In this issue...

Features

A call from the wild
Images of the stunning and precious Scottish Wildcat.

How to manage a houseful of cats
Six steps to a successful multi-cat home.

My cats helped me survive breast cancer
Sophie Beresiner is sure feline therapy got her through some tough times.

Doorkin’s Feline Sanctuary
Siobhán O’Brien tracks down Southwark Cathedral’s resident cat.

Health special
Spotting signs of pain in your cat.

And finally
Meet the cat who underwent pioneering transplant surgery to save an injured limb.

You & Your Cat

Can we just be friends?
For Jackie Bowater two cats meant double the trouble.

It happened to me
Luna was no simple rescue cat, as Simon Stone recalls.

Pet pawtraits
Sleepy cats take centre stage in this month’s gallery.

The Minx
Caroline Knowles got adopted by a characterful neighbourhood stray.

You can’t always choose who to love
A visit to a rescue centre is life changing for one family in this short fictional story by Vivien Hampshire.

Shopping

Litter trays come under scrutiny. Plus, enjoy a feline inspired Christmas on the high street with masses of gifts, The Lowe Down, catwalk fashions, books and more.

Regulars

Cat Chat
Your letters, forum news and tweets.

In focus
Photographer David Howe catches Maine Coon Oscar under the Christmas tree.

Cats@heart

Movie ‘Puss in Boots’ star Antonio Banderas says he’s a real kitty at heart, Mews round, cat nav destinations, Talking cats and Purr pals.

Catcare

Sixteen pages of practical help and advice, including a special Q&A tackling insurance issues. Plus, assessing the causes of inappropriate toileting, helping an FIP kitten, health news, Jen the vet’s surgery diary, managing predatory behaviour, gingivitis care and tackling over-grooming.

Your kitten

Special feature — pedigree or moggy? Which would suit you? Plus, reader’s kitten, breeder Gina’s diary, feline focus on the Somali, kitten selector and vet advice.

Breeds and showing

Purrfect Pedigrees — totally elegant and regal? It’s got to be the Siamese.

Showtime!
Anthony Nichols talks to artist Suzanne Le Good, more on new breed Nebulungs, show dates and more.

Charity Spotlight
Celebrate the RSPCA Ashford Garden Cattery’s fifth anniversary, plus rescue stories, It’s a Charity cattery assistant’s life and Rescue cat of the month.

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Comps & puzzles

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Puzzlespot
Kittyword puzzle, Spot the Difference and What Goes Around.

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