Cats for Dummies

by Spadafori, Gina; Pion, Paul D.

• ISBN13: 9780764552755
• ISBN10: 0764552759
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-15
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The most essential information for both potential cat owners and feline fanatics. Find out how to choose, housebreak, groom, and even travel with your feline friend.

Author Biography

Gina Spadafori Gina is the author of the best-selling Dogs For Dummies, which was given the President's Award for the best writing on dogs and the Maxwell Medallion for the best general reference work, both by the Dog Writers Association of America. With top avian specialist Dr. Brian L. Speer, she has also written Birds For Dummies. Along with Dr. Paul D. Pion, she was given the CWA's awards for the best work on feline nutrition, best work on feline behavior, and best work on responsible cat care for the first edition of Cats For Dummies. She and her pets divide their time between Northern California and South Georgia/North Florida. Paul D. Pion , DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology):

Table of Contents

Foreword	xxv
Introduction	1	(10)
Part I: Starting to Think Cat	11	(60)
A New Appreciation of the Cat	13	(10)
Narrowing the Choices	23	(18)
Considering Sources	41	(16)
Ferals: Special Cats, Special Considerations	57	(14)
Part II: Bringing a Cat or Kitten into Your Life	71	(64)
Choosing Your Feline Companion	73	(14)
Getting the Relationship Started Right	87	(18)
Learning Feline Body Language	105	(10)
All the Right Stuff	115	(20)
Part III: Maintaining a Happy, Healthy Cat	135	(90)
Good Grooming	137	(20)
Feeding Your Cat	157	(16)
Preventive Health Care for Your Cat	173	(16)
Common Cat Health Problems	189	(20)
Caring for an Older Cat	209	(16)
Part IV: Living Happily with Your Cat	225	(78)
Solving Behavior Problems	227	(16)
Getting Good Litter Box Behavior	243	(14)
Littering: Should Your Cat Become a Parent?	257	(16)
One Is Never Enough: The Multicat Household	273	(12)
Out and About with Your Cat	285	(18)
Part V: The Part of Tens	303	(50)
Ten Cat Myths Debunked	305	(10)
Ten Things to Know in Case of Disaster	315	(8)
Ten Cat-Related Attractions on the Information Superhighway	323	(10)
Ten Common Household Dangers to Your Cat	333	(8)
Ten Ways to Make Your Indoor Cat Happier	341	(8)
Ten of the Best Things Ever Said about Cats	349	(4)
Appendix: Additional Resources	353	(8)
Index	361