Table of Contents
So You Want To Get A Cat… 4
The Benefits of Cat Ownership 4
Cats Reduce Stress & Provide Companionship 4
Cats Are Good For Kids 5
The Pet Store: My Pet Peeve 7
Pure Breeds Are Not All They Seem 7
Prepare Yourself for Pet Ownership 9
Financial Planning 9
Time Management 10
What To Consider Before Adopting 12
Consider Age & Number of Animals 12
What Type Of Cat Do I Need? 13
Allergies and Hair 14
Grooming 14
Cat Size = Food Consumtion! 15
Caring For Your New Cat 16
Preparing Your House for a New Cat 16
Integrating the Cat Into Your Home 17
When You Have No Other Pets 17
When You Have Other Pets Already 18
Nail Trimming 19
Grooming Your Cat 21
Behavioral Issues and Remedies 24
Food and Drug Information 27
Foods That Are Poisonous or Dangerous for Cats 27
Onions, Garlic, & Root Vegetables 28
Unripe Tomatoes & Potatoes 28
Chocolate 28
Grapes and Raisins 28
Milk 28
Can I Give My Cat Medication? 29
Keep a Cat Emergency Kit 29
Enjoy Your New Friend 31
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So You Want To Get A Cat…
Owning a pet is one of the most rewarding and sometimes one of the most challenging endeavors that anyone can get into. Studies show that having a pet can significantly reduce stress levels and can play an active role in psychosocial development for children and adults. Many people have even had their lives saved by the animals they care for, and that goes for just about any pet.
In this book we’re going to be talking all about cats. Now, honesty I could write a few good books on getting and caring for a cat so we’re going to try to focus on the most pertinent information that will actually help you select a new feline friend and take care of him or her!
First we’ll discuss some reputable places that you can get a new cat and how to go about selecting the cat that best matches your personality. Then we’ll go over the basic veterinarian needs that all new cats must have. After that we’ll discuss social and behavioral training for your cat, caring for your cat when it becomes injured or ill and how to extend the life of your pet with activity and a healthy diet. Before we begin our journey, let’s talk about some of the wonderful benefits associated with owning a cat!
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