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The handbook for a happy cat, speak their language, decode their quirks, and meet their needs-so they'll love you back!, Liesbeth Puts ; translated by Maria Danielson

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The handbook for a happy cat, speak their language, decode their quirks, and meet their needs-so they'll love you back!, Liesbeth Puts ; translated by Maria Danielson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-213) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The handbook for a happy cat

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1255520552

Responsibility statement

Liesbeth Puts ; translated by Maria Danielson

Sub title

speak their language, decode their quirks, and meet their needs-so they'll love you back!

Summary

"An easy-reference guide to cat care and psychology filled with irresistible photos"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Part 1. What is a cat? How does a cat perceive the world? ; What your cat is telling you: body language ; Grooming ; What cats sleep so much ; Stress ; Glad or mad: what does a cat feel? ; The personality of a cat ; How intelligent are cats? ; A good start: socialization ; How do I choose a cat? -- Part 2. The cat and other cats. A cat's territory ; What do cats think of other cats? ; Making friends: a good match between cats ; Introducing a new cat ; Body language in groups ; Mourning ; Dominant cats? -- Part 3. The cat in the house. On top of the world! ; Scratching, or: How do I keep my furniture in one piece? ; Cat in the box: all about the litterbox ; The cat room: their own castle? ; A dreamy place to sleep ; Dinnertime! ; Help, my cat has to go on a diet! ; Water bowls, faucets, and ponds ; Outdoors or not? ; Safe outside ; The cat door ; Alone time, vacations, and separation anxiety ; The senior cat -- Part 4. Interacting with your cat. How a cat learns ; The power of rewards ; To punish or not to punish? ; Modifying behavior (without punishment) ; Teaching new behavior ; Petting, or: Keep your hands to yourself sometimes! ; Greeting cats ; Picking up your cat ; The cat carrier ; Going to the veterinarian ; Fighting after a visit to the vet ; The vacuum cleaner -- Part 5. Playing and training. Why play is important ; Boredom = mischief ; You cat's toybox ; Play is more than having toys ; Making play fun ; Training your cat ; Turning an outdoor cat into an indoor cat -- Part 6. A healthy cat is a happy cat. How can I tell if my cat is in pain? ; How can I tell if my cat is sick? ; How to recognize urinary problems ; How to give a cat medicine -- The happy cat checklist

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