Kittens For Dummies
About this book
Who can resist the charm of a kitten, those energetic, curious creatures whose cuteness factors fall somewhere between adorable and irresistible? But as animal shelters across the country can attest, those enchanting balls of fluff quickly mature into full-grown cats with their own requirements for healthy, happy lives.
Kittens For Dummies is your source for understanding what you can expect if you decide to welcome a high energy and high maintenance four-legged friend into your home. You'll not only figure out if you're ready to fit a kitty into your lifestyle, but also how to go about
- Adopting or buying the right kitten for you
- Making sure your home is kitten-proof
- Introducing your new pet to children and other pets
- Preventing and treating feline illnesses
- Dealing with behavioral issues
- Rescuing an orphaned kitten
Books abound about kitten care. Unlike many of themthose that seem to require a veterinary medicine degree to figure out Kittens For Dummies explains everything in plain, everyday English. And like the subject itself, this handy reference is full of fun. In entertaining, informative language, the friendly guide gives you the real deal on
- Doling out plenty of love, attention, and patience
- Deciding whether kitty will be allowed to explore the outdoors
- Making your kitten comfy with the right supplies and accessories
- Knowing how often to ring the dinner bell
- Recognizing emergencies that call for quick trips to the veterinarian
- Locating qualified caretakers when you travel
- Nurturing kitty into adulthood
Before you take the giant leap into kitten ownershipa wonderful and sometimes chaotic worldcheck out the expert advice in a resource that's bound to become as constant a companion as your purr -fect pet.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Kittens For Dummies (9780764541506). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics!
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1 Your Companion for Life
- Part 2 Preparing for and Bringing Home Your Kitten
- Part 3 Caring for Your Kitten
- Part 4 Kitten Psychology: Understanding Your Furry Friend
- Part 5 Welcoming the Unplanned Kitten
- Part 6 The Part of Tens
- Index
- EULA