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We’re celebrating the magnificent moggy in the February 2013 issue, finding out about his ancestry, what decides how he looks and even where the name originates from. There are also heartwarming stories, including wartime feline heroes. We meet lucky Bob, a tabby whose home is a boat cruising the Mediterranean, and showcase touching images of a Japanese grandmother and her devoted white cat. Olympic swimmer Fran Halsall tells us about her beloved cats Bella and Banks, while David Bellamy recounts tales of the cats in his life. Find out how to make grooming a pleasurable experience. As part of her training series, behaviourist Sarah Ellis shows us a gentle way to introduce your cat to the joys of a brush, along with a guide to clipping claws. Our 12-page Catcare section features readers’ problems solved by our experts, vet Bradley Viner looks at the issue of pain and how it can be eased — plus we discover some fascinating facts about whiskers. Read about Your Cat readers' favourite products, from food to flea treatments, fall in love with the Siberian breed, feast your eyes on exciting products in the shopping section, check out the collars in our buyers’ guide, and enjoy readers’ true cat tales and a fictional story from novelist Christina Jones. Your Cat — your monthly manual for cat ownership!