Caring for Your Cat

101 Essential Tips

by D.K. Publishing, David Taylor

Presents over a hundred tips and strategies, arranged in easy-to-follow subject areas, for providing and caring for cats.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Cats, Science, Animals

72 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Penmouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

101 Essential Tips Cat Care is an excellent cat book for the novice cat owner although seasoned cat owners would enjoy reading this book too thanks to the great photos. The 101 Essential Tips Cat Care book covers such topics as:

*Is a cat right for you?
*Cat selection
*Cat training
*Cat health topics
*What to feed a cat

You will find numerous cat photos illustrating the topic being discussed. For example you'll see photos on how to give your cat medication or how to bathe a cat. Yes, bathe a cat.

If you love cats, you'll also love this book as you'll see plenty of cat photos of varying breeds. In fact, you'll see a couple lovely photos of British Shorthairs, Siamese or Persians.

Recommend.

Review written after downloading a galley from Edelweiss.

[Sue · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wish I had not bought this book. There are cute photos of cats but it was printed in China and this book is affiliated with pharmaceutical companies. I was surprised by all of the bad advice for letting your cat outdoors on page 25. Unless its a barn cat, I found the advice really bad. Under caring for an elderly cat, they mentioned putting the cat to sleep which I feel should be a separate section. A very disappointing book.

[Chanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read, I learned a few things.

[Dianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essential tips for new cat owners!

[Deoxyribonucleic Acid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was really easy and fast to read and I did learn some things I didn't know. Best for people who want to get a cat and don't know too much about owning one. The size of the book is nice and smol so it was very cute to read.

[Nik Havert · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick read and a nice little book about basic cat care. I picked up some tips on grooming from it that were good to know, and the information about a cat's third eyelid indicating sickness was new to me.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a handy reference book for cat care. It is interesting enough to read all the way through!

[Samuel Otilien · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recommend this book to future cat owners and present cat owners. The book shows ways to treat cats. Is a short informative about cats.

[Julia Stephenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far the book had several tips on behaviors, health and first-aid. I only rated it four stars because it doesn't have any tips on bathing, dieting or even physical activity.

[Adeline · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was informative and did help how ever it did feel like it was written by a Karen.

[Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book because it provided a lot of information about cat care. ~baka baddie out

[Carole · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cat care manual.

[Kris Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book for anyone who has a cat. My vet gave me a copy, I think. If not, still worth the buy. It also has pictures so you can see what they are referring to which as a cat mom can be a bit difficult if administering care. :)

[Online Eccentric Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

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101 Essential Tips: Cat Care is an easily digestible guide to cat ownership intended for kids. The book is beautifully presented with many photographs and each tip is in small, easy to digest chunks. It's a type of manual that you give a child to read before actually choosing a pet to help them understand the responsibility in the decision and how to make the best choices.

The tips are arranged chronologically; e.g., choosing a cat through to medical care. Since the tips are short, some may be more a factoid than a usable instruction (e.g., one tip is that cats are trainable - not really going into the actual process of doing so). But keeping the tips brief ensures a child can easily digest the information. Adults may not find anything new in here but there are some good reminders of things cat owners should be doing regularly (e.g, trimming nails, medical checks, etc.) as well as updated information (it's never really a good idea to let a cat out at night any more and definitely no milk).

Because the book is so nicely presented, it's really not a chore to read. There are pictures for each tip and the pictures are applicable to the tip, not just random cat/kitten stock. The book doesn't talk down to a child so it is suitable for a wide range of ages. Topics include breeds, short/long hair, acclimating a new cat, kitten or adult adoption, insurance, wounds, fleas/ticks, body language, unwanted presents, finding a missing cat, rewards, brushing teeth, washing a cat, grooming, treats, food, meeting other pets, single or multiple cat adoptions, and more.

I read through most of the book in under an hour. Each tip is about a paragraph long with an accompanying picture. Some tips, such as medical issues or how much food to give, are a bit longer or have tables. As such, this makes a great reference guide.

For me, I really appreciated the emphasis on acclimating a new cat to a home or outdoors. But also there were some surprising tidbits I hadn't thought about previously. I really wish I had had this when we adopted a cat 2 years ago; I would have loved to go over it with my then 8 year old so she understood the responsibilities of cat care better than just from my memory of past cats.

In all, a very nice guidebook for kids - not too childish and not boring at all.

Reviewed from an advance readers copy provided by the publisher.

[Veronica Ika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you love cats? Are you a new kitten parent trying to learn how to take care of your furry friend? Or maybe you just, like me, enjoy reading practical and beautifully illustrated guides about pets? Then, this pocket book is right for you!

True to its title, *101 Essential Tips: Cat Care* is filled with 101 bite-sized tips covering everything from choosing the right kitten breed to understanding feline behavior. The book is divided into several helpful sections about kitten care, training, diet, grooming, and even how to keep your cat entertained. Each tip comes with clear explanations and close-up pictures, making it both easy and fun to follow — perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to understand their cat better.

Overall, this book makes a great pocket guide for all cat lovers. It helps you quickly build confidence in caring for your cat while enjoying a colorful, well-designed reference packed with useful and inspiring information.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

We recently adopted two kittens and during our first vet visit, our girls were each given one of these books as part of a kit from revolution (flea and heartworm repellent). The vet strongly enouraged our girls to read these books to learn more about caring for their new pets.

The book has a simple format, with numerous chapters about choosing, housing, feeding, grooming, and understanding your cat, with additional chapters on health, first aid, and caring for a sick cat. The chapters are short, with basic information and there are a lot of color photographs. It's a good book to read when adopting a cat for the first time, but it's also a handy reference manual, to answer questions that pop up from time to time. Overall, I liked the book and think that it's a useful present from the vet.

[Nupur Vanderlick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very handy book for those who want to have pets! Didn't know cats liked Oatmeal until I read this one!

[Amber Bingham]

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific: packed with helpful hints and quality photographs. This would be an excellent introduction for a first-time cat owner.

[Micah Siegmund · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's 101 tips that are essential for cat care!

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A helpfull book

[Kei · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were actually a few new details in this, which was surprising and useful.

[Lucia · Rating 4 out of 5]

concise and useful