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This giveaway is sponsored by Raw Paws Pet Food and contains affiliate links* How would you like to win $50 worth of either frozen or freeze dried raw food, freeze dried  treats, supplements and meal toppers for your cats? This is a great opportunity for you to try their offerings. And they’re not just giving

Photo Courtesy of Canva.com 2022 Astrological Guide to Shelter Cats (Disclaimer: These kitty horoscopes are for entertainment only. Every cat has their own distinctive personality. Please consult with your local animal shelter when deciding to adopt a pet.) Capricorn (December 22—January 19). You won’t find any spilled litter or rumpled-up kitty blankets in this feline’s

I came across this super cute colorful cat wallet on Etsy and just had to share it with you. Available in several different colors, these wallets are the purrfect size to use with smaller purses. Made from PU vegan leather, the wallet measures 3.5 by 4.5 inches when closed, when opened it stretches out to

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

A missing cat has been reunited with her owner after 17 years! The remarkable reunion was only made possible by vet nurse and owner Kim keeping her beloved cat Tilly’s microchip details up to date each time she moved house during Tilly’s absence. Tilly disappeared following a house move from Northumberland to Edinburgh, and despite

Did you know that all cats have a primordial pouch, even normal weight cats? You may have a different name for the soft, saggy skin underneath a cat’s belly. I’ve heard it called anything from cookie pouch to coin purse to snack pack. When I managed a veterinary practice, one of our clinic cats had

April marks National Pet Month, celebrated as an appreciation of pet ownership. More than 1 in 4 UK households own a cat, but many don’t realise all the physical and mental health benefits of owning a feline companion. Cats bring unconditional love into people’s life. Whether it’s curling up in their lap after a long

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Kittens are funny, curious, independent and beautiful. They amaze and entertain with their leaps and impressive hunting skills. Want to know more? We’ve got it all in our quick and easy guide to kittens from A to Z. Activity Level Kittens begin exploring at around 3 weeks of age and, as they grow, their activity level

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 darling, Honey. Her beautiful, loving demeanor is just

This post contains affiliate links* Welcome back Dr. Bahr! After a three month absence, our “Ask the Cat Doc With Dr. Lynn Bahr” segment is back! Once a month, Dr. Bahr answers as many of your questions as she can, and you can leave new questions for her in a comment. Dr. Bahr is a

No matter the season, the goings on of the great outdoors are a feast for feline senses. Even kitties who primarily live indoors find plenty to see, smell and experience if we give them inviting opportunities. Here are six suggestions — read on, humans! Open windows (with screens) In any climate, it’s possible to open a

Sadly two of the kittens had already died The RSPCA rescued a mum and three kittens who were discovered sheltering in a shed in West London. The tiny kittens, who are just two weeks old, were very weak and sadly two of the litter had already died when they were discovered with their stray mum

I’ve never met Debra Denker in person, and yet, she’s become a dear friend over the last four plus years. And even though I never met her cats, either, I felt like I knew Dorjee, and felt Debra’s pain when she had to let him go after a brief illness last month. Debra is what

There are few things more exciting than bringing home a new pet — especially an adorable kitten. To get your new family member off to the right start, here are some things you’ll need before you bring her home. Litter box Get a litter box with a short entryway to make it easier for a

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), the veterinary division of the charity International Cat Care, continues to grow and develop to meet increasing demands from practitioners worldwide for ways to improve their care of cats. This growing desire for resources and information may be linked to what seems to be an increase in the international

I created Tortoiseshell Cat Appreciation Day two years ago in Ruby’s memory to celebrate torties in all their uniqueness and beauty. I’m hoping that every year on April17, the internet will be flooded with photos of torties. Help me turn Facebook, Instagram, and any other social  networks you’re a part of brown, tan, gold, black,

Time for growth ©Charday Penn | Getty Images “I would really like to see awareness of the industry grow,” says Matt Hiesiger, product analyst for Embrace Pet Insurance. “So many people don’t know pet insurance is out there, or they don’t learn about it until their pet is older and already has some issues.” That

The following infrographic first appeared on Jeanne Foguth’s Blog: Many of us love the look of certain breeds of cats and dogs but do we know the risks these are susceptible to from a genetic background? The following insurance by pet insurance company Petinsurancecomparison analysed the higher risks to certain genetic diseases and their associated

Science has proven that watching cat videos online is good for you. A 2015 study conducted at Indiana University Bloomington found that viewing cat videos boosts energy and positive emotions. But is the same true for our cats? Video games for cats Videos showing birds and rodents have been around for a long time, but

Imagine tripling, even quadrupling, your body weight in less than six months. Yikes! But such rapid weight gain is a must for a kitten’s survival. Kittens weigh just a few ounces at birth and, by 6 months of age, should weigh between 5 to 6 pounds. By their first birthdays, they should tip the scales

Hi everyone, Please find below a guest story submission from Susan about her cat Sissy: Sissy is a gray and black marble cat who came to live with us 3 years ago when she was about 4 weeks old and weighed 1 pound. She is a much loved and an important member of our family.

This post contains affiliate links* I was so happy to see that Triple T Studios has their adorable Pretty in Pink Wallet back in stock! I absolutely adore this wallet. I bought it in 2016, and it held up incredibly well to daily use. It wasn’t until sometime last year that a couple of the most

Mostly everyone with an indoor cat will spay or neuter, or at least they might intend to do it until they stumble upon misinformation on the internet or simply procrastinate. “One problem is that people can wait too long, unaware that, oops, some kittens start to cycle as early as 5 months, and many at 6

WildWash is very excited to announce that they teamed up with an International, Certified Master Groomer, Katie Rourke Dowding, to produce educational ‘How To’ videos for pet owners that want to groom their furry friends at home. At WildWash we provide high-quality, effective yet gentle pet care products using natural ingredients that are safe both

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is my 12th Adoption Anniversary! Twelve years ago today, Mom brought me home to live with her and Amber. Sadly, I never got to know Amber really well, because she passed away six weeks after I arrived. Then it was just Mom and me for almost a year before Ruby joined our family and we

Brad Madson is a Minnesota cat owner who wants his kitty, Minnie Mae Kickstand, to get the best nutrition possible. His feline, known as Kiki, has feline leukemia, so the retired professional sports executive is careful when it comes to what he feeds her. Brad was surprised when a local pet food company announced a

With studies showing that pandemic pet owners are more likely to face challenges with their pet’s behaviour, this year’s National Pet Month will focus even more heavily on education and support. With many of us taking on new pets during lockdown and the rise in first time owners, NPM will have a strong focus on

A cat’s sense of smell is far superior to that of humans. Cats have 45 to 200 million odor-sensitive cells in their noses compared to only five million in humans. A cat’s sense of smell is 14 times better than that of humans. Those facts alone are reason enough to avoid any products with a

All Month: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month; National Pet Month; National Pet First-Aid Awareness Month; National Heartworm Awareness Month Through Summer 2023: Cats! An Exploration of the Felines That Occupy Every Aspect of Our Lives This speCATular exhibition is all about felines and the way they have influenced our homes, our art and our