14 | At Risk
An obese cat is more vulnerable to health problems.
BY ARNOLD PLOTNICK, DVM

18 | You and Your Veterinarian
How to make the most of the partnership
BY REBECCA SWEAT

BREED PROFILE
22 | A Kitten at Heart
The kitten-like personality of the Exotic makes it a favorite with cat lovers.
BY STACY N. HACKETT

BREED SNAPSHOT
25 | Unconditional Love
The affectionate Burmese just wants to be part of the family.
BY AUDREY PAVIA

LIFESTYLE
34 | In Good Hands
How to find a pet sitter
BY RAMONA D. MAREK, MS EDART & CULTURE

58 | Literary Cat Lover
Mark Twain’s passion for felines can be found throughout his works.
BY JULIA PISTELL

DEPARTMENTS
CAT CHANNEL
6 | CatChannel.com Your Internet Source for CAT FANCY Content & More

HEALTH & CARE
9 | Natural Cat Fight fat naturally.
BY WENDY BEDWELL-WILSON

21 | Health News
BY ELAINE WEXLER-MITCHELL, DVM, AND AMANDA PAGE-KARLESKINT, DVM

ADVOCACY & RESCUE
27 | Forever Home A lonely shelter cat finds her human soulmate.
BY MICHAEL MARLEY

28 | Wild Cat Race
One of the most threatened animals in the world, the Florida panther fights for its survival.
BY BRAD KOLLUS

30 | Champion for Cats
An Episcopal nun gives special-needs cats a lifelong home.
BY DOROTHY A. DAHM

IN EVERY ISSUE
1 | From the Editor
4 | Reader Letters
7 | Cat Calendar
8 | Ask the Veterinarian
32 | Products
37 | Ask the Behaviorist
38 | Feline Shopper
39 | Ad Index
40 | Coming Up in CF
41 | Gallery of Breeds
44 | Breeder Showcase
46 | Cat Breeder Directory
57 | Classified Ads
61 | Cat Book Club
62 | Cats for Kids
63 | Reader Snapshots
64 | Garfield Weighs In

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