The Hidden Language of Cats: Learn what your feline friend is trying to tell you - Softcover

Brown, Dr Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405957964 ISBN 13: 9781405957960

Publisher: Penguin, 2024

Synopsis

KNOW SOMEONE WHO LOVES CATS? THEN READ ON FOR THE PERFECT GIFT . . .

‘This book should not be left in the company of dog-lovers’ Spectator

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DO YOU EVER THINK YOUR CAT IS TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING?

Cat lovers know all too well how mysterious their feline friends can be.

Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up home with devoted owners across the world. But how did those wildcats of old creep into our homes and our hearts, convincing us to keep them warm, fed, and pampered?

Quite simply, they learned to talk to us.

Each chapter dives into a different form of communication, including:

- Vocalisation
- Tail signals
- Scents
- Rubbing

Renowned cat behaviour scientist Dr. Sarah Brown reveals the previously unexplored secrets of cat communication, translating every meow and every blank stare. Her book will be perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their companion.

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PRAISE FOR THE HIDDEN LANGUAGE OF CATS

‘Sarah Brown knows cats. A fascinating blend of real-life stories and science informed by her deep expertise, this book will both entertain and inform any cat-lover’ John Bradshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Trainable Cat and Cat Sense

‘Every cat lover wishes they could understand what their cat is thinking: This book will help you do just that! Highly-entertaining and evidence-based guide to how cats communicate and how to have a better relationship with the cat in your life' Dr. Mikel Delgado, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviourist and coauthor of Total Cat Mojo

'Reading Dr Brown's book has only strengthened my love of and fascination with cats!' Olivia Petter, Independent

About this title

About the Author

Dr Sarah Brown gained her PhD on the social behavior of neutered domestic cats while working at the Anthrozoology Institute at the University of Southampton. She has since worked as an independent cat behavior counselor, as a consultant for the cat-toy industry, and has conducted research for and worked with several UK animal charities.

Sarah has authored The Cat: A Natural and Cultural History, which has been published in three languages; co-wrote The Behaviour of the Domestic Cat, 2nd edition; and contributed to The Domestic Cat: The Biology of Its Behaviour, 3rd edition. Sarah lives in London, England.

From the Back Cover

Today, domestic cats live harmoniously with devoted owners all over the world. But how did the wildcats of old creep into our homes and our hearts, convincing us to keep them warm, fed, and pampered?

They learned to talk to us.

Renowned cat behaviour scientist Dr. Sarah Brown reveals the previously unexplored secrets of cat communication in a book that is both scientifically grounded and utterly delightful.

Each chapter dives into a different form of communication, including: vocalisation, tail signals, scents and rubbing.

From unpacking what the direction of a cat's whiskers mean to translating the movement of their ears, this book will be your guide to truly understanding our feline friends.

Through observing the behavior of two cat colonies in rural England, readers will also have the opportunity to glimpse into the lives of some of the cats behind Dr. Brown's science.

With references to historical records, modern scientific studies of cat-human communication, and the inclusion of simple, elegant line drawings, The Hidden Language of Cats is perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their beloved companion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405957964
• ISBN 13: 9781405957960
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304