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Fresh Charity and Pause Cat Cafe call out for shopper suppawt for a share of Tesco’s Community Grants Fresh Charity has been selected by Tesco Community Grants to receive £500, £1,000 or £1,500 towards extending disabled access downstairs in Pause Cat Cafe. The amount awarded will depend on the results of a public vote in

Just 9% of pet owners have a pet insurance policy in place Over a fifth of uninsured owners don’t think insurance is worth the money More than one in 10 uninsured owners say they can’t afford to take out cover A new report by Go.Compare Pet Insurance has estimated that an astonishing 91% of pet owners don’t

A retrospective study published in March in the scientific journal PLOS One found that Japanese kids who grew up with dogs or cats in the home were about half as likely to develop asthma as children who did not live with pets. The protective effects were similar for exposure to both dogs and cats, but

Surrender Prevention Training Helps Keep More Cats and Kittens in Homes Community Cats Podcast is teaming up with renowned cat behaviorist Dr. Rachel Gellar to present a new certification workshop, designed to keep more cats and families together. The Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 17 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Last Updated on: May 10, 2023 by Crystal Uys Cats can engage in activities that leave us feeling puzzled. While we may think that using water bowls is the easiest way for cats to drink water, cats may think otherwise. There are several reasons why your cat may prefer to drink from the tap rather

Award-winning pet-care provider, Petpals, recently expanded to Milton Keynes, welcoming a brand-new pet-care business to support the growing demand for pet services in the area. Local pet enthusiasts Nilay and Priyanka Sanghrajka are the latest to enter the rapidly growing pet-care industry and offer top-notch pet services to the Milton Keynes community. After their search

Last Updated on: May 8, 2023 by Crystal Uys If your cat has ever snuck outside when it shouldn’t have or not come home after you let it out for its daily exploration, you know that feeling of dread and worry well. There’s nothing worse than not knowing where your beloved pet has gone. If

Applications are invited for the 2023 Michael J. Day Scholarship launched by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) in memory of Emeritus Professor Michael J. Day. Open to veterinary students around the world, the Scholarship provides financial assistance for research into an aspect of small companion animal infectious disease, clinical vaccinology or immunology. The selected Scholar

Involving your feline friends in celebrations like these can be tricky, especially as they have certain dietary needs and limitations to consider. However, with a little know-how, it can be really easy and fun to put together a special, cat-friendly afternoon tea: Bake some treats Getting busy in the kitchen and baking some treats for

Last Updated on: May 3, 2023 by Crystal Uys If I were to open my Instagram account and mindlessly scroll through the media buffet, I would undoubtedly see pictures and videos of chonky cats. What do I mean by chonk? I mean pudgy, cuddly, fat cats. Photos as far as the eye can see of

Cats are all about survival, individually and for the species. When cats fear losing their resources, or if a predator is nearby, they become stressed, fearful, maybe even a little (or a lot!) aggressive. Some cats hide, some cats attack, but their behaviors are really two sides of the same coin: Reactions to anxiety. Look

Hi everyone, Welcome to our regular feature of cat puzzles! You can print the below Picture and this week it’s a special COLOURING in fun with a cat-themed picture. 🙂 I hope you’ll have loads of fun with this one. Advertisements The full range of Necoichi raised bowls and accessory now available @ Katzenworld Shop

Allergies are one of the most common health conditions in the world. Everybody knows someone who suffers mightily during allergy season, when certain molds and pollens prevail more in the environment. Unfortunately, our feline companions experience the same kinds of allergies that we humans experience, causing them the same kind of misery. How allergies happen

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. Another stunning entry from Rose (RoseyToesMeows), this time of Taivas. 🙂 Meet

Last Updated on: May 1, 2023 by Crystal Uys While cats can sleep between 12–16 hours a day, they still require plenty of exercise and entertainment to stay happy and prevent boredom. Bored cats and cats that don’t get enough exercise eventually start to experience negative health issues, including stress, weight gain, and depression. Therefore,

May 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Pet Month Chip Your Pet Month Week-long 7-13: Be Kind to Animals Week 7-13: Pet Week Day-long 3: Specially Abled Pet’s Day 8: Animal Disaster Preparedness Day Learn how to help community cats in your neighborhood. Photogrpahy ©Dovapi | Getty Images. 1: TNR Certification Workshop If you’re ready to

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? There’s only one place: the vet surgery. But, regretfully, it’s somewhere that Louis Catorze has to visit most months, whether he likes it or not. It wasn’t always this way. Catorze used to happily guzzle Pill Pockets containing his steroid tablets, twice a

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Last Updated on: April 26, 2023 by Crystal Uys Booping a cat is the ultimate way to ask a cat’s permission to give it some love. It generally involves taking one finger, touching your cat’s nose, and then holding it out for a cat to investigate. Most, but not all, cats enjoy a good boop,

As we edge our way into Spring, felines who love to roam will most certainly start to get more adventurous – spending more time outdoors and venturing further from home. Our friends at British luxury cat collar and lifestyle brand Cheshire & Wain excel at helping kitties look stylish on their ‘catwalks’ but they also

Last Updated on: April 24, 2023 by Crystal Uys Introducing a new pet to your current one can be a stressful experience, but a lot of that stress can be addressed by being prepared, calm, and patient. While some cats and dogs don’t like each other, they can get along. However, most pets take time

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) is excited to announce the launch of an innovative online course for veterinary surgeons. The Interactive Feline Endocrinology course offers a new style of continuing education that is practical, engaging, and uses real cases and results from author and Head of Veterinary Specialists at ISFM, Dr Sam Taylor. In practice

The following is a guest post by Debbie W: Scooby Doo February 25, 1999 – March 17, 2023 It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Scooby Do on March 17, 2023. Scooby was born 25 Feb 1999 in an undisclosed location in Black Forest Colorado. His birth Mother abandoned him

Last Updated on: April 19, 2023 by Crystal Uys The question of whether cats can wear harnesses all the time is a common one among cat owners. While harnesses can be useful in certain situations, it is generally not recommended to have a cat wear a harness all the time. Let’s explore the reasons why

Harry is on the lookout for the purr-fect home The RSPCA is seeking a special home for a cat who lost his ears to skin cancer. Harry is currently under the care of RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch and the Kent North West Branch, while he waits for a new home after four months of

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to enter is by sending them in via info@katzenworld.co.uk. Or just leave a comment with a link to the post / photo you’d like us to use on this blog post. Another stunning entry from Rose (RoseyToesMeows), this time of Taivas. 🙂 Meet

Last Updated on: April 17, 2023 by Crystal Uys Before attempting to answer whether cats are sassier than dogs, it’s important to ensure we’re all on the same page, as the term sassy is a bit imprecise. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, sassy has three meanings—impudent, lively, and stylish—none of which describes cats accurately.1 Also,

RSPCA is hoping somebody with information will come forward. The RSPCA is appealing to the public for information after two young kittens suffering from cat flu were callously dumped in a box by a school in Rugby. The animal welfare charity was contacted on Wednesday morning (29 March) by a member of the public, who

Written by Mel on behalf of Bean From the moment I took this toy out of the box my cat, Bean, was in love. From smelling to chewing, scratching and cuddling there is nothing Bean doesn’t love about playing with it. It kept him entertained for ages so this is certainly a must-have for cats

Last Updated on: April 12, 2023 by Crystal Uys Losing a beloved pet can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences of our lives. While family and friends may offer their condolences and understanding, it’s not always easy to find the right support to help navigate the grieving process. This is where I have found