The Birman Cat: A vet's guide on how to care from your Birman cat

ISBN-13: 9781500890827 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 100 str.

Gordon Roberts

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With their sky-blue eyes, thick, luscious fur and quiet bearing it's easy to see why the "Sacred Cats of Burma" have become one of the most popular of all breeds. This book is the essential guide to everything you could ever need to know about their health, behaviour, wellbeing and more. Written by experienced vet and cat expert Gordon Roberts, this book is both a both a detailed look at the history and background of the Birman and an essential practical guide to their care. With chapters dedicated to health and diet, you'll find out how best to protect your Birman from parasites and how to keep it happy and healthy. There are also clear-eyed professional assessments of the issues of neutering and vaccination, which cut through old wives' tales and tell you everything you need to know about feline health. Delivered in a sharp and engaging style, this is an endlessly fascinating read for any cat-lover. You'll learn just why your Birman behaves the way it does, and get plenty of other intriguing insights - not least a fascinating account of just why cats always land on their feet. Founded in professional veterinary knowledge and years of experience working with cats, delivered in eminently readable style, and crammed with practical tips and fascinating facts, this book is the unrivalled guide to caring for your Birman and understanding the behaviour and nature of these beautiful and exotic creatures, descended from the sacred temple cats of Burma. Chapters: Introduction History Breed Profile Breed Facts Birman Health - Protecting Your Cat From Parasites Birman Health - The Importance of Vaccination Birman Health - The Truth About Neutering Birman Health - Creating a Balanced Diet Birman Health - Why You Should Cut Down On Treats Birman Health - Learn To Spot Early Warning Signs Birman Health - Keeping Your Cat's Teeth Healthy Cat Behaviour - Understanding Cat Behaviour Cat Behaviour - Vocalizations Cat Behaviour - Body Language Cat Behaviour - Socialization Cat Behaviour - Introducing a New Kitten to Your Home Cat Behaviour - Righting Reflex Cat Behaviour - Scent Spraying and Rubbing Cat Behaviour - Body Posture Cat Behaviour - Eating and Drinking Cat Behaviour - Kneading Cat Behaviour - Feline Intelligence Conclusion

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