The new, complete revised and updated edition of the feline classic. For more than twenty years, cat lovers have tumed to this guide for sensible advice on every stage of a cat's life. Now, for a generation of cats and their owners, here is a completely updated and expanded edition, including the latest information on breeding, nutrition, veterinary medicine and much more. How to select the right cat for you and your family--sex, purebred or mixed, short or longhair, age, documentation. How to care for and handle a cat at every stage of its life, from the first litter box through sexual maturity and old age. A complete guide to your cat's diet and weight. How to train your cat and short-circuit mischievous and destructive behavior. Grooming your cat; how to avoid parasites, skin problems and other ailments. Your cat's medicine chest; practical home health care and first aid. When to call the vet--16 warnings signs. A complete introduction to cat anatomy, breeding and reproduction. How to travel with your cat-carriers (7 prerequisites) or boarding. How to break into the show world--all you need to know. How to evaluate the cat breeds, their characteristics and history, from Abyssinian to main Coon to Sphinx. Plus-cats and catnip; collars and leashes; encounters with dogs, porcupines and skunks; illustrations of the most popular cat breeds; and ideas on naming your cat.
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The new, complete revised and updated edition of the feline classic. For more than twenty years, cat lovers have turned to this guide for sensible advice on every stage of a cat's life. Now, for a generation of cats and their owners, here is a completely updated and expanded edition, including the latest information on breeding, nutrition, veterinary medicine and much more. How to select the right cat for you and your family--sex, purebred or mixed, short or longhair, age, documentation. How to care for and handle a cat at every stage of its life, from the first litter box through sexual maturity and old age. A complete guide to your cat's diet and weight. How to train your cat and short-circuit mischievous and destructive behavior. Grooming your cat; how to avoid parasites, skin problems and other ailments. Your cat's medicine chest; practical home health care and first aid. When to call the vet--16 warnings signs. A complete introduction to cat anatomy, breeding and reproduction. How to travel with your cat-carriers (7 prerequisites) or boarding. How to break into the show world--all you need to know. How to evaluate the cat breeds, their characteristics and history, from Abyssinian to main Coon to Sphinx. Plus-cats and catnip; collars and leashes; encounters with dogs, porcupines and skunks; illustrations of the most popular cat breeds; and ideas on naming your cat.
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The new, complete revised and updated edition of the feline classic. For more than twenty years, cat lovers have tumed to this guide for sensible advice on every stage of a cat's life. Now, for a generation of cats and their owners, here is a completely updated and expanded edition, including the latest information on breeding, nutrition, veterinary medicine and much more. How to select the right cat for you and your family--sex, purebred or mixed, short or longhair, age, documentation. How to care for and handle a cat at every stage of its life, from the first litter box through sexual maturity and old age. A complete guide to your cat's diet and weight. How to train your cat and short-circuit mischievous and destructive behavior. Grooming your cat; how to avoid parasites, skin problems and other ailments. Your cat's medicine chest; practical home health care and first aid. When to call the vet--16 warnings signs. A complete introduction to cat anatomy, breeding and reproduction. How to travel with your cat-carriers (7 prerequisites) or boarding. How to break into the show world--all you need to know. How to evaluate the cat breeds, their characteristics and history, from Abyssinian to main Coon to Sphinx. Plus-cats and catnip; collars and leashes; encounters with dogs, porcupines and skunks; illustrations of the most popular cat breeds; and ideas on naming your cat.
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This book has a wealth of useful information on the care of kittens and cats. I bought this book when my cats were kittens and I still use it on a regular basis.
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