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You’re as silent as can be, sneaking around your house preparing the cat carrier for a dreaded visit to the veterinarian. There’s no way your cat heard you or knows what’s going on, right? Wrong! I don’t know how, but cats always know when the carrier comes out, no matter how quiet you are. They

Cats are good for us, both physically and emotionally. Before we list the 15 reasons (there’s probably lots more) why cats are good for us, let’s look at why cats help us be happier and healthier. Here’s why. Cats improve our mood and activation the human prefrontal cortex and inferior frontal gyrus in the brain

I came across a lovely fable about a hummingbird and a miracle on a friend’s Facebook page, and it resonated deeply with me. I love hummingbirds, so that alone made me love this fable, but more importantly, the message felt important and relevant to me. The hummingbird appears in many stories of native peoples of

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

The RSPCA found a dead cat and two other pets in poor condition in the Liverpool property A woman who abandoned two cats and a dog in a Liverpool property for so long without food and water that one of the cats died and was partly eaten by the other has been banned from keeping

This post contains affiliate links* One of my greatest summer pleasures is spending time outside with a good book. Whether it’s on my deck, by the pool, or in a sidewalk cafe, there’s just something about reading outdoors that makes one of my favorite pastimes even more special. For the past couple of years, there

A cat’s sense of stealth is strong: preventing their predators and prey from detecting them. The goal is to see without being seen. Cats prefer enclosed, high places where they can see who is coming and going, observing their world, feeling safe from their predators and undetected by prey. This instinct is evidenced in the

Animal Kindness Report reveals cat owners are concerned about the cost of living Cat owners are the most concerned about the cost of living and how it will impact the care they’re able to provide to their pets, according to a groundbreaking new report by the RSPCA and Scottish SPCA. The groundbreaking inaugural report* –

If the many differences between cats and dogs, one of the more obvious ones is the way they breathe. Dogs mainly breathe with their mouths open, while cats generally breathe with their mouths closed. Because cats rarely do it, the sight of a cat panting or breathing with his mouth open is something to pay

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. “Meet Albie” Sent in by Elizabeth via email. “And here are the

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

Southern California is famous for many things- the sunny weather, the ocean, Disneyland, Hollywood to name a few. There are drawbacks as well- earthquakes, traffic and high cost of living among them, but seemingly not enough to reduce the appeal. So Cal is also home to several well-known cat cafes, and since they all feature

Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Mom said I could make an announcement today! How cool is that – I get to be Mom’s spokescat! That’s an important job, and I take it very seriously. Anyway, what she wanted me to tell you is that our weekly Saturday feature, Mews and Nips, will be taking a break

If you have welcomed a new cat or kitten into your home recently, perhaps for the first time, then you may have noticed some unwanted damage. Cat claws, in particular, can be destructive to certain materials and decorations around the home. It’s not the cat’s fault, of course, as it’s entirely within their nature to

This post contains affiliate links* Did you know that many commercial cleaning products can be extremely toxic, and even deadly, to your pets?  Cats are especially susceptible since they groom themselves by licking and as a result ingest anything that comes in contact with their feet or fur. Dangers of toxic household cleaners Many household

International Cat Care are proud to support AdvoCATS ‘Heads for Tails!’ campaign for a simple change in the law to make renting with pets easier. AdvoCATS is an East Midlands, UK based non-profit organisation, run by volunteers, that offers free support and advice to both landlords and tenants, as well as assistance to pet owners who

This post contains affiliate links* Last week we introduced you to a beautiful scratching post with a wooden trackball toy. Today, I’d like to share this beautifully designed cat tree from the same company. It offers a lot of fun features to delight your cats, including a “space capsule” nest at the top. Cat tree

EAST Midlands-based pets charity AdvoCATS has welcomed the news that the Government is to change the law to allow tenants to keep pets. Housing Secretary Michael Gove announced in a long-awaited renting reform White Paper published on June 15, 2022, that the Government is to change the law to prevent landlords having blanket bans on pets. “We

Bandit, an 18-year-old Tonkinese, was surrendered to the Stafford County Animal Shelter in Virginia after his owner could no longer care for him. The sweet old cat was having a hard time at the shelter, still looking for his owner. Thankfully, he was adopted and is adjusting well in his new home. “He’s a sweetheart,”

RSPCA stresses importance of neutering after caring for the rainbow kittens! Seven kittens with some colourful names will soon be looking for homes after spending time being cared for at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery. As staff launch a search to find homes for these cuddly bundles of joy (see pictures), the centre

This post contains affiliate links* I first published this review a year ago, but since this summer is already starting out hotter than normal in many parts of the world, I thought this would be a good time to share it again. PetFusion’s innovative cooling blanket blanket absorbs and releases your cat’s body heat, keeping her

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

New York City is one of the world’s biggest tourist draws, with storied attractions and inspiration around every corner. Now, there is another reason to visit the Big Apple- its wonderful cat cafes. Ranging from posh and hip to down-to-earth and heartwarming, the cat cafes of New York all feature rescue cats, which makes visiting

Even though Ruby has been gone more than two years after being diagnosed with advanced kidney disease, I still miss my little girl so much, it actually feels like a physical ache sometimes. 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

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

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. “I have crossed my extra toe paws and I am at

This is a sponsored post* If you’ve followed us for a while, you’ve seen many stories of how the Assisi Loop has helped cats with painful and inflammatory conditions ranging from arthritis to healing from surgery or injury to kidney disease and many, many more. Assisi Animal Health’s newest product, the DentaLoop, targets oral and

Today’s litter boxes are more than just a simple plastic box. Minnesota mom to four cats, Maya Nishikawa hates cleaning the litter box, so she’s willing to try any of the latest innovations. Last year she bought an automated Litter Robot that cleans up poo and pee 10 minutes after the cat leaves the device,

What you need to know about pet diabetes this National Diabetes Week (8–13 June)  Many of us will be familiar with diabetes in humans, but may not be aware that our pets can also develop the condition – especially as the signs aren’t always obvious. During National Diabetes Week (8–13 June), it’s important to raise

We know cats are good for our health. Studies have shown sharing your life with cats can lower your risk of heart attack, petting a cat can lower your blood pressure, and cats can reduce stress, anxiety and depression. A recent preliminary study has shown that owning a cat (or dog) may be linked to