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Your cat : the owner's manual : hundreds of secrets, surprises, and solutions for raising a happy, healthy cat Cover Image Book

Your cat : the owner's manual : hundreds of secrets, surprises, and solutions for raising a happy, healthy cat / Marty Becker with Gina Spadafori.

Becker, Marty, 1954- (Author). Spadafori, Gina. (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780446571364
  • ISBN: 0446571369
  • Physical Description: x, 306 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Grand Central Life & Style, 2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Part 1 Fresh Starts and New Beginnings 5 -- Chapter 1 Where to Begin: Realistic Expectations 9 -- Chapter 2 What Kind of Cat Do You Need/Want? 19 -- Chapter 3 Looking for Love in All the Right Places 37 -- Chapter 4 Basic Gear and Cool Cat Stuff 49 -- Chapter 5 Kitten-And Cat-Proofing Your Home 69 -- Part 2 Home Care to Keep Pets Healthy and Safe 81 -- Chapter 6 What is Great to Eat and where to Find It 85 -- Chapter 7 Healthy Cats are Busy Cats 101 -- Chapter 8 Essential Homework for Good Health 111 -- Chapter 9 Avoiding Preventable Catastrophes 127 -- Chapter 10 Time, Money, and Cat Care 139 -- Part 3 Social Animal: Teaching Good Behavior 149 -- Chapter 11 Shaping and Training Good Behavior 153 -- Chapter 12 House Rules for Good Cats 163 -- Chapter 13 Solving Litter Box Problems 181 -- Chapter 14 Correcting Bad Behavior 193 -- Chapter 15 Training For Fun and Safety 203 -- Part 4 In Sickness and in Health 211 -- Chapter 16 Finding a Good Veterinarian 215 -- Chapter 17 Focus on Preventive Care 229 -- Chapter 18 How to Handle an Emergency 245 -- Chapter 19 Getting the Best Medical Care 261 -- Chapter 20 Special Care for Aging and Special-Needs Cats 275.

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Subject: Cats.
Cats > Health.
Cats > Behavior.
Cats > Training.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Duplin County Public Library.

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