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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!

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UK TENANTS UNFAIRLY IMPACTED BY ‘NO PET’ POLICIES

iCatCare throws support behind BVA’s parasiticides position

INSTACATS WORTH MILLIONS REVEALED

ADVICE FOR CAT OWNERS

NEW CAT PRODUCTS

RVC seeks feline diabetes patients for trial following successful first run

BLUE CROSS SPEAKS OUT ON ‘DISTRESSING’ KURT ZOUMA VIDEO

Case study

PET REFORM PETITIONERS NOMINATED FOR AWARD

FUNDS POUR IN FOR TURVY TOPSEY

FRESH and purrfectly CLEAN • It’s the time of year when we undertake a spring clean — but first, let’s ‘paws’ and consider the needs of our feline friends.

Cleaning products

James Bowen • A decade ago was James and Street Cat Bob’s first ever book signing. James reminisces about a time — and a best friend — that changed his life.

Bringing joy to children • Therapy cats help young people overcome challenges and bring smiles to their faces in some of the most difficult times.

Confessions of a Cat-sitter • Age is nothing but a number for one of the cats on Chris' round. However, the kitty seems to be on a time delay — thankfully for the bird population!

Cat proof the garden? • We want to hear all about your fabulous felines! Email catchat@yourcat.co.uk or write to us (see page 5 for our address).

NEW LEASE OF LIFE — THANKS TO A FELLOW READER

Kitten of the month! • Here’s Levi, sent in by Tracey Hickman, from Newtown, Powys.

PLAY IS THE WAY

SNUGGLING UP TOGETHER!

‘My cat loves skiing — and it’s made him an Instagram star!’ • Many cats hate the cold and wet and stay inside when the snow starts to fall, but not this Canadian cat whose skiing exploits have made him a hit on social media!

The guardian cat angels of Wigan • Setting up your own rescue and helping all types of cat makes Janette and Sam of Cat’s Guidance Rescue worthy winners of our award.

Spiralling out of control

YOUR CAT GIVEAWAYS! • Some cracking prizes up for grabs for you and your cat!

HOW TO ENTER

YOUR CAT GIVEAWAYS ENTRY FORM!

CAT BREED INDEX: TONKINESE

Cat care

OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS

TRICK TRAINING

…RHINITIS IN CATS

POP that pill • It is something no owner looks forward to — but here we share advice to make giving your cat a tablet less stressful for you both.

Pill-popping practice • There may be occasions when your cat refuses to take a pill mixed with something tasty, or if he needs to take it without food. By putting in a little practice before you ever need to do it for real, you can make the experience less daunting and more pleasant for you and your cat. You’ll both be calmer and your cat less likely to become stressed and more likely to swallow the medication. Here’s how:

The Catographer • Michael Hallam meets the photographer who has become a global sensation for his feline pictures and videos.

Cat friendly clinics • There is a scheme that promotes feline friendly vet practices. Michael Hallam visited one of the programme’s newest gold standard clinics to find out how they make a vet trip easier for both cats and humans alike.

Going for gold

Helping unowned cats • Every cat owner can play their part to help tackle the cat crisis worldwide, says CEO Claire Bessant

GOING ON SAFARI! • It’s the final stop on our safari — here we sneak a peek at the cat-like Common Genet!

CAT ON THE KEYBOARD • Persian cat Newton has just one law — to invade owner Matt Stanley’s desk while the professional writer is trying to craft his latest...