Happy cats -- Getting a kitten or cat -- How to set up your home for a cat -- Key aspects of caring for a cat -- How to train a cat -- The vet and grooming -- Enrichment for cats -- Cats and their people -- The social cat -- Feeding your cat -- Behavior problems in cats -- Senior cats and cats with special needs -- The end of life -- How to have a happy cat -- Checklist for a happy cat -- Appendix: Training plans -- Teach your cat to sit pretty -- Teach your cat to like their carrier.
Summary:
"Cat people, rejoice! Finally, a fun-to-read yet science-based book about cat behavior that explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. We all love our cats, and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things. It's about finding out what matters to them--and this book shows you how to do that, with the science to back it up. In Purr, animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat's life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, including how to: - Enrich your cat's life through play and exercise - Reduce anxiety and fear around your absence, or trips to the vet - Train your kitten or cat without causing harm (ie. don't use a spray bottle) - Provide for special needs like asthma - Make senior cats comfortable - And so much more In Purr, Zazie Todd demystifies the feline-human relationship so you can form your special bond based on your cat's unique needs--all while learning lots and having fun together."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.