The Multiple-Cat Family

by Sheila Webster Boneham

Overview

Over 17 million households in the US own more than one cat. This expert guide advises how to plan for setup and maintain a harmonious home environment for you and your cats while meeting their special nutrition, housing, and daily care needs. Useful tip boxes in each chapter show every member of the household how to make the most out of owning a pet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780793849147
Publisher:	TFH Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	08/01/2008
Series:	Animal Planet Pet Care Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

Table of Contents

A Clowder of Cats     5
Do You Really Want More Than One?
Choosing the Cat To Bring Home
You and Your Cats
Cats in the Human Community     11
Indoors or Out?
Legal Issues
Your Cats and Your Neighbors
Keeping Your Cats Safe
Don't Leave Home Without It
Be Responsible
Your Social Cats     23
Feline Chemistry
Your Territorial Cats
Stress in Your Multi-Cat Home
Litter Prevention
Help Your Cats Live Their Nine Lives
Just One More-Introducing a Newcomer     35
Introducing a Kitten
Introducing Adult Cats to One Another
Meet Fido
Cats and Other Pets
Feeding Multiple Cats     47
Nutrients for a Balanced Feline Diet
What's for Dinner?
Managing Mealtimes
Give the Best to Your Feline Companions
Behave Yourselves!     59
What Is Training?
Common Behavior Problems
When and Where to Seek Help
Keeping all Your Cats Healthy     75
The Right Veterinarian
Routine Preventive Care
Infectious Diseases and Vaccination
Parasite Control
Grooming for good Health
Managing the Unthinkable     93
Basic First Aid for Cats
Disaster Preparedness
Losing a Family Member
The Continuing Pleasure of Their Company
Resources     106
Index     109