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Emotional Healing For Catsby Stefan Ball; Judy Howard
Ebury Publishing 2011; US$ 13.69Cats have their ups and downs, just like people. Emotional Healing for Cats tells you what to do on the down days, including how to: -help your cat adjust to change and deal with illness and anxiety -deal with behavioural problems -understand life from your cat's point of view With a full guide to selecting Bach Flower Remedies and advice on other complementary therapies that can contribute to your cat's emotional health, Emotional Healing for Cats is the definitive guide to a balanced life for all your feline friends. Stefan Ball and Judy Howard are world experts on Dr Bach and his work. They teach practitioner level courses at the Bach Centre in England and have written widely on flower remedies and the complementary... more...
The Nine Emotional Lives of Catsby Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
Random House Publishing Group 2002; US$ 11.99In the hugely popular New York Times bestseller, Dogs Never Lie About Love, provocative psychoanalyst Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson brilliantly navigated the inner landscape of “man’s best friend.” Now he delves deep into the secretive, playful world of cats, revealing emotions, debunking myths, and honoring the feline’s evolution from solitary jungle creature to human companion. Drawing from literature, history, animal behavioral research, and the wonderful true stories of cat experts and cat lovers around the world, Jeffrey Masson vividly explores the delights and mysteries of the feline heart. But at the core of this remarkable book are Masson’s candid, often amusing observations of his own five cats. Their... more...
The Book of Night with Moonby Diane Duane
Hachette Book Group USA 2001; US$ 9.99Rhiow seems a typical New York City cat: pampered by her Upper East Side owners, permitted in good weather to lounge on the apartment balcony, never allowed to run free. Or so the humans think. Rhiow is much more than she appears. With her teammates Saash and Urruah, she works with human wizards, protecting the world from dark forces and helping to maintain the network of magical transport gates that connect all parts of the world. The Book of Night with Moon is the gateway to an amazing, secret animal world. In it we learn much about cats: they have a complex language, society, and history; they can call on skills unknown to their owners; they live lives of challenge and danger that culminate, if they are lucky, in a "tenth life" that equates... more...
Good Cat!by Shirlee Kalstone; John Martin
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 7.99Stop punishing your cat and start praising him instead! Your cat is by nature a clean, fastidious creature--so why has he stopped using the litter box? And what can you do to get him back on track? This book gives you the inside scoop on litter box protocol and how to better understand your cat's needs so you can nip problems in the bud--or prevent them before they start. Good Cat! outlines a step-by-step retraining program for your cat that clearly explains: * How to pinpoint the cause of the problem * Why punishing your cat isn't the answer * The pros and cons of various types of litter and litter boxes * How to teach your cat litter box basics * The best methods for removing odors and stains * How to introduce change without upsetting... more...
1,001 Things You Always Wanted To Know About Catsby J. Stephen Lang
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 14.99Think you know everything about your feline companion? In 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Cats, trivia specialist and certified cat fancier J. Stephen Lang puts your whisker wisdom to the test with 1,001 tantalizing trivia tidbits. From myths and legends to famous cat lovers (and haters), "catty" phrases to cartoon kitties, bewildering behavioral quirks to mating and motherhood, you'll learn about: * five U.S. presidents who adored cats . . . and one who hated them with a passion! * why cats enjoy kneading their human companions with their paws; * a breed of cat with webbed feet who swims for his seafood supper! * the most popular male and female cat names today. With these and 997 other delicious trivia morsels, you'll discover... more...
Catsby Summersdale
Summersdale Publishers Ltd. 2005; US$ 8.99"Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this." Containing quotes, jokes and stories, this book celebrates the world's favourite furry friend. more...
House Catby Christine Church
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 16.99Indoor cats are not deprived. . . . . . in fact, keeping your cat indoors can add ten or more years to his life. Here's how to add quality to those years. Along with the scoop on litter boxes, creating a cat-safe home, and achieving a truce between cat and couch, this updated edition supplies the latest on nutrition for indoor cats, new vaccines and medicines, coping with feline emotions, and other essentials that make life more rewarding for you and your cat. * Help an outdoor kitty become a happy house cat * Discover innovative new cat-care products and scores of online resources * Learn about new treatments and medications for common illnesses * Take the trauma out of travel (yes, you CAN train a cat to walk on a leash) * Find out how to... more...
Bring Me Home! Cats Make Great Petsby Margaret H. Bonham
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 14.99The book to bring home before you bring home a kitten or a cat! At last--a practical, hands-on guide to help you determine if your family is ready for a kitten or a cat. Cats are usually fairly selfsufficient and wonderfully entertaining, but they do require some attention and care. With loads of information and a fun, family-friendly style, this book provides a realistic understanding of the responsibilities of cat ownership. Information and interactive activities include: Worksheets that help you make informed decisions, keep good records, and more Questions and charts to help you determine if your family is ready for cat ownership, whether to get a kitten or a cat, where to get your pet, and more Checklists covering cat-proofing your... more...
The Ultimate Cat Treat Cookbookby Liz Palika; Troy Cummings
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 14.99A fun design and tasty treats give this gift book the irresistible Wow! Meow! factor Seventy-eight million cats make themselves at home in the U.S. Following on the paws of the highly successful The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook (0-7645-9773-6), this book contains 50 delicious recipes that have earned a seal of approval from cats and veterinarians. Recipes feature easy-to-find ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Colorful illustrations add a fun feel, while sidebars offer tips on nutrition and cooking techniques. The Ultimate Cat Treat Cookbook is an ideal gift for any kitty lover. Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning author of more than 40 books. She has won awards from the Cat Writers' Association and the Dog Writers Association... more...
Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Knowby Karen Halligan
HarperCollins 2007; US$ 10.99For the more than 73 million dogs and 90 million cats in the United States, Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know is the ''go to'' book for their owners and caregivers in need of easy-to-understand, expert advice on helping pets of any age stay healthy and remain a loving family member for years to come. One of the country's most respected and leading authorities on preventive health care for pets, Doc Halligan provides a commonsense, practical approach to keeping your pet happy, healthy, and out of the emergency room. In a book that could only have been written by someone who has treated and cared for thousands of dogs and cats during her distinguished medical career, Doc Halligan puts her 20 years of veterinary medical and surgical... more...