ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats Everything You Need to Know About Choosing and Caring for Your Pet

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ISBN: 9780811819299 | 0811819299
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 9/1/1999

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Indispensable for both first-time and experienced cat owners, theASPCA Complete Guide to Catsis the one place to turn for up-to-date information on feline health and behavior, including detailed advice on feeding, grooming, veterinary care, litterbox training, and the special needs of kittens, older cats, and cats from a shelter. With more than 450 illustrations and photos, and an easy-to-use guide to the personalities, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies of the fifty most popular breeds, this handy volume offers real, reliable answers to all of your questions about cats.

Foreword	p. 8
How to Use This Guide	p. 10
How to Bring a Cat into Your Life	p. 13
First Things First: Are You Ready for a Cat?	p. 15
Matchmaking: Which Cat Is Right for You?	p. 22
Cats and Kids	p. 32
Choosing Your New Pet	p. 36
Finding a Domestic Shorthair	p. 38
Finding a Purebred Cat	p. 40
Other Sources for Cats	p. 45
Choosing a Healthy Cat	p. 48
Preparing Your Home for Your New Cat	p. 50
Cat-Proofing Your Home	p. 51
Shopping List	p. 53
Welcoming Your New Family Member	p. 58
Reference Guide to Cat Breeds	p. 65
Overview of Feline Features	p. 67
How to Use the Breed Entries	p. 82
Breed Entries	p. 86
Abyssinian and Somali	p. 86
American Bobtail	p. 89
American Curl	p. 90
American Shorthair	p. 92
American Wirehair	p. 95
Bengal	p. 96
Birman	p. 98
Bombay	p. 100
British Shorthair	p. 101
Burmese	p. 104
Foreign Burmese	p. 107
Burmilla	p. 108
California Spangled Cat	p. 109
Chartreux	p. 110
Cornish Rex	p. 112
Devon Rex	p. 114
Egyptian Mau	p. 116
Havana Brown	p. 117
Japanese Bobtail	p. 118
Korat	p. 120
La Perm	p. 121
Maine Coon	p. 122
Manx and Cymric	p. 124
Munchkin	p. 127
Norwegian Forest Cat	p. 128
Ocicat	p. 130
Persian	p. 132
Exotic Shorthair	p. 136
Himalayan	p. 138
Ragdoll	p. 140
Russian Blue and Nebelung	p. 142
Scottish Fold and Highland Fold	p. 144
Selkirk Rex	p. 147
Siamese	p. 148
Balinese	p. 151
Colorpoint	p. 152
Javanese	p. 154
Oriental	p. 156
Siberian	p. 158
Singapura	p. 160
Snowshoe	p. 161
Sphynx	p. 162
Tonkinese	p. 164
Turkish Angora	p. 166
Turkish Van	p. 168
York Chocolate	p. 169
What Makes a Cat a Cat?	p. 171
History of the Domestic Cat	p. 173
How the Cat Works	p. 181
Framework: Bones and Muscles	p. 182
Heart and Lungs	p. 188
Digestive and Urinary Systems	p. 190
Reproductive System	p. 194
Skin and Coat	p. 197
Senses	p. 203
Understanding Your Cat	p. 209
How Smart Are Cats?	p. 210
How Sociable Are Cats?	p. 212
How Do Cats Communicate?	p. 214
Playing and Preying	p. 222
Courtship	p. 224
Are Cats Really That Clean?	p. 226
Cats and Sleep	p. 227
Cats and Catnip	p. 228
Taking Care of Your Cat	p. 231
Everyday Care for Your Cat	p. 233
Feeding Your Cat	p. 234
The Litter Box Routine	p. 239
Grooming Your Cat	p. 241
Playing with Your Cat	p. 248
Preventing and Solving Behavior Problems	p. 251
Traveling with Your Cat	p. 260
Keeping Your Cat Healthy	p. 267
The Mini-Physical Exam	p. 268
You and Your Veterinarian	p. 271
Vaccination	p. 276
Common Feline Health Problems	p. 281
Viral Diseases	p. 282
Cancer	p. 285
Eye Problems	p. 286
Ear Problems	p. 288
Skin Problems	p. 290
Skeletal Problems	p. 294
Mouth Problems	p. 295
Digestive Problems	p. 296
Liver Problems	p. 300
Respiratory Problems	p. 301
Heart Problems	p. 302
Blood Disorders	p. 304
Endocrine System Disorders	p. 304
Urinary Tract Disorders	p. 306
Nervous System Disorders	p. 308
Home Nursing	p. 311
Medicating Your Cat	p. 312
First Aid	p. 317
Handling an Injured Cat	p. 318
Lifesaving ABCs	p. 320
How to Tell If Your Cat Is in Shock	p. 322
How to Stop Bleeding from a Wound	p. 322
How to Handle a Broken Limb	p. 323
What to Do If Your Cat Has a Seizure	p. 323
Reviving a Drowning Cat	p. 324
What to Do If Your Cat Has Heatstroke	p. 324
What to Do If Your Cat Is Poisoned	p. 324
Bites and Stings	p. 326
Poisonous Plants	p. 328
The Beginning and End of Life: Times for Special Care	p. 333
Mating, Pregnancy, and Birth	p. 334
Older Years	p. 346
Euthanasia	p. 349
Coping with Loss	p. 349
When to Adopt Again	p. 349
Appendices	p. 350
Glossary of Cat-Related Terms	p. 350
Important Telephone Numbers	p. 352
Breed Registries	p. 353
Recommended Reading	p. 354
Resources	p. 355
ASPCA Mission Statement	p. 356
Acknowledgments	p. 357
Picture Credits	p. 358
Index	p. 362
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