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Table of Contents
Please Read This First ........................................................................ 2
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................ 4
About the Author ................................................................................. 9
Cats – An Overview ........................................................................... 10
Cat Breeds Info .................................................................................. 14
Abyssinian......................................................................................................... 14
American Bobtail .............................................................................................. 14
American Curl ................................................................................................... 14
American Shorthair .......................................................................................... 14
American Wirehair ............................................................................................ 15
Balinese ............................................................................................................. 15
Bengal ................................................................................................................ 15
Birman................................................................................................................ 15
Bombay.............................................................................................................. 16
British Shorthair................................................................................................ 16
Burmese............................................................................................................. 16
Chartreux ........................................................................................................... 16
Cornish Rex....................................................................................................... 16
Devon Rex ......................................................................................................... 17
Egyptian Mau..................................................................................................... 17
European Burmese ........................................................................................... 17
Exotic Shorthair ................................................................................................ 17
Havana Brown ................................................................................................... 17
Himalayan .......................................................................................................... 18
Japanese Bobtail .............................................................................................. 18
Javanese............................................................................................................ 18
Korat................................................................................................................... 18
Maine Coon........................................................................................................ 18
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Manx ................................................................................................................... 19
Munchkin ........................................................................................................... 19
Nebelung............................................................................................................ 19
Norwegian Forest Cat....................................................................................... 19
Ocicat ................................................................................................................. 19
Oriental .............................................................................................................. 20
Persian ............................................................................................................... 20
Pixie-Bob ........................................................................................................... 20
Ragamuffin ........................................................................................................ 20
Ragdoll............................................................................................................... 20
Russian Blue ..................................................................................................... 21
Savannah ........................................................................................................... 21
Scottish Fold ..................................................................................................... 21
Siamese ............................................................................................................. 21
Siberian.............................................................................................................. 21
Singapura .......................................................................................................... 22
Snowshoe .......................................................................................................... 22
Sokoke ............................................................................................................... 22
Somali ................................................................................................................ 22
Sphynx ............................................................................................................... 22
Tonkinese .......................................................................................................... 23
Turkish Angora ................................................................................................. 23
Turkish Van ....................................................................................................... 23
Common Cat Colors.......................................................................... 24
Tabby...................................................................................................................... 24
Solids and Smokes ............................................................................................... 24
Cats with white markings ..................................................................................... 25
Tortoiseshell, Patched Tabbies, and Calicoes................................................... 25
Pointed (Siamese) Pattern.................................................................................... 25
Before You Buy a Cat........................................................................ 26
Your Situation........................................................................................................ 26
Financial................................................................................................................. 27
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The Breeder ........................................................................................................... 27
The Cat Itself.......................................................................................................... 28
Selecting a Cat that is Right for You................................................ 29
Kitten or Adult ....................................................................................................... 29
Male or Female ...................................................................................................... 30
Behavioral Patterns .............................................................................................. 31
Physical Appearance ............................................................................................ 31
Purebred or Mixed Breed ..................................................................................... 31
Where Can You Buy a Cat? .............................................................. 33
Common Cat Behaviors Explained .................................................. 35
Attention-Seeking Behavior ................................................................................. 35
Aggressive Behavior towards People................................................................. 36
Aggression towards Other Cats .......................................................................... 37
Chewing Incidents by Cats and Kittens.............................................................. 39
Cats and Their Destructive Scratching............................................................... 40
Litter Box Misuse .................................................................................................. 41
Compulsive Behavior by Cats ............................................................................. 42
Anxiety and Stress in Cats................................................................................... 42
Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Cat ................................ 44
Common Cat Diseases and Health Problems ................................. 46
Cat Diseases and Health Problems ..................................................................... 46
The Vaccinations Your Cat Really Needs........................................ 59
Caring for Your Sick Cat ................................................................... 61
General Instructions ............................................................................................. 62
Keeping Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way .................................... 64
Twenty Tips for Caring for Your Cat ................................................ 66
14. Grooming Your Cat and Hygiene ............................................... 69
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Regular grooming ................................................................................................. 69
Combing................................................................................................................. 70
Brushing................................................................................................................. 70
Nail trimming ......................................................................................................... 70
Bathing ................................................................................................................... 70
Cat Diet............................................................................................... 72
Additional Foods for Your Cat ............................................................................. 73
Essential Tips.................................................................................................... 73
Playing and Exercise......................................................................... 75
Simple Toys That Provide Exercise for Your Cat .............................................. 75
Housing Your Cat .............................................................................. 78
Introducing Your Pets to a New Cat................................................. 81
Training Tips for Cats ....................................................................... 83
Essential Training Tips......................................................................................... 83
How to Train Your Cat - and What Not to Do .................................. 86
Important Do’s of Cat Training......................................................... 86
Important Don’ts of Cat Training ......................................................................... 87
How to Train Your Cat to Walk with a Leash................................... 88
Training Your Cat to Come When Called......................................... 90
Essential Tips.................................................................................................... 91
How to Litter Train Your Cat............................................................. 92
Litter Training ........................................................................................................ 93
More Litter Box Training Tips........................................................... 94
Stopping Your Cat from Biting......................................................... 96
Curbing Your Cat's Aggression ....................................................... 98
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Stopping Your Cat from Eating Houseplants................................ 100
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