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The Cat Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance (Quirk Books) [Paperback]

Dr. David Brunner (Author), Sam Stall (Author), Paul Kepple (Illustrator), Jude Buffum (Illustrator)
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August 1, 2004
At Last! A Beginner’s Guide to Feline Technology
 
Scratch marks on your furniture. Dead mice on your doorstep. Stray hairs all over your clothes. It’s enough to make you cry out, “Why doesn’t my cat have an owner’s manual?” And now—finally!—she does.   
 
Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Cat Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: Which breeds interface best with dogs? How can I maintain a quality exterior finish? And why does my model always drink from the bathtub? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers here—courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced cat owners.

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About the Author

A veterinarian for 25 years and operator of Indianapolis’s Broad Ripple Animal Clinic for 22 years, Dr. David Brunner specializes in treating small animals—cats and dogs. His first book was The Dog Owner’s Manual. He has two daughters, Molly and Kendell, two black Labrador retrievers, Lucy and Noel, and a wonderful cat named Mouse. Sam Stall is the coauthor of The Dog Owner’s Manual and The Encyclopedia of Guilty Pleasures. He resides in Indianapolis with his cat (and former animal-shelter inmate), Ted, plus three terrier mixed-breed dogs and his wife, Jami.
 
Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum are better known as the Philadelphia-based studio Headcase Design. Their work has been featured in many design and illustration publications, such as American Illustration, Communication Arts, and Print. Paul worked at Running Press Book Publishers for several years before opening Headcase in 1998. Both graduated from the Tyler School of Art, where they now teach.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Quirk Books; First Printing edition (August 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1931686874
  • ISBN-13: 978-1931686877
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Wonderfully written December 10, 2004
Format:Paperback
"The Cat Owner's Manual" combines two of my favorite things: cats and great design. It takes the dreaded "owner's manual" we encounter with just about every consumer product out there and turns it into a humorous, easy-to-read guide for taking care of your beloved kitty. The information is well organized, practical, and covers everything you might want to know. Kudos to the design team for the ease of use and the fabulous illustrations. The subtle humour throughout makes "The Cat Owner's Manual" a joy to read, whether you're looking to be informed or entertained.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Cat mysteries explained! January 9, 2005
By Pit'r
Format:Paperback
Finally one of the world's greatest mysteries explained! Why does your cat behave the way it does? This an excellent book for cat novices and experts alike; it's as entertaining as it is informative. The combination of the illustrations and icon driven format keeps the book current with our high tech gadget fixated society. Even if you can't program your VCR, with the help of this book, you'll soon begin to understand all your cat's little idiosyncrasies.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We have operating manuals for our computers, digital cameras, sound systems, television, and all manner of other devices. This entertaining book provides an operating manual for a much more complex assembly, a cat. Cats are amazing creatures. Their ability to hear, to detect odors, and to operate in darkness is far beyond that of humans. They solve problems. They open doors. My cat recognizes, and acts upon, a surprising number of words, and I assume that is typical for cats. Research shows that cats have highly-developed brains. The portion of the brain devoted to speech is unfortunately not developed, but my cat goes to elaborate lengths to communicate her wishes and feelings.

Brunner and Stall give us a manual of "operating instructions, troubleshooting, and lifetime maintenance" of these remarkable creatures. Filled with the same type of diagrams as a computer manual, the book gives us: an overview of makes and models, home installation, basic programming, fuel requirements, exterior, interior, and emergency maintenance, and advanced functions. Numerous, well-drawn diagrams and cartoons accompany the text, which contains valuable information on cats (Dr. Brunner is a veterinarian). The manual is a sparkling exposition on cats, from their optical sensors to their waste ejection port.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good Book
I'm not going to say it was a Great book, does have some good information. I got this book because my friend loves cats. I bought this book because it looked humourous.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R.C.
Great book.
I was catwatching a friend of my roommates cat for reasons I still don't understand and found myself bonding with it to the point that when it died in my care (of a heartattack and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kristopher C. Hunt
Cat Owner's Manual
Engaging, factual book somewhat written as if the cat were an object to be figured out and maintained. Good reference as well as a delightful read.
Published 9 months ago by Linda
Informative but the format didn't work for me.
I've been reading this off and on for a week or so and though it has good basic information about raising cats, the different breeds, etc. the humor of it escapes me. Read more
Published 9 months ago by FetchMeMyFaintingCouch
I love it!
This book (and the Dog counterpart) are fantastic. The first copy of it I had seen was bought as a gag gift for a friend at work, but he liked it so much he brought it in and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Snively
Funny and useful
The book is geek-fascinating! Besides seems like you are acquiring some electronic stuff, and not a cat, you can PERFECTLY understand the tips, and, believe me, they are very... Read more
Published 13 months ago by K.T.Wied
Funny and EXCELLENT information
This book has it all for the non-expert cat owner--very funny, very cute, and extremely useful. It's been a fantastic resource for me and my two cats. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pols
Cat: owner's manual
Not only is this book helpful, it is also written in a matter-of-fact, yet humerous, manner. Excellent!!!!
Published 21 months ago by dm ricciardi
A geek's guide to cats
I found a blank/unused copy of The Cat Owner's Maintenance Log at a local discount bookstore. It was quite humourous and referenced The Cat Owner's Manual, so I found a copy... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Niniri
Cute Illustrations - Useless Informations
This books is great in an UrbanOutfitterHipsterCoffeeTable way, but if you're looking for anything beyond cuteness, this isn't the book for you. Read more
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