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This giveaway is sponsored by Sleepypod* We love all of Sleepypod’s carriers. They’re not only gorgeous, their entire carrier line is voluntarily certified with the Center for Pet Safety, so they’re the safest carriers on the market. Today, we’re featuring Sleepypod’s smallest carrier, the Sleepypod Atom, and give you a chance to win one for your

Cats pride themselves on their hygiene. Although it would be nice to think that their constant self-cleaning is performed for our benefit, their grooming actually serves a more instinctive purpose: to remove odors that would make them detectable to any predators or prey. Being self-cleaning and odor-free is definitely a nice perk of cat ownership.

This Autumn, members of the public are being urged to show their support for rescue dogs and cats everywhere by getting involved in Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue campaign. The world leading animal welfare charity has launched a new campaign asking people from across the UK to join the rescue movement by taking the time

This post contains affiliate links* A cozy blanket in a beautiful cat design along with a matching cat mat are the purrfect combo for cuddling and napping! This 2-piece set includes a beautiful black cat damask fleece blanket for the human and a matching cat mat with black cat damask design on top and sherpa

Concern as kitten feared abandoned at Pontypridd B&Q store. The kitten was found in the store’s car park – prompting the RSPCA to launch an appeal for information to the local community. The RSPCA has received reports about a male kitten that was believed to have been dumped at a B&Q store in Pontypridd. Officers

Have you ever wondered why your house cats can’t roar like some wild cats? It turns out that it has to do with the physiology of a cat’s voice box: cats can either purr or roar, but they can’t do both. In addition to our house cats, bobcats, ocelots, lynx, cougars and cheetahs can purr,

With life getting back to something that resembles normalcy, I decided to ask my cat, Stella, how the pandemic and the lockdown affected her. Stella, are you sad I’ve gone back to the office? I worked from home for so long. Really? What home? This home. THIS home? I sat right at our kitchen table

This FREE short course is aimed at people who want to know more about cats and especially those who want to do something to help unowned cats. The course takes you through the journeys of three very different feline characters as they experience the benefits of Cat Friendly Solutions for Unowned Cats, including Cat-Friendly Homing.

It happens every year around this time: every pet store you walk into has Halloween costumes for pets for sale. Your Facebook feed explodes with photos of cats and dogs in costumes. Admittedly, some of the photos are adorable. But do you really think cats, if asked, would want to dress up in anything but

Quick Facts Weight: 8 – 10 pounds | male7 – 9 pounds | female Height: 10 – 15 inches | male10 – 14 inches | female The Look of a Persian Persians are well known for their long, luxurious fur and their distinct, sweet expressions. Persians have a flat face and round eyes. Their heads

Cats Protection’s Director of Veterinary Services Dr Maggie Roberts BVM&S MRCVS said: “Cats Protection welcomes this important report from the EFRA committee which urges the Government to act quickly to protect pets, including cats and kittens, which are being moved in and out of the UK. “We are fully supportive of the measures recommended in

Some days, even almost two years later, I still miss my little girl so much, it feels like she just left me yesterday. 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 when the pain hits, and I love

Check out our purrific pictures and photo contest winners! Grand Prize Winner: Lynx Category: Cat Nap Lynx is a 6-month-old Savannah who enjoys going for walks on his leash, watching birds and playing. This talkative boy meows when he’s happy, excited, hungry and sometimes for no reason at all. Sweet and affectionate, he starts purring

The much-loved pets, who were both under a year old, died within a month of each other The RSPCA has urged people to come forward with information following what it has described as the “unexplained and suspicious deaths” of two nine-month-old cats who lived on the same street in Telford. White and black cat Tommy

Cats have a reputation for being lazy and sleeping for much of the day. The average indoor cat sleeps 12 to 16 hours a day, which makes it even more important to provide plenty of opportunities for exercise during her waking hours. Exercise is nothing more than extended playtime, and it’s up to cat parents

NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: Pet Wellness Month 8-10: Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Check out this family pet expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Don’t miss the Cat Education area, where breeders will present their breeds and household pets.

WATERFORD, Ireland, Sept. 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TriviumVet™, an animal health research and development company focused on addressing unmet needs in companion animal medicine, today announced that the Food and Drug Administration’s Centre for Veterinary Medicine has determined that the company can pursue the expanded conditional approval pathway for its feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) therapeutic candidate,

The American Association of Feline Practitioners is hosting its annual conference this weekend. Unlike last year, when the conference was entirely virtual, this year’s conference is a hybrid event with the in-person event taking place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. In a normal  year, the conference draws more than 1,000 veterinarians from

The sleek, silhouetted form of the black cat has long proved alluring to pop culture artists and writers, especially those working in the medium of moving pictures. Whether starring in movies, popping up in TV shows or even lighting up the social media scene, here’s a salute to 10 sophisticated black cats on screen. Felix

RSPCA is appealing for information as three-week-old cats were too young to survive without their mother A trio of three-week-old kittens have been rescued after they were found dumped in a shoebox in the middle of a footpath in Burton upon Trent. The little black kittens – now named Poppy, Pickle and Panda – were

This post contains affiliate links* Even though I don’t usually decorate much for Halloween, these days I’m all for anything that brings a little extra happiness into my home. And these adorable ornaments will definitely bring a bit of joy during these challenging times. Laura Anglemoyer, the artist behind KittyCat Art Studio, creates beautiful and

If I had my way, Halloween would be celebrated year round. So it goes without saying that I love spooky stuff — and if cats are involved, even better! I came across artist Braden Duncan’s work while perusing Etsy, and was immediately drawn in. Her art combines her love of pop culture, mythology, mysticism, Steampunk,

Hello everyone, Welcome to another week of Tummy Rub Tuesday! The easiest way to join TRT is by sending us photos to info@katzenworld.co.uk. Please find below the photos for this week: Now if that tummy isn’t begging for a rub… More on their blog here! This cutie joins us from Bubbles and Beeebots. What’s better than

This post contains affiliate links* Welcome to our regular “Ask the Cat Doc With Dr. Lynn Bahr” segment! 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 1991 graduate of the University of Georgia’s College

There has been an increase in cat owners across the UK since lockdown began with an estimated 7.5 million cats part of household families across the UK.  Many people get a pet to keep them company. For those living in apartments, an indoor cat may seem like a great choice of furry friend – and

We’ve all heard stories of animals sensing earthquakes long before the first tremors are felt by humans. A Melbourne, Victoria woman happened to be taking video of her cat playing with a toy moments before an earthquake struck. The video shows the cat playing, pausing, and even going to stand underneath the doorway, which is

Cat book author and feline furniture designer Kate Benjamin lives with a clowder of black cats. Seven in all, with delightful names such as Jeremiah Beandip, Horacio Queso and Pico de Gato. She refers to them as her little house panthers, a term of endearment that has become a universal, modern-day homage to these felines

Hi everyone, It’s me Mactavish here today and I got my paws on some brand new toys from 4cats! These are their fortune cookie cat toy which are not just great for us felines but come with words of wisdom of us cats for our human companions. But let’s start with how I had my

Founded by the Helen Woodward Animal Center, the goal of Remember Me Thursday® is to get the entire world talking about pet adoption, and Allegra and I are helping to spread the word. The day is meant to remember and honor the 1+ million orphan pets who ran out of time, and to help people #SeeTheLight

Looking for a fun but not-too-scary Halloween wreath for your front door? It’s easy to make and will give your spooky decor a nice feline touch. Instructions Wrap the yarn around your wreath form. Keep wrapping until it’s covered. You can go back and add more wraps to any bare spots. Then you can either