September 2009 – on sale now in all good newsagents and supermarkets (including WHSmiths and Tesco).
We know you're going to enjoy the September issue. One hundred pages packed full of... cats of all kinds — and important cat-owning topics!
Colours – have you ever wondered if your cat’s coat colour or markings had any bearing on his personality, if so, then this article is a must-read for you. Writer Melanie Whitehouse has done some investigating and has found there is some evidence that coat colour can have more far reaching implications, even impacting on the cat’s health. Fascinating stuff!
It is fairly well documented that some colours are more popular than others when it comes to cats being chosen when in need of a new home. In our charity feature this month, Cats Protection continue on this theme and offer a plea for cat lovers not to overlook the black and black and white rescues in need of a new owner.
Our top vet Dr Bradley Viner tackles the topic of lower urinary tract disease, giving you vital information on this common feline condition which has many potential causes. He looks at all of the options for treating and preventing it too.
It’s a time that every cat owner dreads — saying farewell to a beloved cat. In her article ‘Now that you’re gone… bereavement counsellor Dr Sue Dawson offers an insight into the grieving process and provides thoughtful advice on how to make it through the tough times.
Buyers’ guide to insurance — a must-read for anyone who hasn’t insured their cat and wonders if it is something they should invest in.
The Your Cat Scottish Wildcat campaign continues and we have enough money to pay for a third wildcat walkway, this time up in Scotland at the Camperdown Wildlife Centre in Dundee. Find out more about cats Angus and Heather who will benefit from having an exciting new addition to their environment.
Living with… dermatitis – Yvette Le Brasse found an unexpected solution to her cat’s irritable skin.
September is Pet Smith Month: find out about the special offers available at the veterinary practices that are participating in the event, and pick up some tips on caring for your cat’s teeth.
Finally, meet singer Siouxsie Sioux and her cats, read touching true cat tales, and find out about a remedy that’s as good for our cats as it is for tigers! Breed profile special:Abysinnian, plus a more in depth feature on the Maine Coon.
