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One of the UK’s leading animal rehoming charities, the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT), celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer. Picture from 1970s To mark the occasion, NAWT is running several celebratory events in August (see listing below) Other plans include a public release of a specially-commissioned video and a series of photos which show the

A two-month-old kitten in Susses in the  UK used up one of its nine lives when he traveled almost 40 miles in the engine of a car. The car’s driver was on the road for  more than an hour when she heard meowing. She immediately pulled over and stopped. When she lifted the hood, she

I love pillows and am always searching for the next unique one, especially if it has animals. That’s when I came across Viet Tran’s Etsy shop Draw Your Portrait. She creates amazing, customized home décor using the picture you send in. Her custom pet pillows are beautiful. They are perfect to spice up your house,

Hi everyone, It’s me Renegade here today! And I’ve got some new pawesome tea… well kind of it’s actually a catnip-filled tea bag cat toy. 😀 Rennie: Our humans got these catnip tea bags in specifically to support our partner charity International Cat Care as all profits of the tea bags are going to be

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

Never underestimate the spelling prowess of your cat. Or the power of his nose. I’m betting that whenever you say the word, “treat,” the ears of your cat perk up, and he may even vocalize a meow that strangely does sound like, “Now, please.” And the feline nose knows that you have grabbed a cat

For many, their pets have proved to be a positive companion during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, as a more ‘normal’ life resumes on the road out of lockdown, new research has been published examining whether the mental health of owners has affected the welfare of their pets. A study led by researchers from the Universities

I love supporting small businesses by creative people. It’s even more fun to share these finds when the founder and artist behind the business is a dear longtime friend. Meet Rachel, Piper and Pearl Rachel is a freelance journalist based out of Cape May, New Jersey. Rachel decided to make polymer clay jewelry to cope

iCatCare is publishing a series of Cat Carer Guides to accompany the consensus guidelines articles that are produced by the charity’s veterinary division, The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), to guide best practice in specific areas relevant to feline healthcare and welfare. This series of guides offer practical advice and guidance on areas relevant

Feeling discomfort is part of life. Sometimes, you’re just going to feel out of sorts, weighed down, or just physically or emotionally “off.” Our inclination usually is to try anything and everything to get rid of discomfort. We either try to avoid uncomfortable situation, or we use food, drinks or medication to get rid of

RESCUE DOG RAISES MOTHERLESS KITTENS AT BATTERSEA July 2021 A former resident of much-loved animal rescue charity, Battersea, has been melting hearts after taking a litter of kittens under his wing. Unlikely father figure, Bertie, is a one-year-old Labrador who has spent the last several weeks caring for seven motherless kittens brought to the charity

Let’s face it. Litter boxes are kind of a drag, a necessary evil cat lovers put up with for the greater good of cat ownership. But what if you can make your cat’s potty more enjoyable? Instead of hiding the litter box, embrace it and make it more pleasant for both you and your cat.

When it comes to pets, sometimes the fluffier, the better. A super fluffy pet looks cute and cuddly, but as any pet owner will tell you, it comes at a price. Pet hair can be difficult to keep on top of in your home, and it gets EVERYWHERE. But the good news is that it

Going back to ancient times, the feline form has been closely associated with athleticism and agility. So it’s no surprise that professional sports teams have frequently taken on cat-centric names to help cultivate an all-action reputation. Let’s dig into the back stories behind 10 cat-themed sports teams. Jacksonville Jaguars Fan action was behind the big

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 Glitzy Girl” Sent in by Kathy B. via email. “Poor Spike

For the first time since 2009, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has updated its senior care guidelines. The update provides updates on emerging advances in feline medicine that impact aging cats. “Veterinary professionals are encouraged to use the 2021 AAFP Feline Senior Care Guidelines to enhance their assessment and treatment of age-associated medical

This post first appeared on iCatCare here. In may 2021 the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that microchipping will be compulsory for cats in the United Kingdom as part of an Action Plan for Animal Welfare. The plan includes legislation to protect farm animals, pets, sporting animals and wild animals.

A new study suggests that the extra time humans spent with their cats has made many cats appear more affectionate. We’ve all experienced how much our cats have helped us during the long months of lockdown and isolation. The study also looked at how the human’s mental health before and after the pandemic may have

The average cat uses the litter box three to five times a day. It would make sense that something that is used so frequently on a daily basis requires that we humans put a lot of thought into it. Unfortunately, cat parents often select a litter box for all the wrong reasons – or at

New tool to help treat feline injection site sarcomas the topic of latest Morris Animal Foundation podcast DENVER/June 9, 2021 – A new diagnostic tool for use in treating injection-site sarcomas is the topic of this month’s episode of Morris Animal Foundation’s “Fresh Scoop” podcast, available now for download and streaming. Host Dr. Kelly Diehl, the Foundation’s

Cats are possibly the most athletic, graceful animals on the planet. Certain breeds, like the Oriental Shorthair and Cornish Rex, can scale a mantel filled with knickknacks without knocking a single one over. It’s one of their most impressive talents. So why is the internet filled with videos that show cats knocking stuff off of

Guest post by Siena Lee-Tajiri I met Fred in 2012. He had a giant striped face, matted fur, and was as thin as a rail. He sat at the bottom of the front porch stairs but quickly darted under the orange tree when I came out. Well, you can imagine what happened next: as cat