from the editor The articles in this magazine will no doubt reinforce the things you already know about kittens and cats, as well as give the opportunity to learn more – and to see some very cute and, occasionally, rather sad images of our furry friends. Some of the things we look at include where to buy or obtain a potential pet: breeders, welfare agencies or pet shops? We also profile people who have visited these places so that they could add a new member to their family. What do you do when you bring your kitten or cat home? They don’t always behave the way you hoped they might! Animal behaviourists from both Australia and the US look at some of the ways you can ‘train’ your cat, as well as play with them, so that they are able to happily fit in with your family. Some of the major issues of cat ownership are also addressed: desexing, feeding, vaccinations and microchipping etc. Less common topics examined include how to handle cats if you or your partner is pregnant. Toxoplasma is certainly a new subject for me. I can’t remember it even being discussed when I was pregnant (and yes, we did have a cat that we found as a stray). Two owners
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have also contributed articles about the very distressing diseases of acute necrotising pancreatitis and feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Other practical issues are also covered, such as what to do with your pet when you want to go on holidays. Do you want to take your cat with you, or perhaps you want to leave them in the care of others? It can be stressful for both you and your pet when you go away, so we take a look at some of the options available. And then, of course, there is that awful topic of death. What do you do when your pet passes away? Victoria Spence and Katrina Warren offer some empathetic and heartfelt advice on the subject. Seeing how some cats live can be a real eye opener! Two of the articles in this magazine – ‘The Cats’ House’ and ‘Keeping Cats Enclosed’ show how the owners have built entire houses or backyards that specifically cater for their pets. One other pet owner hasn’t gone quite this far, however, Akemi has designed pet furniture that – not surprisingly – is simply beautiful. The other extreme to some of these fabulous cat homes and the love that surrounds them is that of homeless and
unwanted cats. However, we do have some good news there with ‘The Cat Boat in Amsterdam’ – what a great story! This magazine gives you the chance to read about different breeds, to see how cat shows operate, to see cats in all of their glory and sometimes in illness or as a consequence of neglect. We can even laugh about cats through Bob Seal’s cartoons, as well as test our emergency IQ. Thanks to those people and organisations who contributed to this magazine and thanks to you, the readers, who support and care for kittens and cats. They are (or can be!) terrific company and add enormous value to our lives.
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