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Table of Contents

Please Read This First ........................................................................ 2

Disclaimer ................................................................................................................ 2

Table of Contents ................................................................................ 4

About the Author ................................................................................. 9

Cats – An Overview ........................................................................... 10

Cat Breeds Info .................................................................................. 14

Abyssinian......................................................................................................... 14

American Bobtail .............................................................................................. 14

American Curl ................................................................................................... 14

American Shorthair .......................................................................................... 14

American Wirehair ............................................................................................ 15

Balinese ............................................................................................................. 15

Bengal ................................................................................................................ 15

Birman................................................................................................................ 15

Bombay.............................................................................................................. 16

British Shorthair................................................................................................ 16

Burmese............................................................................................................. 16

Chartreux ........................................................................................................... 16

Cornish Rex....................................................................................................... 16

Devon Rex ......................................................................................................... 17

Egyptian Mau..................................................................................................... 17

European Burmese ........................................................................................... 17

Exotic Shorthair ................................................................................................ 17

Havana Brown ................................................................................................... 17

Himalayan .......................................................................................................... 18

Japanese Bobtail .............................................................................................. 18

Javanese............................................................................................................ 18

Korat................................................................................................................... 18

Maine Coon........................................................................................................ 18

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Manx ................................................................................................................... 19

Munchkin ........................................................................................................... 19

Nebelung............................................................................................................ 19

Norwegian Forest Cat....................................................................................... 19

Ocicat ................................................................................................................. 19

Oriental .............................................................................................................. 20

Persian ............................................................................................................... 20

Pixie-Bob ........................................................................................................... 20

Ragamuffin ........................................................................................................ 20

Ragdoll............................................................................................................... 20

Russian Blue ..................................................................................................... 21

Savannah ........................................................................................................... 21

Scottish Fold ..................................................................................................... 21

Siamese ............................................................................................................. 21

Siberian.............................................................................................................. 21

Singapura .......................................................................................................... 22

Snowshoe .......................................................................................................... 22

Sokoke ............................................................................................................... 22

Somali ................................................................................................................ 22

Sphynx ............................................................................................................... 22

Tonkinese .......................................................................................................... 23

Turkish Angora ................................................................................................. 23

Turkish Van ....................................................................................................... 23

Common Cat Colors.......................................................................... 24

Tabby...................................................................................................................... 24

Solids and Smokes ............................................................................................... 24

Cats with white markings ..................................................................................... 25

Tortoiseshell, Patched Tabbies, and Calicoes................................................... 25

Pointed (Siamese) Pattern.................................................................................... 25

Before You Buy a Cat........................................................................ 26

Your Situation........................................................................................................ 26

Financial................................................................................................................. 27

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The Breeder ........................................................................................................... 27

The Cat Itself.......................................................................................................... 28

Selecting a Cat that is Right for You................................................ 29

Kitten or Adult ....................................................................................................... 29

Male or Female ...................................................................................................... 30

Behavioral Patterns .............................................................................................. 31

Physical Appearance ............................................................................................ 31

Purebred or Mixed Breed ..................................................................................... 31

Where Can You Buy a Cat? .............................................................. 33

Common Cat Behaviors Explained .................................................. 35

Attention-Seeking Behavior ................................................................................. 35

Aggressive Behavior towards People................................................................. 36

Aggression towards Other Cats .......................................................................... 37

Chewing Incidents by Cats and Kittens.............................................................. 39

Cats and Their Destructive Scratching............................................................... 40

Litter Box Misuse .................................................................................................. 41

Compulsive Behavior by Cats ............................................................................. 42

Anxiety and Stress in Cats................................................................................... 42

Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Cat ................................ 44

Common Cat Diseases and Health Problems ................................. 46

Cat Diseases and Health Problems ..................................................................... 46

The Vaccinations Your Cat Really Needs........................................ 59

Caring for Your Sick Cat ................................................................... 61

General Instructions ............................................................................................. 62

Keeping Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way .................................... 64

Twenty Tips for Caring for Your Cat ................................................ 66

14. Grooming Your Cat and Hygiene ............................................... 69

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Regular grooming ................................................................................................. 69

Combing................................................................................................................. 70

Brushing................................................................................................................. 70

Nail trimming ......................................................................................................... 70

Bathing ................................................................................................................... 70

Cat Diet............................................................................................... 72

Additional Foods for Your Cat ............................................................................. 73

Essential Tips.................................................................................................... 73

Playing and Exercise......................................................................... 75

Simple Toys That Provide Exercise for Your Cat .............................................. 75

Housing Your Cat .............................................................................. 78

Introducing Your Pets to a New Cat................................................. 81

Training Tips for Cats ....................................................................... 83

Essential Training Tips......................................................................................... 83

How to Train Your Cat - and What Not to Do .................................. 86

Important Do’s of Cat Training......................................................... 86

Important Don’ts of Cat Training ......................................................................... 87

How to Train Your Cat to Walk with a Leash................................... 88

Training Your Cat to Come When Called......................................... 90

Essential Tips.................................................................................................... 91

How to Litter Train Your Cat............................................................. 92

Litter Training ........................................................................................................ 93

More Litter Box Training Tips........................................................... 94

Stopping Your Cat from Biting......................................................... 96

Curbing Your Cat's Aggression ....................................................... 98

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Stopping Your Cat from Eating Houseplants................................ 100

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