I Just Got a Kitten. What Do I Do?: How to Buy, Train, Understand, and Enjoy Your Kitten Contributor(s): Siegal, Mordecai (Author), Buck, Ginger S. (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 0743245091 ISBN-13: 9780743245098 Publisher: Fireside
Binding Type: Paperback Published: February 2006 Annotation: From the author of "I Just Got a Puppy. What Do I Do?" comes its feline counterpart, an invaluable guide to caring for a new kitten. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Pets | Cats - Breeds - Nature | Animals - General |
Dewey: 636.807 |
LCCN: 2006295952 |
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.52" W x 8.46" L (0.44 lbs) 224 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Library Journal 12/01/2005 pg. 154 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The cat is out of the bag.... CATS ARE DELIGHTFUL AND LOVABLE CREATURES But they don't always start out that way. Every day, adorable kittens are charming their way into our homes. What happens once they get there? The family's favorite furry bundle of love can quickly become a real handful. But now help is on the way. From renowned cat-care expert Mordecai Siegal comes the only book written specifically for the baffled parent of a new kitten, with all the warmth and wisdom to bring you and your feline safely and happily from the veterinarian's office to the home. Siegal takes readers through the many milestones and challenges of raising a healthy kitten, such as: - Navigating the adoption process - Selecting the kitten that's right for you - Understanding different breeds - Understanding kitten behavior - Testing your kitten's personality - Socializing and bonding - Meeting your kitten's individual needs - Kitten training - Solving common problems, such as scratching furniture, litter box mishaps, plant eating, allergies, medical issues This warmly written, beautifully illustrated guide is an essential source of wisdom and inspiration for any kitten owner or kitten owner to be. |
Contributor Bio(s): Siegal, Mordecai: - Mordecai Siegal has written more than thirty books about dogs, cats, and horses, and edited The Cornell Book of Cats, the most highly respected reference guide on feline medicine for pet owners. He has appeared on many TV shows, including Good Morning America. He has written hundreds of articles and columns for magazines, such as House Beautiful, Harper's Bazaar, Reader's Digest, and Good Housekeeping. He writes a monthly pet column on www.goodnewsforpets.com. He lives in New York City. |
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