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Though felines possess prodigious memory capacity and can store and differentiate between dozens of human words, they do not "understand" any of them. For instance, a well-trained cat does not grasp the concept that "Trudy" is its name. But it does grasp the fact that, based on previous experience, it is in its own best interest to go to its owner when it hears that particular sound. Likewise a trained cat doesn't understand that "sit" is a word, but it does understand that this audio cue calls for a specific behavior that earns a reward.
The 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!
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The Cat Owner's Manual is a basic guide to cat care.