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Karen Leigh Davis. The Cat Handbook
Contents
Preface
Chapter One. A Brief History of Cats and Cat Breeds. Where Cats Came From
Domestication
From Gods to Devils
Coming to America
How the Cat Fancy Began
Show Your Cat
How Cat Breeds Get Recognized
The Breeds
Long- and Shorthaired Cats
Mutations
Colors and Patterns
Chapter Two. Acquiring a Cat. What to Consider First
Indoor or Outdoor Cat?
Purebred or Mixed-breed Cat?
One Cat or Two?
Adult Cat or a Kitten?
Male or Female?
Lifestyle Considerations
Where to Find the Right Cat
Adopting from a Shelter
Taking in a Stray
Rescuing and Rehabilitating a Sickly Stray
Buying from a Pet Store
Buying a Purebred Cat
Questions a Breeder May Ask You
Questions You Should Ask the Breeder
Purebred Pricing
The Sales Agreement
Papers and Registration
Choosing a Healthy Cat or Kitten
Medical History
Chapter Three. Bringing Your Cat Home. Cat Supplies
Food and Water Dishes
Pet Carriers
Litter Boxes
Cat Beds
Scratching Posts
Cat Toys
Grooming Supplies
Bath Supplies
Window Perches
Cat-proofing Your Home
Hazards in the Yard
Holiday Hazards
Introducing a Cat to Other Pets
Cats and Kids
Cats and Babies
Cat Care While You’re Away
Pet Identification
When Things Don’t Work Out
Chapter Four. Feeding Your Cat: Feline Nutrition Basics. The Carnivorous Cat
Commercial Cat Foods
Dry Foods
Canned Foods
Semimoist Foods
Popular Versus Premium Brands
The Nutrients Cats Need
Amino Acids
Carbohydrates
Fiber
Fat
Protein
Vitamins
Antioxidants
Minerals
Minerals and Urinary Tract Health
Preservatives and Other Additives
Common Chemical Preservatives
Artificial Colors
Flavoring Agents
Life-Cycle Nutrition
Feeding Kittens
Feeding Pregnant Cats
Feeding Moderately Active Cats
Feeding Older Cats
Making Dietary Changes
Deciphering a Cat Food Label
Feeding Guidelines
Are Homemade Diets Okay?
Avoiding Finicky Behavior
The Importance of Water
What Not to Feed Your Cat. Dog Food
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
Raw Meats
Raw Egg Whites
Raw Fish or All-fish Diets
Chocolate
Alcohol
Tobacco and Other Drugs
Bones and Garbage
Chapter Five. Keeping Your Cat Fit. Fat Cats
Assessing Body Condition
Signs of Obesity
Causes of Obesity
Weight-Loss Formula Cat Foods. Light Food
Calorie Content Statements
Low-fat Food
Veterinary-dispensed Weight-loss Diets
Putting a Fat Cat on a Safe Diet
Dieting Dangers
Successful Dieting
Exercising Your Cat
Taking Your Cat for Walks
Chapter Six. Keeping Your Cat Healthy. Choosing a Veterinarian
Signs of Illness in the Cat
Other Trouble Signs
Preventive Health Care
Vaccinations
Feline Diseases. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)
Feline Calicivirus (FCV)
Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV)
Feline Chlamydiosis
Rabies
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
Internal Parasites
Tapeworms
Roundworms
Hookworms
Heartworms
Lungworms
Flukes
Giardia
Bot Fly Larvae
External Parasites. Fleas
Ticks
Lice
Mites
Ringworm
Feline Vital Signs
Allergies in Cats
Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Feline Dental Care
Brushing a Cat’s Teeth
Medicating Your Cat
Restraint Methods
Preventing Hair Balls
Remedies
Feline First Aid
Accidental Poisoning
Foreign Objects
Euthanasia and Pet Loss
Chapter Seven. Grooming Your Cat. The Purpose of Fur
Benefits of Grooming
Seasonal Shedding
Grooming Tools
Introduction to Grooming
Combing
Brushing
Removing Mats
Trimming Claws
Bathing Your Cat
How to Bathe a Cat
Chapter Eight. Understanding Your Cat. Cat Language
Vocal Sounds
Body Language
Play-Hunt Postures
Cat Fights
Bonding
The Cat’s Primary Senses
Sight
Smell
Taste
Touch
Hearing
Balance and the Righting Reflex
Sleeping Habits
Hunting Habits
Territorial Marking Behaviors
Rubbing
Spraying
Clawing
Handling House-soiling
Spiteful Cat?
Spraying Versus Urinating
Cleaning Up House-soiling Accidents
Social Behaviors in Multicat Households
Chapter Nine. How Cats Reproduce. Spaying and Neutering
The Feline Facts of Life
The Queen’s Heat Cycle
The Mating Position
The Sex Act
Induced Ovulation
Signs of Pregnancy
Preparing for Birth
A Kitten Nest
Birthing Supplies
Delivering Kittens
Trouble Signs During Birth
Kitten Development
Basic Feline Genetics
Genes
Professional Breeding Strategies
Registering a Purebred Litter
Registering an Individual Kitten
Chapter Ten. Showing Your Cat
Breed Standards
How a Cat Show Is Organized
Types of Shows and Classes. All-breed and Specialty Shows
New Breeds and Colors
Alter Classes
The Household Pet Category
Getting Started in Cat Shows
Benching
Show Preparation and Supplies
The Day of the Show
Traveling to Shows with Your Cat. Travel by Car
Travel by Air
Responsible Pet Ownership
Useful Addresses and Literature. North American Cat Registries
Nutrition-related Organizations
Noteworthy Organizations
Cat Publications
Books
Index
