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The Cat Care Handbook Catherine Davidson

The Cat Care Handbook By Catherine Davidson

The Cat Care Handbook by Catherine Davidson


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Summary

Whether you're a confirmed cat lover or looking forward to owning your first kitten, this book offers all the help you need in choosing and caring for your pet.

The Cat Care Handbook Summary

The Cat Care Handbook: The complete guide for a healthy, happy and well-trained cat by Catherine Davidson

1 Cat Behaviour: Knowing more about why your cat acts the way it does will help you enjoy and appreciate the unique temperament of the cat in your home. 2 Choosing a Cat: This chapter will help you to assess your circumstances, so that you can decide between moggie and pedigree, a cute kitten or a fully grown adult, one feline or two. It will also help you consider whether to keep your cat indoors or allow it access to the outside world. 3 Basic Cat Care: A one-stop guide to caring for your feline, whether it is a young kitten or fully grown adult. This chapter includes no-nonsense advice on feeding and grooming, as well as information on all your cat's toileting and sleeping needs. There's a handy section on stress-free travelling with your pet, and advice on tracing a cat that has gone astray. 4 Games, Showing and Training: This section shows you simple ways to teach your cat the rules of the house using reward and praise (never punishment). There's also advice on enjoying daily playtime - essential for a cat's wellbeing and happiness - as well as a handy section on common behavioural problems and how to solve them. 5 A Healthy Cat: When it comes to health, prevention is much better than cure. This chapter shows you how to keep your cat well through simple checks that you can do at home. There's advice on when to call a vet - as well as how to keep your cat calm at the surgery. Common ailments and emergency first aid are covered, and there is a directory of complementary cat therapies.

About Catherine Davidson

Catherine Davidson is the author of many illustrated reference books. At the age of 10 she became the owner of her first cat and has loved felines of all sorts ever since. Among her published books are Why Does My Cat Do That?, a look at feline psychology and behaviour, and Cats - A Guide to Cat Breeds and Their Fascinating History. She lives in Brighton, England.

Table of Contents

Introduction. CAT BEHAVIOUR: A history of cats; The garden predator; The sociable loner; The need for territory; Movement and balance; Cat senses; How cats communicate; Decoding the cat; Keeping clean; Sleeping; The mating game; Mothers and kittens. CHOOSING A CAT: Before you get a cat; Indoor or outdoor cat; Kitten or adult; One cat or two; What type of cat; Longhaired or shorthaired; Coat patterns; Coat colours; Gallery of pedigree cats; Where to get your cat; Choosing a healthy cat; Choosing a happy cat; Preparing your home; Preparing the garden; Bringing your cat home; When cats first meet; Introducing a cat to a dog. BASIC CAT CARE: Toileting needs; What litter; Creating a happy home; All about carriers; Cat identification; Feeding your cat; Handling your cat; Grooming your cat; Holiday care; Moving home. GAMES AND TRAINING: Play and the cat; Toys and games; Setting the rules; Litter training; Using a cat flap; Walking on a leash; Why cats misbehave; Toileting problems; When cats attack; Cat fights; Scratching furniture; Eating plants; Wool-eating; Overgrooming. A HEALTHY CAT: Choosing a veterinarian; Vaccinations; Neutering your cat; Routine health checks; External parasites; Internal parasites; Common problems; Giving medication; First aid for cats; Other therapies; Pregnancy and birth; Basic kitten care; The older cat; When the end comes. Useful contacts. Index. Acknowledgements.

Additional information

GOR003845565
9781848660489
1848660480
The Cat Care Handbook: The complete guide for a healthy, happy and well-trained cat by Catherine Davidson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Quercus Publishing
20110331
192
N/A
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