"The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover The domestic cat-your cat-has, from its evolutionary origins in Africa, been transformed in comparatively little time into one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet. Jonathan Losos, writing as both a scientist and a cat lover, explores how researchers today are unraveling the secrets of the cat, past...

Presents three novellas featuring the cats of Erin Hunter's Warriors series, including "Ravenpaw's farewell," in which Ravenpaw, long after leaving his life as a warrior behind, is called on one final quest in search of a lost Clan.

Emma is eager to foster Mittens the cat, but she did not anticipate the chaos a cat can cause--but than Mittens disappears.

Often children do not have an opportunity or guidance that gives them a good understanding of animals. The author has used the real adventures of these two cats, Tander and Jinder, to show young people how real are the feelings of animals and how closely they mirror our feelings. They hurt, they worry, they cry, they grieve, they fight, they bleed, and they show sorrow just as we do. By being kind to animals, we can make a better world for ourselves...

Cats are wonderful companions, but when they misbehave it can be challenging, if not outright difficult, to successfully treat the behavior problem in order to restore feline harmony to the home once again. In Cats on the Counter Dr. Larry Lachman uses his unique approaches, borrowed from human therapy, to analyze what makes kitty tick, and what happens when his behavior gets out of control. Using a case-by-case format, behaviorist Lachman and journalist...

Your cat can't speak, but her symptoms can. The best way to ensure your cat's health is to know how to interpret her symptoms and take the proper measures to get her well again. From head to tail, from physical to behavioral problems, respected veterinarian Dr. John Simon helps you understand your cat's ailments and arrive at safe, effective solutions. Included in this cat's owner's invaluable volume are: -Emergency symptoms: what kind of signals...

Hilarious full-color photos featuring felines and misdemeanors... You can't take away your cat's allowance when he ruins something valuable. You can't give her a time-out if she goes outside the litter box. (Most of her day is a time-out anyway.) So what's the next best thing? Cat Shaming! Cat Shaming is a hilarious collection of photos from owners who express their frustration when their furry best friend does something bad. Millions of cat owners...

Würden Sie sich eine Stereoanlage ohne Betriebsanleitung oder ein Computerspiel ohne Handbuch kaufen? Vermutlich nicht. Eine Katze dagegen schon? Dummerweise werden Haustiere nicht mit Gebrauchsanweisung geliefert. Was schlecht ist, denn sie sind um einiges empfindlicher als eine Stereoanlage oder ein Computerspiel. Und es ist sehr sinnvoll, sich in diesem speziellen Fall vorher zu informieren. Im Gegensatz zu Gebrauchsgegenständen und Spielzeug...

The ideal book for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this sweet and touching tale about the power of pets will touch the hearts of all who read it Readers who fondly recall James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small will applaud the second coming of this beloved author in Denis O'Connor, who charmed cat lovers everywhere with Paw Prints in the Moonlight. Now, in Paw Prints at Owl Cottage, O'Connor returns with another heartwarming and timeless...

Cada vez son más las personas que deciden compartir sus vidas con un gato, sin embargo, estos animales tienen una "personalidad" y unos rasgos muy definidos-tanto colectivos como particulares-que hay que conocer y respetar para lograr su mayor bienestar y el nuestro. De la mano de una experimentada y especializada consultora sobre el comportamiento de estos maravillosos felinos, este libro le mostrará cómo lograr que la convivencia con ellos sea...