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The everything cat book: all you need to know about caring for your favorite feline friends
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Publisher
Adams Media
Publication Date
c2007
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book - 2nd ed., Completely updated! [ed.].
Top Ten Fun and Fascinating Feline Tidbits
Introduction
1. Understanding Cats
The Long Process of Domestication
The Cat's Primary Senses
Sleeping and Hunting Habits
How Cats Communicate
Intelligence
How Cats Learn
Magnificent Cousins
2. All about Breeds
Cat Breeds Overview
Coat-Length Genetics
Shorthaired Cats
Longhaired Cats
Short-Tailed Cats
Cats with Unusual Coats
Wild-Looking Spotted Cats
Cats with Other Striking Features
Cats of Many Colors
3. Choosing a Cat Companion
The Finer Points of Felines
Important Considerations
Mixed Breed or Purebred?
One Cat or Two?
Male or Female?
Considering an Adult Cat over a Kitten
The Indoor Versus Outdoor Debate
Pet Identification
4. The Right Cat for You
Taking in a Stray Cat
Adopting from a Shelter
Choosing a Healthy Cat or Kitten
Finding Kittens Through the Classifieds
Hallmarks of a Good Breeder
Finding a Good Breeder
Visiting the Breeder
Buying from a Pet Shop
5. Preparing for Kitty's Arrival
Pet-Supply Shopping List
Pet Carrier
Cat Food and Dishes
Litter and a Litter Box
Scratching Post
Cat Beds and Perches
Toys
Grooming Supplies
Harness and Leash
6. A Cat-Safe Home
A Safe, Clean Environment
Cat-Proofing the Indoors
Chemical Hazards
Household Appliances
Toxic Plants
Dangers in the Yard
Holiday Hazards
7. Kitty Comes Home
Special Arrangements for the First Few Days
Family Introductions
Setting a Basic Routine
Providing a Stable Environment
When Things Don't Work Out
8. Feline Feeding Basics
Commercial Cat Foods
What to Look for on a Label
Life Stage Feeding
Feeding Strategies
Nutritional Problems
Don't Forget Water
9. Dealing with Eating Problems
Obesity
Putting a Cat on a Weight-Loss Diet
Preventing Obesity
Keeping Your Cat Active
Leash Training
Dealing with Finicky Eaters
Treats
Feeding in the Multi-Cat Household
10. Feline Dental Care
The Cat's Teeth
Common Feline Dental Problems
Signs of Dental Problems
Care of Teeth and Gums
Professional Cleaning
Diet and Dental Health
Prevention is the Best Medicine
11. Grooming Cats
Shedding
Getting Your Cat Used to Grooming
Trimming Nails
Bathing Your Cat
Grooming the Older Cat
Removing Mats
Cleaning Ears
12. Cat Health Care Basics
The Physical Feline
What to Look for in a Veterinarian
Finding a Good Veterinarian
Annual Checkups
Signs of Illness
Medicating Cats
Health Care for the Aging Cat
Euthanasia
13. Common Illnesses
Feline Diseases
Other Common Conditions
Cancer
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Kidney Dysfunction
Diabetes
Thyroid Disease
Common Conditions in Older Cats
14. First Aid and Emergency Care
First Aid and Vital Signs
Injuries
Animal Attacks
Burns
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Poisoning
Choking
Hypo-and Hyperthermia
Seizures
15. Parasites of the Cat
Parasitic Infections
Fleas
Ticks
Ear Mites
Other External Parasites
Internal Parasites
Parasites Associated with Flies
Heartworms
Protozoan Parasites
16. Cat-Training Basics
Scratching Behavior
Litter Box Behavior
Territorial Marking
Plant-Eating Behavior
Jumping Behavior
Teaching Name Recognition
Crate Training
Socialization
17. Understanding Territorial and Aggressive Behavior
Marking Behaviors
Aggression and Temperament
Fear Aggression
Territorial Aggression
Maternal and Paternal Aggression
Play Aggression
Competitive Aggression
Redirected Aggression
18. Feline Reproduction
Spaying and Neutering
Reproductive Cycles and Mating
Pregnancy and Gestation
Preparing for Birth
Delivery
Caring for the Mother and Kittens after Delivery
Kitten Development
Good Nurturing Means Good Cats
19. Breeding Purebreds
Cat Shows
Basic Feline Genetics
Creating Breeding Stock
Arranging a Mating
Selling Kittens
Letting the KittensGo
20. Showing Cats
When Did Cat Shows Begin?
Why Do People Show Cats?
Cat-Show Classes
Entering a Cat Show
Preparations for the Show
Rehearsing for the Big Day
Arriving at the Show
After the Show
Appendix A. Books and Magazines
Appendix B. Associations, Organizations, and Preed Registries
Index
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9781593375775
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