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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. “Kitty Tummy Tuesdays..MABEL” Sent in via email. “This is the sweet BBQ,

Food sensitivities and food allergies are caused by a reaction to a particular ingredient in the diet. The most common allergens are usually proteins, with fish and chicken being two of the most common causes. Grains, especially corn, and dairy products can also cause problems. An allergy can develop to any protein to which the

Water is critical to keeping your cat healthy. Cats as a species don’t have a high thirst drive, and this can lead to chronic low-level dehydration if a cat is fed mostly dry food. Proper hydration can help prevent urinary tract disease and promote healthy kidney function by flushing toxins. Fountains are a great way to encourage cats to drink

This post contains affiliate links* What would happen if you gave a cat a smartphone and he had opposable thumbs? Well, of course he’d want to text!  At least that’s the case with Mitty, a text-savvy, over-anxious, drama-filled house cat. Based on the popular blog and book of the same name, the Texts from Mittens

Many of us can’t wait to fire up the barbecue when the weather heats up, but while we’re planning delicious alfresco meals and celebrating with family and friends, it’s easy to forget the hazards these sizzling summer get-togethers can pose to our furry family members. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “There are lots of

FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) is caused by a coronavirus. Easily transmitted between cats, it is equally as easily cleared by most, but sadly in a small subset of cats, the virus changes from a non-pathogenic form to one that aggressively infects intestinal macrophages. Up until very recently, FIP was almost always fatal. Peter Cohen’s FIP

Annie Butler Shirreffs Annie Butler Shirreffs has worked in the pet industry for more than 20 years and is currently the executive editor of Catster magazine and contributing editor on Dogster magazine. A cat lover since she was a little girl, she has always had feline friends in her life. She and her husband share

This post contains affiliate links* A friend recently told me about these adorable tortie stickers from InkPaperGo. How could I not share them with you! They also come in many other cat colors and breeds. Each sticker sheet measures 6 by 4 inches. The sticker sizes vary between 0.5 and 1.5 inches tall. All sheets

Swing your tails all round and roundJump up on the table, jump back on the ground,Doe-see-doe your pal aroundCuddle up close and swat the old hound! Waggle your rears and land with a pounceWith the biggest bodacious bounce for the ouncePussycats all rock, wriggle, and rollAnd tango, mazurka, and capriole! Pas de chat here and

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

This post contains affiliate links* I love reusable tote bags that fold into their own pouch. You can always carry one with you, even in a small purse, and of course, it’s even better if they feature a cute cat print. Triple T Studios’ tote was designed by a Ukranian artist and features colorful smiling

What you need to know about treating your pet for worms  We all want to help our pets live healthy and happy lives so, although it might not be the most pleasant of topics, understanding how to prevent worms is essential. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Worms are parasites that live inside the body

Image Pixabay Tags: Purrs of Wisdom, Sunday Quotes 3 Comments on Sunday Quotes: Challenge Great quote. How do we not let the worlds woes not consume us.? Battling heat waves, recession fears, the stock market falling, the war overseas, etc. Just breathe. I have learned not too watch the News for it was too depressing

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

Luca the Feral Kitten By Rehana Perveen The very first time when you looked at me,I didn’t know you’ll keep visiting me;Your innocent kitten eyes with sweet glance,Your curious gaze from a safe distance;All got me instantly in a therapeutic trance. Even if it took you a while to trust me,You finally feel very near

This post is sponsored by Care Credit The joys of sharing life with a cat are limitless. Cats have an amazing ability to provide us with love, fun and play, while also bringing many important health benefits into our lives from relieving stress, preventing allergies, calming our nervous system and more. While these independent animals

Cats have the reputation of being fiercely independent , aloof and often picky as to their likes and dislikes, but any cat lover will tell you that one cat’s personality can be wildly different to the next. However, there are common behaviors, body language and preferences that are inherent to all cats. Gus & Bella

This giveaway is sponsored by Assisi Animal Health Last month, we introduced you to Assisi Animal Health’s new DentaLOOP. Using Assisi’s trusted tPEMF™ technology, the DentaLOOP  provides safe and effective pain relief for dental and oral pain without adverse effects. How does the Assisi Loop work? The Assisi Loop features targeted pulsed electromagnetic field therapy

Monesia McKnight felt so sad for Ripley, a young tabby she fostered, whose shyness was preventing her from attracting local adopters. But Monesia knew Ripley was a sweet kitty who would warm up quickly once someone gave her a chance. “We just had to care for her and love her,” says Monesia, who has lived

Guest post by Ingrid R Niesman, MS PhD Despite the intrusion from COVID-19, or perhaps because of the pandemic, more and more Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) infected cats are surviving and thriving in 2022. Just a few short years ago, all FIP positive cats died. I attended the inaugural FIP symposium in November, 2019 sponsored

Community Cats Podcast will host the much-anticipated Online Feline Leukemia Day on July 16, 2022. This one-day event has a unique focus on cats with feline leukemia (often referred to as FeLV) and what animal shelters, veterinarians, caregivers, and pet parents can do to support them in their journey. Sessions will include updates regarding treatment

Sponsored guest post by Rowyn Rose, Science Communications Specialist at Basepaws Do you have an itchy cat, or know someone else who does? Many itchy cats suffer from the increasingly common feline skin condition called dermatitis. Basepaws is a pet genetics company that collaborates with cat parents like you on research that helps cats live