Cat Owner's Problem Solver - Softcover

Margaret Bonham

 
9780793806508: Cat Owner's Problem Solver

Synopsis

Written by award-winning expert Maggie Bonham, this indepth manual helps you to understand why cats do what they do and how their natural instincts are at the root of those pesky and often frustrating bad habits they seem to have. Whether you have lived with cats for years or have just added one to your family, this book will provide simple, step-by-step solutions to manage and modify recurring feline behaviour issues, including scratching, inappropriate eliminating and marking, chewing and digging, aggressive behaviour, excessive meowing, nighttime hyperactivity, interfeline fighting and travel phobia. You will also learn how to prevent problems before they start by correcting potential causes for undesirable behaviour such as improper environment, lack of stimulation, or an underlying medical condition. Along with countless tried-and-true tips, the book will teach you how to create a nurturing, cat-friendly home; how to select appropriate training alternatives; and how to find a pet behaviourist. By following the author's careful advice, even the most challenging cat can be trained to become a model family member.

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Product Description

Written by award-winning expert Maggie Bonham, this indepth manual helps you to understand why cats do what they do and how their natural instincts are at the root of those pesky and often frustrating bad habits they seem to have. Whether you have lived with cats for years or have just added one to your family, this book will provide simple, step-by-step solutions to manage and modify recurring feline behaviour issues, including scratching, inappropriate eliminating and marking, chewing and digging, aggressive behaviour, excessive meowing, nighttime hyperactivity, interfeline fighting and travel phobia. You will also learn how to prevent problems before they start by correcting potential causes for undesirable behaviour such as improper environment, lack of stimulation, or an underlying medical condition. Along with countless tried-and-true tips, the book will teach you how to create a nurturing, cat-friendly home; how to select appropriate training alternatives; and how to find a pet behaviourist. By following the author's careful advice, even the most challenging cat can be trained to become a model family member.

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