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For a happy relationship with your cat, go beyond the looks and make your pick based on demonstrated breed behavior. This is the advice of the Harts, two experts in animal communication and behavior, whose new book takes the process of selecting a cat to the next level by offering data-based behavioral profiles of a wide range of cat breeds. Developed over a lifetime of research and through extensive interviews with eighty veterinary experts, the...
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xxiii, 325 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Top feline behavior expert (and author of Penguin's bestselling THINK LIKE A CAT and CAT VS. CAT) answers the 150 questions most often asked by puzzled cat owners.
We all have questions about why cats do what they do -- and how we can get them to stop. A feline behavior consultant, Johnson-Bennett answers the most-asked questions of puzzled cat owners, and helps them build better relationships with their cats.
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256 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"From ancient breeds to modern hybrids, The Complete Cat Breed Book will help you choose the perfect companion for you. The book outlines the characteristics of the domestic cat and the various things to look for when choosing a cat. Each breed profile outlines the breed's history and its key characteristics, and features beautiful photographs. The book offers practical advice on the essential aspects of feline health, from handling and grooming to...
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115 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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"Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their feline friends. Told from the point of view of a cat named Libby, this lively, illustrated book allows kids to follow her for a day and learn more about cats, their likes, dislikes, and everything in between, growing children into the best pet owners they can be"--
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Traces the evolution of cats from their beginnings on the Asian continent to their introduction into the Americas, taking an in-depth look at what makes the family of felines unique and the evolutionary tricks and adaptions that truly make a cat, a cat.
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xvi, 325 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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"The idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds, and we often assume that cats can't and don't need to be trained. But in The Trainable Cat, bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show that not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely must be in order to strengthen the bond between pet and owner, reduce their anxiety, and maximize their happiness"--Amazon.com.
Explains the importance of cat training in establishing...
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265 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
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A leading authority on cat communication provides a crash course in speaking cat, describing what feline vocalizations mean in different situations, and provides practical advice to help better understand pets.
"Have you ever wondered what your cat is saying? Cats do not meow randomly, nor do they growl or hiss because they have nothing better to do. Cat sounds have a purpose, and they can carry important messages, whether for us or other cats. Susanne...
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140 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"¿Te gustar̕a comprender a tu gato?, ¿saber c̤mo funciona su cerebro para conseguir una amistad inquebrantable? ¿Crees que tu gato no es feliz al cien por cien, pero no sabes exactamente qǔ puede estar fallando? ¿Has pensado alguna vez en adiestrarlo?, ¿o en c̤mo mejorar la convivencia con tu fiel compąero? ¿Se pueden evitar los problemas de comportamiento? ¿Qǔ te parecer̕a poder comunicarte con ľ de manera eficaz? A veces, miras atentamente...
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"A must-read for any cat lover, Cat Sense is a revolutionary new account from one of the leading scientific experts on these little-understood animals. As he did in his acclaimed, best-selling Dog Sense, Bradshaw combines the most up-to-date research with fascinating case studies to paint an unprecedentedly detailed portrait of the domestic cat"--
"Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise....
32) Super cats
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1 videodisc (approximately 160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Not only are cat the world's top predators, but they are emotional and intelligent as well as social and devoted parents. Featuring 31 species of cats spread over 14 countries, this miniseries introduces behaviors captured on film for the first time, using the latest camera technology and scientific research.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
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In this new addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favourite Pets series, children will learn everything they've always wanted to know about their cats. This book answers questions like, "How long have people kept cats?," "Why do cats like scratching chairs?," "What does 'meow' mean?," and "Do cats have nine lives?" Combining mythological stories--such as how the superstitions surrounding black cats originated and the prominent role cats played...
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"This comprehensive cat care guide from the star of the hit Animal Planet show "My Cat from Hell," Jackson Galaxy, shows us how to eliminate feline behavioral problems by understanding cats' instinctive behavior. Cat Mojo is the confidence that cats exhibit when they are at ease in their environment and in touch with their natural instincts -- to hunt, catch, kill, eat, groom, and sleep. Problems such as litter box avoidance and aggression arise when...
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223 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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"In the revised 2nd edition of The Cat Behavior Answer Book, pet expert Arden Moore answers the many questions cat owners have, from the practical aspects of training, feeding, and caring to the puzzling aspects of behavior and communication"--
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1 volume : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 21 cm
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"We all know cats can talk - but how do we find out what our cat is actually saying? Talk to Your Cat is the book that reveals the secrets of the enigmatic feline. With a host of cat lore and wisdom, as well as explaining body language, facial expressions, and the meaning of meows, the book breaks down the mysteries surrounding why cats do what they do! You'll find information on cat psychology, how breeding controls behaviour, finding the root cause...
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xxiv, 342 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"The cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that cats face"--
One of the predominant reasons that owners abandon or give up their pets is because of unwanted behaviors. Many have tried to instruct proper cat training. Now experts at the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying reasons for a cat's problem behavior, giving owners new insight...
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262 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates-in case you missed anything. A renowned cat behavior scientist of over thirty years, Dr. Sarah Brown has been at the forefront of research in the field, discovering how cats use tail signals to interact with each other and their owners. Now, she reveals the previously unexplored...
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390 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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"The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover The domestic cat-your cat-has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past...
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