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Part 1 | So You Want a Cat or Kitten | 13 |
Chapter 1 | Should You Get a Cat? | 15 |
Choosing Between Cats and Dogs | 15 | |
Cat Considerations | 18 | |
A Lifetime of Love | 19 | |
Other Household Members | 20 | |
Cats and Children | 22 | |
Chapter 2 | Kitten or Cat? | 25 |
Kittens | 25 | |
Adult Cats | 28 | |
Choose the Pet That's Right for You | 32 | |
Chapter 3 | Choosing the Right Feline for You | 35 |
Pet or Show Cat? | 35 | |
Gender Decisions | 36 | |
Purebreds | 38 | |
Persian | 39 | |
Maine Coon | 39 | |
Exotic | 40 | |
Siamese | 40 | |
Abyssinian | 40 | |
Oriental | 41 | |
American Shorthair | 41 | |
Burmese | 41 | |
Birman | 41 | |
Tonkinese | 42 | |
Mixed Breeds | 42 | |
Kiddie Compatible Kitties | 42 | |
Birman | 43 | |
Burmese | 43 | |
Chartreux | 43 | |
Japanese Bobtail | 44 | |
Maine Coon | 44 | |
Solitude Loving Felines | 45 | |
American Shorthair | 45 | |
Korat | 46 | |
Persian | 46 | |
Ragdoll | 46 | |
A Hairy Subject | 46 | |
Finding the Right Cat for You | 48 | |
Chapter 4 | Where to Find Your Cat or Kitten | 49 |
The Stray on Your Doorstep | 49 | |
Feral Strays | 50 | |
Friends and Neighbors with Cats to "Spare" | 51 | |
A Pet Store Kitten | 52 | |
Purchasing a Purebred Kitten from a Breeder | 53 | |
Adopting a Shelter or Rescue Cat | 59 | |
Unconditional Love | 60 | |
Chapter 5 | Selecting a Healthy Cat or Kitten | 61 |
A Healthy Cat Is | 62 | |
The Coat and Skin | 63 | |
Eyes | 64 | |
Ears | 64 | |
Mouth and Nose | 64 | |
Anal Area | 65 | |
A Checkup | 65 | |
Pick of the Litter | 66 | |
Part 2 | Caring for Your Cat | 69 |
Chapter 6 | Before You Bring Your Cat Home | 71 |
Start with the Proper Supplies | 71 | |
Cat Carrier or Crate | 72 | |
Food and Water Bowls | 72 | |
Food | 73 | |
Cat Bed | 73 | |
Litter Box | 74 | |
Scratching Post | 74 | |
Toys | 74 | |
Collar, ID Tag, and Leash (or Harness) | 75 | |
Cat Proofing Your Home | 76 | |
Cats and Houseplants | 77 | |
Beware of Toxic Plants | 78 | |
Playing with Your Houseplants | 79 | |
Don't Let Your Feline Get Burned | 81 | |
If Kitty Gets Burned | 81 | |
A Safe Home is a Happy Home | 82 | |
Chapter 7 | Settling In--The First Few Days | 83 |
What to Expect | 83 | |
Preparing Your Family | 85 | |
Chapter 8 | Feeding Your Cat | 89 |
Kitten Nutrition | 89 | |
Adult Cat Nutrition | 91 | |
Necessary Nutritional Requirements | 91 | |
Senior Cat Nutrition | 92 | |
So Many Cat Food Choices, So Little Time | 93 | |
Dry and/or Wet Food | 93 | |
Free Feeding Versus Scheduled Feeding | 94 | |
A Variety of Bowls to Choose From | 94 | |
Battling with a Finicky Feline | 95 | |
Changes in Diet | 96 | |
Loss of Appetite Could be Emotional | 98 | |
Chapter 9 | Litter Box Training | 101 |
Location, Location, Location | 101 | |
Litter Plus Box Equals "Litterbox" | 103 | |
Choosing a Litter Box | 105 | |
If Your Cat Stops Using the Litter Box | 105 | |
Take the Cat to the Veterinarian | 106 | |
Why Did Kitty Stop Using Her Litter Box? | 106 | |
Techniques to Get Kitty Back to the Box | 108 | |
Neutralizing Kitty Odors | 108 | |
Chapter 10 | Grooming for Cats and Kittens | 111 |
The Hairy Truth | 111 | |
When the Fur Flies | 112 | |
Taking Control | 113 | |
Grooming Your Cat at Home | 114 | |
Trimming the Nails | 116 | |
Grooming Time | 117 | |
Bathing Your Cat | 118 | |
Ears | 120 | |
Eyes | 120 | |
Teeth | 120 | |
Wanted: Professional Cat Groomer | 121 | |
Part 3 | Your Cat at Home | 123 |
Chapter 11 | Multiple Cat Households | 125 |
Cat Introductions | 126 | |
Chapter 12 | Keeping Your Cat Safe | 131 |
The Great Indoors | 132 | |
The Not-So-Great Outdoors | 132 | |
Summertime Blues for Indoor and Outdoor Cats | 133 | |
The Cool Cat | 134 | |
Sunbathing Cats | 135 | |
Summer Fun Could be Dangerous to Kitty | 136 | |
Keeping Kitty Away from the Wild Side | 136 | |
Preparing for Parasite Invasions | 137 | |
Wintertime Blues for Indoor and Outdoor Cats | 138 | |
The Warm Feline | 138 | |
Winter Woes | 139 | |
Making Indoors Safe and Sound | 140 | |
Food for Thought | 142 | |
The Right Life for Your Cat | 143 | |
Chapter 13 | Keeping Your Feline Healthy | 145 |
Changes in Everyday Routine | 145 | |
Changes in Normal Behavior | 147 | |
Proper Veterinary Care for Your Cat | 149 | |
Choosing a Vet | 149 | |
Doctors Who Make Housecalls | 150 | |
Kitty Specialists | 151 | |
Board Certified Veterinarians | 152 | |
Spaying or Neutering Your Cat | 152 | |
Neutering | 153 | |
Spaying | 154 | |
The Decision to Vaccinate Your Cat | 155 | |
Sizing Up Your Cat's Needs--The Core Vaccines | 155 | |
The Non-Core Vaccines | 155 | |
Vaccine-Related Problems | 156 | |
Common Cat Diseases and Ailments | 157 | |
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) | 157 | |
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) | 157 | |
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) | 158 | |
Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) | 158 | |
Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) | 158 | |
Parasites | 159 | |
Health and Happiness for Kitty | 160 | |
Chapter 14 | In Case of Emergency | 163 |
Antifreeze Poisoning | 164 | |
Choking | 164 | |
Drowning | 164 | |
Burns | 165 | |
Electrocution | 165 | |
Heatstroke | 166 | |
Hypothermia | 166 | |
Injuries From Being Caught in a Trap or Car Engine | 166 | |
Insect Stings/Snake Bites | 167 | |
Chemical Poisoning | 168 | |
Sunburn | 168 | |
Ensuring Your Cat's Health with Pet Insurance | 169 | |
Benefits of Pet Insurance | 170 | |
The Bottom Line | 170 | |
Chapter 15 | The Older Cat | 173 |
Nutritional Needs for the Senior Feline | 174 | |
Weighty Issues | 174 | |
Senior Citizen Exercise | 175 | |
Kitty's Retirement Years | 176 | |
Physical Changes | 176 | |
Self-Maintenance Matters | 177 | |
When It's Time to Say Goodbye | 179 | |
Chapter 16 | Feline Behavior Problems | 181 |
Methods of Correcting Your Cat | 182 | |
The Urge to Scratch | 183 | |
Teaching Good Scratching Habits | 184 | |
More Naughty Cat Behavior Problems (and Solutions) | 185 | |
Chewing Electrical Cords | 185 | |
Jumping on the Counter or Table | 186 | |
Plants | 187 | |
Escapes! | 187 | |
Garbage Looting | 188 | |
Paper Shredding | 188 | |
The Best Solution for Bad Behavior | 189 | |
Part 4 | General Information | 191 |
Chapter 17 | What to Do With Kitty When You Travel | 193 |
A Travel Companion | 193 | |
[P]Etiquette When you are a Houseguest | 194 | |
Keeping Kitty's Routine | 195 | |
Find a Friend Willing to Kitty-sit | 196 | |
Staying Home Alone | 198 | |
Hire a Pet Sitter | 199 | |
Kennels and Boarding Facilities | 200 | |
Searching for a Kennel | 201 | |
Inns and Hotels for Cats | 202 | |
Choosing a First-Rate Facility | 204 | |
Reunited and Ready to Go Home | 204 | |
Chapter 18 | Showing Off Your Cat | 207 |
Cat Show Categories | 208 | |
Kittens | 208 | |
Championship | 208 | |
Premiership | 208 | |
Household Pet (HHP) | 209 | |
Finding the Right Registry | 209 | |
CFA | 210 | |
ACFA | 210 | |
TICA | 210 | |
CFF | 210 | |
ACA | 211 | |
CCA | 211 | |
GCCF | 211 | |
FIFe | 211 | |
Advantages of the Household Pet Category | 211 | |
Is My Cat Show Material? | 212 | |
Rules and Regulations | 213 | |
The Secret of Kitty's Success | 213 | |
Chapter 19 | Feline Lore | 215 |
Independent and Worshipped | 215 | |
Independent and Prosecuted | 217 | |
Some Breed Histories | 218 | |
Persians/Angoras | 218 | |
Turkish Van | 220 | |
American Curl | 220 | |
Maine Coon | 221 | |
British Shorthair | 222 | |
Ragdoll | 222 | |
Independent...But Still in Need of Companionship | 223 | |
Resources | 225 | |
Cat Registry Organizations | 225 | |
Cat-Related Websites | 226 | |
Cat-Related Publications | 228 | |
Veterinarian Specialty/Membership Organizations | 228 | |
Animal Welfare Groups and Organizations | 229 | |
Index | 231 | |
Photo Credits | 239 |
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