October 2005

18 | Spanning the Decades
CAT FANCY fills a need for 40 years.
by Susan Logan

22 | The Patent-Leather Kid with New-Penny Eyes
The Bombay combines the best of two beautiful breeds.

26 | Snapshot: Black Beauties
Black cats are the stuff of legend, but their coat care is no mystery.
by Eve Adamson

28 | Boredom Busters
Keep your cat’s mind and body active to sustain its health.
by Lindsey Aspinall

32 | Feline Frontiers: Pregnancy Prevention
Veterinarians and animal-welfare advocates continue to research the best methods of preventing preganacy to reduce feline overpopulation.
by Arnold Plotnick, DVM

34 | Men & Cats
Break the Man Code to develop a fantastic bond.
by Chris Keller

38 | Mapping the Feline Genome
Gene therapy offers limitless treatment potential for your cat.
by Arnold Plotnick, DVM

40 | Silent Victims of Domestic Violence
Pets need safe havens too.
by Lee Pickett, VMD

44 | Music as Medicine
Songs have relaxed, healed and nurtured humans for centuries. But can it do the same for your cat?
by Scarlet Sims

Previous Issues:
August 2005	September 2005

From Our Readers

6  | PURRS & HISSES: Reader letters

8  | FLIGHTS OF FANCY: Confessions of a Permissive Parent, and Angels

9  | A+ Winners: Pop Quiz Winners

New For You

10  | IN THE MEWS: All the news that’s fit to meow

12  | WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT? New feline products

13  | CURL UP WITH KITTY: New books

Cat Clinic

14  | ASK THE VET: Food Inhaler

Humane Matters

16  | PURRSONALITIES: Animal Crafters Sew Up Pet Overpopulation

17  | HOMELESS TO HOUSECAT: Bob Survives Cold, Warms Hearts

Cats For Kids

50  | PICTURES, STORIES & POEMS