Twisted whiskers: Solving your cat's behavior problems [Paperback]

Pam Johnson-Bennett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1994

Do you feel you’ll never understand why your sweet little kitten sometimes turns into the cat from hell? TWISTED WHISKERS helps owners understand the reason behind the behavior and how to correct it permanently using step-by-step behavior modification techniques. This book will help cat owners regain the loving relationship they’ve always wanted with their cat. For new cat owners, this book is a must.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Johnson, a feline behavior consultant, details the causes of and suggests solutions for such common cat problems as aggression, abnormal eating habits, and litter box difficulties. Her approach is to use techniques that work in harmony with cats' natural proclivities and instincts. One section details the use of Bach flower remedies in treating feline emotional problems, although readers interested in other alternative treatments such as herbs and homeopathy may wish to consult Anitra Frazier's The New Natural Cat (LJ 11/15/90). The book is repetitive in parts (the author recommends "play therapy" as treatment for a wide variety of emotional maladies, and the use of an air ionizer is suggested many times), but it does discuss many common behavior problems with more depth than most cat care books, including Johnson's previous cat book, Cat Love (LJ 5/1/90). Not essential, but libraries with large animal care collections may wish to consider.
Stacy Pober, Manhattan Coll. Libs., New York
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

PAM JOHNSON-BENNETT is a certified animal behavior consultant who has served as the spokesperson for Friskies. She is also the resident cat behavior expert at Yahoo!, where she writes the Think Like a Cat column. She owns Cat Behavior Associates in Nashville, Tennessee.

 THE AUTHOR SCOOP

What is the hardest thing about writing a book?Making sure I disguised my clients' characteristics well enough so no one would get mad at me.If you were an animal, what would it be & why?Well, that's a no-brainer! I'd have to be a cat. They have life figured out—protect your turf, stay well-groomed, and always be on the lookout for food.Have you ever met a famous person?With my career, I've had many famous clients, especially in country music since I live in Nashville. I love cats because they don't discriminate. They don't care that their owners are famous. They pee on their sofas anyway!What is your favorite thing about being an author?Knowing that you can step into people's lives through your words and hopefully make a difference.  --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Crossing Press (1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895947110
• ISBN-13: 978-0895947116
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,407,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pam Johnson-Bennett, CABC, PCBC is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant and author of 8 books and countless articles. Pam is a pioneer in the field of cat behavior consulting and is the highest selling cat book author in the world. Many have tried to copy her "think like a cat" behavior approach without success.

She is a former vice president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and currently heads up that organization's Cat Division. She is a Professional Member of the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals. Pam is a member of the American Humane Association's Advisory Board on Animal Behavior and Training and a member of the Advisory Board for Tree House Humane Society. Pam is the behavior expert for Friskies where she writes a weekly blog on their website. You can also find numerous behavior articles on her website http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com.

Pam speaks on behavior at veterinary conferences and animal welfare organizations around the country. She is also a frequent guest on national TV and radio, including Fox News Network and CNN. Previously, she was the behavior expert at Yahoo, ivillage, and the Cat Channel. She was the behavior columnist for Cats magazine and the Daily Cat. She has been profiled in countless publications including Newsweek, USA Weekend, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Cats, PetLife, Enquirer, Prevention, Complete Woman, Newsday, Seattle Times, Woman's World, The Tennessean, and many more.

In addition to her work with cats, Pam is the co-author of Cookies for Dinner. This book chronicles the funny and often embarrassing side of motherhood. Cookies for Dinner is available at amazon. You can also read her blog on motherhood at http://www.twoloonsandabook.com

Pam owns Cat Behavior Associates, LLC, a private veterinarian-referred behavior practice. Visit her website at http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

84 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How To Have a Happy, Well-Adjusted Cat, January 14, 2002

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George Webster, Ph.D., (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems (Paperback)

People without experience with cats often regard them as cold and aloof, but it's not true. Cats are sensitive and loving. They crave affection from you. They dote on routine, security, and comfort. Give them this, plus playtime with you each day, and you will have a cat that will love you. Unfortunately, cats can suffer trauma from past mistreatment, injury, terror at loud noises, or other unpleasant events. (Our cat hides behind me and peers out while the housekeeper runs the vacuum sweeper.) Cats suffer depression from loss of a family member, a move to a new home, or almost any change in the familiar routine. The author does a masterful job of showing us how to cope with a cat's traumas and develop a happy, purring cat. Our cat awarded five sniffs to this gold mine of information and advice.

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Book You'll Ever Need, August 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems (Paperback)

No matter how bad your cat is, the answer to your prayers is in this book. I learned so much about why my cat was being aggressive. The chapter on litter box problems was not only informative but fun to read. My friends have been so impressed with how well behaved my cat acts now. Every cat owner should have this book in their library.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was not only helpful but well written., October 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems (Paperback)

Not long ago a stray turned up in our backyard and we decided to keep her. This was a wonderful decision for us and for her, unfortunately our other cats didn't agree. What insued where fights day and night, night and day. Twisted Whiskers helped us to better understand why they were all fighting and how we could cope. The insight and advice in this book was wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone who owns a cat, anyone thinking of adopting a cat and most certainly anyone adding another cat to the family (read it before you add, there is a right way to handle the addition and Ms. Johnson spells it out).