Contents

Introduction

Your new cat

Becoming a cat owner

Finding the right cat

Choosing a cat breed

Making your home safe

Essential equipment

Bringing your cat home

Understanding your cat

Everyday care

A balanced diet

Monitoring feeding levels

Regular grooming

Step-by-step grooming

Washing your cat

Behavioral problems

Training and fun

Your cat’s health

Signs of good health

Monitoring your cat’s health

Inherited disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders

Eye disorders

Ear disorders

Coat and skin disorders

External parasites

Internal parasites

Mouth and tooth disorders

Digestive disorders

Respiratory disorders

Heart and blood disorders

Nervous system disorders

Hormonal disorders

Immune system disorders

Infectious diseases

Reproductive disorders

Urinary disorders

Nursing a sick cat

Caring for an elderly cat

Feline emergencies

Basic first aid

Wounds and burns

Stings and bites

Choking and poisoning

Breeding

Breeding and pregnancy

Queening and postnatal care

Early kitten care

Kitten health checks

Glossary

Useful contacts

Index

Acknowledgments