Katie Price has come under fire after one of her £2000 Sphynx cats reportedly suffered with sunburn during the recent heatwave.
The former glamour model, 47, has owned several pets over the years, but has come under scrutiny after five dogs, a horse, and a chameleon all died while in her care.
And Katie has sparked yet another animal cruelty row after her bald cat Kevin was left with sunburn, despite her attempts to protect his skin.
In a video, Katie is seen stroking her cat as she remarked: 'Oh Kevin you have been in the sun today, you have got sun burnt despite us putting sun cream on you... look at his little face', reports The Mirror.
As she doted on the pet, which looked very red, she captioned her clip: 'Trying to keep the cats out of the sun is hard work.'
The video sparked a furious response from Peta spokesperson Elisa Allen, who slammed the star for seemingly ignoring warnings about the proper care for her pets.
Katie Price has come under fire after one of her £2000 Sphynx cats reportedly suffered with sunburn during the recent heatwave
The former glamour model, 47, has owned several pets over the years, but has come under scrutiny after five dogs, a horse, and a chameleon all died while in her care
She told the publication: 'Anyone who warns Katie not to hurt the animals she takes in might as well be screaming into the wind, for all she seems to care. And here we go again: her cat is sunburnt – something she was likely warned about when acquiring a gimmick cat, bred to look odd and be hairless.'
In a warning about sun safety for cats like Katie's, Peta says cats with 'light or no fur can burn easily, which is just one reason to keep them indoors.
'If they do go into a secure garden, apply vet-approved sunscreen and ensure they have plenty of shade. Cat guardians must stay alert, if you spot redness, swelling, or signs of infection, seek veterinary care immediately.'
MailOnline have contacted representatives of Katie and Peta for comment.
Earlier this year, a petition calling for Katie to be banned from owning animals garnered more than 37,000 signatures after seven pets have died under her charge.
She attributes these tragedies to 'bad luck,' with most occurring while she was away and has since secured the garden of her new home to ensure her pets' safety.
In February, the mum-of-five hit back at those who criticised her, telling The Sun: 'When people say I shouldn't have animals, it’s circumstances that were out of my hands.
'It’s no lack of me not looking after them or anything like that. I love animals, I love nurturing.'
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In a video, Katie is seen stroking her cat as she remarked: 'Oh Kevin you have been in the sun today, you have got sun burnt despite us putting sun cream on you... look at his little face' [pictured with a different cat]
The video sparked a furious response from Peta spokesperson Elisa Allen, who slammed the star for seemingly ignoring warnings about the proper care for her pets
Last year, leading charity PETA penned an open letter to Katie after reports that she had given away her puppy Tank due to 'losing interest'.
The charity also offered her £5,000 if she signs a contract to not acquire another animal.
'While your intentions may be good, the ever-growing number of animals who have either died under your supervision or been given away is impossible to ignore, and people are rightly concerned,' PETA Vice President Elisa Allen wrote, in the letter shared by The Sun.
'Whatever you may offer as reasons for their suffering, relinquishment, or demise, the fact is that you are consistently harming these sensitive, sentient individuals, and I hope you agree that this is a solution.'
PETA added: 'things have gone horribly wrong with many of the animals under her supervision'.
In response to the open letter, a representative of Katie's told MailOnline: 'Katie has asked PETA many times to have a conversation with her directly, but instead they continue to play the narrative out in the media.'
'If they want to have a direct conversation with Kate they can get in touch.'
'Isn't it a waste of charity money or have they got funds available to give out to celebrities, which should be going towards animals?'
Earlier this year, a petition calling for Katie to be banned from owning animals garnered more than 37,000 signatures after seven pets have died under her charge
She has four Chihuahuas - named Captain, Buddy, Colin, and Batman - as well as a French Bulldog named Precious, a German Shepherd Tank and a Labrador puppy
Charity PETA slammed Katie after her dog named Blade (pictured) died in her care in June 2023 - saying she had 'blood on her hands'
Blade's death came just seven months after another of Katie's dogs, Sharon, was killed on the same road (Blade pictured)
She has four Chihuahuas - named Captain, Buddy, Colin, and Batman - as well as a French Bulldog named Precious, a German Shepherd Tank and a Labrador puppy
The reality star has previously dealt with the deaths of her five dogs, a horse and even her chameleon, Marvin.
Before getting another kitten in January, Katie rescued a black Labrador puppy from a neighbour in November last year, making her have a total of seven dogs, eight pets in total.
She has four Chihuahuas - named Captain, Buddy, Colin, and Batman - as well as a French Bulldog named Precious, a German Shepherd Tank and a Labrador puppy.
Her beloved dog Blade died in June 2023 just seven months after Katie's other dog, Sharon, was killed on the same road.
Sharon was killed when she allegedly escaped and ran on to the road where she was hit by a car. She was picked up off the A24 by the driver and taken to Arun Vets in Pulborough, West Sussex, where her death was confirmed.
In 2020, Katie's pet dog Rolo suffocated in her home, while her Alsatian Sparkle was mowed down in February of the same year, in shocking echoes of the death of her dog Queenie, who was killed in 2018.
In 2020, Katie's pet French bulldog Rolo (pictured) suffocated in her home after getting stuck in an electric armchair while the reality star was packing some bags in another room
Rolo's death came just months after her Alsatian Sparkle (pictured) died when she ran on to a busy road
One of Katie's horses was tragically killed on a road in 2017 after escaping from a field
Katie's pet chameleon Marvin (pictured her with her son Harvey) died in 2018
In July 2020, Katie was criticised by animal rights activists after Rolo's suffocation. The French bulldog died after getting stuck in an electric armchair while the reality star was packing some bags in another room, reported The Mirror.
Rolo was given to her daughter Princess as a birthday present.
Katie later revealed her shock after she was illegally advised to give her late puppy Rolo cannabis oil before he 'suffocated to death in an armchair'.
One of Katie's horses was tragically hit by a car and killed in 2017 after escaping from a field.
And in 2018 her dog Queenie was struck and killed by a delivery driver.
