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Cat Coat Types

Varieties such as the Persian and Himalayan require regular, fairly intense home grooming; professional care may also be necessary. Shorthaired models are usually lower maintenance. Remember, however, that all cats (except for the mostly hairless Sphynx) shed. Be prepared for this. Even more important, make sure no one in your household is violently allergic to cat dander. (See Feline-to-Human Disease Transmission.)

expert tipEXPERT TIP: Ironically, longhaired cats present less complex shedding problems. While short cat hairs tend to embed in fabric and are difficult to remove, long hairs are easier to spot and pick up.

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Quirk BooksThe Cat Owner's Manual is a basic guide to cat care.
The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides cat owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!