Grooming Manual for the Dog and Cat


Book Description

One of the responsibilities of every dog or cat owner is that of coat care. There are many and varied coat types and there is a vast difference between the time it takes to groom a Doberman and an Old English Sheepdog, a Siamese and a Persian cat. This book provides much needed guidance for groomers, breeders and owners. It will be invaluable for those taking the City and Guilds 775 Grooming exam and animal care students of all levels. Step by step grooming/clipping techniques are described for the more popular breeds of dog and cat and in each case the technique is illustrated with photographic sequences. The book also includes allied subjects such as skin care, commonly found skin parasites and basic first aid and handling.




Sphynx Cat Owner's Manual


Book Description

Cat lovers all across the globe are enamored with the distinctive and intriguing Sphynx breed. We will explore the temperament, history, and physical traits of the Sphynx cat breed in this chapter, offering a thorough overview of this fascinating feline friend. The Sphynx Cat's History: Despite what many people think, Sphynx cats do not have no hair at all. Its texture is velvety and suede-like, thanks to a thin covering of downy fur. The breed's beginnings may be found in Toronto, Canada in the 1960s, when a hairless kitten called Epidermis was born to a domestic cat named Prune. The Sphynx cat breed as it exists today was founded on this kitten. The 1970s saw the start of selective breeding in an attempt to create a strong and healthy breed of hairless cats. In order to add genetic variety and improve the health and temperament of the Sphynx, breeders bred Prune's progeny with American Shorthair and Devon Rex cats. Material Properties: The primary characteristic that sets the Sphynx cat apart from other cats is that it is hairless, while some may have sparse coverings of fine hair on their nose, tail, and ears. The Sphynx's wrinkled skin, which varies in texture and hue, is visible due to its lack of hair. Many people say that the skin feels warm and velvety to the touch, like chamois cloth or a peach. Although they don't have hair, Sphynx cats are renowned for having a strong, muscular physique. Their physique is medium in size, with a rounded belly, powerful legs, and a wide chest. They have a wedge-shaped head, with huge ears, cheekbones, and expressive eyes that are blue, green, and gold in hue. Temperature and Character: Sphynx cats are well known for being extroverted and loving. They cling tightly to their human partners and are very social creatures. Sphynx cats are neither distant or hostile, in contrast to several other cat breeds. Rather, they prefer their owners' companionship and are often referred to as "velcro cats" because of their inclination to stay near. These cats are very bright and gregarious; they often look for chances to play games and have fun. They love to explore their surroundings and take in new sights and noises. They have an inquisitive and daring nature. Sphynx cats are also well-known for being talkative animals that can communicate with a range of chirps, trills, and meows.




A Complete Guide To Know Your Sphynx Cat_ Sphynx Cats Care, Personality, Grooming, Health And Feeding All Included


Book Description

The Sphynx breed is perhaps the loyal and obedient so far you give it proper and loving care. It is amazingly a healthy breed that is less susceptible to regular diseases that other cat breeds are highly susceptible to. This Sphynx Cat Breeding Book will be your best choice to gain knowledge about this kind of cat! This book will provide you with a wealth of information about this beautiful breed including general facts about the breed, its history, and practical information for keeping Sphynx cats. By the time you finish this book you will have a thorough understanding of the breed and you will know for sure whether or not the Sphynx cat is for you. If it is, you will be well on your way to becoming the best Sphynx cat owner you can be! Sphynx Cats Guide Book, this book will teach you how to keep your cat happy and how you can be a happy cat owner.




Sphynx Cats. Sphynx Cats Complete Owner?s Guide.


Book Description

The Sphynx breed is loyal and obedient so long as you give it proper loving care. It is generally a healthy breed that is less susceptible to common diseases that other cat breeds are highly susceptible to. The popularity of the Sphynx across the globe is not in doubt. It is one of the top cat breeds that most home owners prefer to have in their homes as indoor and outdoor pets. It's popularity is also evident in the increasing number of cat breeders registering with different cat registries around the world. It is also not surprising that dedicated Sphynx cat clubs are also being established in different regions around the world. This is another very informative book by Elliott Lang. As an animal lover, he enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. He has been in the company of animals for over 40 years. This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about Sphynx Cats. Sphynx Cat care, personality, grooming, health, training, costs and feeding all included. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Elliott Lang covers all aspects of keeping Sphynx Cats as pets. Elliott Lang says: I have always been in the company of animals. My family has always been hands on with the pets in our household. Whether it was bathing, feeding or taking care of our animals, my family ensured that the animals got the best of everything. These animals were the centre of all our activities. There was not a single day that did not begin with a discussion about our pets. What to feed them? How to take care of a cat or dog that is ailing? What is the most nutritious thing to feed them? These were common dinner table conversations while I was growing up. So, needless to say, I have had a lot of practical training with respect to taking care of different breeds of animals. Today, I am in a very privileged place where I can share this information with pet lovers across the globe. I would never have been able to provide you with so much comprehensive information without the knowledge that I gained from my father, my family and of course my beloved cats.




Your Cat: The Owner's Manual


Book Description

Dr. Marty Becker has become known as "America's Veterinarian" because of his educational and entertaining shows and columns. For more than ten years, Dr. Becker has been the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's Good Morning America and is now a member of Core Team Oz on Dr. Mehmet Oz's show. Dr. Becker will help owners solve problems and enhance their bond with their cats through a tip-filled book on everything from finding the right cat to preventing health problems and bad behavior. He will start owners off on the right foot, whether they buy a kitten or adopt an older cat, showing them how to solve the most annoying behavior and cat-care problems--from scratching furniture to not using the litter-box. (Surprising fact: did you know that black cats shed more than light-colored cats?) And he advises owners how to make their own cat toys, and how to save money on medication, both traditional and alternative.







Tiny But Mighty


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*A New York Times Bestseller* #1 National Bestseller Indie Bestseller From Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens. Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has dedicated her life to saving the tiniest felines, but one doesn't have to be a professional kitten rescuer to change—and save—lives. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home. Filled with information on animal welfare, instructional guides, and personal rescue stories of kittens like Chloe, Tidbit, Hank, and Badger—not to mention hundreds of adorable kitten photos—Tiny but Mighty is the must-have kitten book for cat lovers, current-and-future rescuers, foster parents, activists, and advocates.




Space Is the Place


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Considered by many to be a founder of Afrofuturism, Sun Ra—aka Herman Blount—was a composer, keyboardist, bandleader, philosopher, entrepreneur, poet, and self-proclaimed extraterrestrial from Saturn. He recorded over 200 albums with his Arkestra, which, dressed in Egypto-space costumes, played everything from boogie-woogie and swing to fusion and free jazz. John Szwed's Space is the Place is the definitive biography of this musical polymath, who was one of the twentieth century's greatest avant-garde artists and intellectuals. Charting the whole of Sun Ra's life and career, Szwed outlines how after years in Chicago as a blues and swing band pianist, Sun Ra set out in the 1950s to impart his views about the galaxy, black people, and spiritual matters by performing music with the Arkestra that was as vital and innovative as it was mercurial and confounding. Szwed's readers—whether they are just discovering Sun Ra or are among the legion of poets, artists, intellectuals, and musicians who consider him a spiritual godfather—will find that, indeed, space is the place.