Cat Care 101: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding, Caring, and Enjoying Life with Your Feline Companions


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"Cats are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole." Are you ready to become the best cat parent possible? Look no further than Cat Care 101, the ultimate beginner's guide to understanding, caring, and enjoying life with your feline companions. Starting with an introduction to the wonderful world of cats, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about cat care. From the history and evolution of domestic cats to understanding feline behavior, choosing the right cat for you, and different cat breeds and their traits, you'll learn how to select the perfect cat for your lifestyle. Next, you'll discover how to prepare your home for your new cat, cat-proof your living space, and choose essential supplies to create a safe and comfortable environment. Chapters on feeding and nutrition, grooming and coat care, litter box training and maintenance, and socialization and bonding will help you provide the best care for your furry friend. Cat Care 101 also covers important topics like healthcare and preventative medicine, dental care for cats, cat safety and emergency preparedness, and indoor vs. outdoor cats. You'll even learn about enrichment and playtime, scratching and claw care, traveling with your cat, and fostering and volunteering with cats. And for those with senior cats or special needs cats, there are chapters specifically dedicated to providing the best care for your furry friend. You'll also learn about holistic and alternative cat care, breeding and pregnancy, and saying goodbye in a chapter on end-of-life care and grieving. With easy-to-follow instructions and a friendly tone, Cat Care 101 is the perfect guide for cat owners of all levels. Whether you're a first-time cat parent or an experienced caregiver, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools to create a happy, healthy, and loving home for your feline companions. So why wait? Start your journey to becoming the best cat parent possible today with Cat Care 101. Table of Contents The Wonderful World of Cats The History and Evolution of Domestic Cats Understanding Feline Behavior Choosing the Right Cat for You Different Cat Breeds and Their Traits Preparing Your Home for Your New Cat Cat-Proofing Your Living Space Essential Supplies for a Happy Cat Choosing the Right Food for Your Cat Treats, Supplements, and Special Diets Basic Grooming Techniques for All Cats Litter Box Training and Maintenance Keeping Your Home Fresh and Odor-Free Building Trust with Your New Cat Introducing Cats to Other Household Pets Addressing Common Behavior Issues Healthcare and Preventative Medicine Parasite Prevention and Treatment Dental Care for Cats Cat Safety and Emergency Preparedness Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats Selecting Appropriate Cat Toys and Games Encouraging Mental Stimulation and Exercise DIY Cat Enrichment Ideas Scratching and Claw Choosing the Right Scratching Posts and Pads Nail Trimming and Maintenance Tips for Stress-Free Travel with Your Cat Boarding and Pet Sitters Cats and Allergies Understanding Cat Allergies in Humans Senior Cat Care Special Considerations for Aging Cats Monitoring and Managing Age-Related Health Issues Enhancing Your Senior Cat's Quality of Life Cats with Special Needs Caring for Cats with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses Selecting the Right Equipment and Assistive Devices Creating a Supportive Environment for Your Special Needs Cat Fostering and Volunteering with Cats The Benefits of Fostering Cats How to Become a Foster Parent for Cats Opportunities for Volunteering with Cat Rescue Organizations Holistic and Alternative Cat Care Integrating Holistic Care into Your Cat's Routine Breeding and Pregnancy Saying End-of-Life Care and Grieving




101 Essential Tips


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The step-by-step guide that brings expert advise ; 101 easy-to-grasp tips ; Gives quick answers to questions. -- back cover.




Complete Kitten Care


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UPDATED and EXPANDED CONTENT Including 27 New Cute Kitten Pictures! COMPLETE KITTEN CARE is your go-to guide for kittens information on kittens health, new kitten care, and buying a kitten or adopting a stray or shelter kitten for your family. You'll learn all the latest about raising a cat of your dreams, introducing a new kitten to the rest of your family, and enjoy the award winning cute kitten pictures. Nationally known pet authority Amy Shojai has updated her award-winning book with the latest cat behavior information and kitten care research, including new cat vaccinations guidelines, animal behavior advice, cat language tips and more. This veritable "Kitten101" is packed with all the must-know facts about cats and kitten facts including: * Choosing a kitten * Best kittens for adoption * Kitten breeds and buying kittens * How to train a kitten * Understand kitten behavior * Fixing and preventing common kitten problems * Toilet training cats and litter training kittens * How to stop kitten biting and cat hissing * Understand cat communication, cat body language and cat purrs * Cat breed guide with care considerations and kitty personality types * introducing a kitten to a cat * introducing a kitten to a dog * Kittens food considerations * Grooming a cat or kitten * Kitten vaccinations * Kitten parasites and cat worms * Kitten spay and neuter * Cat legends, myths, and fun facts Plus a myriad of UPDATED kitten and cat supply resources: the best kitten Websites, cat associations and feline clubs, animal welfare organizations and feline foundations, recommended cat books and kitten magazines, online kitten and cat products sources




101 Questions Your Cat Would Ask


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Provides advice on training, handling, feeding, health care, and behavior.




ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats


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An illustrated guide to cats that provides detailed profiles of fify breeds and information on choosing the right cat, preparing to bring a new cat home, keeping a cat healthy, litter box training, feeding and grooming, and other related topics.




Catification


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A New York Times bestseller! The star of Animal Planet’s hit television series My Cat from Hell, Jackson Galaxy, shows cat owners everywhere how to make their homes both cat-friendly and chic. Cat owners know the struggles of creating living spaces that are both functional and stylish for owner and cat. Don’t just go to your local pet shop and adorn your home with unattractive cat towers and kitty beds. In Catification, Jackson Galaxy, the star of Animal Planet’s My Cat from Hell, and Kate Benjamin, founder of a popular cat design website, walk readers through a step-by-step process of designing an attractive home that is also an optimal environment for cats. This gorgeously designed, full-color book includes more than twenty fun DIY projects, from kitty beds and litter boxes to catios (cat patios) that will be sure to make readers—and their cats—purr in approval.




Purr-fect Recipes for a Healthy Cat


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Every cat deserves the best possible food in their diet, but knowing exactly what cat food and treats are best can be hard - especially with limited nutritional information for many brands and so many of those brands to choose from. For these reasons, many people have turned to creating their own cat food, using naturally healthy recipes and foods over which every cat will salivate. This book has been carefully researched and compiled to provide you and your cat more than 100 healthy recipes that will help your cat live the best possible lifestyle. You will learn how to recognize the nutritional needs of your cats, including what good health entails in their lives and how to change their diet accordingly depending on their exact breed. You will learn what various normal cat foods contain and which nutritional necessities they meet or do not meet accordingly. You will then learn what artificial preservatives might currently be in your cats food and what that can do to them. Dietary experts for pets and cats in particular have been interviewed and their insights have been included in this book to provide detailed information on how to best feed your cats at home. You will learn how and where to buy what you need for your cats new diet and how to slowly and effectively make the change without disrupting their health. Finally, you will learn more than 100 different recipes, with specific tips in each one for ensuring your cats utter and complete health both in their everyday meals and in the special treats you may give them. This book, for anyone who has considered the importance of their cats dietary health, is ideal for starting down the path to your own home made foods. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.




Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Clever, Curious, Caring Cat


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The magic of cats! They keep us company, provide unconditional love, share in the ups and downs of our lives and make every day an adventure. How do cats do it? They’re surprisingly clever, ever curious, and so caring about their human staff members. When we rescue them, they rescue us back. They brighten our days, act as our therapists, and become our best friends—without saying a word. You’ll find yourself laughing a lot, tearing up at times, and nodding your head in recognition as you read these tales about the magical experience of sharing life with a cat. From hilarious to heroic, mischievous to miraculous, and everything in between, you’ll enjoy a wide variety of entertaining stories in these chapters called: • My Very Good, Very Bad Cat • Life Lessons from the Cat • Cat-astrophes • Miracles Happen • Cat Sense • Four-Legged Therapists • Who’s in Charge Here? • We Are Family • I Knead You And your purchase of this book will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for cats everywhere. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.




101 Fun and Petty Ways to Annoy Your Cat


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We put up with a lot of crap from our cats because they are part of our family. And despite their often irritating behavior and snooty attitude, we still love them. But wouldn't it be nice to occasionally give them a taste of their own medicine? Now you can! In this delightfully wicked collection you'll find dozens of hilarious and creative ways to embarrass and annoy your cat, like: teaching them how to twerk, how to sign their own name, or the proper way to fly. Whether you serenade your cat with its very own theme song when they enter the room, put cotton balls in their food dish, or pretend they are a ventriloquist's dummy, 101 Fun & Petty Ways to Annoy Your Cat is the perfect way to put your favorite feline in its place and a smile on your face. And for the record: This is a humor book, not a "how to" guide.




Cat Grooming 101


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When was the last time you cleaned your cat's ears? What about his teeth or paws? On a 1-10 scale how would you grade the job you did? Whether you are an experienced pet parent or a rookie, you will find this must-have guide very useful. This handy 50-page easy-to-read book contains more than 20 years of pet parenting experience and countless hours of research that will surely change your kitty's life forever. Written at an 8th-grade reading level, this must-have guide is as educational and comprehensive as it is reader-friendly. Our experience has shown that little and simple but consistent steps taken over time can make a difference in the well-being of our furry children. Social media enabled links: We have taken special care to make sure that all key the tips in this guide are easily shareable on social media (only for the kindle or any other electronic version of this book) so you can both interact with as well as help educate other fellow pet parents and, contribute to improve the lives of their beloved furry children. Try me link: You can see this our social media clickable links in action by navigating to the "look inside" feature of this page. Once inside the book, go to the fourth paragraph of the introduction page. Pretty pawsome right? The whole guide is packed with shareable content like this. If you buy the paperback version and would like to use this feature, please send us an email requesting the electronic version. Easy-to-follow tips: Grooming your cat does not have to be complicated. This guide is intended to be both ridiculously simple as well as comprehensive enough to equip you with everything you need to know about how to groom and bathe your new or existing furry family member. From how to clean their ears to how to clean their paws. Who should read this guide? This unconventional guide is perfect for any experienced or aspiring cat parent. Want to make sure you are doing right by your kitty? This guide will help you sharpen your pet parenting skills while teaching you one or two new tricks. Or, perhaps your teenage son or daughter wants a kitty? well, a good start is for them to read this practical guide from cover to cover to make sure they know the basics of keeping a well-groomed and happy cat. At Furry Toe Beans ®, we are fully committed to improving the life of every furry family member. This all-inclusive guide will help you ensure not only their hygiene, health and happiness but also that you keep a clean and safe environment for him. Careful grooming keeps your furry child's physical appearance and physical health in good condition. Regular grooming is essential to keeping your cat away from various health issues, and it builds a closer bond between you both. Careful grooming can also identify any abnormalities, allowing treatment at an earlier stage. Begin grooming your kitten at an early age to help him adapt to it. Early grooming will also help them learn to love to stay healthy and clean. Let's look at some of the most basic steps every pet parent should follow to keep their kitties well-groomed. Happy reading!