5 Part 3: Enjoying Life Together Chapter 10: Solving Behavior Problems Understanding “Bad” Behavior Looking at the Root of Unwanted Behavior Strategies for Changing Behavior Attacking Behavior Problems Chapter 11: Getting Good Litter Box Behavior Defining the Problem Is Your Cat Sick? Use the Box, Kitty! Stopping Sprayers in Their Tracks Chapter 12: Out and About with Your Cat Is Your Cat Up to Travel? Leaving Your Pet Behind Taking Your Pet with You Moving Your Cat to a New Home Chapter 13: Littering: Should Your Cat Become a Parent? The Case Against Breeding Spaying and Neutering: What’s Involved? The Birds and the Bees, Kitty-Style Caring for a Pregnant Cat Happy Birthday, Babies Kitten Development Saying Good-Bye to the Babies Chapter 14: Home Care: Good Grooming and More Fur, the Purrfect Complement Why Cats Groom What’s in It for You? Tools of the Trade The Importance of Patience Keeping Kitty Coats in Shape Clipping Your Cat’s Claws Dental Care Chapter 15: Feeding Your Cat Convenience … at a Price? Maintaining the “Perfect” Cat Diet Fulfilling Basic Nutritional Needs Choosing Foods Curbing Eating Problems
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Part 4: The Basics of Good Health
Chapter 16: Preventive Healthcare for Your Cat
Recognizing Signs of Good Health and Bad
Choosing a Veterinarian
Understanding Your Veterinarian’s Role in Preventing Illness
Recognizing Emergencies
Chapter 17: Common Cat Health Problems
A Cooperative Approach to Cat Health
When Does My Cat Need a Specialist?
Some Common Health Problems
Giving Your Cat Medication
Chapter 18: Caring for an Older Cat
How Old Is “Old”?
Normal Signs of Aging
Special Care for Kitty Teeth
Common Problems
Knowing When It’s