Monday, 3 June 2019

5 Tips to Slim Down an Overweight Cat

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cat-3558560_960_720.jpg?fit=960%2C640&ssl=1 A fat cat is no laughing matter. According to the Pet Food Industry of Australia, 32% of all cats are clinically overweight or obese. Many household cats find themselves overweight due to their owner’s overindulgence: too much biologically inappropriate food, too many unhealthy treats, and not enough exercise can lead to severe medical illnesses and […]
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Sunday, 2 June 2019

The Pet Health Club Launches UK-wide Search for Pet Heroes

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/shutterstock_331765481.jpg?fit=2100%2C1402&ssl=1 The Pet Health Club launches UK-wide search for pet heroes As most animal lovers will agree, pets do as much for their owners as they do for them. In fact, new research reveals 75% of Brits bought a pet for unconditional love. To celebrate the huge role animals play in our lives, The Pet Health […]
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You & Meow: The Kittens of Bristols Cat Cafe

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC09688.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&ssl=1 Hi everyone, We are back with another post about one of the UK’s cat cafes – You & Meow. The cat cafe is located in Bristol and our visited had the cutest little black kittens ever (just don’t tell Nubia that we’ve been playing with other black cats. 😉 One of their favourite places in […]
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Saturday, 1 June 2019

Nubia: Is This a big Cat Flap?

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2711.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 Hi everyone, It’s me Nubia here today, exploring our new house just a little more! 😀 I found this big cat flap next to the front door… And yes that’s a light switch next to me so whoever thinks a three-legged cat can’t jump up 5 feet (over 1 meter) please take this into consideration […]
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Guest Star: Taz the Tonkinese

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/taz-feature-image-1.jpg?fit=2100%2C1042&ssl=1 Hi everyone, Today we have a guest feature from Connie Kops for you: My Tonkinese cat Taz was missing for 18 months and 20 days. He disappeared 9/5/17, 5 days before Hurricane Irma. I live in Fort Myers, Florida. From what I can tell, I believe he was outside during the hurricane. He is an […]
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Friday, 31 May 2019

The Friday Art Cat: How Soft is Your art Pencil?

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/image1-2.jpeg?fit=542%2C640&ssl=1 FRIDAY ART CAT – How Soft is Your art Pencil?   This blog post is all about graphite pencils – with some of my drawings of cats… Before I was more seriously interested in art, I assumed that the softer the pencil, the better it was for drawing.  Artists use soft pencils, in fact, the […]
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SOULMATE - Strengthening the Bond With our Animal Companions

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Katzenworld-Soulmate-0004.jpg?fit=2000%2C1500&ssl=1 Hi everyone, Today it’s us instead of the cats for a change discussing a brand new product and it’s benefits on the human & animal bond. The masters of mischief, however, do of course play an integral part to this. 😉 The product in question is called SOULMATE N°1 by Swiss company PerAnimal which uses […]
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Thursday, 30 May 2019

Purrsday Poetry: For Kate

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/kate.jpg?fit=1280%2C850&ssl=1 For Kate Rachael Z. Ikins (c) 2014 Your hair smells like gin. Crisp, of-the-forest, cold. You spent a day hoarding sunlight, posing on one windowsill after another. Washing yourself of winter. You followed the light east to west. By evening you’d soaked so many rays, you were gravid with heat, gold, and that juniper scent. […]
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Realty of a Homeless Cat, Spud!

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/black-cat-feature-image.jpg?fit=1080%2C578&ssl=1 We all know life for some kitties is difficult, some are born homeless, others were thrown into it by previous owners and then there’s some that have run away and became homeless. When my mums moved into the house they are in they, realised there was a few homeless kitties around! As they have been […]
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Wednesday, 29 May 2019

6 Strange Things Cats Do That Have Hidden Meanings (Cat Antics Explained)

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/photo-1526636355180-fe37f8ce86cb.jpeg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 Does your cat do things that make you go, “why in the world is she doing that?” Cats do all sorts of crazy stuff. While most people choose to ignore them, we decided to explore. Why? Because we have time, lots and lots of time. Even if you didn’t ask for them, we are going […]
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“Airway, Breathing and Circulation”

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/adorable-animal-cat-2286016.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 “Airway, Breathing and Circulation” Knowing your ABC’s for pets can help owners stabilise a pet in an emergency situation. Despite our best efforts to protect our pets, accidents can and do happen. In serious cases, knowing what to do in an emergency can be the difference between life and death. Vet charity PDSA offers resources […]
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Tuesday, 28 May 2019

Rescued From a Life of Suffering in Azemmour, Morocco and Coming to Catfest Meow Parlour for Adoption

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190118_123924.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 In Morocco, although kittens are sometimes born into secure environments and spend their first few weeks in the warmth of their mothers care, they are usually ‘unwanted’ by the cats owners and are often ‘thrown out of the house’ – abandoned and left to fend for themselves long before they are old enough to do […]
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Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 252)

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/image1-1.jpeg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 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 Tuesday on our dedicated […]
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Monday, 27 May 2019

Meet Stan, the Hyperthyroid Cat Caught Tucking Into Pizzas, Spaghetti Meatballs and Chicken

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/19.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1 It isn’t just humans that suffer from Thyroid Disease – pets do too: Meet Stan, the cat who couldn’t stop stealing his owner’s dinner, no matter what was on the menu. While most cats would leap at the chance to swipe a piece of unattended chicken, moggy Stan, 15, was caught tucking into pizzas, spaghetti […]
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https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Can-my-cat-eat-that-1-e1558723968407.jpg We all love treating our cats like babies, don’t we? Don’t deny it! And who can blame us? They are super cute, clumsy and cuddly just like little babies. No matter how much you compare your cat to a human infant, your fluffy friend is still, well a CAT! You need to treat it like […]
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Sunday, 26 May 2019

According To Dr. Cat: Episode Five

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/drawing-854034_1280-1.jpg?fit=1280%2C1066&ssl=1 Post by Stephanie Musarra Dr. Cat: Episode 5″ “Dr. Cat, why are you wearing a white coat?Where did all those certificates come from? Are those new?” I became confused. I thought I’d walked into the wrong room. Dr. Cat looked at me, and grinned. “I now specialize in a new field of medicine: mental health. […]
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UK’s Fattest Pets Battle the Bulge in pet Slimming Competition

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Sox-whose-excess-waistline-once-caused-her-to-get-stuck-in-child’s-safety-gate-has-been-chosen-for-PDSA-Pet-Fit-Club.jpg?fit=1028%2C1459&ssl=1 Sadly many pet guardians don’t understand the health risks associated with overweight pets. This is why the PDSA and us are trying to raise awareness of pet obesity. The search is over! Vet charity PDSA has unveiled the line-up for this year’s PDSA Pet Fit Club –the UK’s ultimate pet weight-loss challenge. This year’s nine heavy […]
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Saturday, 25 May 2019

How to Slow the Development of Pet Dementia

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Animal-Grey-Closed-Eyes-Old-Cat-Pet-1681668.jpg?fit=1280%2C854&ssl=1 How to slow the development of pet dementia Dementia Action Week 21 to 29 May Dementia is a condition that can affect many of us in older age, however people tend to be less aware that a similar condition can also affect our beloved pets. As with humans, dementia in pets, or ‘cognitive dysfunction’ is […]
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Friday, 24 May 2019

The Friday Art Cat: Gwennie

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gwennie-e1547580300937.jpg?fit=480%2C640&ssl=1 Hi everyone, Today’s entry in the Friday Art Cat series comes from Alex Halliday “I love to draw pets for other people, but one of my favourite subjects is my own cat Gwendoline Lilly (Gwennie), seen here staring intently at a fly on the lap shade. Get in touch if you’d like a drawing.” Best wishes […]
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Thursday, 23 May 2019

Purrsday Poetry: Shadow Cat

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/coquins-felins-4.jpg?fit=1920%2C1352&ssl=1 Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Stephanie Musarra. Shadow Cat I am the shadow cat Companion of the night Guardian of all things unseen I own the world About the Author: Stephanie Musarra  I am a college student majoring in web design. I like to write short stories, and […]
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Cats and Their Aquarium

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cats-aquarium-feature-image.jpg Hi everyone, Today I have some fun phot captions of my cats and their fish tank for you! Ruby’s 17 lbs challenge the glass lid. Gabby owns the tank. Light is warm on the belly. Tom cleans while Gabby supervises. A better view from atop the book case. “Oh Cato, aren’t they tasty? I mean […]
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Fun Facts with Alfie & Brutus: The Cats Brain

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Marc-FF.jpg?fit=1056%2C790&ssl=1 Poor dogs, they always get a raw deal with Alfie and Brutus!
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Helping Your Pet Stay Happy and Healthy

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/animal-black-and-white-cat-39493.jpg Helping Your Pet Stay Happy and Healthy PDSA Vet gives advice on how to maintain your pet’s mental health For us humans, mental health is something we are able to help boost with regular exercise and a good balanced diet. This can also be the case for our pets, who can suffer from the blues […]
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019

How Egypt"s Ancient City of Divine Cats was Rediscovered – From National Geographics

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bubastis-egypt-s-sacred-city-of-cats.jpg?fit=956%2C834&ssl=1 We don’t often share articles from other publications but we thought this piece from National Geographics is well worth it! Those of you that have been falling us from the beginning might remember that we travelled a few times to various places in Egypt on our own quest to look at the relics of ancient […]
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Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 251)

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/20190417_140012.jpg?fit=1280%2C613&ssl=1 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 Tuesday on our dedicated […]
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Monday, 20 May 2019

Cat-Human Relationships: The Entries to the Charity Photo Competition so far

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/5cc317126ce7b-Screenshot2019-04-26at12_19_53.jpg?fit=800%2C695&ssl=1 Feline charity International Cat Care (iCatCare) has once again started its search for the world’s best cat photographers, with the 2019 launch of its annual photography competition. A huge thank you to everyone who has already entered this year’s ‘Cat-Human Relationships’ photography competition! If you haven’t entered yet, or if you still have lots of […]
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Justin fire Survivor Kitty Krusade Charity: Jake"s Charity Appeal

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/16737_386792428137600_1608619960780402727_n.jpg?fit=720%2C540&ssl=1 Hi everyone, As you know we don’t usually post direct charity appeals but the story of Jake was so heart breaking that we decided to help our friend in her charity appeal. Jake’s Story: This is Jake’s story in 3 words. Abandoned, Abused and Unloved till he was pulled by Justin, fire survivor. (Rescue). He […]
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Sunday, 19 May 2019

Stowaway Kittens survive drive from Northern California to San Diego inside a 60-foot Steel Column

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/metal-kittens-cd-050119.jpg?fit=810%2C540&ssl=1 As many of our readers have requested to also cover a few more US news we thought we’d start with this amazing rescue story of the five 1 week old kittens who survived a journey of nearly 500 miles, traveling from Hayward to San Diego inside a construction column which was intended for a new […]
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5  Flowering Plants That Are Safe Around Your Cat

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/featuredimage.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 House plants and flowers are great to have around the home to soften edges and bring a bit of colour to our surroundings. Unfortunately, many plants and flowers can be dangerous for inquisitive cats. Some flowers, such as lilies, are incredibly toxic. Just exposing our cats to pollen from lilies can result in a fatality! […]
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Saturday, 18 May 2019

Winners announced - Best UK Vet Awards 2019

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CV6T9087.jpg The winner of the Best UK Vet Award 2019 is Swanspool Veterinary Clinic, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The awards organised by VetHelpDirect.com and running for the seventh year, are based on genuine owner reviews of veterinary practices around the United Kingdom and the winning practice this year, Swanspool Veterinary Clinic, received a huge 1102 positive four and […]
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Friday, 17 May 2019

The Friday Art Cat: Just Add Whiskers

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/60763552_2335368576709705_7005024838674808832_n.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536&ssl=1 FRIDAY ART CAT – Just Add Whiskers – How easy is it to paint a sight size of a cat face with no drawing or gridding? The Photo Reference I was browsing on Facebook through some lovely images of cats and saw a close up face that I really wanted to paint.  So I’d taken […]
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Thursday, 16 May 2019

Purrsday Poetry: Portrait of a Cat - Star Sapphire

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/blue-eye-cat.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1 On ermine paws you softly glide to me, Serenely gaze with aquamarine eyes; What earthly sentience makes you oh so wise That all my anguish you can somehow see? Or is it rather from the gods that we Have long forgotten that your senses rise? You thing of gossamer and pale moonrise! My cloud and […]
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Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Two Red Cats - Strip 30 - Fight!

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/two-red-cats-feature-image.jpg It is not our fault if as in every cliché clash worthy of respect, the greatest enemy of the protagonist has hair black like the night without moon. It is not our fault if Lily won the challenge, if she chased forever Disgrace (random name with which we decided to call the black cat, rest […]
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It’s Not Silly to Cry when your Cat Dies.....

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Cat-Bereavement-.jpeg As passionate cat lovers, the thing we dread most is our cats dying. You have cared and loved your feline friend all of their lives or maybe some of it, however long they have been in your life, you love them unconditionally…… Your cat maybe going with you to the vets on its final journey […]
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Tuesday, 14 May 2019

Keep Calm and Measure Cats’ Blood Pressure!

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pexels-photo-416160.jpeg?fit=2250%2C1500&ssl=1 We often get asked about health advice for cats and one of the things we do regularly point out is to ensure regular blood pressure checks especially in older cats. It’s ​a complete CAT-ASTROPHE! Our feline friends are at risk of a life-threatening health issue just like their owners – high blood pressure It’s easy […]
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Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 250)

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_1421.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 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 Tuesday on our dedicated […]
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Monday, 13 May 2019

ERHAM – The Street Cats of Morocco Need our Help

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Dumped-mother-and-baby-2.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 Warning – This post contains visual images & a video of suffering kittens that may not suitable for everyone. I’m watching an emaciated kitten desperately trying to find the last drop of oil at the bottom of an empty sardine can. It seems too young to be away from its mother. I see another – […]
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The Friday Art Cat: King Oliver by @vickiliuart

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/King-Oliver-art-feature-image.jpg?fit=2100%2C1157&ssl=1 Hi everyone, In today’s Friday Art cat we have a very special entry today! Vicki Liu who created a lovely pet portrait in watercolour with gold leaf of our little King Oliver for us. We received our lovely pet portrait just the other day and we are in love with it! If you’d like to […]
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Nubia: A garden? I shall be known as the Sun Queen!

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/5sM9c-e1557657369124.jpeg?fit=1575%2C1244&ssl=1 Hi everyone, It’s me Nubia here today. 😀 As some of you might have read on Friday our humans and us have just moved house! And it’s got a big outside space that the humans call a garden! Nubia: Hello there human! Are you planning to go into the grass part of the garden? Well… […]
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According To Dr. Cat: Episode Four

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Cat_sleeping_in_catmint-16July2007.jpg?fit=1600%2C1200&ssl=1 Post by Stephanie Musarra Dr. Cat: Episode 4″ “Dr. Cat! The police are at the door looking for you! What have you been doing?” I inquired. Dr. Cat arched his back, and his eyes got really big. “Meow-oh!” Officer London led Dr. Cat to the side of my yard. “What have you been growing? Hmm? […]
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How to Kitten-Proof Your Home

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/pexels-photo-271955.jpeg?fit=2258%2C1500&ssl=1 How to Kitten-Proof Your Home Getting a new kitten is an exciting event for any family, and there are a lot of things to remember to do and prepare before you bring your new pet home. To help you out, we have put together a list of some of the top considerations and tips to […]
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Music To Meow By

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Oreo-006.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 Living with two cats my own adopted cat Sid and my kitty niece Oreo who visits often I have found that there are pleasant musical sounds to their ears when they hear the music I play and then unpleasant sounds that make them turn and run away. Now I am not a music expert but […]
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Guest Star: The Story of DeeDee the Therapy Cat

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FullSizeRender2-2.jpg?fit=1470%2C1960&ssl=1 Hi everyone, Today’s guest post comes from Anne S. and is a story about her cat DeeDee: DeeDee the Therapy Cat DeeDee came to live with Leah and her sister Margo in March of 2009. A rescue cat from the icy streets of Anchorage, DeeDee was tasked with the job of being a therapy cat […]
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The Friday Art Cat: S - T – R – E – T – C - H !

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59350560_2296399713958835_2519101986729623552_n.jpg?fit=2100%2C1934&ssl=1 FRIDAY ART CAT – S – T – R – E – T – C – H !   Quick little pastel pencil drawing of a most unusual, provocative pose ! This is just one reason you can’t really make work of cats from life (unless they would stay in this pose !) WORK IN […]
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Chicken & Green Beans? A Combination Made in Heaven!

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Katzenworld-Almo-Nature0028.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&ssl=1 Hi everyone, It’s me Freya back again! We are getting into a little theme here as I am slowly stealing the fame of my siblings. Especially Mr Grumps – Rennie! Renegade: *Grumbles* I am not grumpy. -_- Freya: You’ve just proven you are! Anyhow… Today we are back with a look at the new range […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/05/03/chicken-green-beans-a-combination-made-in-heaven/

Reading: Hello Bella

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MG_9790.jpeg?fit=2100%2C1743&ssl=1 Hello, Bella by Joe Longo  Bringing a new cat into a home where another cat has been living for ten years is a tricky business. My husband and I had two cats – Cookie and Marlowe – for ten years. They were brothers and we got them when they were five weeks old from an […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/05/02/reading-hello-bella/

One Block"s Battle to Save a Cat Stuck in a Tree

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/community-cat-rescue-1.jpg?fit=1100%2C766&ssl=1 For eight nights, residents of a Pasadena, California, neighborhood heard a cat crying for help from the top of a tree. They tried putting out food, making a ramp, putting up a ladder, and calling every city agency that they could think of, but the cat was still stuck—until they called PETA’s emergency helpline on […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/05/01/one-blocks-battle-to-save-a-cat-stuck-in-a-tree/

Preventing the Preventable: Importance of Vaccinating Pets Against Deadly Diseases

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/kittens-555822_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1067&ssl=1 Preventing the preventable  Importance of vaccinating pets against deadly diseases Every day, vet practices across the UK treat pets that have had unpredictable accidents or unexpectedly become unwell. Sadly, they also treat pets with illnesses that could have been prevented by a simple vaccination. Conditions such as parvovirus, leptospirosis and feline leukemia are highly infectious, […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/05/01/preventing-the-preventable-importance-of-vaccinating-pets-against-deadly-diseases/

Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 248)

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/tummy-rub-tuesday-feature-image.jpeg?fit=1512%2C1070&ssl=1 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 Tuesday on our dedicated […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/30/happy-trt-tummy-rub-tuesday-week-248/

Hairballs in Cats: Treatment Options

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/adorable-animal-cat-2181171.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 Hairballs in Cats: Treatment Options Following on from our past article discussing hairballs in cats and their causes, this article focuses on how to deal with those pesky balls of fur once they have formed. When we talk about treating hairballs, we are really talking about two separate things. Usually, we are referring to a […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/29/hairballs-in-cats-treatment-options/

What life is like when you"re a cat sitter

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Sophster.jpg?fit=2100%2C1926&ssl=1 I work as a cat sitter and it’s the best job in the world 🙂 People ask me whether I just feed and clean litter trays all day. Well, yes and no. I mean I do feed cats and clean litter trays, but there’s much more to it. If you’ve always wondered what being a […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/29/what-life-is-like-when-youre-a-cat-sitter/

According To Dr. Cat: Episode Three

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cats-louis-wain-print-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C919&ssl=1 Post by Stephanie Musarra Dr. Cat: Episode 3″ Dr. Cat napped on the windowsill. He was wearing a black hat with mouse ears. The word “Meow” was spelled in dripping red letters. I knocked on his office door. “Are you available Dr. Cat?” “Meow, may I help you?” he chuckled. “What do you recommend for […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/28/according-to-dr-cat-episode-three/

Two Critically ill Kittens Illustrate the Dangers of Buying Online, Warns cat Charity

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190403-Daff-and-Dill-after-8.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 Hi everyone, Today we have a sad story from our friends over at Cats Protection for us which once again highlights the dangers of rogue breeders selling kittens online. While we of course would always promote to adopt a shelter cat we do recognise that there are circumstances in which one would like to purchase […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/28/two-critically-ill-kittens-illustrate-the-dangers-of-buying-online-warns-cat-charity/

BAT-CAT: The Caped Avenger

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Bat-Cat-1.jpg?fit=815%2C975&ssl=1 One of the newer residents to the village, this human calls Bat-Cat. He is the avenger for the planet and monitors those who put their recyclables into the correct bins and who does not. There is no doubt that he shares his information with the powers that be and is a killer for detail in […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/27/bat-cat-the-caped-avenger/

Nubia: A garden? I shall be known as the Sun Queen!

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/5sM9c-e1557657369124.jpeg Hi everyone, It’s me Nubia here today. 😀 As some of you might have read on Friday our humans and us have just moved house! And it’s got a big outside space that the humans call a garden! Nubia: Hello there human! Are you planning to go into the grass part of the garden? Well… […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/05/13/nubia-a-garden-i-shall-be-known-as-the-sun-queen/

Guest Star: The Story of Molly

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_2184.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 Hi everyone, Today’s guest post comes from Anne S and is a story about her cat Molly: Molly I met Molly at the Anchorage Humane Society Adopt a Cat Shelter where I volunteer in Anchorage Alaska.  She was and is a beguiling and peculiar cat, all white with a yellow eye and a blue eye.  […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/27/guest-star-the-story-of-molly/

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Bow Wows & Meows by Bruce Robinson: Fussy Cats

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We kindly were given permission by Bruce Robinson to post some of his BOW WOWS & MEOWS cartoons.
We hope you’ll enjoy this mini-series as much as us. :D

Bruce Robinson is an award-winning, internationally published cartoonist and his work has been seen in numerous trade... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/02/bow-wows-meows-by-bruce-robinson-fussy-cats/

Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 244)

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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 set up a Katzenworld Forum and would like to encourage everyone to make their entries for Tummy Rub ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/02/happy-trt-tummy-rub-tuesday-week-244/

Monday, 1 April 2019

My Cancer"s I Ching Cats! Part 5: Mohanthal"s Salted Recipes

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2-8.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1 Here is story 5 about several cats in a cattery in Bangalore who helped me through my year of cancer treatment, many years ago!
My Cancer’s cat-gardening (5)
(Mohanthal’s salted recipes)
What is it about Mohanthal’s eyes that scolds me about all the most difficult and distressing must-do chores ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/01/my-cancers-i-ching-cats-part-5-mohanthals-salted-recipes/

The Cat Cafes of Seattle & Vancouver

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The Pacific Northwest is best known for the great outdoors and rainy weather.
Turns out, its what’s inside that matters because the three cat cafes of Seattle (2) and Vancouver (1) are nothing but bright and sunny.
A 2.5 hour drive separates these world-class cities, and if you have the time, I ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/04/01/the-cat-cafes-of-seattle-vancouver/

Sunday, 31 March 2019

Millions of Domestic Cats at Risk of Potentially Fatal Feline Diseases

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SWS_Rick_Edwards_VIRALCATS_183.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 Millions of Domestic Cats at Risk of Potentially Fatal Feline Diseases
Millions of Britain’s domestic cats are at risk of potentially life-threatening feline diseases because owners don’t feel annual vaccinations are necessary, experts warned today.
Whilst nearly half (48 per cent) of cat owners ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/31/millions-of-domestic-cats-at-risk-of-potentially-fatal-feline-diseases/

According To Dr. Cat: Episode One

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/naughty-kittens-vintage-photo-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1386&ssl=1 Post by Stephanie Musarra

Dr. Cat nudged his spectacles back onto his whiskered face. He rolled up a cigarette full of catnip, and took a puff.

“Would you like one?”

I shook my head.



“That’s right,” he chuckled, “Catnip has no affect on humans.” He... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/31/according-to-dr-cat-episode-one/

Saturday, 30 March 2019

The Charm of the Older Cat

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/charm2.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 When we were first married my husband and I decided to adopt a kitten, off we went to the nearest animal rescue centre looking for our dream furry baby to complete our little family. Two weeks later after approval from the RSPCA we returned from our second visit with two 12-year-old female... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/30/the-charm-of-the-older-cat/

Guest Star: Oreo and her pet Puppies

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Today’s guest story features a lovely photo gallery of our friend Oreo and her own little pet puppies. 😉

 
She supervises her dogs, a grumpy old cat and plays t... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/30/guest-star-oreo-and-her-pet-puppies/

Friday, 29 March 2019

The Friday Art Cat: Smoky the Tuxedo Kitty

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In Today’s Friday Art Cat, we have another beautiful painting by Shawn Pea Pet Portraits. This time he prepared a painting of Smoky the Tuxedo kitty in his bowl.

We love how the painting has caught the spirit of Mischief which seems to be especially true for our Tuxedo... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/29/the-friday-art-cat-smoky-the-tuxedo-kitty/

Catit Multi Feeder with Paw Pit

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_20160530_1955121.jpg Cati has invented yet another genius invention for…cats! This time it it is their new multi feeder. This clever little bowl sits quite high, with a flat platform for wet food and a ‘paw pit’ for dried to keep your cat occupied in the process of getting it out. As you can see ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/29/catit-multi-feeder-with-paw-pit/

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Purrsday Poetry: A Scrap of Catteral for Freya

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cat-in-a-storm.jpg?fit=1200%2C1056&ssl=1 Lay down your head you Ninny, You old Dear!
You have a home: there’s nothing now to fear.
Lightening, stinging hail, sleet, sweeping rain:
It’s just a storm! It’s not a hurricane.
Forget those grim years when you were a stray,
Back when you scurried on from night to day,
When... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/28/a-scrap-of-catteral-for-freya/

When 1 cat became Several

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Alot of humans ask my my mums feed the kitties in my street (they try to feed the homeless kitties but sometimes others are greedy!).
It all started with a kitty which my mums named ‘Blacky’, as the word states, hes a beautiful black kitty just like me, except I’m more... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/28/when-1-cat-became-several/

Wednesday, 27 March 2019

Fun Facts with Alfie & Brutus: A Lazy Alfie...

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Marc-FF.jpg?fit=1056%2C790&ssl=1 Alfie doesn’t quite seem to like exercise altogether… Unlike most cats that would be active at night. ;)

More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/27/fun-facts-with-alfie-brutus-a-lazy-alfie/

How to Make Trips to the Vet Easier for You and Your Feline Companion

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/calm-cat.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1 Hi everyone,
Today we’d like to provide you with some important advice on how to make trips to the vet easier on yourself and of course most importantly your feline companion.
Most cats find travelling outside their home to be a very stressful experience.
Cats aren’t stupid, they know that ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/27/how-to-make-trips-to-the-vet-easier-for-you-and-your-feline-companion/

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

The Adventures of the Katzenworld Cats: The New Bed?!?

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Oliver-and-Nubia-32-feature-image.jpg?fit=1699%2C858&ssl=1 Hi everyone,
Today our little masters of mischief are involved in a cartoon collaboration with our sponsor Sleepypod.
Even trialing a new product never gets boring with the two naughties. 😉

Trips to the vets are already stressful enough as they are for us and our feline friends so why use a ca... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/26/the-adventures-of-the-katzenworld-cats-the-new-bed/

Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 243)

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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 ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/26/happy-trt-tummy-rub-tuesday-week-243/

Monday, 25 March 2019

My Cancer"s I Ching Cats! Part 4: Mohanthal"s Sixth sense

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1-11-2.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 Here is story 4 about several cats in a cattery in Bangalore who helped me through my year of cancer treatment, many years ago!
My cancer’s cat-gardening (4)
Mohanthal: my sixth sense
Daily I slunk away to Mohanthal’s Quilt and my career limped behind me, coughing and sneezing wor... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/25/my-cancers-i-ching-cats-part-4-mohanthals-sixth-sense/

A Dog Loved A Cat: Part 2 by Rachael Ikins

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/a-cat-loved-a-dog-21.jpg?fit=594%2C640&ssl=1 A Dog Loved A Cat: Part 2
by
Rachael Ikins


all 3 lbs. of him.
Sassie was cautiously thrilled.


But Bug chose Ruby as his surrogate mom.



He tugged her ears and tail,



Until her patience expired and she took him in a firm paw.


An optimist by nature, as was Leonard, Bug was sure Leonard... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/25/a-dog-loved-a-cat-part-2-by-rachael-ikins/

Sunday, 24 March 2019

Hi from Tatum, a new contributor

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Photos from top left: Oscar, Rufus, Levon (on bed, under rug, sitting on step), & Oscar curled on his EZ Window Kitty Sill Mount
Hi Katzenworld Readers,
I’m Tatum, a new contributor to the site, and despite my complete lack of blogging e... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/24/hi-from-tatum-a-new-contributor/

Murphy the Rescue Cat

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_2625.jpg?fit=2100%2C1542&ssl=1 Hi everyone,
Please find below a guest post from Anita T about her feline companion Murphy:
Murphy is a rescue cat.
After my cat Sweet Thing died I thought I’d never get another cat. A friend of mine took me to a local shelter where I spent an hour looking around and playing with the k... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/24/murphy-the-rescue-cat/

Saturday, 23 March 2019

Everyone Grieves Differently, Coping With the Loss of Your Cat

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by Karen from My Pet Ashes
Grief is a complicated emotion and the process can and is different for everyone. Each grief can also be very different to a previous grief. The journey for each bereavement is as unique as each cat.
Circle... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/23/everyone-grieves-differently-coping-with-the-loss-of-your-cat/

Guest Star: The Story of Rudy!

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_6881-1.jpg?fit=2100%2C1225&ssl=1 Hi everyone,
Today’s guest story comes from Trudy and is about her cat Rudy!
Rudy’s story starts with my sweet Maggie who was put to rest in our home on October 5th 2018, after a short fight against cancer. I am a cat lady and have had countless cats, but she was something special. The l... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/23/guest-star-the-story-of-rudy/

Friday, 22 March 2019

The Friday Art Cat: Nubia and the Grass

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/54520908_2110053539082837_8143546855536459776_n.jpg FRIDAY ART CAT

Nubia and the Grass

“Nubia (Runcie-Unger) and the Grass”.  Soft pastels on paper, 16×11 inches.
I made this work after looking at an arresting photo shown to me.
Three things grabbed me about this image :

the attitude of the black, almost aristocratic cat, looking di... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/22/the-friday-art-cat-nubia-and-the-grass/

Renegade: Can you not open this for me WHILE I am sitting on you?

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Katzenworld-Canagan0004.jpg?fit=2000%2C1333&ssl=1 Hi everyone,
It’s me Rennie here today! And I got another food update for you all. ; )
Rennie: For some reason my human wasn’t capable of opening this for me while I was sitting on him… which I thought was slightly annoying to say the least. ;o

Rennie:... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/22/renegade-can-you-not-open-this-for-me-while-i-am-sitting-on-you/

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Purrsday Poetry: Chester

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Chester.jpg?fit=2100%2C1308&ssl=1 Hi everyone,
Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Gwen Davis-Feldman. The poem also doubles-up as a Tribute to her cat Chester.
CHESTER
Saturday, April sun with January cold
The vet visit is unexpected
Our battle plan in place:
We are bringing you home alive
Dropper feeding ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/21/purrsday-poetry-chester/

I"ve Found a Cat. What Should I do - Advice by Anita Kelsey

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Cat_on_laptop_-_Just_Browsing.jpg?fit=2100%2C1404&ssl=1 Article by Anita Kelsey – feline behaviour practitioner
After reading the story of a recent kitten who was found by a family who then wanted to keep the kitten, despite it being microchipped and belonging to another family, I thought it was be good to give everyone a few tips. Especially... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/21/ive-found-a-cat-what-should-i-do-advice-by-anita-kelsey/

Wednesday, 20 March 2019

Bow Wows & Meows by Bruce Robinson: Cat Obedience? No chance!

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bow-vows-and-meows-2.jpg?fit=1024%2C813&ssl=1 Hi everyone,
We kindly were given permission by Bruce Robinson to post some of his BOW WOWS & MEOWS cartoons.
We hope you’ll enjoy this mini-series as much as us. :D

Bruce Robinson is an award-winning, internationally published cartoonist and his work has been seen in numerous trade... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/20/bow-wows-meows-by-bruce-robinson-cat-obedience-no-chance/

Playtime for Pawsome Cats

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1047476.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 Shy cats can often get overlooked but just because they are quieter in the cattery does not mean they won’t make the perfect companion. A cat can be shy or timid for a number of reasons, they may have been through a trauma, they could still be very young and learning the ropes, or maybe […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/20/playtime-for-pawsome-cats/

Tuesday, 19 March 2019

The Rescue Story of Lupino

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_20180731_080954.jpg Hi everyone,
Please find below an unbelievable rescue story from a friend of ours in Italy and how they saved the life of a young kitten.
Lupino was found in June 2018 in a field in San Sperate (Sardinia-Italy) when he was approximately 2 weeks old. He was very sick, covered with fleas,  a very ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/19/the-rescue-story-of-lupino/

Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 242)

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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 ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/19/happy-trt-tummy-rub-tuesday-week-242/

Monday, 18 March 2019

My Cancer"s I Ching Cats! Part 3: The Bouncer

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2-7.jpg?fit=1408%2C990&ssl=1 Here is story 3 about several cats in a cattery in Bangalore who helped me through my year of cancer treatment, many years ago!
My cancer’s cat-gardening (3)
The Bouncer
Despite the malignant Namby Pamby and Leprosy, two soiled senior grotesques  who gave me a very worrying state of minor dep... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/18/my-cancers-i-ching-cats-part-3-the-bouncer/

Training Tips for Cats

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wooden-2569336_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1 Recognising the Signs of a Sick Cat Just like humans, cats can have off days when they just feel a bit under the weather. They may not want to eat or spend a lot of time sleeping or they may hide away for a few hours, perhaps lying in a hunched up position. Most of […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/18/training-tips-for-cats/

Sunday, 17 March 2019

Wanted: Cat Owners Whose Pets Walk on The Wild Side

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At the University of Exeter we’re carrying out research to help cat owners reduce the amount of wildlife their pets catch, without compromising cat health and welfare. This spring, we’re conducting a big experiment – and we need your help! We’re... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/17/wanted-cat-owners-whose-pets-walk-on-the-wild-side/

Oliver and Orlando in NJ USA

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kittens-1.jpg?fit=1163%2C1280&ssl=1 By Marylu Korkuch

In April 2016, a man walked into the woods with a cat carrier. Minutes later, he walked out — empty-handed. A  quick-thinking Good Samaritan investigated, and discovered a mama cat and her 4 newborn ginger kittens. Two boys and two girls. Rather than leave them in the woods to ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/17/oliver-and-orlando-in-nj-usa/

Saturday, 16 March 2019

Infographic: 5 Tips to Help Your Cat & Dog to be Friends

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Today we’ve got a useful infographic from our friends over at the Insurance Emporium for you on how to help dogs and cats to be friends.
It’s difficult to know exactly if cats and dogs will get along with each other but following a few simple steps can help get off to a... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/16/infographic-5-tips-to-help-your-cat-dog-to-be-friends/

Guest Star: Meet Muazza and her 4 friends Snow, Ice, Star and Orra

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Today’s little guest stars come from Farzleen from Malaysia and her kitties.



This is Muazza and her 4 friends Snow, Ice, Star and Orra peering through window of their apartment. Can you guess who is who?



Tip! This one is Muazza who loves to nap in the sink! Who else has... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/16/guest-star-meet-muazza-and-her-4-friends-snow-ice-star-and-orra/

Friday, 15 March 2019

The Friday Art Cat: His Meowjesty King Renegade

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In today’s Friday Art Cat we have a beautiful portrait of his Meowjesty King Renegade by Antonella Raimondo who specialises in pet tattoos here in London.

Her story:
Born and raised in a small town near Genoa, Italy, Antonella developed a profound love for art at a very young... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/15/the-friday-art-cat-his-meowjesty-king-renegade/

Freya & Renegade: Is it a box? Is it a bed? No it"s both in one!

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It’s me Freya here again today at the top of a new post with our latest bed. I really try to get in front of my siblings now. 😉

Freya: Not just is this a box… but it also serves as a bed! 😀 And what makes things even better is ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/15/freya-renegade-is-it-a-box-is-it-a-bed-no-its-both-in-one/

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Purrsday Poetry: Tyler

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/20180222_071657027-Copy-2.jpg?fit=1080%2C1189&ssl=1 TYLER, by Mollie Hunt
He is a long cat
with long legs,
with a long back
and a long tail.
His face has grown long, as old cats do.
His ears are long to twitch and turn
and tune to the slightest whisper.
His whiskers— long— are both
black
and
white,
matching the gray-black stripes of his side... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/14/purrsday-poetry-tyler/

The PANTHER in me!

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Every kitty has a secret. My secret will now be published on here furever!! It’s one I choose not to reveal however, it apart of me and feel it could help others.
As a kitty I was rather feisty and as I got older it got worse. A lot of humans told my mum’s to get rid of me. They... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/14/the-panther-in-me/

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Fun Facts with Alfie & Brutus: We disagree with Diets!

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Marc-FF.jpg?fit=1056%2C790&ssl=1 Of course, the two would have a different idea about diets!

More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/13/fun-facts-with-alfie-brutus-we-disagree-with-diets/

The Adventures of the Katzenworld Cats:

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Today our four masters of mischief would like to talk about some tips and advice for adopting a shelter cat.
As some of you know Nubia & Oliver both came from a local shelter run by Celia Hammond Trust so this is a topic that’s very close to our heart.
Especially Nubia was... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/13/the-adventures-of-the-katzenworld-cats/

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

How to “Stay-cation” With Your Pets

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/luggage_antique_cat_british_shorthair_funny_curious_leather_old_suitcase-499734.jpg?fit=1200%2C858&ssl=1 How to “Stay-cation” With Your Pets
How to Pick the Purr-fect Pet-friendly Holiday
Many of us will already be planning our summer breaks and holidays and, for pet owners, many of these plans will include their four-legged friends. But how can you ensure that your furry family members enjoy the ho... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/12/how-to-stay-cation-with-your-pets/

Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 241)

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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 ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/12/happy-trt-tummy-rub-tuesday-week-241/

Monday, 11 March 2019

My Cancer"s I Ching Cats! Part 2: Mohanthal’s Quilt

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/3-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1 Here is story 2 about several cats in a cattery in Bangalore who helped me through my year of cancer treatment, many years ago!
My cancer’s cat-gardening (2)
Mohanthal’s Quilt
SONY DSC
With cancer’s odiously crammed  suitcase again regurgitating Namby Pamby it also dragged out the long, endless... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/11/my-cancers-i-ching-cats-part-2-mohanthals-quilt/

A Dog Loved A Cat: Part 1 by Rachael Ikins

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by
Rachael Ikins

As the song said “People let me tell you ‘bout my best friend”


It is not true that cats and dogs don’t get along.



Katie was 8 years old when 8 week old dachshund puppy Sassie came to live with us. My marriage ended not long after and when we left w... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/11/a-dog-loved-a-cat-part-1-by-rachael-ikins/

Sunday, 10 March 2019

How to Cat-Proof Your Home

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cat-near-vase.jpeg?fit=2248%2C1500&ssl=1 Welcoming a new four-legged friend into your home is an exciting prospect. We all want the best for our pets, so in anticipation of their arrival, it’s a good idea to take some simple steps to cat-proof your home. Even if you and your cat have lived harmoniously for many years, it’s a worthwhile ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/10/how-to-cat-proof-your-home/

Seaside Cats

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BEWARE : cuteness will follow!

I love cats and here you have a short collection of the cats that I have met in Poros.





And when someone looks you like that, how can you not melt?

And I have also adored the way this one looked at me! 🤣😍


More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/10/seaside-cats/

Saturday, 9 March 2019

How to Keep Indoor Cats Happy and Healthy

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Image-1-for-Synergy-Guest-Blog.jpeg?fit=2100%2C1391&ssl=1 The great debate of indoor vs. outdoor cats makes it hard for a lot of new cat owners to know which lifestyle to choose for their cat. While both are good options, and the most important thing is keeping a loving home, there are many benefits to keeping cats indoors. These include protection... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/09/how-to-keep-indoor-cats-happy-and-healthy/

Guest Star: My new Adopted Life

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Please find below a guest story by Christine written from her cat’s companions view.


When I was 3 years old my hoomans child, who was 2, had great difficulty leaving me alone and I got very annoyed and hissed and spat and scratched him a lot, so much so his mummy decided... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/09/guest-star-my-new-adopted-life/

Friday, 8 March 2019

The Friday Art Cat: The Burmese

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The Burmese

Sennelier soft pastels on Murano paper, 6×7 inches.
This Burmese cat is of the sable brown variety, I think.  I like their golden yellow eyes!
This is one of my very first cat pastels, but I’m very fond of it as the cat is looking directly at the viewer ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/08/the-friday-art-cat-the-burmese/

Renegade: Be Safe - Be Found

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It’s me, Rennie, here again! As the weather is getting warmer many of our outdoor feline friends will be starting to be out more again. And sadly this is the time of the year that many of our human guardians will start to worry where they are.
Rennie: This is why I thought it... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/08/renegade-always-know-where-your-pet-is/

Thursday, 7 March 2019

Purrsday Poetry: Lap-sphinx

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CurledSphynx.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1 Lap-sphinx, you stare at me with half-lidded eyes
that burn with the fury of stars,
gossamer whiskers tremble, and tiny teeth
white as winter, dagger-sharp are bared
in a feline yawn,
heavy lids close again, and your face
settles into wary sleep.

Image Source Wikimedia
 
 
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/07/purrsday-poetry-lap-sphinx/

Catcafe Kuro Neko

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DSC04073.jpg?fit=2100%2C1180&ssl=1 If you are a catlover, there’s one place you must visit, which is Kuro Neko. Kuro Neko is a new hotspot, located in Kortrijk, Belgium. The two young owners decided to start a cat cafe wit lots of cute cats and they often keep adoption cats. Not only the cafe is really nice and cosy to sit in, b... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/07/catcafe-kuro-neko/

Wednesday, 6 March 2019

Bow Wows & Meows by Bruce Robinson: Petting a Cat

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We kindly were given permission by Bruce Robinson to post some of his BOW WOWS & MEOWS cartoons.
We hope you’ll enjoy this mini-series as much as us. 😀
Bruce Robinson is an award-winning, internationally published cartoonist and his work has been seen in numerous trade and ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/06/bow-wows-meows-by-bruce-robinson/

Caring for Pets With Epilepsy

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cat-1375793_1280.jpg?fit=1280%2C875&ssl=1 Caring for pets with epilepsy
What to do if your pet has a seizure
Many of the illnesses pets can suffer from are the same as those we might develop too. Epilepsy is one example and, although there is no cure, it can be controlled and managed.
PDSA vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan said: “It can be v... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/06/caring-for-pets-with-epilepsy/

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Worldwide Giveaway win tickets to Catfest in London PLUS 4cats cat toys - March 2019

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It’s time for our last pair of tickets for Catfest in London plus the usual selection of 4cats toys! Good luck everyone
The winner will receive a 4cats premium toy such as the  cat wrestler and selection of other 4cats toys plus a PAIR of tickets to Catfest in London!

This on... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/05/worldwide-giveaway-win-tickets-to-catfest-in-london-plus-4cats-cat-toys-march-2019/

Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 240)

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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 ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/05/happy-trt-tummy-rub-tuesday-week-240/

Monday, 4 March 2019

My Cancer"s I Ching Cats! Part 1: Kittles and the Water Lettuce

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1-13.jpg?fit=1920%2C1280&ssl=1 Here are stories about several cats in a cattery in Bangalore who helped me through my year of cancer treatment, many years ago!
My Cancer’s I Ching Cats!
Kittles and the Water Lettuce

Cat-gardening began to put out its grim but thankfully furry roots on that very first morning when I woke up t... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/04/my-cancers-i-ching-cats-part-1/

Mayhew Goes Above and Beyond to Care for 6 Week-old Kitten Forced to Live in Medical Isolation

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DSC01643.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&ssl=1 Mayhew Goes Above and Beyond to Care for 6 Week-old Kitten Forced to Live in Medical Isolation
Tiny Midnight was found earlier this year by a concerned member of the public, who noticed pitiful meows coming from underneath a nearby car. The 6 week-old kitten was abandoned, afraid and totally... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/04/mayhew-goes-above-and-beyond-to-care-for-6-week-old-kitten-forced-to-live-in-medical-isolation/

Sunday, 3 March 2019

The Most Popular Cat Breeds in the UK

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Today we’d like to look at the popularity of certain breeds in the UK and the characteristics of those breeds. Of course, ALL cats are lovable but it’s always interesting to know a little bit more about the traits and characteristics of certain breeds. And often you can... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/03/the-most-popular-cat-breeds-in-the-uk/

CAT RAPPER GOAL REACHED - ARM & HAMMER DONATES $10,000 TO MAC’S FUND

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You watched it; now for your reward!
Back in November, we ran a story on iAmMoshow, the Cat Rapper, and his YouTube video, “Slide” which promoted a new cat litter product by Arm & Hammer. If the video was viewed 1 million times by January 31, 2019, Arm & Hammer pledged to donate $10,000 ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/03/cat-rapper-goal-reached-arm-hammer-donates-10000-to-macs-fund/

Saturday, 2 March 2019

Blue Cross Animal Hospital to Open Doors to Public

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Kitten_in_a_helmet.jpg?fit=1733%2C1164&ssl=1 Blue Cross Animal Hospital to Open Doors to Public
Blue Cross pet charity is opening the doors of its animal hospital in Merton next month to give people the chance to see what goes on behind the scenes.
The open day, from 10.30am to 3pm on Saturday 16 March, is open to all the family.

Their... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/02/blue-cross-animal-hospital-to-open-doors-to-public/

Seamus the Rescue Cat

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/seamus-the-cat.jpg?fit=1185%2C767&ssl=1 This is Seamus. He is at least 2 years old. He’s a neutered male cat.
He came to us as a rescue cat with his sister Gracie when his previous owner was downsizing to a smaller property.
Seamus and Gracie were both indoor cats. They lived inside a house on a small, quiet road. They were... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/02/seamus-the-rescue-cat/

Friday, 1 March 2019

The Friday Art Cat: The Main Coon Cody

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In Today’s Friday Art Cat, we have a beautiful painting of the Maine Coon Cody who sadly has passed over the rainbow bridge by Shawn Pea Pet Portraits.

What strikes as the most about this painting are the green eyes and detailed expression of the Maine Coon.
You can find more ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/01/the-friday-art-cat-the-main-coon-cody/

Cat Behaviourist Anita Kelsey trials Almo Nature Cat Litter

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dsc08991.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1 By UK feline behaviourist Anita Kelsey
Welcome to my Almo Nature cat litter review. I sometimes spend my days advising people on cat toilets. Yes. you read that correctly! When I visit a cat guardian’s home I am always eager to see the litter tray and cat litter they have chosen to use.... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/03/01/cat-behaviourist-anita-kelsey-trials-almo-nature-cat-litter/

Thursday, 28 February 2019

Blaze Achew Pandamonium"s Advice to Hugh Wyles on Recipes to Recover his Health

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1494.jpg?fit=2100%2C1478&ssl=1 “You must be careful and eat only mice,
Not voles nor moles nor shrews however nice,
And must avoid at all costs nibbling rabbits:
They give a purrson some strange bouncing habits;
Yet mice, especially, will make you strong,
And make your whiskers all grow straight and long,
What’s... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/28/blaze-achew-pandamoniums-advice-to-hugh-wyles-on-recipes-to-recover-his-health/

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Fun Facts with Alfie & Brutus: Do you Know this Agile Big Cat?

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Marc-FF.jpg?fit=1056%2C790&ssl=1 The feline world is most certainly very diverse! But did you know this fabulous specimen of the feline world?

More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/27/fun-facts-with-alfie-brutus-do-you-know-this-agile-big-cat/

Cats on the Page at the British Library

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On the 19th of February, we attended the fantastic exhibition Cats on the Page at the British Library here in London. The event which celebrates our furry friends in literature is kindly supported by the pet insurance Animal friends.

You can’t miss the main exhibition as... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/27/cats-on-the-page-at-the-british-library/

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

World Spay Day - Challenging the Myths Around Neutering

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Challenging the Myths Around Neutering
Today, Tuesday 26 February marks the 25th annual World Spay Day – an international event to raise awareness of the importance of neutering.
Neutering a pet means removing the reproductive organs – for females this is often referred to as spay... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/26/world-spay-day-challenging-the-myths-around-neutering/

Happy #TRT - Tummy Rub Tuesday (Week 239)

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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 ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/26/happy-trt-tummy-rub-tuesday-week-239/

Monday, 25 February 2019

Preparing for the Arrival of a new Cat or Kitten

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cat-feature-image.jpg?fit=1024%2C729&ssl=1 Ready to welcome a new feline to the family? Whether your new arrival is a cat or kitten there are some top tips you should follow to ensure this is an easy process.
Ensuring their safety and security

The most important thing is keeping your new family member safe and secure. Cats are often... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/25/preparing-for-the-arrival-of-a-new-cat-or-kitten/

Guest Star: @Samson_speaks the Therapy Cat

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/46000756_1640983639335159_2243363402610977739_n.jpg Some beings come into this world with something special, a magic that allows them to know their worth.  They are more outgoing, more present in the moment, because they aren’t worried about how they look or whether they belong there.
These individuals have one thing more: Joy. It’s an attitude t... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/25/guest-star-samson_speaks-the-therapy-cat/

Sunday, 24 February 2019

The Adventures of the Katzenworld Cats: Renegade the World Traveller is Trying to get Home...

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Oliver-and-Nubia-30-feature-image.jpg?fit=1255%2C695&ssl=1 Hi everyone, We’ve teamed up with Petpointer to provide us with tips and advice on keeping track of your feline friends! 🙂 Most of us (for those with outdoor cats) have probably been in that situation. You come home from work but your little one isn’t there yet. At first, you shrug it off and […]

More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/24/the-adventures-of-the-katzenworld-cats-renegade-the-world-traveller-is-trying-to-get-home/

Guest Cats: We"ve Been Adopted!

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I’ve never been a cat person.  When I was about six years old, I desperately wanted a cat , but that desire was quickly squelched by my dad’s allergies.  All my adult life I have owned dogs and have loved identifying as a “dog person,” with the walkies, cool wet noses, m... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/24/guest-cats-weve-been-adopted/

Saturday, 23 February 2019

Purrple Cat Cafe, Glasgow

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/20190125_200941.jpg?fit=4032%2C1960&ssl=1 As a tourist in Glasgow, some of the more popular sights and landmarks are probably the Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery or the Duke of Wellington statue with a traffic cone on his head.  As a cat lover, however, Purrple Cat Cafe has to be top of the list!

Glasgow’s first and (c... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/23/purrple-cat-cafe-glasgow/

‘Animal VC’ Exhibition at National Army Museum

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An exhibition honouring hero animals from World War I and II will go on display to members of the public for the first time this half term at the National Army Museum in Chelsea, London.
The exhibition is part of leading veterinary charity PDSA’s celebrations to mark the 75thanniversary o... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/23/animal-vc-exhibition-at-national-army-museum/

Friday, 22 February 2019

Friday Art Cat: Two Ragdolls

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Two Ragdolls

Unison soft pastels on Clairefontaine Pastelmat paper, 9.5×12 inches.
I was blown way when I saw a photo on a ragdoll group on Facebook one day – it was of two beautiful white ragdoll boys, entwined on a cat tree, with a view of trees in the background.
I lo... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/22/friday-art-cat-two-ragdolls/

Freya: A Cosey Carrier worthy of a Queen!

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For a change it’s me Freya first in todays post! 🙂 We are back for another round of looking at the great range of products by Sleepypod who are currently kindly sponsoring our publication.

Freya: This one is the Sleeypod Atom which very conveniently fo... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/22/freya-a-cosey-carrier-worthy-of-a-queen/

Thursday, 21 February 2019

Purrsday Poetry: CAT ADVOCATE

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_20180402_093633356.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 CAT ADVOCATE, by Mollie Hunt
There is a fine line
between life and death
in the cat world.
Homeless or rescue,
feral or lost or found.
It all has to do with
having an advocate,
someone who speaks for you.
Someone who doesn’t speak in meows.
 
We are those. (them, they?)
We rise each morning ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/21/purrsday-poetry-cat-advocate/

Boo the Siberian

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/word-image.jpeg?fit=1296%2C865&ssl=1 Boo is our 3 year old fluffy Siberian kitty. She has a stunning mackerel tabby coat and striking emerald eyes.
Along with her sister Smudge (the dog) she is the inspiration and chief taster behind Scrumbles, our natural pet food company.

Boo enjoys teasing Smudge and bedding on her Dad’s (me) s... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/21/boo-the-siberian/

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Chat room (french for cat) – I"m Blaize Achew Panda-Monium

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“I’m Blaze Achew Panda-Monium. I am a large luxury Paper Weight & A Purrfessional Document-Shredder.” “Well Blaize, could you help me shred a particularly annoying DOG?”
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/20/chat-room-french-for-cat-im-blaize-achew-panda-monium/

Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Pets

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Antibiotics have served as a cornerstone of modern medicine, however inappropriate use means some bacteria are developing resistance to them.
PDSA Vet, Olivia Anderson-Nathan, said: “The more that antibiotics are misused, the higher the chance that bacteria ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/20/responsible-use-of-antibiotics-in-pets/

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Renegade: The Importance of Slow Feeding for Those of us that Scoff up Food!

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_9566.jpg?fit=2100%2C1575&ssl=1 The Ultimate Winter Pet Health Guide: Don’t Leave Your Pets Out In The Cold Now many of us always think that with December over the weather will improve and it will get warmer. Sadly that’s often not the case and January / February do tend to be even colder than December in many cases!!! Prevention […]
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/19/renegade-the-importance-of-slow-feeding-for-those-of-us-that-scoff-up-food/

Monday, 18 February 2019

The Duchess of Sussex Meets Kittens Discovered in Head’s shed at Mayhew

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMGL6203.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 Mayhew’s relationship with local school gets ‘royal seal of approval’, as The Duchess of Sussex meets kittens discovered in Head’s shed
When North Bridge House Nursery Head Teacher Christine McLelland discovered a litter of stray kittens and their mum in her garden shed last November, she called ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/18/the-duchess-of-sussex-meets-kittens-discovered-in-heads-shed-at-mayhew/

Who Wouldn"t Want to Get Engaged in a Cat Cafe?

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Stephen-Hazel-Petrus-Cat-Cafe-Engagement-1.jpg Hi everyone,
For some of us this surely must be a dream… to propose to your partner in a cat cafe!
That’s what it must have been like for the two volunteers of Pause Cat Cafe in Bournemouth.
MARRIAGE PROPOSAL AT PAUSE CAT CAFE
On a Saturday night at Pause Cat Cafe in Bournemouth last... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/18/who-wouldnt-want-to-get-engaged-in-a-cat-cafe/

Sunday, 17 February 2019

Fat cat Pompom goes on a diet

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Pompom-the-cat-is-an-early-entrant-for-PDSA-Pet-Fit-Club.jpg?fit=2100%2C1400&ssl=1 Fat cat Pompom goes on a diet
Obese moggy is one of the early entrants in PDSA Pet Fit Club
Pompom the fat cat from Harrow in Middlesex won’t be asked to join the cheering squad any time soon!
This gigantic ball of fur is more likely to be found sleeping or eating than jumping in the air. Pompom ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/17/fat-cat-pompom-goes-on-a-diet/

Kitty Photo Shoot

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I took delivery of a new (to me) camera a couple of months ago. I decided it was time to find out what it was like to own and use one of the best full frame DSLRs around. I’ve been thrilled with the landscapes I’ve managed to take so far, but most of all, I’ve been blown away... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/17/kitty-photo-shoot/

Saturday, 16 February 2019

Maska & the Horrible Rat Encrusted Disaster!

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/13-2-1.jpg?fit=834%2C342&ssl=1 Maska is my young ginger and white cat, who too often reminds me of my too often baked buttery shortbread biscuits! She is also as sweet as those delicious crumbly treats that I simply must not have at all!

Since Maska is such a gentle, adorably calm cat, who never gets... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/16/maska-the-horrible-rat-encrusted-disaster/

Friday, 15 February 2019

Friday Art Cat: A Sketch of Holly

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This weeks’ Friday art cat entry comes from Jeni Rizio and is a beautiful drawing of a cat



Her inspiration for this sketch came while the Internet was down at a Barnes and Noble Starbucks, so she got out her tablet and drew her kitty cat Holly based on a photograph she ... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/15/friday-art-cat-a-sketch-of-holly/

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Looking for that special someone this Valentine’s? Look no further than your pet!

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/8412144250_3e70dfa549_o.jpg?fit=2100%2C1082&ssl=1 Looking for that special someone this Valentine’s? Look no further than your pet!
Pets can make you happier than a partner and even reduce your stress levels, a survey by national pet charity Blue Cross has found.
Which is great news for lovely old cat Betty at Blue Cross Burford, who is still l... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/14/looking-for-that-special-someone-this-valentines-look-no-further-than-your-pet/

The Things I love CAT Style!

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Oh My Cat (OMC), can you believe its 2019 already!! I thought it might be a good time to explain my passions on a day-to-day basis. We all know some humans may get jealous of what I’m about to say! But maybe you should pretend to be a cat for the day?
My first passion is Napping! Yep,... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/14/the-things-i-love-cat-style/

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Fun Facts with Alfie & Brutus: Catnip Facts

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Marc-FF.jpg?fit=1056%2C790&ssl=1 Did you know these Details about Catnip?

More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/13/fun-facts-with-alfie-brutus-catnip-facts/

First Time Cat Guardians: 9 Feline Facts and Fictions Explained

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/feline-friend-2.jpg Congratulations, you’ve decided to get a cat for your family. No doubt you’re looking forward to lots of purrs and cuddles from your new fluffy friend but how much do you actually know about these adorable animals?
While cats can make wonderful companions, their behaviour isn’t always that easy t... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/13/first-time-cat-guardians-9-feline-facts-and-fictions-explained/

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Agria Wins for Second Year Running at Moneyfacts Consumer Awards 2019

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Most of us probably agree that having a good pet insurance is a must-have for our fur-family members! And when looking for pet insurances it’s important to check what is covered and how their claims process works.
Our friends over at Agria are one of the top insurances for... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/12/agria-wins-for-second-year-running-at-moneyfacts-consumer-awards-2019/

Monday, 11 February 2019

Pawsome! - 7 Insanely Cool Gifts For Your Cat Loving Friend

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/4-Cute-Cat-Jewelry.jpg?fit=800%2C800&ssl=1 Let’s face it: Gifting can be hard. Especially for cat lovers.
The abundance of cat related items on the web can be confusing and overwhelming. You want to find that purr-fect piece that brings joy and happiness to your loved one but end up scrolling through the web for hours and hours without f... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/11/pawsome-7-insanely-cool-gifts-for-your-cat-loving-friend/

The Cat Cafes of Eastern Europe & the Baltics: Part I

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As a traveler, I have found Europe to be amongst the best places in the world to visit. All the things we travel for: history, culture and food abound and simply wandering its streets makes one feel so enlightened and positively civilized.
As a budget traveler, however, Europe presents a... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/11/the-cat-cafes-of-eastern-europe-the-baltics-part-i/

Sunday, 10 February 2019

Roman the Invincible Roamer

https://i1.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Roman-the-roamer.jpg?fit=1531%2C1276&ssl=1 Meet Roman, he is a huge tubby black n white boy.
Originally Roman was a trapped very feral, cross, street fighter type of boy.
He lived in a skip at the East side of London… that was until he was caught and brought into rescue.
He needed vet treatment the poor boy.


amputated broken... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/10/roman-the-invincible-roamer/

My "Dog", Zorro Part 2

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/word-image-98.jpeg?fit=781%2C506&ssl=1 My Dog, Zorro Part 2
2001-2018
By Kathie Arcide
Epilogue
How we are each grieving…
James-Mostly he is patiently taking care of me. He cried…hard…with me that first night. He had finally connected with Zorro, or I should say Zorro finally connected with him, after 13 years of James patiently tryin... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/10/my-dog-zorro-part-2/

Saturday, 9 February 2019

Cats Protection Launches the 2019 Search for the UK’s Most Marvellous Moggy

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Our friends from Cats Protection are once again looking for us humans to enter our feline companions for their annual awards!
If you think your cat matches one of the categories below be quick and enter them via the Cats Protection website before the 8th of March.
Full details... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/09/cats-protection-launches-the-2019-search-for-the-uks-most-marvellous-moggy/

For Kate, a Love Story in Four Parts by Rachael Ikins

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1.jpg?fit=640%2C452&ssl=1 When my cat Katie died I was so distraught I gathered all the poems I had written about her over our 14 years and read them at a poetry open mic. Afterwards, people came up to me the same as if we had been at a memorial service for a human and offered condolences. One friend, a non cat person,... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/09/for-kate-a-love-story-in-four-parts-by-rachael-ikins/

Friday, 8 February 2019

Friday Art Cat: The Curled Siamese

https://katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/siamese-cat.jpg FRIDAY ART CAT
 
The Curled Siamese

Siamese. 
Caran D’ache pastel pencils on tan coloured Kraft paper, 8×11 inches.
This is a very quick pastel sketch of a Siamese cat.  It was licking its chest, or maybe simply looking down at its cute toes – I can’t remember which!
I absolutely love their... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/08/friday-art-cat-the-curled-siamese/

Renegade & Freya: Our New Vegan Cat Collars!

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It’s both us together in the same photo for a change! Now how did our humans manage to do that? 😉
Rennie: Anyway we are here to show you some fabulous new collars today. 😀
Freya: As many of you probably know we don’t normally wear collas due to the fact that we are indoor... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/08/renegade-freya-our-new-vegan-cat-collars/

Thursday, 7 February 2019

The Best Cat Toys for Blind Cats

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/blind-cat-.jpg?fit=700%2C497&ssl=1 by Anita Kelsey – UK’s leading cat behaviour consultant
I often work with cats that are blind and one of the things that I’d like to talk about now is getting it right when it comes to toys. Therefore this blog post will concentrate on the best toys for blind cats and how we can imp... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/07/the-best-cat-toys-for-blind-cats/

Wednesday, 6 February 2019

Chat room (french for cat) – Geek Cooking

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“Well Fitz, the only way to do really EXCELLENT geek cooking is as everyone knows, to cook it all from SCRATCH!!!”
More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/06/chat-room-french-for-cat-geek-cooking/

Pets Swallow the Strangest Things…

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Kitten-Cute-Cat-White-Animals-Nature-Pets-2905572.jpg?fit=1280%2C853&ssl=1 Pets Swallow the Strangest Things…
Keeping your pet safe from hidden hazards in your home
Stones, babies’ dummies, socks and even kebab sticks are among the weird and wonderful items our vets surgically remove from pet patients every year.
Pets are naturally inquisitive creatures, and our homes a... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/06/pets-swallow-the-strangest-things/

Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Worldwide Giveaway win tickets to Catfest in London PLUS 4cats cat toys - February 2019

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If you weren’t lucky in last months giveaway don’t fret as there is still time to win a pair of tickets for Catfest in London plus the usual selection of 4cats toys!
The winner will receive a 4cats premium toy such as the  cat wrestler and selection of other 4cats toys pl... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/05/worldwide-giveaway-win-tickets-to-catfest-in-london-plus-4cats-cat-toys-february-2019/

Monday, 4 February 2019

A New Cat GPS Tracker - The Tail it Cat Tracker

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/word-image-4.jpeg?fit=1900%2C800&ssl=1 Tail it Cat Tracker
In this article we will be featuring the Tail it Cat Tracker. The cat tracker was developed by Tail it Technologies AS, who is a GPS manufacturer based in Trondheim, Norway. The GPS device is one of the smallest pet trackers on the market, being the size of a coin. Not only... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/04/a-new-cat-gps-tracker-the-tail-it-cat-tracker/

Susanne and Benji and the Selfie

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/BenjiSelfie_4.jpg?fit=1964%2C1719&ssl=1 “Hey Benji, I’d like to practice taking a selfie. Can you help me out?”
“Sure Sue, what’s a selfie?”
“It’s when you use your phone to take a picture of yourself. It seems like everyone’s doing it and they look so good in the picture. My selfies look terribl... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/04/susanne-and-benji-and-the-selfie/

Sunday, 3 February 2019

Adopting a Rescue Cat - Do"s and Don"ts 

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cat-1046510_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1276&ssl=1 Adopting a rescue cat – do’s and don’ts 
It’s estimated that at any one time around 100,000 dogs and countless cats are without homes.  For anyone considering getting a cat this year choosing one from an animal shelter or adoption centre that needs a loving home makes a lot of s... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/03/adopting-a-rescue-cat-dos-and-donts/

A Stripe of House Tigers

https://i0.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Feline-Friends-Together-Cats-Feral-Outdoor-Animal-2009175.jpg?fit=1280%2C853&ssl=1 We’ve probably all heard of a Clowder of Cats… but what is a clowder, anyway?  Apparently, “Clowder” originates from the term, “clodder.” Clodder is a Middle English term that originated in the late 1700s, and was used to describe a “clotted mass.  Not very nice, is it?  C... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/03/a-stripe-of-house-tigers/

Saturday, 2 February 2019

BOOK REVIEW: A Spell of Murder, by Clea Simon

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A Spell of Murder: the first Witch Cats of Cambridge mystery, by Clea Simon
Clea Simon’s new cozy paranormal mystery,  A Spell of Murder, is as captivating as a puzzle ball, a satisfying cat mystery in the truest sense.
 “Magic is for felines,” says Clara as she tries to dissuade Becca fr... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/02/book-review-a-spell-of-murder-by-clea-simon/

Tribute: In Loving Memory – Willow

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In honour of Willow the companion of our friend Lavinia, we have decided to include her story as a Tribute.
Please ensure you have a box of tissues at hand and do send your love to our friend!


Willow, taken back in October, 2015. One can see the love between these two elder... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/02/tribute-in-loving-memory-willow/

Friday, 1 February 2019

Friday Art Cat: Steinbeck"s Art!

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Today’s entry in Friday Art Cat comes from our good friends over at TWOCATSVIEWS:

Greetings all!  I finally got my human to turn on the puter for us so we could send all of you a little note.  Mom said that I could do the Caturday Art today so here goes:

Notice that I even g... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/01/friday-art-cat-steinbecks-art/

Renegade & Freya: Our New Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed has Arrived!

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It’s me Rennie here today with some updates from us kats here at Katzenworld HQ!
Rennie: See this bed that I am in? Sleepypod is sponsoring us at the moment and has provided us with some of their products to try out. 😀

Nubia: What you mean the bed that’s inside MY box... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/02/01/renegade-freya-our-new-sleepypod-mobile-pet-bed-has-arrived/

Thursday, 31 January 2019

Lines Written by Coco the Cat to Masterblaster

https://i2.wp.com/katzenworld.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1507.jpg?fit=2100%2C1456&ssl=1 “I move through midnight on my velvet paws
And circle silently around your bed.
O rest now, lovely poet sleepy head!
And let me guard you with my sacred claws.
The world we live in is filled up with flaws,
Alas, our lives are brief and we are sped.
We live our nine of them, some over... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/01/31/lines-written-by-coco-the-cat-to-masterblaster/

Funny Benji

For Cee’s photo challenge, Funny, I give you Benji who always makes me smile.
Whether he’s contemplating the day,

or caught in the act.

Whether coiled and ready to spring

or uncoiled and ready to sleep,

Benji enjoys life and is happy to be a cat!

Susanne and Benji from... More at https://katzenworld.co.uk/2019/01/31/funny-benji/