Mixed-Breed Cats

by Davis, Karen Leigh; Monsalve, Tana Hakanson

• ISBN13: 9780764108051
• ISBN10: 0764108050
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Every title in Barron's large selection of Complete Pet Owner's Manuals gives basic pet care information that all new pet lovers or soon-to-be animal owners need. Most titles in the series also present facts that are new even to experienced pet owners and breeders -- which makes these books attractive to everybody involved with pets. The text of each manual is supplemented with many handsome, full-color photos, instructive line art, and easy-to-read tables and charts. Each manual has been individually written by a breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or experienced animal specialist. Not one of Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals is a "clone" derived from some common catch-all book. The number of pages per book varies, since the care of some animals involves many more details than the care of others.

Reliable advice and information covers all aspects of feline behavior.

Table of Contents

History and Description of the Mixed Breed	p. 5
By Any Other Name	p. 5
Origins and Domestication	p. 5
From Gods to Devils	p. 6
True Pioneers	p. 7
How Cat Shows Started	p. 7
Long- and Shorthaired Cats	p. 10
Forever Tabbies	p. 10
Cats of Many Colors	p. 11
Acquiring Your Mixed Breed	p. 13
Mixed Breed vs. Purebred	p. 13
One Cat or Two?	p. 13
Male or Female?	p. 14
Spaying and Neutering	p. 14
Adult or Kitten?	p. 15
Indoor or Outdoor?	p. 15
Longhaired or Shorthaired?	p. 17
Lifestyle Considerations	p. 17
Finding a Mixed Breed	p. 18
Choosing a Healthy Cat	p. 20
Taking in a Stray	p. 22
Bringing Your Mixed Breed Home	p. 25
Basic Cat Supplies	p. 25
A Cat-safe Home	p. 30
Your Cat and Other Pets	p. 33
Cats and Children	p. 34
Feeding Your Mixed Breed	p. 37
Life-cycle Nutrition	p. 37
Avoid Finicky Behavior	p. 38
Cat Food Types	p. 39
Cat Food Brands	p. 42
Deciphering Cat Food Labels	p. 43
Making Dietary Changes	p. 45
Feeding Guidelines	p. 45
Homemade Diets	p. 46
Obesity in Cats	p. 46
Foods to Avoid	p. 49
Diet and Urinary Tract Health	p. 50
Don't Forget Water	p. 51
Keeping Your Mixed Breed Healthy	p. 53
Visiting the Veterinarian	p. 53
Signs of Illness	p. 53
How Vaccines Work	p. 56
Allergic Conditions	p. 60
Dental Care	p. 62
Medicating Your Cat	p. 62
Preventing Hair Balls	p. 64
HOW-TO: First Aid	p. 66
Understanding Your Mixed Breed	p. 69
How Cats Communicate	p. 69
The Primary Senses	p. 70
A Sense of Balance	p. 73
Mating Habits	p. 74
Sleeping Habits	p. 75
Hunting Habits	p. 75
Territorial Marking	p. 76
Destructive Clawing	p. 77
House Soiling	p. 78
Grooming Your Mixed Breed	p. 81
Grooming Supplies	p. 81
Shedding	p. 81
Grooming Routine	p. 82
Removing Mats	p. 82
Trimming Claws	p. 83
HOW-TO: Bathing	p. 86
Showing Your Mixed Breed	p. 89
Household Pet Competitions	p. 89
The Cat Show Setup	p. 89
Entering a Cat Show	p. 90
The Day of the Show	p. 91
A Responsible Attitude	p. 91
Information	p. 92
Addresses and References	p. 92
Index	p. 94
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