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Purr : the science of making your cat happy / Zazie Todd ; foreword by Pam Johnson-Bennett.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Vancouver ; Berkeley : Greystone Books, [2022]Description: 278 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781771648141
  • 1771648147
Other title:
  • Science of making your cat happy
Subject(s):
Contents:
Happy cats -- Getting a kitten or cat -- How to set up your home for a cat -- Key aspects of caring for a cat -- How to train a cat -- The vet and grooming -- Enrichment for cats -- Cats and their people -- The social cat -- Feeding your cat -- Behavior problems in cats -- Senior cats and cats with special needs -- The end of life -- How to have a happy cat -- Checklist for a happy cat -- Appendix: Training plans -- Teach your cat to sit pretty -- Teach your cat to like their carrier.
Summary: "Cat people, rejoice! Finally, a fun-to-read yet science-based book about cat behavior that explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. We all love our cats, and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things. It's about finding out what matters to them--and this book shows you how to do that, with the science to back it up. In Purr, animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat's life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, including how to: - Enrich your cat's life through play and exercise - Reduce anxiety and fear around your absence, or trips to the vet - Train your kitten or cat without causing harm (ie. don't use a spray bottle) - Provide for special needs like asthma - Make senior cats comfortable - And so much more. In Purr, Zazie Todd demystifies the feline-human relationship so you can form your special bond based on your cat's unique needs--all while learning lots and having fun together."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 636.8 T636 Available 33111010993646
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 636.8 T636 Available 33111010867279
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:


"Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!"--Dr. Sarah Ellis, co-author of The Trainable Cat

"Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life."-- Modern Cat Magazine

We all love our cats and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things--it's about finding out what matters to them. In Purr , animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat's life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, all with the science to back it up.

In this indispensable book, "cat lovers learn the science behind cats' petting preferences; the multiple meanings of purrs, chirrups, and meows; how to best satisfy the scratching and stalking desires for indoor cats; and even how to keep both cats and wildlife safe if your felines spend time outside.'--Cat Warren, New York Times -bestselling author

Cat lovers will also discover how to:

Enrich your cat's life through play and exercise Reduce anxiety and fear around your absence, visitors, and trips to the vet Train your kitten or cat without causing harm (i.e. don't use a spray bottle!) Provide for special needs like asthma Make senior cats comfortable And so much more! In Purr , Zazie Todd demystifies the feline-human relationship so you can form your special bond based on your cat's unique needs--all while learning lots and having fun together.


Includes bibliographical references (pages 248-266) and index.

Happy cats -- Getting a kitten or cat -- How to set up your home for a cat -- Key aspects of caring for a cat -- How to train a cat -- The vet and grooming -- Enrichment for cats -- Cats and their people -- The social cat -- Feeding your cat -- Behavior problems in cats -- Senior cats and cats with special needs -- The end of life -- How to have a happy cat -- Checklist for a happy cat -- Appendix: Training plans -- Teach your cat to sit pretty -- Teach your cat to like their carrier.

"Cat people, rejoice! Finally, a fun-to-read yet science-based book about cat behavior that explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. We all love our cats, and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things. It's about finding out what matters to them--and this book shows you how to do that, with the science to back it up. In Purr, animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat's life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, including how to: - Enrich your cat's life through play and exercise - Reduce anxiety and fear around your absence, or trips to the vet - Train your kitten or cat without causing harm (ie. don't use a spray bottle) - Provide for special needs like asthma - Make senior cats comfortable - And so much more. In Purr, Zazie Todd demystifies the feline-human relationship so you can form your special bond based on your cat's unique needs--all while learning lots and having fun together."-- Provided by publisher.

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