If you love cats, you’ll know cats bring so much joy to our lives, and Your Cat Magazine is a celebration of all things cat, every month!
ESSENTIAL equipment
Don’t forget…
Bringing BABY home
Meeting the family
Deciphering insurance
What to expect at the vet’s
First vet’s visit
Health matters
SOCIALISING your kitten
FEEDING your kitten
Food FAQs
First steps outdoors
The good TOY GUIDE
Training tips
Kitten behaviour
Kittens & KIDS
Annual health check
Welcome!
Social MATURITY
The RIGHT rescue centre
International Cat Care (iCatCare) says that a rescue organisation should:
Finding a RESPONSIBLE breeder
“QUESTIONS TO ASK THE BREEDER • It’s important that you meet your potential future kitten armed with questions.
A healthy kitten
Setting up home
Welcome
The story behind the photo…
CHARITY SHARES MONEY-SAVING TIPS FOR CAT OWNERS
Cat Protection’s top money-saving tips
CANCER SURVIVOR’S CAT HOMAGE ARTWORK TO FEATURE AT NATIONAL EXHIBITION
Reforms to pet microchipping regulations set out by Government
MOGGY COMES UP SMELLING OF ROSES AFTER ACCIDENT
iCATCARE ANNOUNCES NEW CEO
ISFM celebrates 10 years of cat-friendly clinics
Lead the way • Thinking of walking your cat on a leash? We speak to the experts to find out everything you need to know.
PROS & CONS
Tips for getting started
ONLINE TRAINING
James Bowen • When he needs somewhere to relax, James heads to the catio to chill out surrounded by his feline friends.
TIGGER • We want to hear all about your fabulous felines! Email catchat@yourcat.co.uk or write to us (see page 60 for our address).
Worried about cats
FINDING A CAT-FRIENDLY CLINIC
Kitten of the month! • Here’s Roo, sent in by Becky Walker, from Lincoln.
“My cat lives the student life!” • Students get a bit of a reputation for living the party lifestyle, but this Liverpool kitten is living a charmed student life with his owner — and has quite the social life!
Brightening up the golden years • We meet the therapy cats who bring joy to the elderly.
PAT CAT FOR LIFE
Confessions of a Cat-sitter • When Chris inadvertently insults a client, her cat seems determined to take revenge!
YOUR CAT GIVEAWAYS! • Purrfect prizes for you and your cat!
YOUR CAT GIVEAWAYS ENTRY FORM!
COMMUNITY CAT HERO AWARD Keeping watch • Her dedication to cats saw her give up her American dream to help felines in need. Meet this month’s winner Marnie Buckland.
CAT BREED INDEX: TURKISH VAN • Famous for its love of water, would the unique personality of the Turkish Van make it the cat for you?
FIRST ISSUE + FREE GIFT
Claire receives UNSUNG HERO AWARD • The latest news from the leading cat charity.
Program for vet professionals reaches milestone
OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS
WHERE DO FLEAS GO?
Reaction to vaccination
BITING HER CLAWS
TOILET VISITOR!
CAT-FRIENDLY GARDEN
Do cats get separation anxiety?
BULLIES GO AWAY! • If your cat is getting bullied by other felines in your neighbourhood, it can make life miserable for both of you. Toni Shelbourne helps you to manage the situation and keep your kitty safe.
PART ONE: feline mental health • The renowned behaviourist begins a new regular feature in which he shares his experience and incredible knowledge of felines. To start, the first in a two-parter about how we analyse feline well-being.
Neurological make-up
Chemical release
Professional cat...