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The UK is undoubtedly a nation of animal lovers, with recent research from PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, finding that more than half of British adults own a pet (52 per cent). Recent government proposals mean that landlords must consider any request for pets to live in their property and allow tenants

A cat’s sense of hearing is much better than that of a human. A human ear can hear sounds of very low frequency of 20 Hertz to a very high frequency of 20,000 Hertz. Cats’ hearing is about the same on the low end, but they can hear high pitched sounds of up to 100,000

Hi everyone, Today we are back for the final part of our visit to the cat cafe Little Lions in NYC. Should you have missed Part 1 or Part 2 don’t forget to check them out. This time around we brought along some of the amazing 4cats cuddly cushions with valerian filling. 🙂 All the

Hi everyone, Today’s Purrsday Poetry post comes from Raffi Lido. Cat as luminous creature-otherworldly, ethereal, mystical, magical mischief. Woven into my life as tapestry. As poetry. Cat as clown, acrobat full of somersault bringing laughter. Dizzying, dazzling dervish and yet such majesty. Cat as the light at the end of my autism-chipping away at the

September 2022 Pawlidays Smile! September is Happy Cat Month! Photography ©ADogsLifePhoto/Thinkstock All Month Long: Animal Pain Awareness Month Happy Cat Month Disaster Preparedness Month World Animal Remembrance Month Week-long 19-25: Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week On Sept. 1, we celebrate those sweet and sassy ginger cats! Photography ©Aksenovko | Getty Images. Day-long: 1: Ginger Cat Appreciation Day 13:

This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Some cats will scrape around their food and water bowls using the same action that is normally associated with toilet habits in the litter tray. There are a number of theories on this behaviour. One suggests that the cat, not wishing to consume the whole contents of his

This post contains affiliate links* Cat anatomy is endlessly fascinating to me. Cats have some unique anatomical abilities that they share with no other species, and this is true for their tongue as well. That sandpaper sensation is caused by what is one of nature’s perfect designs: the cat’s tongue allows her to groom and to

Once again something appears to be a miss! Oliver has managed to break through the octopus defences and broke in under the TV! Oliver: *Singing* In my house UNDER theeeee TV! Next to an Oct-to-pus! meow meow! *getting louder* IN MY HOUSEEEEEE UNDER THE TV. (The humans are struggling to watch TV…) Oliver: IN MY

Hi everyone, Have you or your feline friend ever wanted to appear in the news? Now is your chance! We are looking for content for our 2021 editorial line-up. No story is too small or too big. And remember we cover everything cat-related from events and poetry to a day in the life of your

Hi everyone, Today’s Purrsday Poetry post comes from  Les Noble). A cat is a creature with pins on its paws;A rather nice set of sharp fangs in its jaws;You make them disjointedResponses are pointed –You pause with the jaws and the claws as the cause! When love on cats’ senses may fallThey have on a wall

Veterinary medicine has been keeping up with state-of-the-art human medicine, and there are many regenerative therapies available to target serious medical problems along with various technologies to enhance health awareness. The collective goals are to reduce physical pain and suffering, and thus improve feline well-being so that cats can live their best lives. Here are

Luna was found collapsed after being hit by air gun pellet The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was shot in a street in Chester. Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road

Squeek is the oldest cat in the cattery at Danaher in Essex The RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home in Essex is looking to find a retirement pad for 18-year-old cat Squeek who sadly came into the charity’s care as his owner could no longer look after him. The male tabby cat may be senior in years

Hi everyone, The following guest story has been submitted by Martha: On a hot mid-April day in Amarillo, TX, a family out walking followed the screams to a dirty, hungry, 4-week-old black kitten in a pile of rusty car parts.  The mom contacted the Amarillo SPCA which in turn contacted one of their fosterers.  He

This post contains affiliate links* I don’t often re-read cat books, but there are a few that have a special place on my bookshelf, and occasionally, I pull them out and read them again. Love Saves the Day by Gwen Cooper is one of those books, and it still holds the same magic for me,

This article first appeared on iCatCare here. Your cat’s happiness is greatly influenced by how you behave and what kind of lifestyle you offer – as the cat is a territorial species, the environment is everything! First of all, therefore, you need to get the cat-related equipment and facilities right, particularly if you keep your

Hi everyone, This is part 2  in our visit to the Little Lions Cat Cafe series. If you’ve missed part 1 please click here. One of our other favourite cats was the mischievous black and white tuxedo cat that tried to steal our food! There was just something about his eyes and the way he

This post contains affiliate links* I previously featured these gorgeous bracelets, made from genuine gemstones in many different cat colors. In fact, I love these bracelets so much that I included them in our 10 Best Cat Products of 2021. The bracelets are handmade by Monique from genuine gemstones with a strong, very sturdy quality

NEW DATA REVEALS SOARING COST OF OWNING A PET New research from a price comparison website shows that the cost of owning a pet has increased dramatically, adding further financial pressure to many UK households.  Data from pet insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk, based on a sample of 100,000 pet insurance policies, shows that the average

Environmental toxins are ever present in our homes, from the chemicals used in rugs and furniture to fire retardants and air fresheners. The effects of all these chemicals on human health have been well documented: researchers have identified nearly 800 chemicals that are of concern. These same toxins also affect our cats. Symptoms caused by

Inside the Mind of a Cat is a new documentary that will debut on Netflix August 18. The film features various experts and looks at the science behind what goes on in a cat’s mind to “reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet in this captivating and cuddly documentary.” Here’s a first look at

This post contains affiliate links* One of the first things cat parents notice when cats develop arthritis is a reluctance or even complete avoidance of jumping onto and off furniture. And when it prevents your cat from getting up on what used to be a favorite spot, it’s time to give them a little help.