Written by an expert breeder and owner herself, Rosemary Kendall, writes in a fun and entertaining way about Persian cats while packing the book full of useful hints and tips about these cute and adorable long-haired cats. In addition, many top breed experts make contributions, including two special bonus chapters written by breeders who show their Persians. Persian Cats - The Complete Owners Guide is a must-have book for any responsible owner of a Persian kitten or adult cat. Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history of the Persian cat, different types and colors, buying a cat or kitten, male or female, pros and cons, rescue, adoption, breeders, catteries, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, litter training, bringing your kitten home, grooming, combing, bathing, cat shows, health, vaccinations, training, understanding your Persian, play and toys, what food and nutrition, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), old age and what to expect. "Lots of useful facts and tips I didn't know. Plus it was fun, informative and an entertaining read." - Eileen Brown. "This was recommended to me by one of the breeders I visited in my search for a Persian kitten. An excellent book which thoroughly helped me in buying my kitten to taking it home." - Lucy Andrews.

The Way of Cats is a way of playing games with our cat. These communication, training, and affection games are fun and easy to learn. Then we have well-behaved and happy cats.

Packed with fascinating facts, practical tips, and more than 750 spectacular full-color photos, The Ultimate Cat Book is the most beautiful and authoritative feline guidebook ever published. Full-color photos.

Birman Cats - The Owner's Guide from Kitten to Old Age is a must-have book for any responsible owner of a Birman kitten or adult cat. Expert breeder and owner Rosemary Kendall writes in a fun and entertaining way about Birmans while packing the book full of useful hints and tips. In addition, 25 expert Birman breeders were actively involved in making contributions, including 3 in-depth breeder interviews (one with the Cat Fanciers' Association Best of Breed winner) sharing their stories and advice. Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history of the Birman cat, types and colors, buying an adult cat or kitten, male or female, pros and cons, rescue, adoption, breeders, catteries, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, litter training, bringing your kitten home, grooming, combing, bathing, cat shows, health, vaccinations, understanding your Birman, play and toys, food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more... "I've bought almost every Birman cat book there is but this is the best so far. Our adorable cats are comprehensively covered here with plenty of experts involved." - Amanda Jefferies

Indoor cats are not deprived. . . . . . in fact, keeping your cat indoors can add ten or more years to his life. Here's how to add quality to those years. Along with the scoop on litter boxes, creating a cat-safe home, and achieving a truce between cat and couch, this updated edition supplies the latest on nutrition for indoor cats, new vaccines and medicines, coping with feline emotions, and other essentials that make life more rewarding for you and your cat. * Help an outdoor kitty become a happy house cat * Discover innovative new cat-care products and scores of online resources * Learn about new treatments and medications for common illnesses * Take the trauma out of travel (yes, you CAN train a cat to walk on a leash) * Find out how to provide basic nursing care and first aid

UPDATED and EXPANDED CONTENT Including 27 New Cute Kitten Pictures! COMPLETE KITTEN CARE is your go-to guide for kittens information on kittens health, new kitten care, and buying a kitten or adopting a stray or shelter kitten for your family. You'll learn all the latest about raising a cat of your dreams, introducing a new kitten to the rest of your family, and enjoy the award winning cute kitten pictures. Nationally known pet authority Amy Shojai has updated her award-winning book with the latest cat behavior information and kitten care research, including new cat vaccinations guidelines, animal behavior advice, cat language tips and more. This veritable "Kitten101" is packed with all the must-know facts about cats and kitten facts including: * Choosing a kitten * Best kittens for adoption * Kitten breeds and buying kittens * How to train a kitten * Understand kitten behavior * Fixing and preventing common kitten problems * Toilet training cats and litter training kittens * How to stop kitten biting and cat hissing * Understand cat communication, cat body language and cat purrs * Cat breed guide with care considerations and kitty personality types * introducing a kitten to a cat * introducing a kitten to a dog * Kittens food considerations * Grooming a cat or kitten * Kitten vaccinations * Kitten parasites and cat worms * Kitten spay and neuter * Cat legends, myths, and fun facts Plus a myriad of UPDATED kitten and cat supply resources: the best kitten Websites, cat associations and feline clubs, animal welfare organizations and feline foundations, recommended cat books and kitten magazines, online kitten and cat products sources

One in four pets is obese, and every year owners spends thousands of dollars treating allergies, joint problems, digestive disorders, and serious diseases that could improve dramatically with a nutritious diet. Yet despite promises of complete and balanced meals, most commercial pet foods contain chemical preservatives, indigestible fillers, and dangerous by-products. If your pets are overweight, ailing, or aging‚ or you just want them to be as healthy as possible‚ THE WHOLE PET DIET offers a straightforward plan to achieve lifelong health and well-being. Featuring twenty-five easy recipes for homemade meals and treats, a guide to natural supplements, and practical tips for no-stress grooming and play, this holistic approach to pet care creates optimal health for dogs and cats‚ and it just might change the way you eat, too.

One of the responsibilities of every dog or cat owner is that of coat care. There are many and varied coat types and there is a vast difference between the time it takes to groom a Doberman and an Old English Sheepdog, a Siamese and a Persian cat. This book provides much needed guidance for groomers, breeders and owners. It will be invaluable for those taking the City and Guilds 775 Grooming exam and animal care students of all levels. Step by step grooming/clipping techniques are described for the more popular breeds of dog and cat and in each case the technique is illustrated with photographic sequences. The book also includes allied subjects such as skin care, commonly found skin parasites and basic first aid and handling.

America's favorite cat behavior expert, author of Catwise and Cat vs. Cat, offers the most complete resource for cat owners of all stripes, now fully updated. "The queen of cat behavior" - Steve Dale, author of My Pet World Think it's impossible to train a cat? Think again! By learning how to think like a cat, you'll be amazed at just how easy it is. Whether you are a veteran cat lover, a brand-new owner of a sweet kitten, or the frustrated companion of a feline whose driving you crazy, Pam Johnson-Bennett will help you understand what makes your cat tick (as well as scratch and purr). Topics range from where to get a cat to securing a vet; from basic health care to treating more serious problems; choosing an inrresistible scratching post and avoiding litterbox problems. A comprehensive guide to cat care and training, she helps you understand the instincts that guide feline behavior. Using behavior modification and play therapy techniques, she shares successful methods that will help you and your cat build a great relationship.

Presents a guide to the history, feeding, grooming, exhibition, temperament, health, and breeding of Persian cats