Cats For Dummies. Gina Spadafori

Part 5: The Part of Tens Chapter 19: Ten Cat Myths Debunked Cats Have Nine Lives Cats Need to Drink Milk Cats Purr Whenever They’re Happy Cats Eat Plants If They’re Sick Cats Are Dangerous around Babies Cats Can Be Kept from Using Their Claws A Well-Fed Cat Doesn’t Hunt Cat Fur Causes Allergies Black Cats Are Bad Luck All Calicoes Are Female Chapter 20: Ten Cool Cat-Related Places To Visit Hemingway House The American Museum of the House Cat Citywide Cat Celebration Purrfectly Pedigreed When in Rome, Help the Cats The Ultimate Destination for Cat Cafes Hello Kitty! Snuggle with a Library Cat (While You Still Can) No, They Don’t Throw Real Cats Anymore Safe Home for Big Cats Chapter 21: Ten Common Household Dangers to Your Cat Strings and Similar Things A Shocking Experience The Warm and Deadly Dryer Pain Medicines That Kill Toxic Plants Garage Dangers Four-Wheeled Menace Towering Danger Parasite Products for Dogs Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Help Your Cat in a Disaster Have a Plan Have a Grab-and-Go Disaster Kit Get Your Cat ID — and Keep It Current Keep Preventive Care Measures and Health Records Current Have Restraints Ready Keep First-Aid Supplies on Hand — with Directions Know the Locations of Nearby Veterinary Hospitals and Other Animal Services Keep a “Lost Kitty” Kit Ready Corral Your Cat Be Prepared to Help Others Chapter 23: Ten Nonprofits Worthy of Your Donations Winn Feline Foundation Alley Cat Allies The Jackson Galaxy Project Morris Animal Foundation Shelter Medicine Programs Help with Spay-Neuter Cat Sanctuaries Big-Box Advocacy Veterinary Schools and Colleges Local Shelters and Rescue Groups

      8  Index

      9  About the Authors

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      11  Connect with Dummies

      12  End User License Agreement

      List of Illustrations

      1 Chapter 1FIGURE 1-1: The cat chose to be domesticated, but the hint of the wild always r...FIGURE 1-2: A clean-smelling pile of warm laundry is heaven to many cats. FIGURE 1-3: Although cats can seem distant at times, they crave companionship. FIGURE 1-4: You must decide whether your cat will live indoors or out — or have...

      2 Chapter 2FIGURE 2-1: The promise of a lifetime of companionship can be seen in the eyes ...FIGURE 2-2: You couldn’t get these cats to sit still for a photograph! Active b...FIGURE 2-3: The Bengal, Egyptian Mau, and Ocicat evoke the beauty of the Leopar...FIGURE 2-4: The Birman, Himalyan and Persian are all cherished for their luxuri...FIGURE 2-5: The Turkish Van, Maine Coon, and British Shorthair are perfect bree...FIGURE 2-6: The short-legged Munchkin, short-tailed Japanese bobtail, ear-alter...FIGURE 2-7: The tuxedo, calico, and the most common pattern — the tabby — refle...

      3 Chapter 3FIGURE 3-1: Shelters offer plenty of adoptable animals to choose from — kittens...

      4 Chapter 4FIGURE 4-1: Box traps are designed to lure cats inside and then hold them safel...FIGURE 4-2: Cats should be spayed or neutered as soon as kittens are weaned.

      5 Chapter 5FIGURE 5-1: A cat is a lifetime of love and commitment. Take your time when cho...FIGURE 5-2: Use a feather or other attention-getter to ensure that your prospec...FIGURE 5-3: Some dogs are great with cats, and vice versa. Selecting a cat or k...FIGURE 5-4: Shelters are stressful and disorienting to a cat, so try to spend a...FIGURE 5-5: Look beyond the pretty face for signs of good health and temperamen...

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