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The cats out the bag...Nation’s favourite famous felines revealed

A new survey has revealed the nation's favourite famous feline as 1970s cartoon character, Garfield.

A poll on 1,000 cat owners found that Garfield was the number one famous feline (18%), beating a whole host of well-known kitties. Hapless cat Tom of cartoon series 'Tom & Jerry' came in second place (15%), followed by big cat Simba from the 'Lion King' in third (10%). 'Bagpuss' - who...

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A chunk of chocolate could kill a cat, charity warns

A few chocolate buttons or a small chunk could kill a cat, vets at the nation's leading cat charity have warned in the run up to Easter.

Just two grams of chocolate could be toxic to our feline friends, Cats Protection's Central Veterinary Officer Sarah Elliott cautioned: "Eating even a small amount of chocolate could raise a cat's heart rate and increase loss of bodily fluids, both...

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Cat health checks you can do at home

While regular visits to the veterinarian are crucial for comprehensive cat care, performing routine physical checks at home plays another important role in monitoring your pet's health. According to data from the Royal Veterinary College , the most commonly diagnosed illnesses in cats are almost completely preventable, with issues like, obesity, gum and dental disease, and overgrown nails...

Almost half of all cat owners are unaware how best to protect songbirds

Cats Protection and Songbird Survival are issuing advice to cat owners as a survey shows many aren’t aware of how to reduce their pets’ hunting habits.

The survey of 1,000 cat owners, conducted by Songbird Survival says that almost half of cat owners (46%) aren’t aware of ways to reduce cat predation. When asked to suggest the best ways to reduce hunting, less than one in 10 owners...

Entries closing for National Cat Awards

Owners across the UK have under two weeks left to enter their extraordinary cat into this year’s National Cat Awards.

Run by the charity Cats Protection, the annual event celebrates the nation’s most marvellous moggies, with heartwarming tales of devotion, courage and companionship.

Owners have until noon on Tuesday 26 March to nominate their cat in one of four categories....

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Vets issue urgent warning over popular home décor that could kill your pet

Emergency vets have issued an urgent warning to pet owners against the dangers of flowers in the home - revealing that drinking water from a vase of lilies could be enough to kill your cat.

With spring fast approaching, many of us will be choosing to decorate our home with seasonal flowers - including lilies, daffodils, and tulips. The Easter Bank Holiday will also likely see a...

International Women’s Day – four of the female charity workers championing animal welfare

From helping victim-survivors flee domestic abuse to lobbying politicians to change animal welfare law – Cats Protection is using International Women's Day to celebrate its inspirational female staff.

The charity owes its very existence to women – set up in 1927 by suffragist Jessey Wade, an animal lover and noted women's rights campaigner, who also edited the feminist journal Urania...

Around 2.5 million cats remain unchipped as the compulsory microchipping countdown begins

A group of leading animaI charities and veterinary organisations have joined forces with DEFRA to issue an urgent reminder to owners to microchip their pet cats, as England starts its 100-day countdown to compulsory microchipping.

From 10 June, all pet cats over 20 weeks old must be microchipped and registered on a compliant database – or owners could risk a fine.

However,...

Family who turned home into cat rescue centre win support of Burgess Pet Care

Burgess Pet Care is excited to announce a new partnership with Filey Cat Rescue, which will see the Yorkshire-based independent food manufacturer helping to feed all the residents at the rescue with regular donations of Burgess Complete Dry Cat Food.

Tina Lewis and her family started adopting cats after the first coronavirus lockdown in 2020 and now run Filey Cat Rescue, a registered...

The importance of spaying cats

February marks Spay & Neuter Awareness Month, an international event that encourages pet owners to get their pets neutered. Leading vet charity PDSA is using the occasion to share one-year-old Olive's story and remind cat owners the importance of neutering their feline friends.

PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains: "For females, spaying involves removing the cat's ovaries and...

Expert shares feline fitness advice

Indoor cats are particularly at risk of being overweight, as they likely spend more time snuggling up in a warm corner than exploring the neighbourhood. However, there are still a few ways you can get your cat moving and feeling fit, all while having fun. If you're worried about your pet's weight, or if you just want to keep them purr-fectly healthy and active, here the experts from Catit...

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