Handbook for a Happy Cat: Speak Their Language, Decode Their Quirks, and Meet Their Needs--So They'll Love You Back!

Even the cutest young kitten is a wild predator by nature--so how can a human cat lover understand what their pet actually wants and needs? The Handbook for a Happy Cat delves into the feline psyche to explain:

• How does a cat experience the world?
• What does my cat think of other cats?
• How "smart" is a cat?
• When should I be worried that my cat feels unwell?
• Which toys will my cat love the most?
• How can I reduce straying from the litterbox, scratching furniture, and other problem behaviors?
• What will take the stress out of vet visits?
• And more!

Cat behavior expert Liesbeth Puts also explains dozens of feline signals typically misread by humans (for example, the cat-to-cat "play signal," often mistaken for fighting). This is the essential guide for first-time cat adopters--and replete with information that will surprise even devoted, longtime owners!