Your Cat

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...