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CATS AND PEOPLE. Dogs have masters. Cats have staff. Anon
The origin of the domestic cat
Domestication
Cat worship and culture
The taming of the cat
The spread of cats
Coat colours and patterns
Breeding
The development of pedigree breeds
Cat shows
The Cat Fancy
Breed standards
Cats and people
Companionship
Comfort, support and relaxation
Helping to establish new friendships
Self-fulfilment and self-esteem
An aid to leisure activities
Benefits to children
Better housekeeping
Therapeutic value
Benefits to the elderly
YOUR NEW CAT. Choosing your feline companion
Factors to consider
Where to buy your cat
Pedigree or non-pedigree?
Pedigree cats
Non-pedigree cats
Kitten or adult?
Choosing the sex
Choosing the individual
One or two?
Integrating a new cat with existing pets
Introducing a cat to children
CARING FOR YOUR CAT. A new cat, a new home
A cat bed and bedding
A litter tray and cat litter
Feeding utensils
Grooming gear
Collar
Toys
A scratching post
A cat door
A carrying basket
Arriving home with your new cat
Food and water
Safety
Infections you could catch from your cat
House rules
Toilet training
Territory
Vaccinations
De-sexing
Worming
Flea control
Exercise
Training
Teething
Dental hygiene
Grooming
Brushing and combing
Bathing
Nails
Cat groomers and grooming parlours
Travelling with your cat
In your car
On holiday
In a bus, train or plane
Travelling between countries
The PETS Travel Scheme
Cats resident in the British Isles
Cats resident in designated European countries
Cats resident in the United States and Canada
Cats resident in rabies-free islands
Boarding catteries
Cat-sitters
NUTRITION. A balanced diet
Water
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Vitamins
Fibre
Energy
Commercial or home-cooked food?
Commercial diets
Foods from the veterinary clinic and pet stores
Home-cooked diets
Ingredients for home-cooked meals
Meat and meat by-products
Fish
Eggs
Milk, cheese and yoghurt
Fats and oils
Vegetables
Grains
Fibre
Bones
Water
Feeding
Feeding your kitten
Feeding your adult cat
How much to feed
Nutritional problems
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAT. The feline social system
The cat-human relationship
A kitten’s social development
The cat’s sense of smell
Vision
Sound
Vocalization
Behaviour problems
Status-related aggression
Dealing with status-related aggression
Preventing status-related aggression
Redirected aggression
Dealing with redirected aggression
Preventing redirected aggression
Predatory aggression
Dealing with predatory aggression
Preventing predatory aggression
Play aggression
Dealing with play aggression
Preventing play aggression
Fear aggression
Dealing with fear aggression
Aggression towards other cats
Aggression towards other cats in the household
Dealing with inter-cat aggression
Dealing with redirected inter-cat aggression
Fabric eating
Dealing with fabric eating
Preventing fabric eating
House soiling
Soiling near the litter tray
Dealing with soiling near the litter tray
Preventing soiling near the litter tray
Urination in the house
Dealing with urination in the house
Preventing urination in the house
Defecating in the house
Dealing with and preventing defecation in the house
Hunting
Dealing with hunting
Preventing hunting
Jumping onto high surfaces
Dealing with jumping onto high surfaces
Preventing jumping onto high surfaces
Scratching furniture
Dealing with furniture-scratching
Preventing furniture-scratching
Declawing
Yowling and crying
Dealing with yowling and crying
Separation anxiety
Dealing with separation anxiety
Preventing separation anxiety
BREEDING AND REPRODUCTION. A new member of the family
Giving birth
Rearing
THE MATURE CAT. A happy retirement
Signs of old age
Changes to coat and claws
Deep sleep
Changes in feeding and drinking patterns
Weight loss
Digestive problems
Arthritic changes and osteoarthritis
Reduced bladder capacity and loss of bladder control
Constipation
Increasing deafness
Increasing blindness
Senility
Caring for an elderly cat
Thinking about a replacement
The final days
Making the decision
The grieving process
Euthanasia
Burial or cremation
Counselling
PROTECTING YOUR CAT’S HEALTH. The veterinary clinic
The immune system
Passive (maternal) immunity
Active immunity
Vaccinating your cat
Feline respiratory diseases
Feline infectious enteritis (FIE)
Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV)
Rabies
Prevention
External parasites
Fleas
Ticks
Mites
Lice
Internal parasites
Roundworms
Hookworms
Whipworms (Trichuris) and threadworms (Strongyloides)
Tapeworms
Flukes
Lungworms
Heartworms
Toxoplasmosis
Feline infectious anaemia (FIA)
MONITORING YOUR CAT’S HEALTH. Signs of ill health
Early signs of ill health
Pain
Suspect spinal pain if your cat:
Suspect head pain (headache) if your cat:
Suspect internal pain if your cat:
What to do
Blood and circulatory system problems
Ear problems
Endocrine problems
Eye problems
Intestinal problems
Liver, spleen and pancreatic problems
Mouth and oesophagus problems
Nervous system problems
Reproductive problems in the queen
Respiratory system problems
Skeletal, joint and muscle problems
Skin problems
Stomach problems
Urinary problems
FIRST AID. Emergency treatment
A basic first-aid kit
Administering tablets to a cat
Restraining a nervous cat
Administering a liquid to a cat
Minor wounds
Bite wounds and puncture wounds
Bleeding from a vein
Bleeding from an artery
Bleeding from a nail
Eye injuries
Ear injuries
Mouth injuries
Leg and paw injuries
Tail injuries
Fractures
Accidents and emergencies
Artificial respiration (AR)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Road traffic accidents
Shock
What to do
Electrical shock
Drowning
Carbon monoxide, smoke or other vapour inhalation
Choking
Convulsions or fits
Burns
Burns caused by heat
Burns caused by chemicals
Heat stroke
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Insect stings and spider bites
Poisonous toads and lizards
Snake bites
An encounter with a skunk
Poisonous substances in and around the home
Symptoms of poisoning
What to do
Emergency treatment
To induce vomiting
Emergency antidotes
Some potential sources of poison
Inside your home
In the garage or shed
In the garden
In the car
In the neighbourhood
A PROTOCOL FOR ASSESSING AND TREATING VOMITING
Index
Strange as this may seem, cats and pet rabbits can become good friends – your cat may even find its way into the rabbit hutch and laze in the sawdust with its rabbit companions.
Through their interaction with pets, children learn about love, death and respect for other living creatures.
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Judges examine a British Sealpoint kitten and award points for certain characteristics that are defined in the breed’s standard. A kink in the tail would immediately disqualify the cat.
Cat shows are now regular events and an integral part of the pedigree cat scene. However, more and more shows are including a section for non-pedigree cats, thereby attracting ordinary cat owners to display their pets and in turn view the pedigree entries. These shows increase the public’s awareness of advances in the pedigree world, known as the Cat Fancy.
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