In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Nicholas Dodman does for
feline psychology what he did for canines in his widely
acclaimed The Dog Who Loved Too Much. Here he
reveals the fascinating, and often frustrating, mind of one
of our most popular--and certainly most independent--animal
companions, and shows how we can coexist peacefully with
even the stubbornest of cats.
What do you do about a
cat determined to tear your sofa to shreds? Or one who
gorges himself on your best running shoes . . . or attacks
anyone who dares to open the refrigerator door? Drawing on
remarkable real-life stories from his practice at the
prestigious Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine,
Dr. Dodman shares the unique, compassionate, dramatically
successful treatment programs that have given problem cats a
new lease on life . . . and their perplexed owners long-term
solutions to even the most intractable disorders.
As
any cat owner knows, changing a cat's behavior can seem like
an impossible task. But contrary to popular belief, cats
can be trained and cured of irritating habits and
undesirable behaviors. The Cat Who Cried for Help
shows how minor adjustments in diet, exercise regimen, and
environment can effect dramatic breakthroughs in resolving
almost any feline problem. From cat panic attacks to eating
disorders, from litterbox aversion to depression and a wide
range of feline phobias, Dr. Dodman has successfully treated
and resolved these and many other heretofore untreatable
behaviors.
Inside, you'll meet Ashley, the boss-cat
who literally bites the hand that feeds him; Jonathan, the
binge-eater; Rubles, the Abyssinian Jekyll and Hyde,
pussycat one minute, man-eating tiger the next; and Thomas,
the cat who cried for help--a little too loudly. Dr.
Dodman's techniques are based on the most up-to-date
research in pharmacology and feline behaviorism. Yet the
primary objective of his treatments is to respect and
protect the qualities of independence and dignity
fundamental to a cat's nature.
Including descriptions
of symptoms, treatment options, and tips on prevention,
The Cat Who Cried for Help provides everything you
need to know to ensure both you and your feline friend a
long, happy, and healthy relationship. If you've ever
wanted to better understand the nature of this mysterious,
enigmatic, and fascinating creature, Dr. Dodman's book
provides a penetrating look into the intriguing and
intricate world of the cat in your life.
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