017

The importance of microchipping your pet

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Events: A Cat Lovers preview teaser to Hyper Japan Festival 2017

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Hi everyone,
It’s almost time for one of the most amazing japanese events of the year! HYPER JAPAN once again returns to London and will run this year from the 14th – 16th of July in the fantastic Tobacco Dock venue. 🙂
Some of you may remember our post-event post from last...

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Events: A Cat Lovers preview teaser to Hyper Japan Festival 2017

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Friday, 23 June 2017

Guest Star: Lucy, the Woodpile Kitten

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Tummy Rub Friday Art Cat

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Oliver & Nubia: Cooling mats just for dogs? Us cats disagree!

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Hi everyone,
It’s your favourite Tuxedo here today. ; )

Oliver: So you are probably wondering what I am sitting on? Well… let’s take a closer look. 😀

Oliver: This is a genious invention for the hot and sweaty summer days. 😀

Nubia: But it says...

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Thursday, 22 June 2017

Oliver & Nubia: Cooling mats just for dogs? Us cats disagree!

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Purrsday Poetry: Soho – A Limerick

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Oliver: Chilling away from the heat!

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Is it hot and muggy at your place too?

I decided the best course of action for me is too hide downstairs with the shoes…
So cool and perfect to relax. <3
Signed by

His Meowjesty King Oliver the Maker of Mischief

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Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Cats at The Bar: Willie

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Hi everyone,
We are back for another cute entry in Cats at the Bar to help us all get over the hump day!
Wilhelmina, the proud mother of the pride
Have you got a cute photo to share? Let us know!
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Thanks,
Marc

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Cats at The Bar: Willie

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Caring For Your Cat"s Eyes

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Your cat’s eyes function in the same way that your own do and are made up of the same components including

Cornea, the transparent outer covering of the eye
Pupil, the circular membrane in the center of the eye that lets light from the environment enter the eye
Iris, the pigmented...

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Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Cool for cats: How to keep your cat cool in Summer

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Hi everyone,
With the temperatures rapidly climbing here in the UK we thought it was important to share some of our old guides on hot weather tips for cats and a new one from our friends at CATS Protection.
Let’s start with the CATS Protection video which highlights some very important...

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Cool for cats: How to keep your cat cool in Summer

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Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 151)

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Hello everyone,
Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! Oh, and if you haven’t subscribed to our newsletter yet, why not sign up by clicking here to never miss a TRT again.
We have setup a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub...

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Monday, 19 June 2017

Infographic: Fun Facts about Pets

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Hi everyone,
Today we’ve got a fun facts pet infographic that was sent in to us via email.
For example did you know?:

Sir Isaac Newton invented the cat flap
Rats laugh when they’re tickled
Chickens are the closest living relative of the t-rex

We hope you find this infographic as much fun...

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Infographic: Fun Facts about Pets

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My first visit to a cat cafe - Maison de Moggy

Last week I experienced my first visit to a cat cafe. I have heard great things about cat cafes and particularly about Maison de Moggy in Edinburgh. I was looking forward to my visit as my idea of heaven is being somewhere surrounded by cats. However, I did have some mixed feelings. Cats...

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Sunday, 18 June 2017

My first visit to a cat cafe – Maison de Moggy

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Misha"s diaries-"What! am I pregnant??"

Hello everyone!
So, Misha ( my cat 🐱) had one of her life’s most exciting experience! Not only for her, It was an amazing experience for me too!
Sunday morning, Misha had an appointment with the vet, as she had an abscess that needed to be looked at.
Her name was called and I rushed...

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Misha’s diaries-“What! am I pregnant??”

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Three Kittens Dumped in Taped Up Box on One of the Hottest Weeks of the Year

Hi everyone,
Please find below yet another heart-breaking rescue story from our friends over at the Mayhew Animal Home!
Luckily this one had a happy ending.
Thanks,
Marc

Three Kittens Dumped in Taped Up Box on One of the Hottest Weeks of the Year
Three tiny young kittens found abandoned in a...

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Saturday, 17 June 2017

Three Kittens Dumped in Taped Up Box on One of the Hottest Weeks of the Year

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Feline Strange: Why Has Your Cat’s Behaviour Suddenly Changed?

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Our feline friends enhance our lives in many different ways. As a loving cat owner, you always want your furry pal to feel happy. It’s not hard to notice a problem with your cat. Sadly, locating the source of those behavioural differences can be a little more difficult. After all, you can’t just...

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Feline Strange: Why Has Your Cat’s Behaviour Suddenly Changed?

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Guest Star: FRANKLIN “The Zen Master”

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Today’s guest post comes from Maria:
On 1/23/2011, our beloved FRANKLIN “The Zen Master” came to live with us from Kentucky. Quite a few people were instrumental in his transport (drivers and contributors). We found out that he was also the wrong cat after the fact. We were...

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Friday, 16 June 2017

Guest Star: FRANKLIN “The Zen Master”

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The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia - Adventures in the Penthouse

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Hi everyone,
We are back for the fourth installment of The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia!
Today’s story is based on a real story of our the new tower scratcher that our two got a while back. If you’ve missed this story you can find it here and here.
Thanks,
Marc

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The amazing adventures of Oliver & Nubia – Adventures in the Penthouse

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Oliver & Nubia: What"s in there for us?!?

Hi everyone,
How is everyone today? It’s Oliver here today! We’ve had another cool parcel arrive from Japan a while back. 😀
Of course my silly sister had to stick her head right into the box…

Nubia: WHAT? You’d do the same!!! Only because I was here first?

Nubia:...

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Thursday, 15 June 2017

Purrsday Poetry: Serval

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Hi everyone,
Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by wingsandwildhearts:

SERVAL

In a field of gold
sun light trickles from dappled fur
padding among reeds
radar ears alert to every sound
tiny feet tripping on wire
leap with God’s grace
and turn up empty-pawed
dust off...

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Purrsday Poetry: Serval

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Preparing for parasites: How to recognise and treat tapeworm in cats

Preparing for parasites: How to recognise and treat tapeworm in cats
By Rachel Mulheron, helpucover
As much as we care for and do the best for our cats, there is a chance they may be affected by worms at some point in their lives. Owners need not panic as tapeworms are a relatively minor ailment...

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