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Alzheimer’s runs in my husband’s family. Nearly everyone in his family was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s sometime after their turned 60. As you might imagine, this has sent me on a path of researching brain health in later life, especially regarding memory. Strangely enough, one of the studies I’ve come across, again and again, found that

It’s that joyous time of year again, and whether you’re going all out this Christmas, or are planning a more low-key affair, a national vet charity is warning pet owners of the many dangers that come on the big day. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “There are lots of hidden hazards that we don’t

Last Updated on: December 12, 2022 by Crystal Uys Most of the time, cats are irresistible. I can’t help but want to give my cats a big squeeze when they’re doing something adorable, a la Hugo the Abominable Snowman talking about wanting to hug and squeeze Bugs Bunny. Some cats make it very obvious that

The Oriental cat can be found in more than 600 patterns. Photography ©GlobalP | Getty Images. Cat Breeds Oriental By Catster , December 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email The Look of a Oriental Orientals are sturdy and sleek in appearance. They have large ears, a wedge-shaped head and a lanky body. Orientals come

RSPCA issue advice to animal-lovers to be ‘pet-safe’ for the festive season It’s nearly time to say – happy howl-idays! The RSPCA is urging pet-owners to be paws-itivity prepared for any emergencies which arise over Christmas – and to ensure that the festive time is as non-stressful as possible for our fluffy friends. From toxic

A Snowshoe cat. Photography ©Juniors Bildarchiv GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo. Cat Breeds Snowshoe By Catster , November 25, 2022 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Quick Facts Weight: 5.5 – 12 pounds The Look of a Snowshoe The Snowshoe is distinguished by its pointed coat, white markings on the feet and a white inverted V

The two kittens were dumped at Hammersmith Park in London The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were found abandoned in a cat carrier by some tennis courts at Hammersmith Park. The two kittens, one ginger and white and one black and white, were found inside a cat carrier by a concerned member

Last Updated on: December 7, 2022 by Crystal Uys For cat owners, feline fur babies mean the world. Cat owners love to snuggle up with their cats and doze off listening to their purrs or even playing games with them – the rich and famous are no different. The rich and famous love to post

Janette DeLoach’s mobile cat lounge has become a hit with potential adopters and those who just need a kitty fix. ©Kellie B. Gormly Lifestyle Bringing a Mobile Cat Lounge to Feline Fans By Kellie B. Gormly , December 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Janette DeLoach’s heart broke as she learned about the extent

New year’s eve is less than a month away and we know your party plans could be in full throttle. But as you prepare to celebrate, some of the activities could be stressful for your fur baby. The loud banging and flashes of light from fireworks could be stressful to your cat, and you need

Last Updated on: December 5, 2022 by Crystal Uys If you’ve been asking yourself, “Is my cat deaf or ignoring me?”, you’ve probably noticed changes in your cat’s behavior. Maybe they are not responding to your voice like they used to or perhaps they seem oblivious to the vacuum cleaner that used to scare the

The holidays are coming, and so is the eternal problem of finding a gift my cat, Stella, will actually like. I decided to ask her for tips. Hey, Stella. How can I give you a good present this year? What do you want? What did you give me last year? Oh, right. You gave me

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. Who is this? Karl! He joins us from PostGradPayBack. Meet Otis who

All Month Long: Cat Lovers Month Week-long 6-12: Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Day-long: 1: Celebrate Shelter Pets Day 9: International Day of Veterinary Medicine 15: Cat Herders Day Through Dec. 31: Giving Campaign Morris Animal Foundation wants to give animals a brighter future this holiday season with the support of animal lovers. This campaign will

Pumpkin has made a recovery after being abandoned before Halloween The RSPCA is appealing for help after a black cat was left for dead in a sealed box in Crewe. Volunteers from RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich and District Branch are caring for the poor feline who was found next to a bin near to Ruskin

The holidays are a joyous time for us humans — decorations, parties, gifts and special traditions. We spend more time with our family and friends, celebrating with lots of laughter and, of course, too much food. Celebrations are so much fun, and we eagerly await them every year. But wait! That’s the human view of

This World Aids Day (Thursday 1 December), many of us will be aware of the important fight against HIV, but it’s a lesser-known fact that our feline friends can suffer from a similar disease too. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) belongs to the same family of viruses as HIV, yet

You’ve probably been meaning to go to the store to buy your cat a new scratcher, but it’s an easy thing to forget, as they aren’t everywhere. But perhaps, instead, you’ve realized that you might be able to make one at home yourself— and you’d be right! We rounded up some terrific plans that you

DENVER/October, 2022 – The Betty White Estate recently donated $150,000 to Morris Animal Foundation. The funds support the work of the Betty White Wildlife Fund, established at the Foundation in 2010 to address critical health problems in wildlife. Betty White, who passed away on December 31, 2021, at the age of 99, devoted her life

Last Updated on: November 28, 2022 by Crystal Uys Cats’ eyes can be quite beautiful, especially when they are lit up with a love of life. Make-up artists often use cats’ eyes as inspiration to create some of the most gorgeous cosmetic looks ever seen. We are used to associating cats’ eyes with elegance and

Exclusive Christmas card range launches this month A brand new charity Christmas card range that will raise money for the RSPCA launches today through thortful. The partnership launches for the 2022 festive season and will continue into 2023, providing exclusively-designed, animal-themed greetings card designs for occasions throughout the year. The RSPCA Christmas card range, designed

©Getty Images Lifestyle ASPCA Cat Advocate of the Year By Jackie Brown , November 11, 2022 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Annual Humane Awards celebrates human and animal heroes who make a difference and improve animal welfare. The 2022 Cat Advocate of the Year is

An animal charity is urging cat owners to get their cats vaccinated after some young kittens in its care nearly lost their eyes after catching cat flu. Four-month-old kittens Cherrim and Hattrem came into Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre with three other siblings from the same litter, one of which died. They were from a multi-cat household

Last Updated on: November 23, 2022 by Crystal Uys Black cats have long been associated with bad luck, but their luck has changed significantly in the last few decades. With the rise of social media cat groups (like ours!), more and more people came together to discuss their love of “voids”, so named for their

©Anastasiia Kulikovska | Getty Images Cat Health Care Exploring How Domestic Cats Can Live in Groups By Jackie Brown , November 14, 2022 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Cats are naturally solitary with highly territorial behaviors, but domestic cats often live in groups of one or more. A study published in July in the journal

Cats Protection has issued an urgent appeal for volunteer fosterers as it braces itself for an unprecedented number of cats coming in this winter. The charity, which rehomes 36,000 unwanted and abandoned cats each year, says waiting lists for felines coming into the charity have risen by around 20% owing to issues related to the

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If you’ve ever tried to bathe your cat, you probably know just how much cats hate water. Most cats very distinctly hate water and getting wet in just about any situation, even if it’s a situation they put themselves in. As in all things, there are cats that love the water and swimming. Some cats

©Melodie Musick Lifestyle Festive Feline Stockings By Annie Butler Shirreffs , November 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email If you’re looking for the perfect stocking, check out these adorable offerings from artist Melodie Musick. Besides regular grade school and high school art classes, Melodie is mostly self-taught but has loved drawing and painting for

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urgently calling on the Government to extend the GB Energy Bill Relief and consider more support for already under-pressure veterinary practices to avoid serious implications for UK food safety and an animal welfare crisis. In his letter to the Chancellor, BVA President Malcolm Morley called for the Government to