Product Description

The most essential information for both potential cat owners and feline fanatics. Find out how to choose, housebreak, groom, and even travel with your feline friend.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54003 in Books
• Published on: 2000-07-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780764552755
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Customer Reviews

Not for Dummies!
Hardly for dummies, this well-written book is ideal for the intelligent and discriminating reader who just happens to know nothing about cats. The text is never condescending or self-consciously witty. The authors respect the reader's time and attention, keeping the presentation simple and to the point, but never dry; clear organization and structure make it easy to skip past sections that don't apply.

This book's greatest virtue is that it neither overwhelms with detail nor speaks in vague generalities. For example, instead of detailing 50+ breeds, the authors explain the chief differences between them and proper criteria for choosing among them. Likewise, you won't find a list of breeders, but you'll find out what makes a good breeder and how to recognize one. From choosing a kitten to understanding body language, "Cats for Dummies" gives you well-reasoned and well-justified principles--knowledge you'll be able to remember and apply.

I recommend "Cats for Dummies" to the first-time cat owner; it will definitely help make the experience smoother and happier, for both you and your cat.

Honest, light-hearted, and informative.
"Cats for Dummies" is an honest, light-hearted, and informative guidebook.

Though authors Gina Spadafori and Paul D. Pion, DVM, focus on "the fun and easy way to find the kitten or cat who's right for you," they cover a variety of basic and enlightening feline information.

The chapters range from "Choosing Your Feline Companion" and "Feeding Your Cat" to "Solving Behavior Problems" and "Ten Common Household Dangers to Your Cat."

Two particularly eye-opening chapters are "Ten Cat Myths--Debunked" (e.g., All Callicos are Females) and "Understanding Your Cat" (cats, it turns out, aren't color blind).

Many of the illustrations and b&w photos could have been clearer. Otherwise, this primer and reference work is highly-recommended.

Great info and funny
This book is easy to read, has tons of information, and has humor mixed in. There is good preventive medicine tips and good ideas on how to discipline cats. This is the best book on cats I have seen in a while. Definatly not dry or boring.