Tiger Inside: A New Approach to Caring for Your Cat - Hardcover

Alderton, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0756781132 ISBN 13: 9780756781132

Publisher: Diane Pub Co, 1754

Synopsis

Does your cat bring you gifts of small animals and birds? Does he drag food out of his bowl? The Tiger Inside is the perfect book for the cat lover who needs to better understand the instinctive behavior of cats. The sidebars and beautiful color photographs packed into this title pinpoint how to give the best care to your cat based on an understanding of wild cats. The reader of this book will learn about feline feeding and health, grooming, communication, basic anatomy, and domestication through the years. With this knowledge, the owner can care for it s cat better and respond to its needs. David Alderton is an internationally known and respected pet author with over 70 titles published. In total, these books have sold in excess of 3 million copies. David is the author of Cats (Eyewitness Handbooks) and Dogs (Eyewitness Handbooks), and a consultant to the US based Pet Industry Advisory Council.

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Review

It may be hard to imagine that your precious little tabby cat, purring so contently as she curls up on your lap, is in any way related to a lion or tiger. Yet your feline is closer to her predatory cousins than you ever dared imagine, according to David Alderton, author of The Tiger Inside. His unique approach to cat development and behavior focuses on the similarities between wild and domestic cats--your pet's moods and habits are very much shaped by ancestry. Understanding the tiger in your cat is the key to a greater awareness of your animal's needs and well-being. The author believes that many cat problems are linked to that wild side, such as dragging food from the dish, sudden aggression, and scratching furniture. He shares tips and suggestions for helping solve your kitty's adverse behavior--advice that is succinct and logical. Even if you own a perfect puss, the wisdom in this book aims to enhance the feline-human bond. Five highly readable chapters focus on a wide array of topics, including cat communication, health, grooming, and temperament, with a particular emphasis placed on instinct and natural behavior. But The Tiger Inside is more than just a feline well-being guide--it is also a fascinating natural-history lesson on the evolution of the cat. Full-color photographs, anatomical diagrams, and an abundance of useful information make for an enlightening and entertaining read. --Naomi Gesinger

About this edition

• Publisher: Diane Pub Co
• Publication date: 1754
• ISBN 10: 0756781132
• ISBN 13: 9780756781132
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144