Cats
can be difficult to understand. They often
seem secretive, aloof, and maddeningly independent. But they also earn
deep love and devotion from millions of cat owners who cherish that
incomparable feline spirit.
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For cat
lovers everywhere, pet expert Arden
Moore explores cat behavior in an inviting, browsable Q&A
format. She answers the questions that come up again and again
among
devoted cat owners, opening an intriguing window on the feline brain
and physiology.
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How, for example, can a cat in deep sleep three rooms away from the
kitchen come zooming in within seconds of the refrigerator door
opening? It's not just instinct. Cats really do have amazing hearing.
Their ears are perfectly designed to pick up more sound vibrations and
at higher frequencies than either humans or even dogs. And what does it
mean when a cat's tail swishes slowly from side to side? That cat is
probably getting ready to pounce on a mouse—either a toy or
the real thing. Tail swishing is part of the cat's predatory
positioning.
In addition to explaining why cats do what they do, Moore shows readers
how to prevent many common feline problems. Her practical advice and
workable solutions help cat owners work with their pets to banish bad
litter box habits, nighttime howling, and destructive clawing. Even
finicky eaters can become feline gourmands with a little gentle
encouragement.
There are hundreds of tiny quirks and kooky habits that make a cat a
cat. This sturdy, fun-to-read handbook explains those catticisms and
opens every cat lover's eyes to the complexity of feline behavior. To
know them is to love them!
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The Cat Behavior
Answer Book
Practical
Insights &
Proven Solutions for Your Feline Questions
by Arden Moore
Storey
Publishing , 2007
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a copy
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