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Getting a new pet is exciting and a whole new level of responsibility. Just as with children, there’s a big world out there that we need to educate our pets about – and socialising your new pet is one of the most important things you can do for them. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains:

Last Updated on: April 10, 2023 by Crystal Uys Ever heard of cat astrology? Believe it or not, your cat’s personality traits might be influenced by the cosmos! Understanding our cat’s zodiac sign could help you get a better understanding of your cat’s personality and what traits you should expect to see in them just

Pixie had only just started going outside when she became stuck. A nine-month-old kitten who got herself stuck in a tree, evading rescue attempts for three days, was eventually brought back down to earth in a tree surgeon’s net. Tabby coloured Pixie had only been going outside for about five days before she landed herself

Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for more than 20 years and is currently the executive editor of Catster magazine and contributing editor on Dogster magazine. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share

With Easter upon us, many families will be spending the bank holidays together and, as pet lovers, we want our four-legged friends to join in too. But there is also likely to be a hidden danger brought into our homes – chocolate. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Chocolate can come in different forms, whether

Last Updated on: April 5, 2023 by Crystal Uys The British Shorthair cat is one of the most popular and adorable cat breeds in the world, but they’re so much more than that. These cats have tons of interesting facts to learn, and I’ve tracked down and highlighted ten of my favorites for you here.

Hi everyone, Welcome to our regular feature of cat puzzles! You can print the below Picture and see if you are able to find all the feline-friendly words in the grid! I hope you’ll have loads of fun with this one. Looking for the answers? Never fear you can find them here! But don’t spoil

Last Updated on: April 3, 2023 by Crystal Uys Cats love to climb, and it’s deeply rooted in their feline DNA. In my experience, cats will climb just about anything to enjoy a bit of vertical fun. For whatever reason, curtains seem to attract feline attention regularly. Some cats limit themselves to using thick curtains

Hi there! What you want this back??? o.o But I thought that this is MY laptop resting pad. <3 Signed by Her Meowjesty Queen Nubzilla the Disturber of Peace Advertisements The full range of Necoichi raised bowls and accessory now available @ Katzenworld Shop We regularly write about all things relating to cats on our

April 2023 Pawlidays All Month Long: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Pet First-Aid Awareness Month Day-long: 6: Siamese Cat Day 11: National Pet Day 19: Cat Lady Day 28: Hairball Awareness Day 30: Pet Parents Day 30: Tabby Day 30: Therapy Animal Day Two cats rubbing up against each other outdoors. Photography ©maximkabb |

Hi everyone, Following on from our fun little post about Why Cats Chatter, we’ve had MANY submissions from you all and when your own cats do this. From Jay: “My Siamese cats tend to do this. The younger much more frequently. The clip I will attach is her seeing a flying insect in the bathroom.

Last Updated on: March 29, 2023 by Crystal Uys If you are a first-time cat owner, there have likely been a few quirks about your kitty that you hadn’t been expecting. I have had plenty of new cat parent friends tell me how shocked they are that their cat sleeps so much. Some of them

A few years ago, I owned a wonderful and unique polydactyl cat named Mittens. She had many distinguishing personality traits and quirky characteristics in addition to her giant front feet. But Mittens was a vomiter. If I came home and there was a puddle of cat vomit somewhere in the apartment, there was little doubt

The UK’s fastest-growing pet food brand, Webbox, has pledged to support pets impacted by the crisis in Ukraine with thousands of meals. They will be working with heroic charity, Breaking the Chains, who continue to operate in Ukraine’s most dangerous areas – areas that no other organisation can get to – to rescue animals, deliver

Last Updated on: March 27, 2023 by Crystal Uys Unfortunately, many cats around the United States find themselves in shelters or other situations where they need help. Thankfully, there are cat rescues and sanctuaries that work diligently to help these cats with places they feel comfortable, medical care, and the love they deserve. Let’s take

Pet owners are being urged to carefully pre-plan holidays to avoid being turned away from accommodation or denied entry to their destination country. Travel experts at Panache Cruises, specialists in ultra luxury cruises, have researched the 10 things all holidaymakers should do before booking a trip away with their pets so the holiday goes off without

“It is a very distinct tribute to be chosen as the friend and confidant of a cat”.   – H.P. Lovecraft “Time spent with cats is never wasted”. – Sigmund Freud We are three lively, affectionate and healthy boys. Our ages are seven months, five months and one year.  We do love attention but are always

The mission of Purrrfect Angels Cat Rescue and Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) organization in Florida, is simple: to save as many cats as possible from being killed at shelters, including those who are homeless, sick, neglected and with special needs. Purrrfect Angels exists to give these cats a second chance in finding a loving home and

Hi everyone, How are you doing today? My human left this next to me… So what do you think I should buy? 😀 Signed by His Meowjesty King Oliver the Maker of Mischief Advertisements The full range of Necoichi raised bowls and accessory now available @ Katzenworld Shop We regularly write about all things relating

Last Updated on: March 22, 2023 by Crystal Uys Most of us love our pets, no matter how messy they make our homes or how much fur they leave on our clothes. Many of us wouldn’t say the same about politicians, but most of them are probably used to that! But what about the cases

Hi everyone, Today we’ve got a fabulous infographic on what human food is safe and what isn’t safe for our little friends. Of course the list of “Safe foods” contains items that while safe if stolen from your plate are not exactly on the recommended list of food items for our friends. 😉 But since

Last Updated on: March 20, 2023 by Crystal Uys The Cat House on the Kings is a feline rescue, sanctuary, and adoption center. This organization prioritizes the safety and well-being of all cats that come into their care, ensuring that they will not be caged or euthanized during their stay. Cats are permitted to spend

When you think of therapy animals, dogs visiting schools, libraries and airports probably come to mind. According to Pet Partners, one of the world’s largest registry of therapy pets, pups are the majority, but cats come in second. Training a cat to help people cope with boredom, stress and other emotions takes time and energy,

By Heather Stiletto, LVN Co-administrator at 1001pallets.com, recyclart.org, and 1001gardens.org   Let’s face it: children, including our beloved four-legged ones, can be expensive. Just like with your human family, you find ways to save costs while keeping your pets well-fed, comfortable and entertained. In addition to your current methods to defray the costs of pet ownership,

The following guest story was submitted by Barbara B.: After my last two cats passed away I decided to wait before getting another. My kids were grown and gone and with our jobs, many interests and travel, we were rarely home. After we retired I began to long for a cat. My husband however was

So many cats are out there waiting to find their fur-ever home, yet so many end up not being adopted. One group most often left waiting to get adopted is those cats that are disabled. Because caring for a disabled kitty takes a bit more time and patience, these cats are often considered less adoptable.

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. “This is my relaxing kitty His name is Useless but I

If your cat is lying nearby, it might be tempting to give it a big cuddle at the thought of it not having a forever home. When you think of cats waiting to be adopted or, worse still, not ever finding a forever home, it’s heartbreaking. There’s a misconception about rescues and sanctuaries as being

Hi everyone, Today we have a special infographic on Cat Behaviours for you. This one has been kindly provided to us by Sainsbury’s Bank. Ever wondered what your cat’s body language and other behaviors mean? Look no further it is all here in a fun and informative way! 😀 Advertisements Visit our Shop for top-quality

A Good Samaritan found Anchovy and took her to Austin Pets Alive! as part of its P.A.S.S. Program (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) for Texas residents, which provides emergency medical assistance, temporary fosters and behavioral/training recommendations to save at-risk animals. Foster mom to the rescue ©Burazin | Getty Images Halle Eckel Hamilton, cat adoption manager