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By Donna Stead & Heidi How would you react if your vet turned to you and told you your cat has asthma? For me it was disbelief…cats don’t suffer with asthma do they?…it’s a human disease? Around the time of my tabby cat Heidi turning two years old she began “coughing” every now and then,

This post contains affiliate links* I see a lot of new products each year, and I try to share as many of the good ones with you as I can. And of course, Allegra has been busy helping me review many of them for you throughout the year. With so many products, it’s really hard

The animal welfare charity has been able to reunite lots of cats with their owners thanks to their microchip The RSPCA has welcomed the UK Government announcement on bringing in compulsory microchipping for owned cats in England. The animal welfare charity supports this move which would make it mandatory for cat owners in England to

Merry Christmas from Allegra and IngridMay your day be filled with peace, love and purrs Tags: Christmas 2 Comments on Merry Christmas And a Merry Christmas to you and your darling Allegra too Ingrid. I enjoy reading your posts, and seeing pics and videos of all your lovely girls. I am very sad today, as

Many years ago, when I was doing my residency in small animal internal medicine, I had a conversation over lunch with one of the small animal surgery residents. I asked him how he was holding up during his grueling course of study “Well, I think I discovered the three rules to surviving this surgery residency,”

Snuggles weighed nearly DOUBLE the average weight of an adult cat The RSPCA hopes to find a home for a portly pussycat who came into the charity’s care last month. Snuggles arrived at the RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire branch in November weighing 7.01kg which is almost double the average weight an adult

Brushing is not only a great way to keep your cat’s coat and skin healthy, it’s also a wonderful way for you to spend quality time with your cat – if your cat enjoys being groomed. For cats who don’t like being brushed but enjoy being petted, a grooming glove may be the purrfect solution.

Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters to parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of rescued pets — dogs Tampa Bay and Justice and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on

Keeping your furry friends safe on the big day It’s that joyous time of year again, and although we want to keep the festive fun at an all-time high, there are a few things we need to consider to minimise the dangers for our furry friends. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing offers her advice on how to avoid your furry family member running

This post contains affiliate links* Do you have a cat who inhales his meals? Does she throw up after meals, a syndrome also known as “scarf and barf?” Does she show other signs of indigestion? If so, your cat may benefit from a slow feeder bowl. Benefits of slow feeders They can prevent vomiting after

Anyone who’s adopted a cat has inevitably made up a goofy ditty about their beloved kitty at some point — and it seems that musicians and pop stars are just as willing to let feline muses inspire their songs. Here’s a spotlight on seven tracks written about cats that are prime for your next playlist.

Jixxy and Rupert are at the RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in Cheshire The RSPCA is appealing to find homes for two special cats in their care who have spent months looking for their forever homes. Jixxy, a two-year-old grey and white cat came into the care of RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in August this year.

It’s hard to believe that today marks the second anniversary of the day I had to let Ruby go. I have shared memories of her with you over the past two years, and I will keep sharing them, but today is a day for Allegra and me to remember her privately. So instead of words,

The holidays are upon us, and I asked my cat, Stella, about caroling. She was in a mood. If she hasn’t apologized by the end, please accept my heartfelt one at the beginning. Hey Stella, are you ready for all the holiday carolers to drop by this year? Again? What are we, doctors? Don’t humans

Farrah has been looking to find her forever home for five months A 15-year-old black and white cat has written her Christmas letter to ‘Santa Paws’ asking for a loving home for Christmas. The golden oldie cat came into the care of the RSPCA Solent Branch in Portsmouth in July as her previous owner had

This post contains affiliate links* Cats often get a bad reputation with regards to birds. A few years ago, I wrote Faulty Science Spread Lies About Cats and Their Impact on Wildlife, and even though the post is old, the information is still relevant. But there is a way for birds to not only coexist peacefully

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

Grace was unable to eat after tar caused chemical burns to her tongue, mouth and throat A stray cat had to be fed through a tube and nursed back to health after sticky tar caused chemical burns to her tongue, mouth and throat. Dedicated RSPCA staff spent three months nursing Grace back to health after

This post contains affiliate links* Losing a beloved cat is devastating. While there are commonalities in how we mourn, grief is a very individual experience, and no two people will deal with loss in exactly the same way. But there are some things that can help ease the pain of loss. Finding ways to memorialize

As the holiday season approaches, we all think about what we’ll add to the all-important letter to Santa — cats included. We may assume they’d ask for the typical toys and treats, but their feline minds reach a bit further than we’d expect. Here are six goodies cats really want for Christmas. Streaming-service subscription A

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 purrfect entry from Bad Cat Chris. This beautiful black panther

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD  Thanks to improvements in veterinary medicine, better nutrition, and the fact that most pet cats are indoor cats, cats are living longer than ever before, but with longer lifespans, they are also facing the inevitable issues of old age. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is

You may associate purring with feelings of happiness. It can be the ultimate sound of acceptance — that your attention and affection are cherished and appreciated. When you’re petting your cat, brushing her or offering a favorite treat, contentment is likely what your cat is communicating. But cats purr for other reasons. What are frequencies?

Feature Image from Unsplash Moving is stressful. You have legal obligations to fulfil, boxes to keep track of, and expensive agent fees to pay. On top of all that, you must ensure that your cat is safe and happy during the move so they can settle into their new homes quickly. Keeping cats happy during

A Guardian journalist and mom of three-year-old Larry and six-month old Kedi set out to gain a deeper understanding of what makes her cats happy. She consulted with various experts, and wrote an article titled The inner lives of cats: what our feline friends really think about hugs, happiness and humans. “Over the course of

Live Christmas trees mark the holiday season, bringing a festive feel to the home, but these evergreen beauties can pose a serious hazard to our feline friends. Most cats will be immediately drawn to a live tree, which you’ve clearly brought in just for them! It will have the smell of the outdoors and a

Arthur and Gabriel were rescued weeks apart but were reunited and rehomed Two blind kittens who were rescued from a builders’ yard and were reunited in a ‘Christmas miracle’ last winter are now living the life in a wonderful new home with other special needs cats. Ginger kitten Gabriel – named after the Christmas angel

This giveaway is sponsored by Darwin’s Natural Pet Products* Embraced for decades by holistically oriented pet parents and holistic veterinarians, raw feeding is becoming more and more mainstream as cat parents look for alternatives to feeding highly processed commercial pet foods. I’ve been feeding raw for the past ten years, and have seen my cats thrive

Most of us look forward to the festive period, however, for cats Christmas may be a time of stress and risk of injury. As a species cats enjoy routine and are sensitive to changes in their environment, making the celebrations challenging. In addition, the season means certain toxic plants and food may be accessible to

This is a sponsored guest post by Carolina Gonzales, R&D Coordinator at Basepaws* Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major feline health issue affecting approximately one in 30 cats. It often goes undiagnosed until the illness reaches a more advanced stage. The set of signs and symptoms of CKD are caused by a progressive degeneration