Bob Tarte had his first encounter with a cat when he was two and a half years old. He should have learned his lesson then, from Fluffy. But as he says, "I listened to my heart instead, and that always leads to trouble." In this tell-all of how the Tarte household grew from one recalcitrant cat to six-including a hard-to-manage stray named Frannie-Tarte confesses to allowing these interlopers to shape his and his wife's life, from their dining habits...

"Happy cat, happy life. Cats have quite a few opinions, but with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful diagrams, this book will teach you how--and how not--to illicit approving purrs, mews, and chirps. From 'The Booty Lift Pet' to the 'I Need That Catnip on My Desk Yesterday Pet,' learn all the best tips and tricks to be the person your cat wants you to be"--

Expert advice on selecting a cat, feeding, health care, dealing with emergencies, and preparing pedigreed cats for shows are just some of the topis covered in this manual. Includes full-color photographs of cats and a glossary.

The One Minute Cat Manager suggests 60-second techniques that anyone can practise with their cat. With expert insight into the inner workings of the feline mind, and analysis of cat behaviour, this book will facilitate a deeper understanding, and stronger bond with your feline friend.

"Why do cats have whiskers? How do cats land on their paws? Do people need cats? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the cats themselves"--