Cats provide long-term companionship and joy to the lives of millions. This comprehensive title covers a variety of important subjects for cat owners, including daily care, health, and advice on caring for senior cats.Cats have always fascinated humans, and they have become one of the most popular of all pets. Although often regarded as aloof, in reality cats are loving, intelligent pets who make great companions for people of all ages. In Cats, you'll find authoritative advice on how to provide a happy, healthy home for your feline friend. Suitable for first-time owners or cat enthusiasts, this book includes the most current information on proper housing, nutrition, and health care, with additional sections on caring for senior cats, tips on traveling, and training for good behavior as well as fun.Each book in the Animal Planet® Pet Care Library contains original, lively text, complete with informative tips and colorful photos illustrating all aspects of pet care. Expertly written, these user-friendly guides are bound to delight the entire family.
Why I Adore My Cat 5The History of CatsPhysical CharacteristicsTemperament and BehaviorThe Stuff of Everyday Life 17Cat CarriersLitter BoxesCat LitterFood and Water DishesCat or Kitten FoodScratching PostsKitty CondosBedsCollarsLeashes and HarnessesID Tags and MicrochipsGrooming SuppliesCat ToysGood Eating 31Food BasicsFeeding Your CatTypes of Cat FoodWaterFeeding ScheduleObesityHow Much Should You Feed Your Cat?Looking Good 47Coat, and Skin CareNail CareEye CareEar CareDental CareFinding a Professional Pet GroomerGrooming as Bonding TimeFeeling Good 57Finding a VeterinarianThe Annual Vet VisitVaccinationsNeutering and SpayingSigns of IllnessGeneral IllnessesAlternative TherapiesBeing Good 75Socializing Cats With ChildrenSocializing Cats With Other CatsSocializing Cats With Other PetsLitter Box TrainingTricksDaily PlaytimeQuality TimeUp a Tree 87Why Cats MisbehaveHousesoiling/SprayingScratchingJumpingBiting and GrabbingOther Unwanted BehaviorsStepping Out 99ShowingTraveling With Your CatResources 106Index 109