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Be the first to ask a question about The Complete Cat's Meow. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Dec 29, Caroline Clemmons rated it it was amazing. For instance, did you know a group of cats is called a clowder? But which are which? Can your cat catch your cold or vice versa?
Can you teach your cat not to scratch furniture? Here's a genuine recommendation and example from me. But Delilah was sixteen, and I simply thought she was old and had kitty dementia that made her forget where the litter box was. The vet told us renal failure is the number one killer of elderly cats. Darlene covers every aspect of cat ownership from before a kitten is born to caring for the elderly cat. Those of us who already have cats realize that each has its own personality and needs.
By reading this book, we can meet our pets needs to provide them high quality long lives. Jan 01, Lisette Brodey rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is a terrific, easy-to-read book that covers nearly everything one could want to know about owning a cat: For the person who is getting a cat for the first time, this is a book that will leave you feeling very confident that you have the knowledge to provide the healthiest and happiest home possible.
Author Darlene Arden has written a great reference book that is a delight to read straight through and to keep on your shelf as a reference book afterward. I highly recommend this book for all cat owners present and future.
Apr 08, Chris Davis rated it it was amazing. From selecting a kitten, to understanding the needs of an older feline, the author has created a roadmap that addresses all the questions a cat lover could possibly have. She speaks in a genuine voice that is easy to understand and often brims with humor.
In addition to all the practical advice, the book is filled with fascinating tidbits of information. Did you know that cats purr at a frequency that facilitates healing in people, or that cats rarely meow at other cats? That sound is usually reserved for chatting with humans.
Some people divide the world into those who are “cat people” and those who to Take Care of Your Cat: Advice and millions of other books are available for . that you'd think only humans should have, and with all the love that a cat can offer. . I have 3 cats and this simple book helped me to modify their feeding and . Cat Writers' Association Muse Medallion, Books - Health and General Care . You will love it, and you will learn about and appreciate your cat/cats/cats-to-be even “I have read a lot of cat care books in the almost three decades I've spent .
I also loved a section called Shopping for Your Cat, with links to many useful — and fun — items to keep your fabulous feline happy and healthy. Feb 23, Ladymath rated it really liked it. Very thorough, a bit intimidating for the novice. So much to worry about! Sep 01, Jolie Stratton rated it it was amazing. Take your new cat to the vet to have it neutered and vaccinated. As well as preventing your cat from adding to the population of unwanted kittens, neutering helps prevent fighting, roaming, and some behavioral problems.
Neutered males are much less likely to spray, and spayed females won't go into heat. Spaying also has health benefits; spayed females won't be susceptible to life threatening infections like pyometra and are less likely to get mammary cancer. Should one wish to adopt a kitten, it is easiest to care for one that has already been weaned, which occurs between 4 to 6 weeks of age. The ideal time for adoption is around twelve weeks, when the kitten has had time to learn from its mother and siblings.
Older kittens learn to use a litter box reliably, to clean themselves, and to interact politely with other cats. Kittens which have time after weaning in the company of their mother and littermates are less likely to be aggressive or shy. However, sometimes a kitten is abandoned or the mother cat is unable to take care of it, and the kitten's owners have to step into the gap.
If one is taking care of a motherless kitten between birth and four weeks, one needs to take very good care of them or they will become sick.
Fostering a very young kitten can be chancy; a veterinarian's advice is highly recommended. Kittens are born unable to see, hear, regulate their own body temperature, or even eliminate on their own, and require a lot of care in the first few weeks. All baby kittens need to be fed every 3—4 hours. They also need to be kept nice and warm or they will not eat. A good way to keep a baby kitten warm is to fill a soft drink bottle with the hottest water you can get, then surround that bottle with blankets and have the kitten sleep there.
Baby kittens should be taken to a vet when they are between the ages of 2—3 weeks old. Kittens need to be played with but, like all babies, they can get in trouble and hurt themselves, so they need to be watched closely. Kittens can be litter box trained at the age of 2—3 weeks old. All you need to do is take something little so the kitten can get in a little pie pan works great , and fill it with litter. Then when the kitten starts to " go ", put the kitten in the litter box so it learns to "go" in there. Another approach that works is to place the kitten into the box and rub its front paws into the litter, so it learns to dig there.
Most kittens only take a matter of days to learn; sometimes it takes longer, but it seems that the younger the kitten is, the easier it is for it to learn. It is common for younger kittens to have "accidents" for a while, since kittens' bladders are small and they may simply not make it to the litter box; or a kitten in a new home may lose its way and be unable to find the box. By three months old, litter box habits are usually well-established.
Kittens should be examined by a veterinarian and given their first shots , as well as being checked for parasites. Vaccination schedules vary regionally: In many countries, the law stipulates that all domestic cats and dogs must be given rabies vaccinations.
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Many veterinarians and humane organizations recommend spaying or neutering kittens in order to keep cat population in check presuming they are not going to be bred as an adult. Since the average litter size is four cats can start having litters at five months, overpopulation is inevitable if domestic cats are not altered.
Females should be spayed at 5 months of age, and males should be neutered at 6 months of age. Many veterinarians advise delaying neutering until the kitten is six months old because they believe that it affects the hormone levels and can cause problems. However, studies have found no difference in development or health between kittens spayed at 12 weeks and those spayed at six months and many vets perform early spaying on healthy kittens. Some studies show that a female kitten spayed before her first heat which she may have as early as four months has a much reduced rate of mammary cancer, and a male kitten neutered before he begins to "spray" urine-marking will be less likely to have behavior problems.
If a kitten is gently handled and played with consistently from a very young age, it will be much more willing to be held when it is older.
This will make it much easier to put in a pet carrier, give pills, take to the veterinarian, and so forth. Cats that do not appreciate being picked up and held can often be very difficult to deal with in these situations. The pictures are super cute. The book is easy to read and will be easy to use as a quick resource. You NEED this book. Not only did I learn a few new things, but this guide truly stands out in the genre. She debunks cat myths and provides information to make life better for person and cat.
If you get one cat book, this should be it. The all-in-one resource for cat owners "This is a book to be treasured by every cat lover—and we are a legion. I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute. Then this all-in-one cat care guide is for you! From grooming to litter box issues to nutrition and much more, The Complete Cat's Meow covers all the bases for successfully raising and caring for kitties.
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