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We love our cats, but how can we show affection if kitty hides, hisses, and hates human hugs? Never fear, your cat loves you, too. Cats just want affection on kitty terms. Creating a cat-friendly home helps prevent health problems, reduces behavior issues, and improves the bond you share. Does My Cat Hate Me? packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that explains why cats act hissy, what truly matters to cats, and how environmental enrichment improves our relationships with beloved cats.

Cat behavior and the behavior of dogs puzzle the most savvy pet owners, and pet behavior problems lead to dogs and cats losing their homes. Animal behavioral problems arise out of owners not understanding dog language or cat language, and misunderstanding normal animal behavior. Fun, practical, and eminently informative, ComPETability briefly looks at the biological, evolutionary, and behavioral differences between cats and dogs to devise strategies for owners that enable the two species to live in harmony within the same household.

We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved cats, but what do you do when your kitty turns into a wildcat at the vet? Cats visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the cat carrier, car ride, and stranger handling. My Cat Hates My Vet! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your cats learn to love the vet, accept the cat carrier, and tolerate car rides—and get the medical care they need and deserve.

Just how big do Maine Coons get? Are they susceptible to certain disorders or illnesses? How did a previous unpopular breed make such a comeback? If you want to know the answer to all these questions and more, then this is the book for you. 50 Things to Know About Maine Coons Cats offers a chance to shed light on these large cats that are suddenly all the rage again. Although this breed isn’t for everyone, they are not as scary as their generous size may suggest. Based on knowledge from experts and testimonials from owners, you’ll get to know why this breed is so popular.

Quando Andrea, in una caldissima mattina d’estate, ha trovato due gattini abbandonati vicino a un cassonetto dell’immondizia, tutto si sarebbe aspettato tranne che di finire a fargli da maggiordomo – anzi, di dovergli persino pagare l’affitto. Ma si sa, in casa i gatti regnano sovrani, e pretendono di essere trattati secondo il loro rango. Eppure, per quanto sui loro diritti e sui nostri doveri i gatti siano chiarissimi, tanti aspetti del loro carattere restano misteriosi anche al più servizievole degli umani. Come imparare a leggere i segnali che ci mandano?

Sie haben sich dazu entschieden, eine Britisch Kurzhaar Katze in Ihre Familie aufzunehmen? Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Vermutlich können Sie es kaum erwarten, Ihr neues Familienmitglied nach Hause zu holen. Damit Sie perfekt vorbereitet in diese Erfahrung starten können, liefert dieses Hörbuch alle Informationen über die benötigte Erstausstattung, über die richtige Gestaltung der ersten gemeinsamen Tage und hilfreiche Tipps, wie Sie Ihrem Haustier die Eingewöhnung erleichtern können. Der Einzug eines Haustieres bringt, neben Freude, bekanntlich auch viel Verantwortung mit sich.

This book, Funny Cat Stories 2, will make you laugh and most likely think about your own funny cat stories! A lot of laughs are awaiting you when you start listening to this book!

This is Mama San's account of life with her famous husband, T. Lobsang Rampa, and their beloved Siamese cats, exactly as originally printed. Miss Ku'ei, Fifi, Sindhi, Cleo, and Taddy will make their engaging way into your affections. Cat lovers everywhere will enjoy the entertaining descriptions of these fascinating cat people and their pranks - which often border on the magical and mystical. Mama San, like her husband, describes her gentle philosophy of life, which, being both wise and compassionate, will afford comfort and inspiration to the countless followers of Dr. Rampa.

This self-help guide to cattitude will teach you about the connection between cats and man. It is a self indulgent adventure into the feline psyche and an emotional roller coaster of epic proportions as we delve into the intrinsic, innate complexity of the grimalkin universe.

On the eve of puberty, everything suddenly is uncomfortable and unfamiliar to Helen. She feels lonely and lost, adrift in this new turbulent sea. That is, until her father gifts her a tiger-striped kitten with extra toes on each paw. Noticing an M on the cat's forehead, Helen names her new companion Mickey. Inquisitive, clever and skittish, Mickey disrupts the already rambunctious household with his mischief. But as it turns out, he's just the ally Helen needs to explore the new world waking up around her.

Have you been wanting to add a kitten to your family but are overwhelmed with choices? Do you want your first purebred cat but are unsure of which perfect cat breed is right for you? Have you heard horror stories of people paying deposits online for kittens that never existed? Do you want to make sure you get a fun healthy kitten for a reputable breeder? Then this is the book for you!

Überlegen Sie, sich eine Katze oder einen Kater anzuschaffen? Oder haben Sie schon einen oder mehrere Stubentiger? In jedem Fall ist dieses Hörbuch ein umfangreicher Ratgeber für alle Samtpfoten-Freunde. Eine dieser Samtpfoten ist Miez, Ihre Katze in diesem Buch. Miez wird Sie an die Pfote nehmen und Ihnen die Katzenwelt erklären. Auf die Pirsch! Die Anschaffung einer Katze bedeutet auch, Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Die Tiere haben spezifische Bedürfnisse. Ihre Pflege und Fürsorge sind das A und O, ein ganzes Katzenleben lang. Und Miez kann bis zu 20 Jahre alt werden.

As a spiritual pilgrim for more than half a century, Jon Sweeney has practiced with teachers of many religious traditions. He's gone looking for wisdom, beauty, and truth wherever it can be found. But recently he's found himself learning closer to home—from the teacher-cats he lives with. What he discovered is that our greatest spiritual teachers are at our feet. Literally. They are the cats we love and treasure.

In Memories and Meows, you'll meet four cats who share their everyday activities, health concerns, behavior issues and more. Floppy will tell you about his hospital experience and discusses feline diabetes. His sister, Holly, talks about her weight issues, describes how she made the change from a feral to a house cat, and even writes a fictional story featuring her fur and human family members.

Van Life With Cats is more than just a guide. It’s a passionate and authentic account of how to make the van life as warm and welcoming for your feline friends as you possibly can. It’s a guide to changing our thoughts about travel and letting our cats be more than housepets—they can be fellow adventurers!

Katt och människa emellan är en charmig guide i kattens egenskaper och beteenden, skriven på ett vetenskapligt men högt personligt sätt. Antrozoologen Therese Lilliesköld är själv ägare till katten Pocahontas och tillsammans har de upplevt saker som alla kattägare kan relatera till, lära sig och överväldigas av. I boken ryms observationer, råd och tankar om katter och människor i allmänhet, men också personliga erfarenheter av författaren själv.

Bye bye zerbrochene Blumentöpfe und zerkratzte Sofas. Anika Moritz zählt zu den gefragtesten Verhaltenstherapeutinnen für Tiere. Die leidenschaftliche Katzentrainerin zeigt anschaulich, wie sich unangestrengt und katzengerecht ein ebenso katzen- wie menschenverträgliches Sozialverhalten erzielen lässt. Dazu braucht es gar nicht viel: ein bisschen Zeit, Geduld und die Bereitschaft, sich mit den Grundlagen der Tierpsychologie und des Tiertrainings vertraut zu machen. Mit Anika gehören apathisches Herumliegen, zerfetze Couchbezüge oder verschmähte Katzentoiletten der Vergangenheit an.

The loss of a beloved pet is a hugely challenging emotional journey. When grief takes hold of us, we feel a myriad of feelings, from deep sadness to anger at the unfairness of their departure. Are you struggling with the heartache and loneliness of losing a cherished pet? After leaving, they always take a piece of us with them.

With a perfect blend of facts and fun, Claws, Paws, and Cat Jaws is both a comprehensive guide to cat ownership and a celebration of the whimsical, delightful oddities that make cats the creatures we adore. This book will make you laugh, it might make you cry (probably from laughing), but most importantly, it will help you understand and appreciate your feline friend like never before.

Ihre Fans wird es nicht überraschen: Die Katze zählt nicht nur zu den beliebtesten Haustieren– sie hat sich seit ihren Ursprüngen in Afrika auch zu einer der erfolgreichsten Spezies auf dem Planeten entwickelt. Jonathan B. Losos, vielfach ausgezeichneter Evolutionsbiologe und begeisterter Katzenbesitzer, erläutert unterhaltsam, was die Wissenschaft über Herkunft und Verhalten der Hauskatze weiß. Neben Genomforschung, GPS-Tracking und forensischer Archäologie stützt er sich dabei auch auf Beobachtungen aus dem eigenen Alltag.