{"product_id":"cats-for-dummies-isbn-9781119646266","title":"Cats For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to take care of your feline friend\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCats are the purrfect pets: they’re relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature—and sometimes sassy demeanor!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCats For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes from dealing with problem behaviors like scratching the furniture and missing the litter box—all while learning to understand what your cat is trying to tell you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHappily bring a cat or kitten into your life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your new four-legged family member comfortable and safe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLive a happy feline-friendly life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep your cat in prime health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking to get your first kitten or adopt a senior cat, this book covers all the basics of feline cat care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Starting to Think Cat 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Together, Forever: A History of Cats and People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Humble Beginnings: How Cats Became So Popular 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Common Misconceptions about Cats — and the Facts 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“All cats are cold fish” 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Cats love places, not people” 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Cats can take care of themselves” 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan You Have a Cat If You Have Allergies? 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Indoor versus Outdoor Controversy 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Kitten or Adult? Boy or Girl? One Cat or More? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKitten or Cat: Which Is a Better Choice for You? 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone loves kittens! 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdult cat considerations 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe-Kitty, He-Kitty: Which One’s Better? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet the Fur Fly 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould You Consider a Pedigreed Cat? 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacteristics by Breed 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe go-go group 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA touch of the wild 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLonghaired beauties 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe big cats 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomething different 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe unCATegorizables 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Not-So-Ordinary Everyday Cat 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Mixes, Markings, and Pedigrees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Need to Know about Shelters 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimal-control shelters 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate nonprofit shelters 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteer Rescue-and-Placement Groups 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeders: The Reputable, the Ill-Informed, and the Avoid-at-All-Costs 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the elusive “good breeder” 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping at the cat show 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline shopping 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting the less-than-ideal breeders 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePet Stores: What about Those Kittens in the Window? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Neighbor’s (Or Coworker’s) Kittens 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The Wild Ones: Special Cats, Special Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp for the Wild Ones 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the solution that isn’t 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering a new way of thinking: Trap, Neuter, Release 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut aren’t these cats pests? 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Feet Wet: How to Help 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst, do no harm 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping the helpers 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding community cats: Help or harm? 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to Care for Community Cats 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a routine 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLining up help 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrapping cats 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpaying and neutering cats 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReleasing cats 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHousing considerations 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Getting Off to a Good Start 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Choosing a Healthy, Happy Kitten or Cat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the Environment 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a read on a kitty’s history 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking special considerations 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Kitten 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting at the ideal age 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at a litter 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonality testing your kitten 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Second-Chance Kitty 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Good Health in Kittens and Cats 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe outer cat 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe inner cat 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Leap of Faith with Your Eyes Open! 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: One Is Never Enough: The Multicat Household\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re in Good Company 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother cat — for your cat 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnother cat — for you 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding to the Family 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding territoriality 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing compatible cats 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for More than One Cat 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLitter box strategies 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCat trees, cubbies, and hiding places 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding time at the cat ranch 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulticat Medical Concerns 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasite problems 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfectious viral diseases 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Setting Your Cat up for Success\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-Cat Preparations 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliminating household hazards 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing a “safe room” 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Your New Pet Home 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHello, Kitty! 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChildren 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther cats 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDogs 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther pets 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Think Like a Cat to Understand a Cat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of Cat Senses 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmell 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVision 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouch 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking “Cat” 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyes 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEars 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTail 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoice 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHair and whiskers 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePosture 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Feline Friendly: From Cat Toys to Catios \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA New Era for Indoor Kitties 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Cat Can’t Have Enough Toys 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy toys are even more important to an indoor cat 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith so many choices, go as crazy as you like 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeline Furnishings Cats Adore 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy every cat needs a place to scratch 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerches, catwalks, and shelves 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn on the fun 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Constant Supply of Nibblies 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding food is fun 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing green 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Whiff of Fresh Air 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeashes, strollers, and backpacks 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe very best in cat remodels: The catio! 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Final Thoughts on Environmental Enrichment 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomeone to play with 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe you factor 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Enjoying Life Together 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Solving Behavior Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding “Bad” Behavior 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Root of Unwanted Behavior 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategies for Changing Behavior 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes, kitty! 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo, kitty! 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalm kitty 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFairness 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttacking Behavior Problems 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAggression 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounter-cruising 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClawing 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould you consider declawing? 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoisiness 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Getting Good Litter Box Behavior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Problem 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s being done, and where? 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich cat is the culprit? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Your Cat Sick? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Box, Kitty! 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleanliness is next to catliness 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering alternatives 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscouraging misbehavior 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping Sprayers in Their Tracks 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetraining through isolation 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Out and About with Your Cat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Your Cat Up to Travel? 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth considerations 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperament considerations 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving Your Pet Behind 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare for emergencies 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePet-sitters 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoarding facilities 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Your Pet with You 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir travel 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCar travel 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Your Cat to a New Home 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a safe room for moving 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipating problems 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllowing time for readjustment 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Littering: Should Your Cat Become a Parent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Case Against Breeding 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpaying and Neutering: What’s Involved? 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Birds and the Bees, Kitty-Style 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a mate 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “oops” pairing 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for a Pregnant Cat 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHappy Birthday, Babies 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial delivery! 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the birth 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKitten Development 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirth to two weeks 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo weeks to eight weeks 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEight weeks to fourteen weeks 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe adolescent kitten 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying Good-Bye to the Babies 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Home Care: Good Grooming and More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFur, the Purrfect Complement 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Cats Groom 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s in It for You? 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools of the Trade 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoat-care tools 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNail-trim aids 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Patience 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Kitty Coats in Shape 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombing and brushing 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCat + water + soap = Oh, my! 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping parasites under control 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping Your Cat’s Claws 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDental Care 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Feeding Your Cat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvenience at a Price? 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining the “Perfect” Cat Diet 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFulfilling Basic Nutritional Needs 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtein 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbohydrates 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFats 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamins 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Foods 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat type? 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to feed? 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat about veterinarian-prescribed foods? 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreat your cat! 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurbing Eating Problems 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe too-much cat 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe finicky kitty 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Basics of Good Health 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Preventive Healthcare for Your Cat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Signs of Good Health and Bad 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe physical cat 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital signs 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe emotional cat 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Veterinarian 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Veterinarian’s Role in Preventing Illness 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe not-so-routine exam 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccinations 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasite control 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Emergencies 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Common Cat Health Problems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Cooperative Approach to Cat Health 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Does My Cat Need a Specialist? 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Common Health Problems 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbscesses 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpper respiratory infection 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifficulty breathing 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree nasty viruses 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrinary tract disease 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKidney diseases 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetes mellitus 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeart disease 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTumors 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Your Cat Medication 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePilling your pet 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquid medication 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEar medication 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEye medication 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Caring for an Older Cat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Old Is “Old”? 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNormal Signs of Aging 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecline of the senses 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges in appearance 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavior changes 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Care for Kitty Teeth 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Problems 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyperthyroidism 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstipation\/Obstipation 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsteoarthritis 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHome hospice care 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When It’s “Time” 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuthanasia options 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with loss 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Cat Myths Debunked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCats Have Nine Lives 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCats Need to Drink Milk 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCats Purr Whenever They’re Happy 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCats Eat Plants If They’re Sick 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCats Are Dangerous around Babies 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCats Can Be Kept from Using Their Claws 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Well-Fed Cat Doesn’t Hunt 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCat Fur Causes Allergies 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlack Cats Are Bad Luck 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll Calicoes Are Female 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Cool Cat-Related Places To Visit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHemingway House 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe American Museum of the House Cat 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitywide Cat Celebration 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurrfectly Pedigreed 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen in Rome, Help the Cats 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Destination for Cat Cafes 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHello Kitty! 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnuggle with a Library Cat (While You Still Can) 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo, They Don’t Throw Real Cats Anymore 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe Home for Big Cats 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Common Household Dangers to Your Cat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrings and Similar Things 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Shocking Experience 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Warm and Deadly Dryer 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain Medicines That Kill 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToxic Plants 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGarage Dangers 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFour-Wheeled Menace 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTowering Danger 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasite Products for Dogs 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Help Your Cat in a Disaster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Plan 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave a Grab-and-Go Disaster Kit 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Your Cat ID — and Keep It Current 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep Preventive Care Measures and Health Records Current 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave Restraints Ready 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep First-Aid Supplies on Hand — with Directions 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow the Locations of Nearby Veterinary Hospitals and Other Animal Services 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep a “Lost Kitty” Kit Ready 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorral Your Cat 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Prepared to Help Others 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Nonprofits Worthy of Your Donations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinn Feline Foundation 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlley Cat Allies 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Jackson Galaxy Project 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorris Animal Foundation 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter Medicine Programs 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp with Spay-Neuter 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCat Sanctuaries 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig-Box Advocacy 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeterinary Schools and Colleges 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal Shelters and Rescue Groups 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 359\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGina Spadafori\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDogs For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e which received the President's Award from the Dog Writers Association of 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