Synopses & Reviews
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Synopsis
From the author of I Just Got a Puppy, What do I do? Comes its feline counterpart, I Just Got a Kitten, What Do I Do?, an invaluable guide to caring for your new kitten. Mordecai Siegal is the co-author and editor of The Cornell Book of Cats, the most highly respected reference book on feline medicine for pet owners. His credibility in the cat world is quite secure, even among finicky cat breeders and those who show pure-bred cats.From the author of I Just Got a Puppy, What do I do? Comes its feline counterpart, I Just Got a Kitten, What Do I Do?, an invaluable guide to caring for your new kitten. Mordecai Siegal is the co-author and editor of The Cornell Book of Cats, the most highly respected reference book on feline medicine for pet owners. His credibility in the cat world is quite secure, even among finicky cat breeders and those who show pure-bred cats.
Synopsis
The cat is out of the bag....
CATS ARE DELIGHTFUL AND LOVABLE CREATURES
But they don't always start out that way. Every day, adorable kittens are charming their way into our homes. What happens once they get there? The family's favorite furry bundle of love can quickly become a real handful. But now help is on the way.
From renowned cat-care expert Mordecai Siegal comes the only book written specifically for the baffled "parent" of a new kitten, with all the warmth and wisdom to bring you and your feline safely and happily from the veterinarian's office to the home. Siegal takes readers through the many milestones and challenges of raising a healthy kitten, such as:
Navigating the adoption process
Selecting the kitten that's right for you
Understanding different breeds
Understanding kitten behavior
Testing your kitten's personality
Socializing and bonding
Meeting your kitten's individual needs
Kitten training
Solving common problems, such as scratching furniture, litter box mishaps, plant eating, allergies, medical issues
This warmly written, beautifully illustrated guide is an essential source of wisdom and inspiration for any kitten owner or kitten owner to be.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
The Kitten Is Here. What Do I Do? Help!
Introduction
ONE The Birth of a Kitten
TWO Here, Kitty, Kitty: Selecting a Kitten
THREE Breeds of Distinction: A Thumbnail Guide to Uncommon Cats
FOUR What to Buy for Your Kitten
FIVE Making Friends with Your New Kitten
SIX Basic Cat Behavior: Why They Do What They Do
SEVEN Grooming Your Kitten
EIGHT Feeding the Kitty
NINE Training Kittens
TEN The Short and Sweet Problem Solver
Suggested Reading
Index