Your Cat: The Owner's Manual Hundreds of Secrets, Surprises, and Solutions for Raising a Happy, Healthy Cat

by Becker, Dr. Marty; Spadafori, Gina; Brunt, Dr. Jane

• ISBN13: 9780446571364
• ISBN10: 0446571369
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-05-01
• Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style

Summary

Dr. Marty Becker has become known as "America's Veterinarian" because of his educational and entertaining shows and columns. For more than ten years, Dr. Becker has been the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV'sGood Morning Americaand is now a member of Core Team Oz on Dr. Mehmet Oz's show. Dr. Becker will help owners solve problems and enhance their bond with their cats through a tip-filled book on everything from finding the right cat to preventing health problems and bad behavior. He will start owners off on the right foot, whether they buy a kitten or adopt an older cat, showing them how to solve the most annoying behavior and cat-care problems--from scratching furniture to not using the litter-box. (Surprising fact: did you know that black cats shed more than light-colored cats?) And he advises owners how to make their own cat toys, and how to save money on medication, both traditional and alternative.

Author Biography

Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," has been the popular contributor to ABC-TV's Good Morning America for 10 years, and is the resident veterinarian on The Dr. Oz Show. He writes a Universal Uclick Syndicated column with Gina Spadafori, Pet Connection; is a contributor to Parade Magazine, and was voted "companion animal Veterinarian of the year." He is also co-author of the fastest-selling pet book in history, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul. Dr. Becker still enjoys his work as a practicing veterinarian, at the North Idaho Animal Hospital.

Gina Spadafori is a veteran journalist who has been writing about pets and their care as a syndicated columnist and author. Her top-selling book, Dogs for Dummies, was given the President's Award for the best writing on dogs and the Maxwell medallion for the best general reference work.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Fresh Starts and New Beginnings	p. 5
Where to Begin: Realistic Expectations	p. 9
What Kind of Cat Do You Need/Want?	p. 19
Looking for Love in All the Right Places	p. 37
Basic Gear and Cool Cat Stuff	p. 49
Kitten-And Cat-Proofing Your Home	p. 69
Home Care to Keep Pets Healthy and Safe	p. 81
What is Great to Eat and where to Find It	p. 85
Healthy Cats are Busy Cats	p. 101
Essential Homework for Good Health	p. 111
Avoiding Preventable Catastrophes	p. 127
Time, Money, and Cat Care	p. 139
The Social Animal: Teaching Good Behavior	p. 149
Shaping and Training Good Behavior	p. 153
House Rules for Good Cats	p. 163
Solving Litter Box Problems	p. 181
Correcting Bad Behavior	p. 193
Training For Fun and Safety	p. 203
In Sickness and in Health	p. 211
Finding a Good Veterinarian	p. 215
Focus on Preventive Care	p. 229
How to Handle an Emergency	p. 245
Getting the Best Medical Care	p. 261
Special Care for Aging and Special-Needs Cats	p. 275
Acknowledgments	p. 289
Resources	p. 291
Index	p. 297
About the Authors	p. 305
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