The Indoor Cat (Paperback)

by Patricia Curtis (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
With this newly updated guide, anyone who cares for an indoor cat can learn about its unique qualities and special problems-and make sure that living together is a wonderful experience for both human and housecat. Includes clear, comprehensive discussions of diet, grooming, behavioral problems, multiple cat households, common household safety, and cutting-edge health information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; Rev Upd Su edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399523502
• ISBN-13: 978-0399523502
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,313,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly enjoyable as well as instructive, July 9, 2002

By	Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

To call this is a guide makes it sound rather stodgy, don't you think? And this book definitely isn't stodgy. Ms. Curtis speaks with affection and humor. Sure, there is lots of advice here, and much is based on personal experiences detailed by the author.

A word here, and that is that you will find books that give contradicting advice. Veterinarians themselves aren't in total agreement. And Ms. Curtis speaks as an experienced cat owner influenced by veterinarians.

The whole spectrum of cat ownership is covered, from how to choose a cat to each aspect of indoor life for the cat. But most importantly, you get a sense of the author's personality and of her very genuine love and concern for animals.

I quite highly recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Calm, Non-nonsense advice, December 6, 2008

By	Gentle Reader - See all my reviews

I ordered this book on the recommendation of a cat-expert friend. I found it helpful. The advice was common-sense and realistic. It's a bit dated but this wasn't relevant - cats don't change that much.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great companion book for your indoor companion, March 27, 2008

By	Greenfire (California) - See all my reviews

This is a delightful, informative book, and especially useful and suited to those who keep their cats indoors. I have owned a copy for as many years as my beloved cat has been alive, which is over 15, and have referenced it for his needs as a kitten, and now as a geriatric cat. It has been an invaluable help, and if you have an indoor cat, I highly recommend it. Your little one will appreciate it. Love the photos and the writing style as well. Thanks, Patricia