Bibliograph

Think like a cat, how to raise a well-adjusted cat--not a sour puss, Pam Johnson-Bennett

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Think like a cat, how to raise a well-adjusted cat--not a sour puss, Pam Johnson-Bennett

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Think like a cat

Oclc number

706024236

Responsibility statement

Pam Johnson-Bennett

Sub title

how to raise a well-adjusted cat--not a sour puss

Summary

There are approximately eighty-five million cats owned as pets in the United States alone. And-thanks to her regular appearances in the media and at veterinary conferences and humane organizations-most of their owners already recognize Pam Johnson-Bennett as the authority on all things feline. Over the past ten years, the award-winning author has continued to refine her work and techniques. From basic health care to more serious behavioral issues, from training cats to use a scratching post to avoiding litter box problems this newly revised edition of Think Like a Cat covers all of a cat owner's most pressing concerns-and solidifies its position as the topic leader for years to come

Table Of Contents

The cat of your dreams: will you be a match made in heaven or the odd couple? -- Head to toe: a guided tour of your cat and the ways he communicates -- Watch out for that hot tin roof: creating a safe home for your unstoppable kitten -- The doctor is in: the other most important person in your cat's life and how to tell if your cat is sick -- House rules: basic training -- Fast forward...stop...rewind...play: playtime techniques used for behavior modification -- Sour puss: solving common behavior problems, serious problems, and the ones you're too embarrassed to tell anyone about -- Litter box survival guide: everything you need to know, from setup to troubleshooting -- Scratching posts, sofas, antique chairs... which one will your cat choose?: yes, you can have a cat and nice furniture too -- The kitty chef: finicky eaters aren't born -- they're created -- Relationships: other cats, dogs, kids, and your grumpy Aunt Esther: does your cat hate your spouse? will he be jealous of the new baby? should you get a second cat? how about a dog? -- Glamour puss: how to make grooming a pleasurable experience (really, it can be done) -- The pest patrol: taking the bite out of fleas and ticks -- Fasten your seat belt: traveling without trauma -- And baby makes three...four...five: what to do if your cat makes you a grandparent -- Getting gray around the whiskers: what you need to know about your geriatric cat -- Legacy of love: the good-bye we're never prepared to say -- Emergencies and first aid: keeping your cool in a medical crisis -- Medical appendix -- Resource guide

Target audience

adult

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