Felinestein: Pampering the Genius in Your Cat (Paperback)

by Cindy Ribarich (Author), Suzanne Delzio (Author) "Your three pounds of brain matter easily dwarfs your cat's one-ounce thinking machine..." (more)
Key Phrases: training your cat, put your cat, trick training, Home Alone, Increase Brainpower, Keep the Mind Purring (more...)

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Product Description

Help Your Cat PURRFORM His Best!

Research has proven that you can make your cat smarter. Whether your cat is gifted or intellectually challenged, you can help him become a certified Felinestein -- a more effective communicator, better problem solver, and faster learner.

Felinestein includes 100 games and activities, some for every type of owner and every personality of cat, that will get your cat exploring, thinking, and making decisions. Incorporating just a few of these challenges into your cat's life will spark his brain power and enrich his life. Most importantly, it will help the two of you bond on a whole new level.

About the Author
Cindy Ribarich, D.V.M., is a veterinarian practicing at the Cat Clinic of Orange County, CA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; 1 edition (June 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062736302
• ISBN-13: 978-0062736307
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #722,059 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the type-A cat owner, September 13, 2003

By	2nearsighted (Dublin, OH) - See all my reviews

If you're like me, and you demand excellence from your pets, FELINESTEIN is the perfect guide. For many years I suspected that my cat wasn't living up to his potential. He would do little more than sleep on the windowsill and lick himself occasionally; he was using large quantities of catnip; he stopped associating with other cars; and he lost all interest in his favorite toys--the scratching post and the little rubbery thing on the end of a stick. I suspected that, deep down, he wanted more out of his life. He was tired of the humdrum existence, but was unable to express himself clearly. Now, after just six months of using the puzzles in this book, my cat can open doors, flush toilets, play hide-and-seek, operate the remote control, and even has a rudimentary understanding of the answering machine. He shows more self-assuredness now with other cats, and--with his added confidence--has apparently impregnanted many of the neighborhood she-cats who previously wouldn't look at him. The book is by no means a guidebook to TRAINING your cat; so, rest assured, your felinestein will remain as independent as ever. In fact, now that my cat can open doors, I haven't actually seen him for several days. I know he's in the house, because he goes through the refrigerator at night, and sometimes leaves a mess in the kitchen. But this is a small price to pay for the satisfaction of knowing that your cat is happier, more fulfilled, and better equipped for his life, both on the windowsill and out in the world.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun read but..., May 25, 2001

By A Customer

This book has some interesting ideas about how to increase your cat's intelligence, but.... I guess my cat is just a big dummy. I don't think any of the techniques worked. I'm just proud of having taught my cats how to open doors.... but this book would make an excellent gift for your cat-loving friends who has everything.