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Your Cat's Life: Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet From Kitten to Companion
As a caring cat owner, you want the best for your pet. But you may not know all the special steps you need to take to raise a happy, healthy cat. Your Cat's Life was written with one purpose in to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your cat. Written by a respected veterinarian, this book shows you how to give your feline friend the best life possible—whether you've just welcomed a new kitten into your family or adopted an older cat. Most important, you'll discover the indescribable joy of raising a cat from kitten to lifelong companion—the right way.
Inside—what every cat owner wants to
• Which cat is the right one for me?
• How do I choose the best food for all stages of my cat's life?
• Some people say that declawing a cat is cruel. Is this true?
• How do I keep my cat from tearing the draperies and scratching the furniture?
• Can I give my cat people food?
• Should I have my cat spayed or neutered?
• What can I do about litterbox problems?
• Will my cat get along with my other pets?
About the Author
Joanne Howl, D.V.M., graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is currently president of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association and secretary/treasurer of the American Academy on Veterinary Disaster Medicine, and has been a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners for over ten years. Dr. Howl's articles have appeared in magazines such as Cat Fancy and Tabbies , and she has contributed to several animal health books. She lives in West River, Maryland, and divides her time between family, small-animal medicine, writing, and the company of two dogs and six cats.
Inside—what every cat owner wants to
• Which cat is the right one for me?
• How do I choose the best food for all stages of my cat's life?
• Some people say that declawing a cat is cruel. Is this true?
• How do I keep my cat from tearing the draperies and scratching the furniture?
• Can I give my cat people food?
• Should I have my cat spayed or neutered?
• What can I do about litterbox problems?
• Will my cat get along with my other pets?
About the Author
Joanne Howl, D.V.M., graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is currently president of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association and secretary/treasurer of the American Academy on Veterinary Disaster Medicine, and has been a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners for over ten years. Dr. Howl's articles have appeared in magazines such as Cat Fancy and Tabbies , and she has contributed to several animal health books. She lives in West River, Maryland, and divides her time between family, small-animal medicine, writing, and the company of two dogs and six cats.
336 pages, Paperback
First published October 13, 1999
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July 12, 2007
Leanred a lot about cats, kitty diseases, nutrition, vet visits, Kitty CPR etc. Very helpful in giving me a better understanding of what it means to care for a cat- even oral hygiene! Lots of things I didn't know about cats before. I'm hoping there is a more updated version of this book. It was published in 1999 and I;m wondering if a newer version would have more resources listed in the back. Overall a very good book. For anyone looking to get a cat for the first time, and be serious about the cat's health- this is definately the book for you.
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