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"I just do not know what my cat wants from me!" If you feel like this at times, then this is the book for you! Concise information and lots of pictures make for an extremely informative and invaluable guide to how we humans can understand our cats properly so that he or she can communicate with you properly, at last. Cats use their whole body to communicate – teeth, ears, eyes, fur, tail, body posture – and this volume explains the meaning behind this body language, while providing background information and practical tips. Written in a straightforward, jargon-free manner, it will help you to learn to pay attention to your pet's body signals and interpret them correctly. This unique book offers precise, detailed observations of the behavior of cats at play, and explains in everyday language how to interpret their meaning. With clear descriptions and color photographs throughout, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand more about their cat. A highly entertaining book, and an essential reference for any cat lover.
| A cat's perspective | p. 6 |
| cat-speak: What is it? | p. 10 |
| Enigmatic creatures: The secret lives of cats | p. 12 |
| Paws for thought: When cats sleep | p. 14 |
| For the kids: Washing - a 'cat's lick' | p. 16 |
| A world of their own: how cats perceive their surroundings | p. 18 |
| Little chatterboxes: Feline vocabulary | p. 20 |
| do you understand me? | p. 22 |
| More than a thousand words: 'Miaow' has many meanings | p. 24 |
| Cat-chat: When moggies miaow, coo, twitter and sing | p. 26 |
| This is serious: Spitting, hissing and growling | p. 28 |
| Purrfectly content: Purring | p. 30 |
| I trust you: Kneading, head-rubbing, and more besides | p. 32 |
| Paws for thought: Pheromones: mind-blowing aromas | p. 34 |
| Sniffing, licking, tasting: Smells everywhere | p. 36 |
| Scents rule the feline world: Spraying and other scent-marking | p. 38 |
| No sweat! Panting helps your cat to stay cool | p. 40 |
| Claw-sharpening or something else? Language of the paws | p. 42 |
| Flick knives: Cat claws in action | p. 44 |
| Listening with the feet: Sensory paws | p. 46 |
| Paws for thought: The vibrissae, whiskers, and other fur | p. 48 |
| At a glance: A day in the life of a kitten | p. 50 |
| do you understand my body language? | p. 52 |
| All-round flexibility: What the whiskers tell us | p. 54 |
| Impressive moves: Speaking with the ears | p. 56 |
| Look me in the eye little one! Language of the eyes | p. 58 |
| For the kids: What your cat's face is saying | p. 60 |
| Perseverance is required: Moggy on the hunt | p. 62 |
| From fun to rough and tumble: Cat play | p. 64 |
| Balance is the trump card: No fear of heights | p. 66 |
| Mood barometer: Speak to the tail | p. 68 |
| Body language: Arching the back and other gestures | p. 70 |
| At a glance: Feline facial expressions | p. 72 |
| Further reading | p. 74 |
| Websites | p. 75 |
| Index | p. 76 |
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ISBN: 9781845843854
ISBN-10: 1845843851
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 80
Published: 1st July 2012
Dimensions (cm): 22.0 x 17.0
x 1.3
Weight (kg): 0.263
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