Why Don't Cats Go Bald?: The Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask Your Vet [Paperback]

Dr. Skip Sullivan DVM (Author), David Fisher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2008

This is a very funny book of fascinating facts about feline psychology, behavior, and health, with unique insight about cat traits we thought were inexplicable. For example: Why do cats suddenly start racing around the house for no apparent reason? We call this strange behavior “crazy hour.” As the most highly evolved predator on the planet, cats are perfectly designed for hunting . . . Hunting requires long periods of stalking and waiting, punctuated by a sudden and furious burst of activity as they go for the kill. During these periods, cats sleep, rest, and conserve energy. House cats average 17 hours of sleep a day, particularly on days when 24 or Lost aren’t on television. In mouse-free environments, cats lack prey, and these long periods of rest are interrupted by bursts of activity that mimic a cat’s natural behavior—the capture of food prey. The stored energy eventually has to be released. This is not a book just for cat lovers but for any reader who loves entertaining nature books such as Why Do Men Have Nipples? and Do Fish Drink Water? nbsp; Dr. Skip Sullivan is a vet who owns The Cat Practice in New York City, which he founded in 1972. He is a graduate of the Veterinary School at Cornell University, and he is a Vietnam veteran who served in the Marine Corps and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with a combat V.nbsp; nbsp; David Fisher is a comedy writer who lives in Riverdale, New York, with his family (and two cats!)

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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From the Back Cover

Can cats be trained?

Do cats have ESP?

 

Why do cats scratch so much?

 

Face it: You don’t own your cat; your cat owns you. And since cats are often mystifying, complex furry creatures, veterinarian Dr. Skip Sullivan is here to answer all of your questions and more in this hilariously fun and quirky guide pertaining to all things feline. Like a cat weaving between your ankles, Why Don’t Cats Go Bald? ties in informational Cat Stats, Cat Tips, and even personal Cat Tales from Sullivan’s unforgettable experiences with the thousands of cats he’s treated. This is one purrr-chase you won’t regret!

About the Author

Dr. Skip Sullivan completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and then served in Vietnam with the Marine Corps where he was awarded a Bronze Star medal with a combat V. He then attended the Veterinary school at Cornell University where he concentrated on Feline Medicine. He has now been tending solely to cats for the last twenty years. His veterinary office, The Cat Practice, is located in New York City.

David Fisher has perfect pitch in humor writing. He began his professional career as a staff writer for comedienne Joan Rivers and is the author of more than 50 books, many of which are bestsellers.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (June 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599212331
• ISBN-13: 978-1599212333
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #795,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you call them "kitties" instead of "cats," you must own this book, December 15, 2008

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This review is from: Why Don't Cats Go Bald?: The Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask Your Vet (Paperback)

Fun and informative. The sort of book you leave sitting around the homes of cat-lovers. Reflections on cat health and behavior ranging from the basic to the esoteric and funny. A must for the literate friends of kitties.