Kittens For Dummies

Who can resist the charm of a kitten, those energetic, curiouscreatures whose cuteness factors fall somewhere between adorableand irresistible? But as animal shelters across the country canattest, those enchanting balls of fluff quickly mature intofull-grown cats with their own requirements for healthy, happylives. Kittens For Dummies is your source for understanding whatyou can expect if you decide to welcome a high energy and highmaintenance four-legged friend into your home. You'll not onlyfigure out if you're ready to fit a kitty into your lifestyle, butalso how to go about * Adopting or buying the right kitten for you * Making sure your home is kitten-proof * Introducing your new pet to children and other pets * Preventing and treating feline illnesses * Dealing with behavioral issues * Rescuing an orphaned kitten Books abound about kitten care. Unlike many ofthem - those that seem to require a veterinarymedicine degree to figure out - Kittens ForDummies explains everything in plain, everyday English. Andlike the subject itself, this handy reference is full of fun. Inentertaining, informative language, the friendly guide gives youthe real deal on * Doling out plenty of love, attention, and patience * Deciding whether kitty will be allowed to explore theoutdoors * Making your kitten comfy with the right supplies andaccessories * Knowing how often to ring the dinner bell * Recognizing emergencies that call for quick trips to theveterinarian * Locating qualified caretakers when you travel * Nurturing kitty into adulthood Before you take the giant leap into kittenownership - a wonderful and sometimes chaoticworld - check out the expert advice in a resourcethat's bound to become as constant a companion as yourpurr-fect pet.