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Known as the werewolf cat, this striking breed gets her unusual coat from a natural mutation in the domestic shorthair, which has occurred over the last 20 years in domestic cats. Not to worry: Test results show that the Lykoi’s hair pattern is not from a disease or disorder, and this breed is healthy. The name

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. “Cheese is my pillow, companion & toss agent !” Sent in

This post is sponsored by PetLibro and contains affiliate links* We love PetLibro’s fountains, and I know many of you do, too. We previously reviewed and loved Petlibro’s Automatic Capsule Fountain and featured their Stainless Steel Fountain, which is one of our 10 Best Cat Products of 2021. We awarded our coveted Seal of Approval to Petlibro’s newest fountain,

Hello Katzenworld Family! I recently moved to the Kansas City, Missouri area as I’m putting my travels briefly on pause to rejoin the working world and refill the travel coffers. While I’ve slowed my pace on the international cat cafe circuit, I’m making up for it here in the USA by hitting up as many

This post contains affiliate links* On Wednesday, I introduced you to Laura Cassiday, who is taking over our Ask the Cat Behaviorist column. Today, I’d like to tell you about Laura’s book, The Complete Guide to Adopting a Cat. This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of the adoption process, from choosing the right cat for

Elderly cat Fred went missing from his new home in Cleethorpes for seven weeks before he was rescued by the RSPCA and reunited with his worried owner – thanks to the microchip. It was 6.20am on March 30 and the cold, snowy weather had just set in when 14-year-old tabby and white cat Fred went

This post is sponsored by Sleepypod* While the cat carrier may not be your cat’s favorite place, it is an important part of your cat’s life, and it can be vital in an emergency.  Unfortunately, for most cats, the only time they’re in a carrier is when they have to go to the veterinarian, so

Allegra and I wish you a happy 4th filled with everything summer is supposed to be about. Just remember that whatever you choose to do today, this may not be your cat’s favorite holiday. Unfortunately, my state allows neighborhood fireworks, and for the past week, they’ve already been going off all around us. Thankfully, Allegra

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

The Pacific Northwest is best known for the great outdoors and rainy weather. Turns out, its what’s inside that matters because the three cat cafes of Seattle (2) and Vancouver (1) are nothing but bright and sunny. A 2.5 hour drive separates these world-class cities, and if you have the time, I highly recommend you

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

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

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in Purrsday Poetry by Léa. They call her Feral Total lack of moralitié She prowls about Mon village Sampling all the treats On offer Living by instinct Reality not judgment Despite nine lives She knows how quickly Today becomes the past Her time is not to be

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

This post is sponsored by Nelson Bach USA and contains affiliate links* I’ve always felt that the 4th of July is probably cats’ least favorite holiday. A recent study by Wakefield Research, commissioned by Bach® Rescue Remedy® Pet, a liquid remedy for pets made with natural flower essences, revealed that 54% of current and former

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

Even though heatstroke is more common in dogs than in cats, cats can get it, and it is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary attention. Dogs  can regulate their body temperature by panting, at least up to a point, but cats normally don’t pant unless they’re already in respiratory distress. Most cats will instinctively

A quick online search and you’ll soon find lots of Ikea hacks to integrate your kitty’s needs into your home, but for stylish cat furniture that fits in seamlessly with all kinds of interiors, is useful to us humans and requires almost zero DIY, look no further than the new Lozi X Cheshire & Wain

The earliest evidence of cats as companion animals goes back almost 10,000 years. These cats had the job of pest control on ships, farms and graineries, and as a result, their diet consisted of fresh prey. The history of commercial pet food only dates back to 1956. Pet food manufacturers would like you to believe

The bag had been weighed down with bricks The RSPCA is appealing for information after a member of the public made the grim discovery of a deceased cat which had been dumped in a backpack and thrown in the river. The Berghaus black rucksack had been weighed down by bricks and was found in the

Cats are masters at masking signs of illness or pain, which is why regular veterinary exams are so important. A key peace of a successful vet visit is that you share your observations of your cat’s behavior with your vet. After all, as your cat’s parent, you know your cat better than anyone. A typical

To support those working with unowned cats around the world, International Cat Care (iCatCare) has launched a series of Cat-Friendly decision-making documents. With an estimated population of 600 million cats worldwide (half of which are unowned), the sharing of educational resources is essential to improving cat welfare on a global scale but must take into