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Cats For Dummies book cover

Cats For Dummies

Authors:

Gina Spadafori ,

Overview

Everything you need to take care of your feline friend

Cats are the purrfect pets: they’re relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature—and sometimes sassy demeanor!

Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box—all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you.

Happily bring a cat or kitten into your life
Keep your new four-legged family member comfortable and safe
Live a happy feline-friendly life
Keep your cat in prime health

Whether you're looking to get your first kitten or adopt a senior cat, this book covers all the basics of feline cat care.

Everything you need to take care of your feline friend

Cats are the purrfect pets: they’re relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature—and sometimes sassy demeanor!

Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing

with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box—all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you.

Happily bring a cat or kitten into your life
Keep your new four-legged family member comfortable and safe
Live a happy feline-friendly life
Keep your cat in prime health

Whether you're looking to get your first kitten or adopt a senior cat, this book covers all the basics of feline cat care.

Cats For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Caring for a cat takes more than just the love you have for your feline friend. You have to make the effort to learn about and prepare for health-related issues that you may encounter. You also need to get in the habit of practicing preventive care, and you must be ready (and have the means) to take your cat to your veterinarian when emergency care is required. [caption id="attachment_268989" align="alignnone" width="556"] © ANURAK PONGPATIMET/Shutterstock.com[/caption]

About The Authors

Gina Spadafori is the bestselling author of Dogs For Dummies, which received the President's Award from the Dog Writers Association of America. Dr. Lauren Demos is a board certified feline specialist who in 2017 was elected the youngest president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Dr. Paul D. Pion is a board certified veterinary cardiologist as well as cofounder, president, and CEO of the Veterinary Information Network, Inc.