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Kittens for dummies

Rainbolt, Dusty. (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0764541501
Physical Description: xviii, 314 pages : illustrations (some color), pb. ; 24 cm.
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Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2004]
Copyright: ©2004

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

What You Don't Have to Read 3 -- Foolish Assumptions 3 -- Part I Your Companion for Life 7 -- Chapter 1 Getting the Lowdown on Owning a Kitten 9 -- Chapter 2 Choosing the Right Kitten for You 15 -- Chapter 3 Buying a Registered Kitten 31 -- Chapter 4 Adopting a Random-Bred or Special Needs Kitten 47 -- Part II Preparing for and Bringing Home Your Kitten 59 -- Chapter 5 Making Your Kitten Comfy 61 -- Chapter 6 Welcome Home, Kitty! 77 -- Chapter 7 Providing a Meal Fit for a Kitten King 93 -- Part III Caring for Your Kitten 101 -- Chapter 8 Out of Harm's Way: Ensuring Your Kitten's Safety 103 -- Chapter 9 Recognizing Common Illnesses and Diseases 119 -- Chapter 10 An Ounce of Prevention 145 -- Chapter 11 Cleanliness Is Next to Catliness 163 -- Chapter 12 I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane: What Should I Do? 177 -- Part IV Kitten Psychology: Understanding Your Furry Friend 189 -- Chapter 13 What Did You Meow? Understanding Felinese 191 -- Chapter 14 Managing Behavior Problems 203 -- Chapter 15 Keeping Your Kitten Entertained and Out of Trouble 221 -- Part V Welcoming the Unplanned Kitten 233 -- Chapter 16 Rescuing an Older Kitten in Need 235 -- Chapter 17 Critical Care for Orphans 243 -- Chapter 18 Combating Health and Behavior Concerns Common to Orphans 255 -- Chapter 19 All Grown Up: What Should I Do? 267 -- Part VI Part of Tens 277 -- Chapter 20 Ten Common Kitten Emergencies and How to Deal with Them 279 -- Chapter 21 Ten Ways to Bond with Your Kitten 293.