The Cat Owner's Manual


Book Description

At last—a beginner’s guide to feline technology! The cat parent’s guide to common kitty quirks and what they really mean—featuring useful diagrams and hilarious insights! Scratch marks on your furniture. Dead mice on your doorstep. Stray hairs all over your clothes. It’s enough to make you cry out, “Why doesn’t my cat have an owner’s manual?” And now—finally!—she does. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Cat Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: • Which breeds interface best with dogs? • How can I maintain a quality exterior finish? • And why does my model always drink from the bathtub? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers here—courtesy of celebrated veterinarian Dr. David Brunner and acclaimed author Sam Stall. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for both new and experienced cat owners.




Cat Owner's Manual


Book Description

Written by Dr. Bruce Fogle the world's best-selling practicing vet. Cat Owner's Manual contains all the information a cat owner will ever need to keep their pet happy and healthy. Covering all stages of feline development from kitten to mature cat, Cat Owner's Manual includes sections on cat breeds, first aid and veterinary care (including special easy-to-use diagnostic charts), behavior, grooming, nutrition, breeding, and training. Special sections focus on bringing a kitten home and caring for an older cat. With full color illustrations throughout, Cat Owner's Manual is a joy to look at as well as a comprehensive practical guide.




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.




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.




Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook


Book Description

Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook Signs and Symptoms Index on inside front cover Easy-to-understand text Authors with collective experience of over a half century Hundreds of instructional photos and drawings throughout Covers every problem from Pediatrics to Geriatrics All cat owners wish that their pets really did have nine lives. Now, with this newly revised and expanded edition of Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, the one life cats do have can be made longer and happier. Virtually every problem that owners will encounter is dealt with in language that teaches everyone how to cope with and prevent those unpleasant surprises. Part of the cat's mystique is a uniquely curious nature. This innate curiosity can create many dangerous situations and unwelcome consequences. This book, a classic in its first edition, has been updated to include the very latest solutions to the daily occurances and special problems in all phases of cat care, including behavior and training. Yes, training! Now, in clear and simple terms, symptoms are identified and thorough instructions are given so that with this book, owners can become the best friends their cats can have in a lifetime.




Guide to Owning a Ragdoll Cat


Book Description

A guide to the history, feeding, grooming, exhibition, temperament, health, and breeding of Ragdoll cats.







European Shorthair Cats. European Shorthair Cat Owners Manual. European Shorthair Cats Care, Personality, Grooming, Health and Feeding All Included.


Book Description

The European Shorthair cat is a handsome breed that is not too commonplace outside of Europe but it is one that deserves to be explored in detail. This is a breed that features a fine coat and a beautiful appearance that makes it great to have in your life. However, the appearance of the cat is just the first great point about it to discover. The cat breed also has a positive demeanor that makes it a great companion to have in the home. You can also enjoy taking care of it quite well as it is easy to groom. This book will provide you with details on the ways how you can take care of the European Shorthair cat. It will help you understand how to feed, groom and manage the cat in your habitat. You will discover everything there is to know about the cat in all stages of its life. Covered in this book: - General information - What to know before you buy - Personality and behavior - Bringing your cat home - Training - Feeding - Grooming - Travelling - Health - Breeding - The aging cat - Costs - General tips and advice ... and much more




ASPCA Complete Cat Care Manual


Book Description

Comprehensive and eminently practical, this indispensable handbook covers every aspect of tending to a feline--from daily essentials to crisis management. In step-by-step, specially commissioned photographs and authoritative text, veterinarian Edney provides lucid, detailed information on caring for a cat--the most popular pet in the U.S. 600 full-color photographs and illustrations throughtout.




Know Your Cat


Book Description

This book investigates the world of the cat, allowing every cat lover or owner to experience and enjoy the complexity of this creature that shares so much of our everyday lives. The book examines cat behaviour and shows the motivation behind the actions, affection and eccentricities of cats. Based on the fact that learning to understand cat behaviour is a recipe for fulfilment in the cat-owner relationship, this book uses photography to capture the various moods of this animal. Bruce Fogle is the author of The Cat's Mind.