Synopses & Reviews
The more you know about your cat… …whether it boasts a pedigree the size of a tablecloth or is a stray lucky enough for you to have rescued, the more pleasure it is likely to give you and the happier you both will be. In The Catlopaedia, you will find a wealth of invaluable guidance from a team of world authorities on every aspect of cat health and care. This handy guide offers a wealth of important information for all cat lovers from the experienced breeder to the first-time owner of a new kitten. A very important part of The Catlopaedia brings readers detailed, reliable advice on health and illness, how to recognise developing problems and what actions to take to correct them. Every cat lover will find a world of useful advice and information on every page of The Catlopaedia, the best concise reference on cat care in print today.
Synopsis
These excellent guides deliver essential pet care expertise to every dog and cat owner. Well organized, the books delve into the basics for all normal aspects of good management, like feeding, housetraining and health care. The text features instructional and question-and-answer sections. The charts and diagrams enhance the reader's understanding of Fluffy's or Tuffy's normal behavior, how to keep pets healthy and how to recognize any problems. There is sensible advice on breeding, veterinarian relations and getting the most out of living happily with a pet. The very detailed, yet easy to use text is enhanced by numerous excellent serious drawings and charming cartoons. Doglopaedia and Catlopaedia can make every reader a better-informed pet owner–ready for anything.
About the Author
J.M. Evans is an internationally-respected veterinary surgeon, a developer of many widely used pet care products, and a world-renowned writer and lecturer on veterinary and animal care subjects.
Key White is a journalist and prolific author who actively supports an overall educational initiative directed at establishing improved pet care.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1. Breeds.
Chapter 2. Cat management.
Chapter 3. Motivation and intelligence.
Chapter 4. Training and the correction of behaviour problems.
Chapter 5. Dos and don'ts.
Chapter 6. Feeding.
Chapter 7. Anatomy and physiology.
Chapter 8. Signs and symptoms of illness.
Chapter 9. Diseases affecting cats.
Chapter 10. First aid and nursing.
Chapter 11. Further useful information.
Appendix I. Glossary What did the veterinary surgeon mean?.
Appendix II. Index of diseases and conditions.
Index.