Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Even the cutest young kitten is a wild predator by nature--so how can a human cat lover understand what their pet actually wants and needs?
The Handbook for a Happy Cat delves into the feline psyche to explain:
- How does a cat experience the world?
- What does my cat think of other cats?
- How "smart" is a cat?
- When should I be worried that my cat feels unwell?
- Which toys will my cat love the most?
- How can I reduce straying from the litterbox, scratching furniture, and other problem behaviors?
- What will take the stress out of vet visits?
- And more
Cat-behavior expert Liesbeth Puts also explains dozens of feline signals typically misread by humans (for example, the cat-to-cat "play signal"--a jump on the back and nip on the neck--often mistaken for fighting). This is
the essential guide for first-time cat adopters--and replete with information that will surprise even devoted, longtime owners
Synopsis
A standout easy-reference guide to cat care and psychology--filled with irresistible photos One reason cats fascinate us is that they are so unlike us: Their ears, more than eyes, show their feelings. On our laps, they are purring lovebugs; on the prowl, they are fearsome apex predators--with territorial instincts to match. This makes it hard for us humans to understand our cats as well as we love them. Thank goodness feline behaviorist Liesbeth Puts is here to help
- 120 color photos throughout set this ahead of the competition
- Abundant subheads steer readers to the answers they seek ("Can I convert an outside cat to inside?")
- Chapters on bonding and rivalry among cats, stopping problem behaviors, surefire toys and games, when to see the vet, caring for older cats, and more
Synopsis
Give your best friend more purr and pounce with this whiskers-to-tail guide to the good life One reason we're wild for cats is that our cats are still wild at heart. On our laps, they're purring lovebugs, but on the prowl, they're fearsome hunters--with territorial instincts to match.
The Handbook for a Happy Cat takes us inside the feline mind to decode what our cats really want in life and how they try to tell us. You'll learn:
- Why a bigger water bowl does away with "whisker stress"
- How to move like a mouse for maximum fun at playtime
- Skills to teach your kitten for a lifetime of easy vet visits, grooming, and more
- Subtle signs of stress such as excessive scent-marking and lip-licking
- How to tell frolic from fighting in the multi-cat household (and how to give frenemies a fresh start)
- What makes a scratching post so tempting that your sofa will be spared
- How to reassure a spooked cat with the "slow blink"
- Why it's pointless to "punish" a cat--but training is possible
Certified behaviorist Liesbeth Puts traces every feline mystery to cats' natural behavior and needs. A happy cat is a cat who can be herself
Synopsis
One reason we're wild for cats is that our cats are still wild at heart. On our laps, they're purring lovebugs, but on the prowl, they're fearsome hunters--with territorial instincts to match.
The Handbook for a Happy Cat takes us inside the feline mind to decode what our cats really want in life and how they try to tell us. You'll learn:
- Why a bigger water bowl does away with "whisker stress"
- How to move like a mouse for maximum fun at playtime
- Skills to teach your kitten for a lifetime of easy vet visits, grooming, and more
- Subtle signs of stress such as excessive scent-marking and lip-licking
- How to tell frolic from fighting in the multi-cat household (and how to give frenemies a fresh start)
- What makes a scratching post so tempting that your sofa will be spared
- How to reassure a spooked cat with the "slow blink"
- Why it's pointless to "punish" a cat--but training is possible
Certified behaviorist Liesbeth Puts traces every feline mystery to cats' natural behavior and needs. A happy cat is a cat who can be herself