77 Things to Know Before Getting a Cat: The Essential Guide to Preparing Your Family and Home for a Feline Companion

Get Ready For Your New Best Friend If you’re longing for the pitter-patter of four furry feet, you have some homework to do. When new cat owners aren’t prepared, it’s the cat who suffers, so it’s very important to consider all angles of cat care and ownership before making the commitment. This book starts with the process of selecting a suitable cat for your home and lifestyle and goes on to discuss the present and future requirements of feeding, grooming, training, healthcare, and much more to fully educate prospective new cat owners. Inside 77 Things to Know before Getting a Cat: Advice on selecting a kitten or adult cat based on your family, living space, and lifestyle Buying a purebred from a breeder versus adopting from a shelter or rescue group The equipment and supplies you’ll need before the cat comes home Getting the cat acclimated to his new environment Feeding, grooming, training, and healthcare for all life stages Keeping your cat safe at home and away Illustrations, charts, and checklists, to help you plan and prepare

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CompanionHouse Books offers a wide range of comprehensive, high-quality publications on lifestyle topics, including pet care, home gardening, farming, and rural living.

We’re an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration for hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and those who seek a closer connection to their pets, homes, and land.

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CompanionHouse books stand out from other publications with innovative and insightful content that encourages sustainable, fulfilling lifestyles and empowers readers to pursue their passions confidently and creatively.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Companionhouse Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 9, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1620082918
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1620082911
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,876,287 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #169 in Cat Training
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