Showing how to live with a happy, contented cat, this guide provides advice on finding the right cat, welcoming it into your home and house-training, and keeping your cat healthy and happy with the best food, play and grooming routines.
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Animal behaviourist and freelance writer Steve Duno writes for Petsmart.com and Pets.com, and has authored a series of articles on cats versus dogs, published by Slate, Microsoft's online magazine. His books have won him appearances on both television and radio.
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Author and pet behaviorist Steve Duno has trained thousands of dogs, cats and their owners. His eighteen pet care books address a wide variety of topics, including breed-specific behavior, environmental enrichment, basic obedience training, behavior modification and nutrition. His new book, Last Dog On The Hill, tells the story of Lou, a legendary dog and his greatest student. A former school teacher, Steve lives in Seattle with his family, his ditzy shepherd mix Flavio, and Rico, his mixed-breed tornado.
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Best combination of pictures and words.,
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This review is from: KISS Guide to Cat Care (Paperback)
I am a new cat owner. I have never had pets before so I have purchased several cat books recently, the Illustrated Cat book and Cats for Dummies. Both were good books but KISS Cat Care offered the best combination of pictures and information, perfect for the new cat owner. The best things about this book were that it included references to websites and offered great tips on training. I definately recommend this book.
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Cats are not "its",
By PK (Prague, Czech Republic) - See all my reviews
This review is from: KISS Guide to Cat Care (Paperback)
While the contents of this book are not bad for the most part, I returned it. Throughout the text the author refers to cats as "it" as if they were inanimate objects!
Cats are abused throughout the world, largely because people see them as objects rather than living creatures with emotions and needs much like our own. I would have thought that a book aimed at people who have adopted a cat would have been a little more sensitive in this respect. Another problem is that, while the book does, admirably, suggest that its readers might consider adopting a cat from a rescue centre, it focuses primarily on buying a cat from a breeder. There are millions of cats which desperately need homes and who may well be killed if they are not adopted. The very last thing we need is a book advising people to go to breeders. The author's attitude towards cats is summed up in Chapter One when he says "Your time as a cat *owner* [sic] has come". Dorling Kindersley is a reputable publisher, and would do well to steer clear of authors who think that cats are merely pieces of property. Perhaps the next edition of this book will have slightly more up-to-date attitudes towards animals.
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The Cat Defined,
This review is from: KISS Guide to Cat Care (Paperback)
Except for Dr. Bruce Fogle's book: The New Encyclopedia of the Cat, I can't think of a better guide to cat care. As I embark on the delightful journey of purchasing a new kitten, my interests have become rather obsessive in the "which cat do I want to bring home" department. Do I want a pedigree, mixed breed, cute kitten or mature cat. I think I decided on the beautiful, new kitten option!
So, how do I keep a new cat healthy, happy and welcome a new "baby" into the family with another cat's approval. How can I understand problems and overcome any potential problems. One idea is to put vanilla extract on each cats nose, that seemed to work very well the last time. Steve Duno has authored 11 books and is an animal behaviorist and freelance writer. He has also written: No Kitty! and Show Biz Tricks for Cats. He is well qualified to write about "The Fabulous Feline," "Cat Basics," "Problems in Paradise" and "The Wilder World of Cats." Part One discusses why cats are so popular and gives the fundamentals of feline physiology and psychology, breed information, how to choose a cat and how to establish a good feline perspective and know what cat aficionados are talking about. Part Two shows you how to feed, groom and keep your new kitty happy and well adjusted. The "Cat Basics" section was especially of interest to me as I learned how to bring a new cat home and keep things calm. "A good way to help ease the cat or kitten into the home is to offer it a treat or two. Doing so will make a great first impression." -pg. 99 "Cat Meets Cat" on pg. 105 tells how to keep the cat in a separate room with the door closed for at least a day or two. That way, the resident cat will know a new animal is in the house, but will not be able to confront it directly. Giving the new cat items with the old cats scent on them was also an excellent idea! Part Three introduced you to preventive care and gives a complete primer on the most common cat maladies and their treatments. There is a short discussion on how to deal with the passing of a beloved pet which was very helpful for me as I lost my older cat on Friday the 13th. I have since been rather worried about our "little" cat who seems to be grieving and seemed to be a bit depressed. Their advice was not to immediately go out and get a new cat. They advise taking some time off. That is very good advice. Part Four delves into Cat Breeding and the Wider World of Cats. You will be intrigued with how you can teach your cat new tricks. Our cat learned to fetch like a dog. Really! The top of a milk bottle (the jug variety) is very entertaining for a cat. You can throw it and teach them to bring it back to you. This takes a bit of time, but once they learn...it is very amusing. The section on "teaching your cat to come when called" can really be true. You can develop a bond between you and your pet and also train a cat to act a bit like a dog. This book will teach you how. One of the unique features (that I adore) is the Web site address information blocks throughout the book. You will also see icons and trivia or definition boxes to give you fun facts or the definition of an unfamiliar word. The colorful headings, cartoons and adorable cat pictures make this book a joy to read. An Essential Guide to Cat Care, I would not want to be without. ~The Rebecca Review
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THE INFORMATION in the K.I.S.S. Guide to Cat Care is arranged from the simple to the more advanced, making it most effective if you start from the beginning and slowly work your way to the more involved chapters. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
plant sprayer bottle, dour cat, flour cat, unneutered cats, keep your cat indoors, pedigreed cats, sure your cat, place your cat, feeding your cat, aging cat, tour cat, kitty condo, new feline, cat breeding, cat neutered, luxating patella, cat breeder, older cat, local pet supply store, breeding cats, cat associations, hour cat, resident cat, hepatic lipidosis, feline panleukopenia Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
THE INFORMATION in the K.I.S.S. Guide to Cat Care is arranged from the simple to the more advanced, making it most effective if you start from the beginning and slowly work your way to the more involved chapters. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
plant sprayer bottle, dour cat, flour cat, unneutered cats, keep your cat indoors, pedigreed cats, sure your cat, place your cat, feeding your cat, aging cat, tour cat, kitty condo, new feline, cat breeding, cat neutered, luxating patella, cat breeder, older cat, local pet supply store, breeding cats, cat associations, hour cat, resident cat, hepatic lipidosis, feline panleukopenia Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Yellow Pages, Household Pet, American Association of Feline Practitioners, Bruce Fogle, The International Cat Association Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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