This book provides a great deal of helpful factual and practical information on the Sphynx cat's history, temperament and what the Sphynx needs in order to be happy and healthy.

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.

The Sphynx breed is loyal and obedient so long as you give it proper loving care. It is generally a healthy breed that is less susceptible to common diseases that other cat breeds are highly susceptible to. The popularity of the Sphynx across the globe is not in doubt. It is one of the top cat breeds that most home owners prefer to have in their homes as indoor and outdoor pets. It's popularity is also evident in the increasing number of cat breeders registering with different cat registries around the world. It is also not surprising that dedicated Sphynx cat clubs are also being established in different regions around the world. This is another very informative book by Elliott Lang. As an animal lover, he enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. He has been in the company of animals for over 40 years. This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about Sphynx Cats. Sphynx Cat care, personality, grooming, health, training, costs and feeding all included. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Elliott Lang covers all aspects of keeping Sphynx Cats as pets. Elliott Lang says: I have always been in the company of animals. My family has always been hands on with the pets in our household. Whether it was bathing, feeding or taking care of our animals, my family ensured that the animals got the best of everything. These animals were the centre of all our activities. There was not a single day that did not begin with a discussion about our pets. What to feed them? How to take care of a cat or dog that is ailing? What is the most nutritious thing to feed them? These were common dinner table conversations while I was growing up. So, needless to say, I have had a lot of practical training with respect to taking care of different breeds of animals. Today, I am in a very privileged place where I can share this information with pet lovers across the globe. I would never have been able to provide you with so much comprehensive information without the knowledge that I gained from my father, my family and of course my beloved cats.

Dr. Marty Becker has become known as "America's Veterinarian" because of his educational and entertaining shows and columns. For more than ten years, Dr. Becker has been the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's Good Morning America and is now a member of Core Team Oz on Dr. Mehmet Oz's show. Dr. Becker will help owners solve problems and enhance their bond with their cats through a tip-filled book on everything from finding the right cat to preventing health problems and bad behavior. He will start owners off on the right foot, whether they buy a kitten or adopt an older cat, showing them how to solve the most annoying behavior and cat-care problems--from scratching furniture to not using the litter-box. (Surprising fact: did you know that black cats shed more than light-colored cats?) And he advises owners how to make their own cat toys, and how to save money on medication, both traditional and alternative.

The Sphynx cat is unique among breeds due to its hairless look and remarkably wrinkled skin. It also has an interesting history. The first hairless kittens were born in Canada in the late 1960s, which is where the Sphynx got its start. These kittens sprang from a spontaneous genetic mutation that happened in a Toronto domestic cat population. The tale started when a hairless kitten was born into a litter that was sired by a domestic cat called Prune. Later, when this kitten was mated with other cats, it was discovered that the hairless characteristic was a genetic mutation that could be inherited by progeny. This first finding was crucial to the breed's evolution. The goal of further breeding operations was to stabilize and improve the hairless characteristic, which produced the modern Sphynx. The goal of developing the breed was to improve the health, temperament, and physical attributes of the hairless kittens by crossing them with other breeds. Breeders in Europe and the US made significant contributions to the creation of the Sphynx breed, fine-tuning it via selective breeding initiatives. The Sphynx cat went from being a genetic curiosity to an established breed in the 1970s and 1980s when it was formally recognized by major cat registries. Material Properties The absence of hair is one of the Sphynx cat's most notable characteristics. Sphynx cats do not create as many allergies as other breeds, although they are not completely hypoallergenic despite being hairless. Their skin has a distinct suede-like feel due to a thin coating of down that resembles peach fuzz covering it. Their pronounced skin creases and deep folds, which contribute to their unique look, are accentuated by their absence of fur.

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Considered by many to be a founder of Afrofuturism, Sun Ra—aka Herman Blount—was a composer, keyboardist, bandleader, philosopher, entrepreneur, poet, and self-proclaimed extraterrestrial from Saturn. He recorded over 200 albums with his Arkestra, which, dressed in Egypto-space costumes, played everything from boogie-woogie and swing to fusion and free jazz. John Szwed's Space is the Place is the definitive biography of this musical polymath, who was one of the twentieth century's greatest avant-garde artists and intellectuals. Charting the whole of Sun Ra's life and career, Szwed outlines how after years in Chicago as a blues and swing band pianist, Sun Ra set out in the 1950s to impart his views about the galaxy, black people, and spiritual matters by performing music with the Arkestra that was as vital and innovative as it was mercurial and confounding. Szwed's readers—whether they are just discovering Sun Ra or are among the legion of poets, artists, intellectuals, and musicians who consider him a spiritual godfather—will find that, indeed, space is the place.

As a holistic veterinarian and scientist, Dr. Gary Richter helps dog and cat owners to navigate the thicket of treatment options and separate the fact from the fiction. He wants us to use what actually works, not just what Western science or alternative medicine say "should" work. This multifaceted approach to health is known as integrative medicine. Dr. Richter examines traditional medicine from many cultures alongside modern medical techniques, describing the best of complementary care and the best of conventional veterinary medicine. Every treatment he recommends has the backing of scientific research or years of successful outcomes in his clinical practice. After explaining the treatment, he offers specific recommendations for an integrative approach to common diseases, including allergies, skin conditions, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. A holistic approach to health includes nutrition, as it sets up the foundation for your pet’s health. Dr. Richter cuts through the hype in the pet-food world and explains how to choose the best commercial foods and supplements, and even includes both raw and cooked dog- and cat-food recipes for general diet as well as to treat specific needs. He also explains how we can use the right foods and supplements to "hack" the body’s processes, including the immune system.