Bibliograph

Cats for dummies, by Gina Spadafori, Dr. Lauren Demos, and Dr. Paul D. Pion

Type

Label

Cats for dummies, by Gina Spadafori, Dr. Lauren Demos, and Dr. Paul D. Pion

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Cats for dummies

Oclc number

1144789639

Responsibility statement

by Gina Spadafori, Dr. Lauren Demos, and Dr. Paul D. Pion

Series statement

--For dummies

Summary

"Everything you need to take care of your feline friend Cats are the purrfect pets: they're relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature-- and sometimes sassy demeanor! Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box-- all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you. Happily bring a cat or kitten into your life Keep your new four-legged family member comfortable and safe Live a happy feline-friendly life Keep your cat in prime health Whether you're looking to get your first kitten or adopt a senior cat, this book covers all the basics of feline cat care"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Part 1: Starting to think cat. Together, forever: a history of cats and people ; Kitten or adult? Boy or girl? One cat or more? ; Mixes, markings, and pedigrees ; The wild ones: special cats, special considerations -- Part 2: Getting off to a good start. Choosing a healthy, happy kitten or cat ; One is never enough: the multicat household ; Setting your cat up for success ; Think like a cat to understand a cat ; Feline friendly: from toys to catios -- Part 3: Enjoying life together. Solving behavior problems ; Getting good litter box behavior ; Out and about with your cat ; Littering: should your cat become a parent? ; Home care: grooming and more ; Feeding your cat -- Part 4: The basics of good health. Preventive healthcare for your cat ; Common cat health problems ; Caring for an older cat -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten cat myths debunked ; Ten cool cat-related places to visit ; Ten common household dangers to your cat ; Ten ways to help your cat in a disaster ; Ten nonprofits worthy of your donations

Target audience

adult

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