Decoding Your Cat - by American College of Veterinary Beha (Paperback)

About the Book

"One of the predominant reasons that owners abandon or give up their pets is because of unwanted behaviors. Many have tried to instruct proper cat training. Now experts at the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying reasons for a cat's problem behavior, giving owners new insight on promoting their cat's physical and psychological health and wellness and maintaining a long and fulfilling relationship together. Conveying the newest and best information on cat behavioral science, this book will help readers provide a home environment that is happy, safe, and functional, and in general to help cats live longer and fuller lives"--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

The cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that cats face

Every cat owner has wondered: Why is my cat acting this way? Decoding Your Cat, a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide to decode your cat, likely has the answer. Many have tried to instruct proper cat training, but this is the first book of its kind to provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying reasons for a cat's problem behavior, the essential key to unlocking the best for your cat. Armed with the newest science on cat behavior, effective, veterinary-approved methods, and real-life examples, this must-have book empowers cat owners to understand why their cat acts the way it does, address behavior problems, and ensure a happy life for their pets. Decoding Your Cat gives owners new insight on promoting their cat's physical and psychological health and wellness and maintaining a long and fulfilling relationship together.

Written by the leading experts in cat behavior from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, with an introduction by animal expert Steve Dale, this book conveys the newest and best information on cat behavioral science in a fun, interesting, and understandable way. Together with anecdotes from real life situations and the science behind how cats relate to their world, Decoding Your Cat empowers owners to provide a home environment that is happy, safe, and functional, to identify and seek treatment for medical health problems, to understand how to deal with unwanted behaviors, and in general to help cats live longer and fuller lives.

Review Quotes

"The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists doesn't disappoint with this volume devoted to cats."--Booklist, starred review "In this savvy guide from members of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, readers are nudged toward better understanding, and thus coexisting with, their feline companions... Reading this highly informative book will be a good start on the road to making cats happier and more fulfilled at home."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

DRS. MEGHAN E. HERRON, DVM, DACVB, DEBRA HORWITZ, DVM, DACVB, and CARLO SIRACUSA, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVB, DECAWBM are experts and leaders in the field of veterinary behavior.
STEVE DALE is a nationally syndicated pet journalist, radio host, and author of numerous best-selling books.