Household cats are happy to lie about, preferably in a sunny spot, their only effort a trip to the food bowl or litter box. It is up to their humans to keep them healthy, physically active and mentally engaged. Fit Cat provides cat owners with a road map to the best care they can give their feline companions. In 14 chapters, the book covers every part of a cat's life. There is information seldom covered in cat books -- such as budgeting, staying in hotels, assessing health at home and reducing anxiety -- and also includes problem solving and more than a dozen games that will engage even the laziest of cats. Topics include: How Healthy is Your Cat? - veterinarian, medications Knowing Your Cat - feline emotions, popular breeds, what gestures and meows reveal Grooming and Hygiene - hair, nails, teeth and gums Food and Nutrition - portion size, foods, treats, weight Behavior Issues - tackling problem behaviors like attacking ankles and waking you up Basic and Advanced Tricks - training command, cat psychology The Indoor Life - scratching posts, beds, play Litter Training - litter boxes, cleaning, solving problems like going outside the box Travel - airplanes, boats, hotels, anxiety, kitty-proofing a hotel room Pet First Aid - emergencies, CPR, first aid kit, bleeding, bee stings, burns Socializing - cat to cat, cat to dog, cat to people, cat to spouse/mate/guest, cats and birds Budgeting - how to lower expenses, what never to cut out, homemade toys, pet insurance The Early Years - kitten care The Senior Years - tips, pet-proof the house, dementia, euthanasia, adopting a senior cat, feline trivia.
