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Psycho Kitty?: Understanding Your Cat's Crazy Behavior (Paperback)

by Pam Johnson-Bennett (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)


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Does your cat's behaviour drive you crazy? Understanding your cat's thoughts can be a key to your cat's misbehaviour. Using real cases, stressing positive approaches over punishment, the author shows how to use interactive toys to correct behaviour problems, and repair the cat/owner relationship.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Crossing Press (August 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0895949091
  • ISBN-13: 978-0895949097
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #554,797 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating look at a little-known field of work., March 7, 2002
By Cas (the Idaho mountains) - See all my reviews
  
Details a number of case studies from the files of a professional cat behaviorist. If you ever wondered what it'd be like to counsel cats and their owners, here you are.

I didn't get the impression that the book was trying to be a serious treatise on cat-box behavior or spraying or whatever, though each vignette includes treatment plans and information about what was going on in that case. For in-depth treatment of issues like cat-box behavior and spraying, I'd recommend one of the author's other books, "Think Like a Cat". The treatment plans here are interesting to read, giving much insight on how one goes about changing an animal's behavior. And what cat owner doesn't love reading about odd cats? We got lots of them here, and sometimes the owners are just as odd. Honestly, I love reading these frequently amusing, sometimes very touching stories.

"Psycho Kitty" contains vignettes of what a day of a cat-behaviorist's life is like. I found the book absolutely fascinating, sometimes humorous, sometimes very touching.

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79 of 82 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars psycho kitty, August 8, 2002
By J. J. Carew (Green Bay, WI) - See all my reviews
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I just got my first pet, a kitten, two months ago. Before I got her I read tons of books on cats and what to do or not to do. But many of the books were very dry and did not address behavior problems. Then a friend showed me Psycho Kitty and I read it in one afternoon. The book is easy to read and understand. And while the stories Johnson-Bennett tells are anecdotal, they do point out things we stupid humans do TO and FOR cats. I found out that some of the things I was doing were ENCOURAGING psycho kitty behavior.

The author does not talk down to the pet owner and provides practical advice. By writing this book, she is also telling us that we are not alone with our cat's weird and fascinating behaviors.

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is worth its weight in GOLD!, December 21, 2001
By Nicole Goldman (Houston TX) - See all my reviews
After physical and mental trauma from the most recent flood, moving, rebuilding, moving again, one of our indoor cats just wasn't the same. My vet surprisingly couldn't give me any info on behavior problems and what he did offer, I now know, was actually wrong information. He recommended we drive 90 minutes (one way) to TX A&M with my traumatized cat/s to see their behavior "experts". What an experience that would have been - like addding fuel to the fire. Found this book here on Amazon and it really saved us. It gave thorough information in story-style that explained more about cats, their views, their behavior - where, why, etc. - than the other books I purchased written by different authors. Read an interesting, funny or touching story, learn from their experiences and be entertained all at once! I'm looking forward to reading her other books. I couldn't be more grateful and I'm sure my cats would thank her too if they could!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Psycho Good
This was a great book as the other one that I have read from this author Pam Johnson-Bennett. Her stories were very helpful and I enjoy reading the various stories that were in... Read more
Published 9 months ago by DC-SRC

5.0 out of 5 stars Positvely Useful Advice
This book is absolutely excellent. The author writes in an easy to understand manor and describes exactly why a cat behaves the way a cat does. Read more
Published on October 11, 2006 by Kathleen San Martino

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Company
I read this book while sitting on a plane that took 3 hours to take off due to bad weather. I can't express how happy I was that I brought it with me. Read more
Published on July 1, 2006 by A reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Read It And Weep
Yes, there are some crazy cats in the world, and George Herriman the artist who created "Krazy Kat" had his finger on their pulse (or paw). Read more
Published on July 15, 2005 by Kevin Killian

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Fun to read and great advice.
I have kept cats all my life and had become resigned to the strange or destructive behaviors that they sometimes display. Read more
Published on May 13, 2005 by P. Milligan

5.0 out of 5 stars Psyco Kitty
I was so glad I read this book. I had a cat that I brought home from the Humane Society. Ater he passed away I waited 5 years and decided I wanted a Kitty. Read more
Published on June 21, 2002 by Sherie Dempsey

5.0 out of 5 stars even my husband loved it
I never thought I'd see the day my husband would read one of my cat books but he picked this one up and loved it. Great fun to read.
Published on December 13, 2000 by stevie Beyers

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR EVERY CAT LOVER
I found myself laughing and crying as I read the stories. This book provided sound behavior information in the most amusing way. Read more
Published on December 12, 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Some substance here ... but not much
The book's most helpful tips -- interactive play, litter-box placement, thorough veterinary checkups -- could probably be condensed to a few pages, which would have been simpler... Read more
Published on December 9, 2000 by Ben Munisteri

5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting, easy to read
This is the book to read if you want to know more about the psyche of cats. After reading this book I realize I've been blessed with a great cat. Read more
Published on November 27, 2000 by Deveron

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