Is there a feisty feline in your life? Does Kitty like to sharpen her claws on the sofa, the curtains, and even your legs? This friendly, practical guide is designed to help cat owners identify and correct troublesome behaviors, including climbing, scratching, and excessive "talking," as well as discussing litter box training and diet tips. Everything you need to understand and deal with your cat's behavior can be found in this new book from respected vet and cat expert, Sarah Heath. Who says you can't train a cat? Unlike standard cat books, this reference book helps owners understand why Kitty does what she does and provides simple ways to retrain her. The pet market is boomingand in the United States alone, there are more than 81.4 million cat owners. Cat fanciers will be dying to get their claws into this book.
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| Introduction | |
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| Independent spirits | |
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| Cats' eyes and more | |
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| Feline affection | |
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| Emotional responses | |
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| Toileting behavior | |
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| Marking | |
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| Threats to security | |
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| Sociability | |
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| At rest and play | |
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| Home and garden | |
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| The odd and old | |
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| Index | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
Sarah Heath worked in a mixed general veterinary practice after graduating from Bristol University but gradually developed her special interest in animal behavior. She now runs her own practice and behavioral consultancy and also lectures at the Royal Veterinary College and works as a visiting behavior counsellor at Bristol University. A founder member of the veterinary-based Companion Animal Behavior Therapy Study Group, she was the first veterinary member of the Association of Pet Behavior Counselors. She contributes regularly to a number of magazines and appears on television as an animal behavior expert.
