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1  Cover

2  Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

3  Part 1: Starting to Think Cat Chapter 1: Together, Forever: A History of Cats and People From Humble Beginnings: How Cats Became So Popular Some Common Misconceptions about Cats — and the Facts Can You Have a Cat If You Have Allergies? The Indoor versus Outdoor Controversy Chapter 2: Kitten or Adult? Boy or Girl? One Cat or More? Kitten or Cat: Which Is a Better Choice for You? She-Kitty, He-Kitty: Which One’s Better? Let the Fur Fly Should You Consider a Pedigreed Cat? Characteristics by Breed The Not-So-Ordinary Everyday Cat Chapter 3: Mixes, Markings, and Pedigrees What You Need to Know about Shelters Volunteer Rescue-and-Placement Groups Breeders: The Reputable, the Ill-Informed, and the Avoid-at-All-Costs Pet Stores: What about Those Kittens in the Window? Your Neighbor’s (Or Coworker’s) Kittens Chapter 4: The Wild Ones: Special Cats, Special Considerations Help for the Wild Ones Getting Your Feet Wet: How to Help Learning to Care for Community Cats

4  Part 2: Getting Off to a Good Start Chapter 5: Choosing a Healthy, Happy Kitten or Cat Evaluating the Environment Choosing a Kitten Considering the Second-Chance Kitty Recognizing Good Health in Kittens and Cats Taking a Leap of Faith with Your Eyes Open! Chapter 6: One Is Never Enough: The Multicat Household You’re in Good Company Adding to the Family Caring for More than One Cat Multicat Medical Concerns Chapter 7: Setting Your Cat up for Success Pre-Cat Preparations Bringing Your New Pet Home Hello, Kitty! Chapter 8: Think Like a Cat to Understand a Cat Making Sense of Cat Senses Speaking “Cat” Chapter 9: Feline Friendly: From Cat Toys to Catios A New Era for Indoor Kitties A Cat Can’t Have Enough Toys Feline Furnishings Cats Adore A Constant Supply of Nibblies A Whiff of Fresh Air Some Final Thoughts on Environmental Enrichment

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

6  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 “Time”

7  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

10  Advertisement Page

11  Connect with Dummies

12  End User License Agreement