Cat training and understanding cat behavior: The cat guide - cat behavior, cat training, cat nutrition and much more!

By Roswitha Berger

Cats are the most popular pets. They can be kept as apartment-only cats or as outdoor cats. In addition, they use their own toilet and a walk is not mandatory. It seems that cats are simple and uncomplicated pets. So they are perfect for humans.

But cats also have a mind of their own. Only those who respect this will also enjoy the animals. The book prepares you exactly for this special behavior of cats.

Of course, in the book you will learn everything about proper nutrition and about cat diseases. You will also find tips for a cat-friendly furnishing of the apartment and species-appropriate training. We have also looked at the most common questions about cat training and keeping cats and go into detail about the most important points.

The contents of the book include:
1. cat keeping
2. tips for acquisition
3. outdoor or indoor cat
4. cat care
5. education and training of the cat
6. diet of a cat
7. cat safe apartment
8. important health advice
9. psychology of cats
10. and much more!

There are many valuable tips and tricks and also over 15 illustrations.

This book is interesting for all who are interested in cats and of course for prospective friends of the lovable pets. Find out now about everything you need to know about cats, so you can spend a great time with your darling.

• Language: English
• Publisher: XinXii
• Release date: Apr 16, 2022
• ISBN: 9783986469245

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Cat training and understanding cat behavior

The cat guide - cat behavior, cat training, cat nutrition and much more!

Roswitha Berger

Your cat guide

Everyone who wants to get a cat and also many experienced cat owners have questions about cat ownership. Who has never owned a cat, I should also think about whether a cat is the appropriate pet. Perhaps a dog or a small animal is the better choice.

The book answers the most important questions that are asked over and over again on the subject of keeping cats.

Table of contents

General considerations for cat keeping

Do cats suit me?

Legal aspects of keeping cats

Cats and pregnancy

Tips for getting a cat

Baby or Adult?

Classify different providers correctly

Advantages and disadvantages of pedigree cats

Cats from animal shelters

Outdoor or indoor cat

The problem of free access

What is important in apartment keeping

The supply on vacation

The care of a cat

This care must be

Brushing the teeth of cats?

Cat nutrition

Dry or wet food?

How to recognize good feed

Barfen or not?

The cats drink too little

Snacks, milk and grass

Tips for feed conversion

Purchases for the cat

Food and water bowls

Litter box and litter

Playing, climbing and scratching facilities

Other

Making apartment safe for the cat

Secure balconies and windows

Caution toxic

Danger from above

Access to the apartment

At the vet

Health insurance for cats

Things to know about vaccinations

Chipping the cat

Castration is a must

Preparing the visit to the vet

Fecal and urine samples

Anesthesia is required

Education and training of cats

What cats should learn

Learning to endure unpleasantness

Getting cats used to dogs

Getting the cat used to the road

Why dressage makes sense

The clicker training for cats

Species appropriate tricks

Cat lost

Suitable search measures

Helping organizations

Cats at psychologist

How a cat thinks

Scent cures for cats

Some typical questions

The cat licks everything

The cat scratches at the door

The cat runs through the apartment

The cat breaks everything

The cat makes in the apartment

The cat does not cuddle

The cat is afraid of me

Typical cat diseases

Breathing

Cat breathes fast or heavy

Cat has something in the throat

Eyes

Common causes of eye diseases

Overview of typical eye diseases in cats

Home remedies for eye inflammation

Limbs

Limp

Swollen paw

Ears

Accident consequences

Shock state

Concussion

Herniated disc

Strains and sprains

Internal injuries

Digestion

Cat vomits blood

Bloody mucus or blood in stool

Diarrhea and loss of appetite

No stool and loss of appetite

Teeth and gums

Home remedies for gingivitis

What is the cost of dental treatment at the vet?

Symptoms and causes at a glance

Miscellaneous

Cat dripping from mouth

Cat loses claw

Cat loses hair

Worm infestation in cats

Fleas and ticks

About our series: My cat for life

Imprint

List of Figures

Figure 1: Care set for cats

Figure 2: Drinking fountain, ©rgladel

Figure 3: Cat bowl, © rgladel

Figure 4: Litter box with hood, © rgladel

Figure 8: Make your own cat games.

Figure 9: Cat box

Figure 10: Leash

Figure 11: Secure balconies.

Figure 12: Vaccinations sometimes have to be.

Ab image ung 13: Taking a urine sample, © rgladel

Figure 14: Protect cat.

Figure 15: Claw shoes, ©rgladel

Figure 16: Proper removal of ticks.

General considerations for keeping cats

Contrary to what is often assumed, cats are not loners. Almost every cat wants to live in the company of other cats. So, if you intend to have an apartment-only cat, you should get two or more cats. Unless you are taking in an older cat that will not tolerate cat companionship.

Do cats suit me?

A cat is a very self-willed creature. It does claim a lot of attention on the one hand, and we also do not like to subordinate. If you have the idea that you determine the life of the pet, you need to say goodbye either to this idea or to cat ownership.

You can largely impose your will on a dog. He learns to come to you on command and lies down on a place assigned to him. Living with a cat means that you negotiate a compromise with the animal. Your cat will accept boundaries, but will obey commands only when it pleases him.

Example: You want the animal to turn to you immediately when you have time. However, your cat decides for itself when it wants to cuddle, play or have your rest.

The fewest demands on the holder are usually small animals such as guinea pigs, hamsters or rabbits. These animals are satisfied if you keep the cage clean and occasionally play with you. However, only stuffed animals get along completely without attention. A cat is not satisfied if your care is limited to cleaning the litter box and feeding.

Legal aspects of keeping cats

Landlords are not allowed to issue a general ban on keeping cats. Corresponding clauses in form leases are invalid. But a clause that keeping animals requires permission is allowed. Individual agreements when concluding a lease can also prohibit keeping a cat.

A landlord must, if you ask for permission and he wants to prohibit the keeping of a cat, justify his decision comprehensibly. It is therefore not sufficient if he personally rejects the keeping of animals. However, he can refuse permission if the size and number of animals is not in reasonable proportion to the size of the apartment. Even if the living environment is unsuitable, he has a reason to refuse to keep cats. This is the case, for example, if you want to keep a cat with free access on the top floor of a high-rise building.

You are of course liable for any damage to the apartment caused by your cat. As a tenant, you