This month your magazine contains even more useful reading - a FREE 24-page magazine which covers a wide variety of vital topics relating to cat care!
And, prompted by the 60th anniversary
of the 'Yangtze Incident' in which Simon the black and white cat
was awarded the animals' equivalent of the Victoria Cross the
Dickin Medal, writer Isabel George celebrates the heroic lives of an
honorable selection of brave kitties. Prepare to be amazed!
Like it or not, visits to the vet are
part and parcel of owning a cat! Our top vet Dr Bradley Viner has put
together a collection of tips and good advice to help you minimize
the upset involved and maximize the outcome of your cat's
appointment with the vet. There's information to help you choose a
good veterinary practice, together with wise words on preparing for
your visit and helping the journey there go a little more smoothly.
September is PetSmile month so it's
time we devoted a little more time and attention to our cats'
teeth. The Your Cat team of testers and their cats have been doing
just that for our buyers' guide. Fourteen dental products, from a
finger toothbrush to a drinking water additive, toothpaste to dental
treats, have been given a good trial with some products having been
used on long-term test. Read it and see how they got on. If your
cat's dental care routine needs brushing up, this could prove to be
the inspiration!
Arthritis is sadly quite a common condition for cats. Holistic vet Tim Couzens has put together a detailed article about the numerous alternative treatments which can work alongside conventional medication. He looks at homoeopathy and herbal treatments, food supplements and acupuncture, all of which will help improve the quality of life for kitties with stiff joints.
Also in this issue:
* nine pages of unrivaled expert advice for a wide selection of feline issues in our Cat Questions section
* get to know the cheeky naked breed the Sphynx
* read our interview with the writer Louise Rennison about the Scottish Wildcat descendent who shared her childhood and inspired the fictional feline character Angus;
* find out how to take cuttings from catmint - you'll never run out of this alluring purple plant again!
* relax with a fictional short story by best-selling novelist Judy Astley and two charming true cat tales that'll make you smile.
BREED PROFILE SPECIAL: Sphynx plus The Turkish Van
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