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If cats gave each other presents to show they liked each other, I’m sure they would give their cat friends one of the 4cats Cuddly Hearts. That is if they can bear to part with this lovely and soft toy…. No, I haven’t seen the Cuddly Heart… The Cuddly Heart is really super soft and

This giveaway is sponsored by Catit* Catit makes some of the nicest, longest lasting cat furniture on the market, and this stacking tower is no exception. Perfectly sized for kittens or small cats, the tower is a versatile playground to keep cats entertained. Catit Stacking Tower features Measures 43 inches high and 17.5 inches wide

Quick Facts Weight: 8 – 10 pounds The Look of a Sphynx One word: unmistakable. Noted for its seeming lack of hair, the Sphynx often its referred to as a feline alien due to its pixie face, giant batty ears, potbelly and wrinkled skin nearly void of any hair. Some do not have whiskers or

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

Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for 20 years and is currently the senior editor of Catster and Dogster magazines. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share their Southern California home with their

Hi everyone, It’s Nubia here. 😀 Since normally my brother steals the fame today it will be all about ME and ME only. Oliver: *Whispers* She sure can be full of herself… Nubia: I heard that! Out of my post now! Nubia: Today I am in charge of this tunnel! 😀 It’s pawesome to hide

A cat carrier is an important part of your cat’s life. For most cats, the only time they’re in a carrier is when they have to go to the veterinarian, so the association with carriers is often a negative and stressful one. But carriers can be vital in an emergency, and it’s vital to get

“Just like people, cats need to eat less and move more in order to lose weight,” says Dr. Aimee Simpson, medical director of VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia. Think cats are too slothful to exercise? Not true. You just need to encourage the right kind of exercise at the right times. “Cats are not lazy,”

A brochure is a great way to enhance your vet clinic’s reputation and image, especially if you want to attract more customers. With some printer ink and some help from the right brochure maker programs, you can easily make one for yourself in no time. Here’s how: Source: Venngage 1. Decide On Your Brochure’s Looks

Perfect-Pets explores our fascination with four-legged friends to celebrate National Pet Month. There is no doubt that on planet earth we are a community of pet lovers. Whether in the US, UK, Australia, or elsewhere around the globe we truly love our furry friends, and they love us back unconditionally. That’s why when an opportunity arises

How many times do we wish that our cats could talk and tell us what they really think? No matter how much we know about feline behavior, and how well we communicate with our cats, it’s just never quite enough, is it? In a recent article for The Guardian, journalist and cat parent Sirin Kale

As my cat moves, er, “gracefully” into her senior years, I’ve been a bit worried about her sedentary lifestyle. I decided to broach the subject of exercise. Hey Stella, it’s time we talk about exercise, you being a senior cat and all.   Wait, I’m a senior cat? Yeah. Huh. And I’m how old again? You’re

Image Source: Unsplash Pet allergies are a real problem for some people. In fact, 30% of Americans deal with pet allergies, and cat allergies are about twice as common as dog allergies. You might not be allergic to your feline friend, but with pet allergies being so common, it’s likely someone in your life has

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today, I want to tell you about Mom’s breakfast. Mom eats her breakfast long after I eat mine. She feeds me as soon as she gets up, because I have her well trained. Then she has coffee while I sit in her lap, and then she goes to the computer to

Quick Facts Weight: 12 – 18 pounds The Look of a British Shorthair This breed puts the “r” in round: round face, round eyes, round ears, round torso and round paws. The British Shorthair is noted for its signature blue-colored coat that is dense and plush – designed to weather cold climates. However, cat registries

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. “Another cold day in New Jersey; Orlando is hoping for a

Cats are mysterious creatures, and learning more about how and why they do the things they do is one of the joys of loving our beautiful companions. When I recently came across the term “feline direct registering” for the first time, I have to admit, my mind was blown. How was it possible that in

Vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to #WeighUp for their four-legged friends’ health and wellbeing this National Obesity Awareness Week (10-16 January 2022), following research revealing a whopping number of our furry friends have piled on the pounds. The study* of more than 4,500 pet owners by the UK’s leading vet charity, PDSA, and YouGov, found that

A Pennsylvania cat became a media sensation for his habit of stealing neighbors’ shoes and bringing them home. His family couldn’t explain the shoes that kept showing up in front of their house. When they put up security cameras and a GPS tracker on Jordan, they realized that he had been stealing shoes from porches,

Do you remember your high school physical education classes? Some of us probably have fonder memories than others, depending on our love of volleyball, square dancing and ability to bring a “please excuse” note from home. Most cats’ days are a steady cycle of eating, sleeping, grooming and physical activity. Oh, and judging us —

Hi everyone, It’s me Freya here today! As you can probably tell from the photos these were taken on one of those rare sunny days here in the UK and my humans decided that outside is just as good as inside for some fun time with the 4cats Classic Cat Wrestler. I especially love the

This giveaway is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health Cats are masters at hiding pain, which makes it hard for even the most dedicated cat parent to recognize. By the time pain become obvious, chronic pain may have already had a considerable impact on the cat’s quality of life. While there are conventional pain medications that

Imagine if the only food available to you were peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches. Even if you did love PBJs, you would probably be sick of them, making mealtime more boring than welcoming. You really are what you eat — and so is your cat. Like you, your cat needs and deserves a quality diet that adjusts

iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel (FWP) member Esther Bouma shares with us her thoughts on her latest published research on owner relationship perceptions and the consequences for cats.   Why did you want to study the perception of the human-animal bond?   Many studies have examined the benefits of animals for humans, but there has been much less

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD  This is the second in a two-part series that takes a closer look at the 2021 AAFP Senior Cat Care Guidelines. Click here to read Part One: Caring For Aging Cats Begins at Home. It is a fact of life that all cats and humans age; they

The time may come when you need to set up an emergency litter box. Perhaps you just rescued a kitten who is staying in your bathroom overnight, or you may suddenly need to travel with your cat. Maybe you can’t get your hands on an actual litter box, or you don’t have room for a

Siblings Barbara and Bernard have been together since they were kittens Two 19-year-old cats, who have formed an inseparable bond after living together all their lives, are looking for a new home with the RSPCA in the West Midlands. Brother and sister Bernard and Barbara are being cared for by the RSPCA’s Worcester and Mid

I couldn’t resist and had to make up a Super Bowl graphic for today. I haven’t paid attention to football in many years, but I will be watching at least part of the game with friends this evening. As far as I’m concerned, it’s all about the food and the commercials, even though we may

Intelligence is something some cats are born with, just as some people are more blessed. However, the trick is making the most of what kitty has early on and then to maintain it throughout a lifetime. Some cats may seem brilliant because they’ve been trained to perform all sorts of “circus tricks,” like offering a

Hi everyone, Some of you may remember the previous guest story from Donna about her beloved cat Lulu. Lulu came to her when she was about 3 months old. Such a scared, timid little thing and unfortunately passed away this January. 🙁 She had a happy life and lived to 18 cat years. Please join