Is Your Cat Crazy? : Solutions from the Casebook of a Cat Therapist

by John C. Wright

The casebook of an animal therapist offers solutions to a cat's minor, complex, and strange habits, and provides practical advice and insight into why cats behave the way they do to help readers achieve a better and more peaceful relationship with their pet.

Genres: Cats, Nonfiction, How To

228 pages, Hardcover

First published March 27, 1996

About the author

John C. Wright, Ph.D., one of the country's leading animal behaviorists and pet psychologists, applies thoughtful principles to common problems pet owners encounter. With humor and empathy, Wright shares his anecdotes of case histories to help owners learn how to alter behavior rather than try to alter their unique pet's personality.

Reviews

[Maria V. Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very informative book! I learned a ton about cats (and their human companions) and was able to understand why my normally sweet Kitty was being aggressive toward me - he smelled the cats outside! I also learned that he has me well trained. For example when he chews on the cord for my cell phone charger, he knows I will stop working on my computer to shoo him away and then we end up playing.

[Cindra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yep, all 17 are crazy. But not as crazy as their owner....

[Selkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The answer is YES! She was, & still is despite the great suggestions in this book...but I am sure that in less extreme cases it would be a helpful guide to other cat owners.

[Özay Şen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kedileri henüz evcilleştirdiğimiz için bazı hareketlerine anlam vermek zor. Kedi terapisi ve psikolojisi alanında ilk uzmanlardan biri olan John C. Wright, hiç düşünmediğimiz açılardan kedilerin dünyaya bakışını örneklerle yorumluyor. Yeni kedi sahibi olan biri olarak baştan sona yaptığım her şeyin yanlış olduğunu fark ettim. Hayvan dostlarımızın daha kaliteli ömür yaşaması için psikolojilerine de eğilmek gerekiyor.

[Redrosevertigo0 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very entertaining book but could have been more educational as far as laying out the cat’s issues and steps to help them. I recommend watching Jackson Galaxy’s show “My Cat From Hell” for more real life examples of crazy cats and solutions. But nothing replaces getting an actual behaviorist in if your situation is severe.

[Sandra Kimmel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining and interesting, with some creative solutions for redirecting cat misbehavior.

[Catmom 4 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really good. A lot of practical ideas and solutions from a Pet Therapist. I have dealt with one many years ago that was definitely in the wrong profession.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explains a lot about why cats do what they do, and how to work with that so that the cats behave in ways acceptable to humans. Written in an easy to read style, the author takes us on a tour of the world as seen by the cat. Cats are hardwired in some ways, and to ignore this fact is to face failure in dealing with them. Thankfully, what a cat needs is usually not unreasonable and is fairly easy to provide. The authors give concrete advice in anecdotal style. Good reading for anyone with companion cats; I learned a lot, and I’ve had cats all my life. The basic message is to not demand things of cats but to work with their instincts, whether the problem is with scratching, biting, or inappropriate elimination (the most common problem).

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some helpful tips, though nothing I hadn't heard before. The one thing I had the hardest time with is that the author didn't realize until half way through the book that female cats are "spayed" not "neutered"; something an "expert" should really know...

[Suzie]

Great book on cat behavior. I think I own it, or I lent it to someone. Can't find it right now.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book inspired me to become an animal behaviorist. Also I learned a few things (any cat problems? READ THIS).

[lilia]

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