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”?
