Certified cat behavior consultant Laura Cassiday used her extensive experience working at the Maryland SPCA to help her write the definitive guide book for anyone who has recently adopted (or is considering adopting) a new cat. Using input and interviews from over 40 shelter and rescue organization experts, this book covers every topic and question a new cat owner will need to know to successfully integrate their new cat into their home and life.
Topics covered include:
Choosing the correct cat for your home and lifestyle
What to do if you've found a stray cat or kittens
Becoming a cat foster parent
Bringing your new cat home: supplies, safe spaces, and introductions
Cat nutrition
Grooming and shedding
Cat health care
Troubleshooting problems
Litter Boxes Issues
Destructive Scratching
Biting and Aggression
Fear and Anxiety
Nuisance Behaviors (Counter Surfing, Excessive Meowing, and More)
Carrier Training
Giving Medication
Playtime and enrichment
Senior Cat care
So you've decided to adopt a cat. Easy, right? You just go to the closest shelter, pick out the cute, fluffy orange one, and live happily ever after.
