Cat Owner's Survival Manual: This Unique Ten-Part Guide Contains Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Happy, Healthy Well-Behaved Pet Book

Title:    Cat Owner's Survival Manual: This Unique Ten-Part Guide Contains Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Happy, Healthy Well-Behaved Pet

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Item Number: 9781586637477

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Product Description: Full Name: Cat Owner's Survival Manual: This Unique Ten-Part Guide Contains Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Happy, Healthy Well-Behaved Pet; Short Name:Cat Owner's Survival Manual

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Category: Media >> Books

Weight: 0.200 kg (0.44 lbs)

Width: 8.640 cm (3.40 inches)

Heigh : 9.440 cm (3.72 inches)

Depth: 1.080 cm (0.43 inches)

Date Added: August 25, 2020, Added By: Ross

Date Last Edited: August 25, 2020, Edited By: Ross

Part 1	Understanding Cats
Chapter 1	From Ancient Times	10
	Puss's past
	Heart of Africa
	Rodent revolution
	Egyptian enigma
	Conquering the world
	Free spirit
	Change of fortune
	Black death
	Rise again
	Breeds apart
	Golden age
Chapter 2	The Panther In Our Home	19
	Jekyll and Hyde
	Study of a hunter
	Plaything
	Prey
	The cat's mother
	Feral felines
	Population check
	Taming a feral
	Caution
	Veterinary attention
	Confinement
	Larger space
	Handling
	Body language
	Play
	Further help
Part 2	Choosing a Cat
Chapter 3	Cat Compatibility	27
	Cry freedom
	Costly cats
	Road rage
	Pedigree or non-pedigree
	Cat or kitten?
	Male or female?
	More than one
Chapter 4	Top Cats	33
	Persian Longhair
	Siamese
	Maine Coon
	Exotic
	Oriental
	Birman
	Burmese
	American Shorthair
	British Shorthair
	Abyssinian
	Ragdoll
	Scottish Fold
	Bengal
	Cornish Rex
	Devon Rex
	Turkish Van
Part 3	Tracking Down Your Cat
Chapter 5	Cat Outlets	48
	Shelters
	Breeders
	Pet shops
	Other sources
Chapter 6	Assessing Cats	52
	Mother love
	The environment
	Character test
	Health checks
	Paperwork
	Family history
	Shelter papers
Part 4	Getting Ready
Chapter 7	Buying Equipment	59
	Beds and bedding
	Location, location, location
	Feeding bowls
	Food
	Litter-tray
	Litter
	Litter accessories
	Collar
	Harness
	Scratching post
	Toys
	Grooming equipment
	Crate
	Cat-carrier
	Cat-flap
Chapter 8	Cat-proofing Your Home	68
	Domestic dangers
	Electrical cables
	Setting limits
	Cat-safe room
	Safeguarding furniture
Chapter 9	The Outside World	72
	Garden/yard hazards
	To hunt or not to hunt?
Chapter 10	The Professionals	76
	Finding a veterinarian
	Questions to ask
	Vetting the veterinarian
	The first appointment
	Cat-sitters
	Finding a cattery
	Questions to ask
	Inspecting the premises
	Tips for a stress-free stay
Part 5	Home Sweet Home
Chapter 11	Collecting Your Cat	91
	Loose ends
	The journey home
Chapter 12	Arriving Home	93
	First impressions
	Meeting the family
	Child-proofing puss
	Resident pets
	Feline friends
	First introduction
	Subsequent meetings
	Open introduction
	Canine companions
	Small pets
	Name game
	First night
Chapter 13	House-Training	102
	Cat cleanliness
	Getting started
	Adopting a regime
	Spotting the signs
	Cleaning routine
	Accidents happen
	Outside toilet
	Solving problems
	Repeat offenders
	Making a statement
Chapter 14	House Rules	109
	Setting boundaries
Part 6	Cat Care
Chapter 15	Diet And Nutrition	112
	Choosing a diet
	Dry food
	Semi-moist food
	Wet food
	Life stages
	Home-made diets
	Water, water everywhere
	Mealtimes
	Quantities
	Problems of obesity
	The faddy feeder
	Loss of appetite
	Sick as a cat
Chapter 16	Regular Checks	120
	Daily examination
	Eyes
	Ears
	Teeth
	Whiskers
	Nails
Chapter 17	Coat Care	125
	Coat types
	Start them early
	Grooming regime
	Show world
	Bathing
Part 7	Feline Lifestyles
Chapter 18	The House-Cat	134
	Advantages of indoor life
	Ideal candidates
	Creating a cat-friendly home
	Mental stimulation
	Physical stimulation
Chapter 19	The Outdoor/Indoor Cat	140
	Establishing a routine
	First-timers
	Using a cat-flap
	Indoor cat-flaps
	Lost and found
	Outdoor working cats
	Uninvited guests
	In a flap: problem users
	Avoiding ambush
	Open sesame
Chapter 20	The Older Cat	147
	Signs of old age
	When to let go
	Making arrangements
	After-shock
Part 8	Cat Tricks
Chapter 21	The Cat's Mind	161
	Methods of training
	Motivation
	Training tips
	Clicker training
	Softly, softly
Chapter 22	Training Program	165
	Simple exercises
	Come
	Sit
	Down
	Fun heel
	Now for the good mews
	Tricks to teach
	Paw
	Give me five!
	Wave
	Hoop
	Dinner is served!
	Roll over
	Up
	Games to play
	Fetch
Part 9	Breeding Cats
Chapter 23	Coming Of Age	174
	Physical changes
	Behavioral changes
	Prevention is better than cure
	Trevor Turner: Neutering/Altering
	The female
	The male
	Entire males and fighting toms
	Benefits
	Disadvantages
	Operation risks
	The operation
Chapter 24	Breeding A Litter	181
	Planning a litter
	The right time
	Cat courtship
	Pregnancy
	Preparation
	The birth
	When to interfere
	After-care
	Rearing
	Hand-rearing
	Sexing
	Finding homes
Part 10	Health Care
Chapter 25	Basic Anatomy	191
	Skeletal structure and locomotion
	The major body systems
	The skin
	The respiratory system
	The cardiovascular system
	The digestive system
	The urinary system
	The reproductive system
	The nervous system
	The endocrine system
	The senses
	Sight
	Hearing
	Smell
	Taste
	Touch
Chapter 26	Health Programs	198
	Regular check-ups
	Vaccinations
	Control of internal and external parasites
	Treating your cat
Chapter 27	First Aid	210
	Objectives of first aid
	Basic first-aid measures

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