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When it comes to keeping cats entertained and all conventional methods fail, you have to get creative. Melissa Krieger’s cat Jasper was fascinated with her multiple aquariums, watching the fish from a distance. To make the experience even better for Jasper, Krieger and her fish supplier created a unique design so Jasper could watch the

Willow settling into her new home. ©The Color Archives | Alamy Stock Photo My fellow Americans, meet your new First Cat: Willow, a gray-and-white tabby the Biden family has adopted for the White House and made the first presidential cat after George W. Bush’s India. Willow, who settled into her new home in Washington, D.C.,

In liquid dappled grace the creature glidesThrough tangled jungles: gloomy, humid, green,Impenetrable: nothing’s to be seen:His camouflage mysteriously hidesHis fluid form. He softly floats and slidesFrom shade to shade at home in this demesne.The sabertooth, whose feral sense is keen,Leaps at the reptile, with huge strength bestridesHis massive foe and snaps its armored neckAs though

This post contains affiliate links* With warmer weather on the way, a natural linen cat bed may be just what your kitty needs. This cleverly designed bed from Triple T Studios can be used as a bed or converted to a comfortable sleeping mat. Reversible cat bed features Made from a breathable linen and cotton

Look at any photograph of a celebrity and rest assured there’s a glam squad behind the scenes primping and putting every hair in place. While your own glamour puss is very capable of taking care of her fur, felines still require a little help from their favorite stylist — you! Good grooming is not just

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 Princess. She’s embarrassed that she fell asleep playing with her toy

This post contains affiliate links* Few things are more upsetting to cat parents than the thought of a beloved cat having to spend any time in the hospital, even if it’s only for a few hours before and after an outpatient procedure. And it’s pretty stressful for cats, too, especially if a clinic is not

With Independence Day around the corner, I decided to chat with my cat, Stella, about freedom — not the best topic for a house cat. The Fourth of July is coming up, Stella! How should we celebrate our freedom? Ah, freedom! The light of a civil society, the cornerstone of American democra … Remind me

Cats can easily become stressed when there are changes to their environment, so it’s important to identify any triggers that can cause anxiety. Like us, our furry friends have individual personalities and will therefore be affected by different things.  PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Changes to a cat’s surroundings can sometimes have a negative

When a newborn sphynx kitten named Cleopatra was brought to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, California after being rejected by her mom, staff began bottle feeding the little baby to nurse her back to health, but they knew that ideally, the little one needed a nursing mom. Six days later, a

Need to jump-start your cat’s waning appetite? School your cat in a cool, new trick like jumping through a hoop? Need a reliable tool to build trust in a scaredy-cat? Or, are you simply looking for a win-win way to give your cat his needed medicine without a struggle? Welcome to the lickable cat treat

Cats at all stages of life will thrive on a high-protein, high-moisture diet that is rich in substances only found specifically in meat. When purchasing food for your cat, it’s important that the ingredients contain a mixture of the best cuts of meat and offal which provide amino acids, fats, essential vitamins and minerals. This

This post contains affiliate links* I love seeing more and more cat product companies taking into account that their products do not just have to please cats, they also have to make the human happy. Because let’s face it, if you relegate that ugly piece of cat furniture into a part of your home that

Cat parents are finally getting the message to protect their cats against fleas, ticks and heartworms. According to the American Pet Products Association, parasiticide sales for cats are up. “It’s about time,” cheers veterinary parasitologist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus Dr. Michael Dryden, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. “The time is right, right now for

The Cat-ostrophic Capital of the UK is revealed! The incredibly selfless, brave and challenging work that firefighters do across the country every day is why they are a much loved, and highly appreciated, emergency service. However, it’s not just people that they save; for their work often includes saving our much loved four-legged furry friends

This is a sponsored post* 15-year-old Larry was about 10 months old when Mary brought him  home from the shelter, together with another 6-month-old tabby named Jack. Larry and Jack have been a bonded pair for the past 14 years. Larry also shares his home with four-year-old Frito Bandito. Top to bottom: Larry, Jack, Frito

When approaching a new DIY Catification project, I sometimes like to walk the aisles of the home improvement store looking for materials that can be used in a completely unexpected way. That’s how I came up with this idea for a new way to make a cat tent. You’ll just need a few simple items

Years from now, the world will remember 2022 as a turning point in the history of cats. Tabby’s Place: a Cat Sanctuary is launching a Capital Campaign for Quinn’s Corner, a first-of-its-kind haven for the last felines to be loved: cats infected with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Even among cat lovers, these precious cats are

Like so many restaurants, the Diorama restaurant in Osaka, Japan owned by Naoki Teraoka, a railway model enthusiast, was hit hard by the pandemic and almost had to close altogether when he rescued a 10-day old kitten that started hanging around his restaurant. A few days later, the kitten’s mother showed up, followed by three

When Superbon Banchamek was growing up, he dreamed of becoming a champion fighter. As a boy, he trained with his father, who owns a Muay Thai kickboxing gym. His hard work and years of training have paid off. At press time, Superbon’s impressive fight record speaks for itself. He has competed in 147 fights, winning

Hi everyone, It’s me Freya here today and I’d like to let you know that our humans once again received a large shipment of the magical fish-shaped cat toys from Japan. In fact not just fishies!!! We got beer bottles, breads, baguettes, sweet potatoes, and even icecream shaped toys. You can find the full range

Environmental enrichment for cats has become the hot topic in the cat world in recent years – and that’s a really good thing. At their core, cats are wild animals. When we invite them to share our lives and homes, we can’t expect them to completely give up all their natural instincts. We have to

While it’s true that most cats groom themselves to purr-fection, there are times when they may need a little extra care. With 18 cats in my household, some of whom are seniors who no longer take care of their own grooming, it’s left to me to make sure those nails are trimmed, eyes are shiny,

Following on from Earth Day, a leading animal charity is offering advice on how to become an eco-friendly pet owner. Cats Protection, the UK’s largest feline charity, says that investing in a greener future can start at home with a few simple changes to pet care routines. Alison Richards, Cats Protection’s Head of Clinical Services,

This post contains affiliate links* I love seeing more and more cat product companies taking into account that their products do not just have to please cats, they also have to make the human happy. Because let’s face it, if you relegate that ugly piece of cat furniture into a part of your home that

In the Abyssinian alphabet, A is for active, M is for mischievous and S is for super smart. The agile and athletic cats are known for their love of heights, lively nature and unquenchable curiosity. “Abys are very energetic, and that takes some people by surprise,” says Linda Kay Hardie, who has lived with 19

Hello Katzenworld friends, and a BIG THANK YOU for all the birthday cards! For those of you that are new to the blog or may have missed it, Back in March I posted an invitation in my favorite cat blog  Katzenworld. The invitation was to celebrate Nuggit’s first birthday with us and for the readers

A London woman recently married her cat in hopes of avoiding rental restrictions which forced her to rehome three previous pets due to landlords who rejected pets. She is facing eviction again despite previous permission from her landlord to have a cat. Anticipating yet another move, the pair got married preemptively so they could stay

All Month: Pet Cancer Awareness Month; National Pet Month; Responsible Animal Guardian Month; Chip Your Pet Month ©Natallia Dzenisenka | Getty Images 1-7: Be Kind to Animals Week This weeklong celebration was created to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts made to ensure animal safety and aims to spread awareness about the need to be kind

Introduction Many cats disappear at the sight of their cat carrier and even if their owner is able to get them into it, their cat often makes it quite clear it is not finding the experience pleasant. Difficulties getting cats into their carriers can result in owner reluctance to visit the vets which can consequently