Efnisyfirlit

• Cover
• Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Starting to Think Cat
  • Chapter 1: Together, Forever: A History of Cats and People
    • From Humble Beginnings: How Cats Became So Popular
    • Some Common Misconceptions about Cats — and the Facts
    • Can You Have a Cat If You Have Allergies?
    • The Indoor versus Outdoor Controversy
  • Chapter 2: Kitten or Adult? Boy or Girl? One Cat or More?
    • Kitten or Cat: Which Is a Better Choice for You?
    • She-Kitty, He-Kitty: Which One’s Better?
    • Let the Fur Fly
    • Should You Consider a Pedigreed Cat?
    • Characteristics by Breed
    • The Not-So-Ordinary Everyday Cat
  • Chapter 3: Mixes, Markings, and Pedigrees
    • What You Need to Know about Shelters
    • Volunteer Rescue-and-Placement Groups
    • Breeders: The Reputable, the Ill-Informed, and the Avoid-at-All-Costs
    • Pet Stores: What about Those Kittens in the Window?
    • Your Neighbor’s (Or Coworker’s) Kittens
  • Chapter 4: The Wild Ones: Special Cats, Special Considerations
    • Help for the Wild Ones
    • Getting Your Feet Wet: How to Help
    • Learning to Care for Community Cats
• Part 2: Getting Off to a Good Start
  • Chapter 5: Choosing a Healthy, Happy Kitten or Cat
    • Evaluating the Environment
    • Choosing a Kitten
    • Considering the Second-Chance Kitty
    • Recognizing Good Health in Kittens and Cats
    • Taking a Leap of Faith with Your Eyes Open!
  • Chapter 6: One Is Never Enough: The Multicat Household
    • You’re in Good Company
    • Adding to the Family
    • Caring for More than One Cat
    • Multicat Medical Concerns
  • Chapter 7: Setting Your Cat up for Success
    • Pre-Cat Preparations
    • Bringing Your New Pet Home
    • Hello, Kitty!
  • Chapter 8: Think Like a Cat to Understand a Cat
    • Making Sense of Cat Senses
    • Speaking “Cat”
  • Chapter 9: Feline Friendly: From Cat Toys to Catios
    • A New Era for Indoor Kitties
    • A Cat Can’t Have Enough Toys
    • Feline Furnishings Cats Adore
    • A Constant Supply of Nibblies
    • A Whiff of Fresh Air
    • Some Final Thoughts on Environmental Enrichment
• Part 3: Enjoying Life Together
  • Chapter 10: Solving Behavior Problems
    • Understanding “Bad” Behavior
    • Looking at the Root of Unwanted Behavior
    • Strategies for Changing Behavior
    • Attacking Behavior Problems
  • Chapter 11: Getting Good Litter Box Behavior
    • Defining the Problem
    • Is Your Cat Sick?
    • Use the Box, Kitty!
    • Stopping Sprayers in Their Tracks
  • Chapter 12: Out and About with Your Cat
    • Is Your Cat Up to Travel?
    • Leaving Your Pet Behind
    • Taking Your Pet with You
    • Moving Your Cat to a New Home
  • Chapter 13: Littering: Should Your Cat Become a Parent?
    • The Case Against Breeding
    • Spaying and Neutering: What’s Involved?
    • The Birds and the Bees, Kitty-Style
    • Caring for a Pregnant Cat
    • Happy Birthday, Babies
    • Kitten Development
    • Saying Good-Bye to the Babies
  • Chapter 14: Home Care: Good Grooming and More
    • Fur, the Purrfect Complement
    • Why Cats Groom
    • What’s in It for You?
    • Tools of the Trade
    • The Importance of Patience
    • Keeping Kitty Coats in Shape
    • Clipping Your Cat’s Claws
    • Dental Care
  • Chapter 15: Feeding Your Cat
    • Convenience … at a Price?
    • Maintaining the “Perfect” Cat Diet
    • Fulfilling Basic Nutritional Needs
    • Choosing Foods
    • Curbing Eating Problems
• Part 4: The Basics of Good Health
  • Chapter 16: Preventive Healthcare for Your Cat
    • Recognizing Signs of Good Health and Bad
    • Choosing a Veterinarian
    • Understanding Your Veterinarian’s Role in Preventing Illness
    • Recognizing Emergencies
  • Chapter 17: Common Cat Health Problems
    • A Cooperative Approach to Cat Health
    • When Does My Cat Need a Specialist?
    • Some Common Health Problems
    • Giving Your Cat Medication
  • Chapter 18: Caring for an Older Cat
    • How Old Is “Old”?
    • Normal Signs of Aging
    • Special Care for Kitty Teeth
    • Common Problems
    • Knowing When It’s “Time”
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 19: Ten Cat Myths Debunked
    • Cats Have Nine Lives
    • Cats Need to Drink Milk
    • Cats Purr Whenever They’re Happy
    • Cats Eat Plants If They’re Sick
    • Cats Are Dangerous around Babies
    • Cats Can Be Kept from Using Their Claws
    • A Well-Fed Cat Doesn’t Hunt
    • Cat Fur Causes Allergies
    • Black Cats Are Bad Luck
    • All Calicoes Are Female
  • Chapter 20: Ten Cool Cat-Related Places To Visit
    • Hemingway House
    • The American Museum of the House Cat
    • Citywide Cat Celebration
    • Purrfectly Pedigreed
    • When in Rome, Help the Cats
    • The Ultimate Destination for Cat Cafes
    • Hello Kitty!
    • Snuggle with a Library Cat (While You Still Can)
    • No, They Don’t Throw Real Cats Anymore
    • Safe Home for Big Cats
  • Chapter 21: Ten Common Household Dangers to Your Cat
    • Strings and Similar Things
    • A Shocking Experience
    • The Warm and Deadly Dryer
    • Pain Medicines That Kill
    • Toxic Plants
    • Garage Dangers
    • Four-Wheeled Menace
    • Towering Danger
    • Parasite Products for Dogs
  • Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Help Your Cat in a Disaster
    • Have a Plan
    • Have a Grab-and-Go Disaster Kit
    • Get Your Cat ID — and Keep It Current
    • Keep Preventive Care Measures and Health Records Current
    • Have Restraints Ready
    • Keep First-Aid Supplies on Hand — with Directions
    • Know the Locations of Nearby Veterinary Hospitals and Other Animal Services
    • Keep a “Lost Kitty” Kit Ready
    • Corral Your Cat
    • Be Prepared to Help Others
  • Chapter 23: Ten Nonprofits Worthy of Your Donations
    • Winn Feline Foundation
    • Alley Cat Allies
    • The Jackson Galaxy Project
    • Morris Animal Foundation
    • Shelter Medicine Programs
    • Help with Spay-Neuter
    • Cat Sanctuaries
    • Big-Box Advocacy
    • Veterinary Schools and Colleges
    • Local Shelters and Rescue Groups
• Index
• About the Authors
• Advertisement Page
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement

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