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A few years ago, a trend led people to test the theory that you could know if a smile was real or fake by examining the eyes. Squinty, wrinkly eyes meant the smile was genuine, while eyes that lacked wrinkling indicated the smile was insincere. The Duchenne smile became defined as a smile that involved

They may have scary names but these purr-fect pets have lots of love to give These spook-tacular pets are hoping they’ll find eternal homes this Howl-oween. While they may have creepy names, they have lots of love to give to the right family this Adoptober. Can you give one of these fur-bulous furries a forever

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. “New Jersey has gone from 90 degrees to 50 degrees. Fortunately

Preparing pets for one of the loudest nights of the year The last thing a pet owner wants to see is their furry friend upset, but sadly this can happen for many with fear and anxiety around Bonfire Night. Due to their enhanced senses, animals can find the loud bangs, vibrations and flashes from fireworks

If you’ve ever watched your cat starting at something that doesn’t seem to be there, you might have wondered whether cats see things that we can’t. We know cats’ senses are more developed than humans’, so perhaps it’s not such a stretch to ask this question. Just in time for Halloween, Jackson Galaxy talked to

Hi everyone, It’s me Oliver here today. And those of you that have been around since the beginning of Katzenworld probably know that by now I am classified as the older grandpa by the young padawan Mactavish the naughty Peterbald! Well, I am at least 11 human years old now which makes me 77 in

Hi everyone, Please find below our latest entry in the Purrsday Poetry series by James Purslow. Don’t forget if you have a cat poem you’d like to publish on our Blog do send us an email to info@katzenworld.co.uk. 🙂 Honey likes children, when they’re quiet as a mouse,Honey likes children when they’re not in the

The experts at All about Cats have revealed 5 ways to have a conversation with your cat as well as some of the key phrases you need to know in order to speak ‘cat’. 5 ways to have a conversation with your cat. 1 – Narrow your eyes at them –  It is thought that

At the recent American Association of Feline Practitioners Conference, a recurring topic was the use of AI (artificial intelligence) to help detect pain in cats. We all know cats are masters at hiding signs of pain, so any tool that can help us identify pain before cats show signs is a good thing in my

MedicAlert’s Pet Tag provides peace of mind to pet owners with pre-existing medical conditions  It’s no secret that pets add to our quality of life, and pet ownership has even been linked to better overall happiness and health. Owning a pet is proven to enhance fitness levels, relieve stress and even improve mental and heart

In Monday’s post about how cats enrich the lives of older adults, we referred to the adoption of a 19-year-old cat by a 101-year-old woman. I applaud the Catawba County  Humane Society to make this adoption possible. Talk about a match made in heaven! In my opinion, far too many rescue groups and shelters won’t

Have you ever seen a male calico cat? Probably not, because only about one in every 3,000 calico cats is born male, meaning there’s less than a 0.1% chance of a calico cat being a boy. Well, get ready for a crazy calico coincidence! I recently received an email from Shelter to Home Rescue in

In celebration of the milestone anniversary, Sleepypod will offer discounts to consumers and retail partners. Pasadena, Calif.—October 2021—Sleepypod®, a Pasadena-based company known for making safety-tested pet products, marks its 15-year anniversary on October 15, 2021. In celebration of the milestone, Sleepypod will offer discounts to consumers and retail partners. On October 15, consumers will automatically

We love Sleepypod, and not just because they’ve been a sponsor of this website for many years. If you’ve followed me for a while, you already know that I only accept sponsorships from brands whose products I love. And what’s not to love about carriers that are not only the safest carriers on the market,

Sparky has now been transformed into a much more confident and friendly cat The RSPCA is hoping to find a home for a nervous cat who has been in the charity’s care for nearly seven months. The six-year-old black cat came into the care of RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey in March this year

DENVER/October 6, 2021 – New ideas are needed more than ever and through a collaboration with the producers of TEDxMileHigh, Morris Animal Foundation will be sharing innovative ideas focused on the science of animal health. The first three of 12 free, virtual talks are scheduled for Oct. 13, 20, and 27 and highlight saving shelter cats, protecting

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

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,

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

Hi everyone, Please find below our latest entry in the Purrsday Poetry series. Don’t forget if you have a cat poem you’d like to publish on our Blog do send us an email to info@katzenworld.co.uk. 🙂 Elliptical calico creatureOf apricot, brown and blackOn checkerboard backBears coal-colored islandsIn a sea of ivory fluffKept by brush-like tongueTaking

Mealtime for your cat should be a happy, relaxed experience. Your cat shouldn’t have to worry about whether she can eat in peace. This can be challenging in multicat households, especially if cats eat at different speeds, require different diets, or one of the cats is a “food bully.” Why do cats feel vulnerable at

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