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Guest post by Lucy BurdetteThis post contains affiliate links* I’ve had very few cat-less times in my life, and those periods when there wasn’t a furry friend to greet me at the door felt lonely and sad. My characters in the Key West mystery series, Hayley Snow and Miss Gloria, feel the same way. In

Luna was found collapsed after being hit by air gun pellet The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was shot in a street in Chester. Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road

This is a sponsored post* Animals are classified as three different types of eaters: herbivores, carnivores and omnivores. Carnivores eat a meat-based diet while herbivores eat a plant-based diet. Omnivores eat both meat and plants. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need meat not just to survive, but to thrive. Nutritional needs of obligate

Squeek is the oldest cat in the cattery at Danaher in Essex The RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home in Essex is looking to find a retirement pad for 18-year-old cat Squeek who sadly came into the charity’s care as his owner could no longer look after him. The male tabby cat may be senior in years

This post contains affiliate links* Hydration is critical to keeping your cat healthy. Cats as a species don’t have a high thirst drive, and this can lead to chronic low-level dehydration if a cat is fed mostly dry food, which in turn, can lead to urinary tract and kidney problems. Proper hydration can help prevent

I’m here in Ukraine, embedded with a Polish veterinary team from the Ada Foundation — an animal clinic and hospital located near the Ukrainian border in Poland. We are traveling in a convoy of two animal ambulance vans, loaded with food and medical supplies. The team’s mission is to help pets displaced by war. Overwhelmed

The RSPCA is baffled as to why no-one wants to offer purr-fect Zara a home A beautiful three-year-old cat, who was rescued in Birmingham, along with two of her newborn kittens – one of whom was found dead beside her – has not received a single offer of a home since coming into the RSPCA’s

This post contains affiliate links* I don’t often re-read cat books, but there are a few that have a special place on my bookshelf, and occasionally, I pull them out and read them again. Love Saves the Day by Gwen Cooper is one of those books, and it still holds the same magic for me,

Cats are extremely strange creatures. We enjoy their weird body language and quirks. But what do these weird cat behaviours mean? Behaviors can be inherited from ancestors, although they may no longer impact daily life. Cats behave similarly to dogs, humans, and other creatures. Their actions have a payoff, or they wouldn’t do them. The

This post contains affiliate links* I previously featured these gorgeous bracelets, made from genuine gemstones in many different cat colors. In fact, I love these bracelets so much that I included them in our 10 Best Cat Products of 2021. The bracelets are handmade by Monique from genuine gemstones with a strong, very sturdy quality

The following post was contributed by Nala – the Catio Keeper: Our only goal was to create a cat’s dream vacation, fun and happy, paradise while our cats were outdoors. Over the years we have built one of the largest catio homes around, currently there are 3 catios each connected with tunnels, bridges, and platforms

This post contains affiliate links* One of the first things cat parents notice when cats develop arthritis is a reluctance or even complete avoidance of jumping onto and off furniture. And when it prevents your cat from getting up on what used to be a favorite spot, it’s time to give them a little help.

In the past two decades, you’ve come a long way, kitties. And, your future looks bright. That’s because life for cats in the next decade is expected to be welcoming, wonderful and, yes, innovative on so many fronts. Catster reached out to leading feline experts in the pet industry to ask them to describe what life

Veterinary professionals worldwide will have access to over 30 hours of online learning as they log on to the 2022 International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) Virtual Congress from the comfort of their own homes. Launching live on 30th July at 1:30 pm (BST), this year’s theme is ‘Feline Fine: how to create harmony between physical

Inside the Mind of a Cat is a new documentary that will debut on Netflix August 18. The film features various experts and looks at the science behind what goes on in a cat’s mind to “reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet in this captivating and cuddly documentary.” Here’s a first look at

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Pawcific Purrsea. What is a face, really?more like a tribal maskcolors, lines, patterns and shapesangular, off balance and distortedthe face of the new artcombine several points of viewand overlap themsmall, tilted planes,set in a shallow spacegeometric such as asquare, circle, or trianglecut up and

Environmental toxins are ever present in our homes, from the chemicals used in rugs and furniture to fire retardants and air fresheners. The effects of all these chemicals on human health have been well documented: researchers have identified nearly 800 chemicals that are of concern. These same toxins also affect our cats. Symptoms caused by

Whether looking to stay constantly connected to family and friends, take care of financial transactions or figure out the day’s weather forecast, opening an app on your phone or tablet has become the default move. But did you know there are a range of cat-themed apps available to add to your repertoire? Check out these

The black cat has had a chequered past living on the streets A black cat called Boris, who has been left with the battlescars of a life spent living rough, is hoping his luck is about to change. The somewhat raggedy-looking feline, who is named after an RSPCA inspector called Boris, was found in Dudley

This post contains affiliate links* When I saw this towel on Amazon, I just had to have it – and it’s become my favorite towel. Seeing the kitties with their little socks and scarves makes me smile every time I walk into my kitchen. Measuring 30 x 16 inches, this microfiber towel is a bit

Water is critical to keeping your cat healthy. Cats as a species don’t have a high thirst drive, and this can lead to chronic low-level dehydration if a cat is fed mostly dry food. Proper hydration can help prevent urinary tract disease and promote healthy kidney function by flushing toxins. Fountains are a great way to encourage cats to drink

Hi everyone, It’s me Rennie as the feature cat today! And I have ALL of my siblings with me to show off our raised food bowls from Necoichi. 😀 The particular bowl I am eating out of right now is the Mount Fuji Limited Edition extra wide bowl. A while back our humans wrote about

It’s no secret that some cats get stressed out during car journeys. Even if they’ve been in cars before, the prospect can still be daunting. If you’re a pet owner, it’s natural to only want the best for them – in fact, 88% of American pet owners say they consider pets to be members of

Even though Ruby has been gone more than two years after being diagnosed with advanced kidney disease, I still miss my little girl so much, it actually feels like a physical ache sometimes. I’m grateful I have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections on this site to comfort me and remind me of some of the cute things she did

Nathan Kehn, better known as Nathan the Cat Lady on his social media accounts, may not play favorites with his four cats, but his half-a-million fans do. “Princess was the original fan favorite because she was the first to go viral, but now Pickles is the new favorite because he’s snarky and grumpy,” Nathan says.

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. “Otis is back for some tummy rubbing!” Sent in by Donna

FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) is caused by a coronavirus. Easily transmitted between cats, it is equally as easily cleared by most, but sadly in a small subset of cats, the virus changes from a non-pathogenic form to one that aggressively infects intestinal macrophages. Up until very recently, FIP was almost always fatal. Peter Cohen’s FIP

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

Hi everyone, As some of you may know we did a trip to the US towards the end of last year, to be more precise to New York! Of course cat themed things had to form part of our visit so we decided to check out all of the cat cafes located in New York

This post contains affiliate links* How beautiful are these cat string friendship bracelets! Featuring a waxed cotton cord with sterling silver and clear crystal, they make a wonderful gift for cat lovers or just a special piece of jewelry for yourself. Cat string bracelet features 925 sterling silver cat head with Platinum plating Clear crystal