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Overview of Chapters

CHOOSING A CAT offers a primer of the dozens of cat models, a quick look at important hardware and software variations, and guidance on selecting the right variety for your lifestyle. Go to chapter »

BRINGING YOUR CAT HOME explains how to safely introduce a cat into your home and to its new human and/or animal companions. Go to chapter »

DAILY INTERACTION covers routine maintenance issues and the nuances of cat behavior, body language, and play preferences. Go to chapter »

BEHAVIOR & TRAINING offers an overview of factory-installed software (instinctive behaviors) and owner-installed software add-ons (training). Go to chapter »

FOOD & NUTRITION outlines your feline's nutritional requirements, including when to feed, what to feed, and how much to feed. Go to chapter »

GROOMING explains how to handle bodywork and detailing issues, including grooming, bathing, and nail clipping. Go to chapter »

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT covers kitten growth milestones, neutering/spaying, and how to calculate your cat's physiological age. Go to chapter »

HEALTH CARE explains how to monitor a cat's mechanical systems for signs of trouble and how to select an authorized service provider for technical support. Go to chapter »

EMERGENCY CARE lists major medical conditions that may afflict felines and outlines possible treatment alternatives. Go to chapter »

The APPENDIX addresses frequently asked questions about common hardware and software glitches. It also includes information on additional technical support and a glossary of important terms. Go to chapter »

When managed properly, a cat can furnish endless hours of entertainment and companionship. Remember, however, that learning to live with such a complex system requires energy, commitment, and patience. As you cope with software bugs, training setbacks, and unauthorized hair ball discharges, remember that the final result—a loving feline—will be worth the effort.

Congratulations and welcome to the world of cat ownership!

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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, so it would be in a familiar language for someone learning how to do something for the first time. Of course they—and we—respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines, and we hope you will read this guide and discover that it is as valuable as it is fun to read.

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