Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Furry Feline
April 1, 2009
Adult/High School-Written in a question-and-answer format by a veterinarian, this relaxed and informal guide covers a wide range of topics. Health and diet take up about half of it ("Can I give my cat a Tylenol?"). The rest of it covers behavior ("Why does my cat attack my ankles?") and social interactions among cats and their human companions ("Does my cat listen when I talk?"). The author's answers to these and many other questions are both informative and accessible. Lee avoids scientific and medical terms in favor of a friendly conversational style and includes answers to questions readers might hesitate to ask a vet in person ("Is it true male cats have a backward penis?"). Teens who help care for little Chloe or Max ("What are the top ten hottest cat names?") will find many of their questions answered here and even learn that cleaning the litter box is more than a stinky chorethe size of the urine clumps can give clues about a cat's health."Sandy Schmitz, Berkeley Public Library, CA"
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