Think it's impossible to train a cat? Think again! Yes, you can learn to understand your cat. No, cats are not always aloof. No, they don't ruin furniture out of spite. Most often feline "misbehavior" is the result of owners not understanding their cat's needs. In this comprehensive book that takes readers through every step of cat ownership, Pam Johnson-Bennett helps you understand the instincts that determine feline behavior, positive and negative. An authoritative resource for cat owners of all stripes, Think Like a Cat covers everything from where to get a kitten to choosing a vet; from basic health care to treating more serious medical problems; from selecting an irresistible scratching post to avoiding litter box problems. A seasoned therapist and former veterinary technician, Johnson-Bennett offers welcome advice in a straightforward manner that will help cats--and their owners--share a happy, healthy life together.
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Feline behaviorist Johnson-Bennett (Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavioral Problems) suggests that if cat owners learn how to think like a cat, they can better understand their pets and build a more positive relationship. One way is to view the world not from the vantage point of a 5'7" human but from the cat's level, ten inches off the ground. If you needed to scratch your claws and saw only drapes and furniture and no scratching post, what would you use? The author gives helpful tips for stopping destructive chewing, aggression, furniture scratching, and litter-box difficulties. Her advice on grooming, pests, traveling, and first aid are clear and straightforward. She also recommends types and brands of toys, equipment, food, and other feline products. A similar guide is Brian Kilcommon's Good Owners, Great Cats (LJ 10/1/95), which has a more attractive layout and is easier to use. Still, this volume is more comprehensive than Johnson-Bennett's earlier works, with excellent insight into feline behavior, humor, and common sense. Recommended for most pet collections.
-Eva Lautemann, Georgia Perimeter Coll. Lib., Clarkston
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
-Eva Lautemann, Georgia Perimeter Coll. Lib., Clarkston
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Pam Johnson-Bennett, author of five other award-winning books on cat behavior, is resident cat expert on iVillage.com and the behavior columnist for the Internet magazine The Daily Cat. She has written numerous articles for national magazines and frequently appears on national TV and radio, as well as veterinary and animal welfare conferences. She lives near Nashville, Tennessee.
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By Miir
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This is a great book for first time cat owners or already cat parents! I don't usually rate things at Amazon, but I have to say this is one of the best books I have read, not to mention that I don't...really read.
It is humorous and gives direct facts that are very useful.
I could not say this enough: get it and read it.
It is humorous and gives direct facts that are very useful.
I could not say this enough: get it and read it.
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By Lisa Bahrami
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Written in an entertaining and straightforward manner, this book is an excellent guide for perplexed humans who wish to better understand and appreciate their treasured feline companions. Full of practical tips and common-sense advise, this is a perfect book for all cat lovers. Highly recommended
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If you have cats this book is a must-read.
It covers every situation, teaches you to recognize the signals your cat is sending, shows you how to increase your cats well-being and gives you easy solutions to every behavior problem. The index makes it easy to look up specific topics and it covers things in a clear and easy-to-understand format.
If you read this book, I guarantee you will know your own cat 100% better and you will also be on your way to knowing much more about cats than the average pet parent.
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I'm in the process of adopting a new kitten and i wanted to make sure i knew SOMEthing before we got him. Read more
Published on May 2 2011 by Mgardin
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My cat is a much happier cat...
I highly recommend this book to all cat owners! So many things made so much more sense after reading this book. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2002 by Lisa Turner
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Excellent and Now I'm Using the Litter Box!!!
This hyphenated author's book on how to think like a cat is, I suspect, of some value. I purchased it in order to "know my enemy" as they say. Read more
Published on Sep 18 2002 by Hoppy Doppelrocket
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This book is very good! Pam told me things that were both interesting and necessary for a cat owner. Read more
Published on Aug 24 2002
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With this book, you'll see the world through kitty's eyes!
Before this book, I was going nuts with my two kittens. I didn't understand why they would scratch my rugs, walk on table tops and eat my plants. Read more
Published on July 22 2002 by To Y. M. Evelyn
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This author must have been a cat in a past life!
The author's insight into cat behavior is almost supernatural. After fostering over 100 cats through rescue groups, I recognize that this book is "right-on" with its... Read more
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A good cat book
This book is very helpful, especially for new owners like myself. It covers most of the issues that cat owners will encounter. Read more
Published on May 14 2002
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My cat and I love this book!
I've got one angelic cat and one demonic cat. I purchased this book in an attempt to understand the "bad" cat. We are doing better now. Read more
Published on April 11 2002 by Sabrina Sorens
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Covers it all
I ordered this book because my 10 year old cat was acting depressed - due to the addition of a new, playful cat. It is excellent. Read more
Published on April 11 2002 by Cikk
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An excellent book for cat owners.
It's fun to read such a no-nonsense manual for cat owners. Clear, concise, but gentle in tone, this book covers all aspects of pet ownership, from litter box issues to poisonous... Read more
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