From the 24-volume For The Love of Animals series, Getting Started with Cats is an encyclopedic guide for prospective feline owners that opens with a visit to the vet to learn the health issues germane to cats, before moving on to cover everything from nutrition to estimated annual cost of ownership ( $700-$800 per year for food and vet fees…and presumably gratuities for the fire department workers who rescue tabbies from high places). Other topics include proper identification, spaying and neutering, litter box issues, grooming and dental care, the do's and don'ts of playing with your cat, hazards and emergencies, managing the dynamics of multiple cats in one household, and where to go for more information. A comprehensive program that is sure to be a boon to new cat owners, this is recommended. Aud: P. (C. Block)
Getting Started with Cats
(2004) 102 min. VHS: $30. GCG Productions. PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 1-881922-28-6. Volume 19, Issue 4
Getting Started with Cats
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