The Secret Life of Your Cat: Unlock the Mysteries of Your Pet's Behavior

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Have you ever wondered how your cat views the world or how he would behave if you weren't there? This fascinating book uncovers the truth about why cats behave the way they do.

Bestselling author Vicky Halls unravels the secrets of your cat's life in this, her first, fully-illustrated book. Every area of his life is explained, from the mysteries behind kitten play and encounters with other cats, to where he goes at dusk and what he gets up to. With illustrations, real-life ...

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Overview

Have you ever wondered how your cat views the world or how he would behave if you weren't there? This fascinating book uncovers the truth about why cats behave the way they do.

Bestselling author Vicky Halls unravels the secrets of your cat's life in this, her first, fully-illustrated book. Every area of his life is explained, from the mysteries behind kitten play and encounters with other cats, to where he goes at dusk and what he gets up to. With illustrations, real-life stories and Vicky's expert, friendly advice, she will help you see the world through feline eyes and explains everything that has a bearing on your cat's character, from anatomy to day-to-day behavior.

With this book as your guide, you'll be able to get inside your pet's mind and discover what makes him tick.

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Editorial Reviews

Booklist
Cat lovers, wonder no more, as this tell-all guide exposes the secrets of the cat's most mystifying behaviors
— Annie McCormick
Tulsa World
All cat owners know their beloved felines live in a world all their own. And that's exactly what author Vicky Halls seeks to find out in her new book... Halls offers hundreds of tidbits that cat owners will lap up.
Booklist - Annie McCormick
Ever wonder what lies behind those big yellow eyes? Cat lovers, wonder no more, as this tell-all guide exposes the secrets of the cat's most mystifying behaviors. A basic introduction sets the stage and reveals that despite centuries of living as domestic household pets. cats remain relatively unchanged from their ancient ancestors. These famously stubborn animals have adapted to use litter boxes and scratching posts--and Halls has the solutions when these adaptations go awry. Colorful sidebars provide real-life anecdotes, tips and advice, and a dose of cat trivia. All feline colors, shapes, and sizes are represented in the abundant photographs of cuddly kittens and lazy loungers. A thorough read guarantees cat owners will be able to calculate their cat's age in human years effectively, communicate their affections, and ensure they're supplying proper nutrition. toys, and love to their favorite furry feline.
Chicago Tribune - William Hageman
Maybe this is the book every I'm not a cat person person needs to read. Halls, a cat behaviorist and an author of several books on cat behavior, looks at the makeup of felines, their physical attributes (five toes on the front feet, four on the rear paws) and explains how to make life with the domestic cat more fulfilling, more fun.... Even noncat people will be entertained and educated.
Miami Herald
[Hall] packs an incredible amount of useful information into 208 pages.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781554077359
  • Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
  • Publication date: 9/16/2010
  • Pages: 208
  • Sales rank: 487,571
  • Product dimensions: 7.00 (w) x 10.20 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Vicky Halls is a cat behaviorist and a key member of Britain's Feline Advisory Bureau's Behavior Expert Panel, which formulates "best practice" information for the veterinary profession, breeders and pet owners. She is the author of several books on cat behavior, including How to Be a Cat Detective: Solving the Mystery of Your Cat's Behavior.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Section 1 Knowing your cat inside out 8

Section 2 A walk on the wild side 30

Section 3 The life and times of the domestic cat 54

Section 4 The secret of a happy cat 88

Section 5 Understanding and tackling problem behaviour 124

Section 6 The dos and don'ts of cat care 178

Index 204

Acknowledgements 208

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