Pets

• feeding
• grooming
• housing
• health care
• what to expect from the pet
• basic training

Happy, Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality color photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from.

Awards:
Cat Writers’ Association Muse Medallion, Books - Health and General Care category
About.com Readers’ Choice Award, Best Book about Cat Care

The all-in-one resource for cat owners

Do you consider cats valued members of the family? Do you want to ensure you're giving your beloved feline friend the very best possible care? Then this all-in-one, comprehensive cat care guide is for you!

From grooming to litter box issues to nutrition and much more, The Complete Cat's Meow covers all the bases to raising and caring for kitties. It also shows you how to introduce a new kitten to other pets, handle behavioral problems, and make life comfortable for cats of all ages.

• Covers everything cat owners need to know about health, nutrition, behavior, and training
• Compelling photos of a wide variety of breeds
• Other titles by Arden: The Irrepressible Toy Dog; Small Dogs, Big Hearts

Whether you're a veteran cat owner or thinking about adding a feline to your family, The Complete Cat's Meow is your one-stop guide to comprehensive cat care.

Authoritative, easy-to-follow guidance in giving your cat the best possible care

Written by the former president of the Academy of Feline Medicine and the proprietor of a feline-only veterinary clinic, Guide to a Healthy Cat is the definitive guide to feline well-being. Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell provides the most up-to-date information about cat health, including vaccine recommendations, new therapeutic diets, and the latest treatments for kidney disease. You'll find everything you need to know about raising a kitten, feeding the finicky feline, grooming for good health, caring for a senior cat, and keeping peace in a multi-cat home. From the scoop on litter boxes to the keys to feline mental health, this user-friendly guide is packed with plain-English explanations and advice to help keep your cat healthy, including:

* A thorough discussion of feline disease-how to combat it and manage it
* The latest on proper nutrition and the best foods for your cat
* Sensible, practical advice on keeping your cat safe from household dangers
* Chapters on how to tell if your cat is sick and whether it's an emergency; what the most common veterinary diagnostic tests are and what the results mean; and what items in your medicine cabinet are safe to give to your cat-and which ones are not
* Information on what you can catch from your cat and how to control allergies to cats
* The latest developments in keeping cats flea-free
* A glossary of veterinary and cat terms

Guide to a Healthy Cat gives you all the knowledge and tools you need to understand your cat and his or her health needs-and provide the best care.

• five U.S. presidents who adored cats . . . and one who hated them with a passion!
• why cats enjoy kneading their human companions with their paws;
• a breed of cat with webbed feet who swims for his seafood supper!
• the most popular male and female cat names today.

• Worksheets that help you make informed decisions, keep good records, and more
• Questions and charts to help you determine if your family is ready for cat ownership, whether to get a kitten or a cat, where to get your pet, and more
• Checklists covering cat-proofing your home, vaccinations your new pet should have, items you'll need before bringing your cat home, and other aspects of being a responsible pet "parent"
• Cat care chore charts, including the dreaded litter box duty
• Suggested activities, including pages for kids to color
• Resources to keep with your pet's records and information

• five U.S. presidents who adored cats . . . and one who hated them with a passion!
• why cats enjoy kneading their human companions with their paws;
• a breed of cat with webbed feet who swims for his seafood supper!
• the most popular male and female cat names today.

• Techniques to use during the "get acquainted" period
  
• Setting up a training area and using food as a training tool
  
• Training basics such as targeting, luring, and using cues
  
• Necessary obedience skills such as step up, come, perch, and stay
  
• The basic retrieve command, the foundation of many tricks
  
• Simple tricks such as shake hands, high five, kiss, and take a bow
  
• Tricks based on the retrieve command, including basketball, ring on the peg, and stacking cups
  
• Advanced tricks such as pulling a wagon, pushing a grocery cart, raising a flag, and riding a skateboard
  
• Innovative tricks that showcase your bird's natural abilities
  
• Chaining tricks, such as recycling and going to the mailbox
• Verbalizations and talking using the Rival/Model Method or the Positive Reward Method
• Directions for making simple props
  

• Selecting a healthy bird
• Setting up a healthy and stimulating home
• Feeding, grooming, and veterinary care
• The unique behaviors of cockatiels
• Getting small children and cockatiels to coexist peacefully
• Teaching your bird to do tricks

If you're like most dog owners, you want a trustworthy companion you can take on family vacations, to ball games, on hikes, and to cafes and festivals. You want your dog to behave when you have guests, stay peacefully at hotels, ride calmly in elevators, and maintain proper doggie decorum in all kinds of situations.

Chances are, you've watched and admired assistance and therapy dogs who are attentive to their owners' needs no matter what. This book taps into the secrets of assistance and therapy dog trainers and shows you how to use focused foundation socialization training to make sure your dog is well behaved--even in unfamiliar environments loaded with distractions and temptations. It goes beyond typical behavioral training and basic commands and covers:

• Evaluating your dog and recognizing traits that will affect her needs
• Using reward-based processes to teach complex behaviors and self-discipline
• Creating a socialization program that makes your dog focused on you and confident in different environments
• Reading your dog so you can anticipate her reactions and keep her focused on your directions

With these sophisticated training techniques, you'll turn your family pet into a sociable, take-anywhere dog who will always be welcome!

If you're like most dog owners, you want a trustworthy companion you can take on family vacations, to ball games, on hikes, and to cafes and festivals. You want your dog to behave when you have guests, stay peacefully at hotels, ride calmly in elevators, and maintain proper doggie decorum in all kinds of situations.

Chances are, you've watched and admired assistance and therapy dogs who are attentive to their owners' needs no matter what. This book taps into the secrets of assistance and therapy dog trainers and shows you how to use focused foundation socialization training to make sure your dog is well behaved--even in unfamiliar environments loaded with distractions and temptations. It goes beyond typical behavioral training and basic commands and covers:

• Evaluating your dog and recognizing traits that will affect her needs
• Using reward-based processes to teach complex behaviors and self-discipline
• Creating a socialization program that makes your dog focused on you and confident in different environments
• Reading your dog so you can anticipate her reactions and keep her focused on your directions

With these sophisticated training techniques, you'll turn your family pet into a sociable, take-anywhere dog who will always be welcome!

A Labrador Retriever is an adorable bundle of black, yellow, or chocolate joy. No matter what color coat she sports, her versatility and temperament make her an equally wonderful guide dog, sporting companion, or all-around family pet. She greets each member of her human pack with enthusiasm, and her genuine love and zest for life are contagious. The Lab is a faithful friend, and after spending only a moment in each other’s company, you’ll find yourselves hopelessly devoted to each other.

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you’ll find:

• Characteristics to look for when choosing a Labrador Retriever
• A list of supplies you’ll need before you bring her home
• Advice on grooming, feeding, and training
• A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information

The Boxer is a lover—not a fighter. Her sensitivity is astonishing and her eyes are almost human in their expression. She is devoted, fearless, and ready to defend her family. But the Boxer can also be a clown—she loves to romp and play, and her goofy personality will never cease to make you laugh. The Boxer makes a wonderful family pet, but her innate strength and natural tendency to leap require an owner who is willing to teach her the manners she needs to reach her full potential.

Packed with full-color photographs, this fun and practical guide gives you everything you need to make your relationship with your best friend even better. Inside, you’ll find:

• Characteristics to look for when choosing a Boxer
• A list of supplies you’ll need before you bring her home
• Advice on grooming, feeding, and training
• A reproducible pet-sitter chart to keep track of important information

For years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes:

• An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast
• Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problems
• Hundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your cats
• All new anatomical drawings and diagrams
• New information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and more
• Information on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficial
• Interesting findings on cat behavior

Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat, this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.

For years, many veterinary treatments for cats were based on research conducted with dogs because it was wrongly assumed that cats were very similar. Recently, there have been giant strides in feline veterinary research. This classic reference is fully updated and revised to reflect these advances and gives you the most up-to-date guidance on cat health and cat care. It includes:

• An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast
• Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common feline ailments and problems
• Hundreds of photos, drawings, and tables that illustrate what to look for and how to provide the best care for your cats
• All new anatomical drawings and diagrams
• New information on genetics, geriatrics, drug sensitivities, raw diets, arthritis medications, dental disease, and more
• Information on supplements, nutraceuticals, and holistic treatments that have proven beneficial
• Interesting findings on cat behavior

Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat, this resource helps you quickly identify potential problems, take proper steps in emergency situations, better understand diagnoses and treatment options, and communicate more effectively with your veterinarian. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.

The guide dog lovers have relied on for more than twenty-seven years, this handbook has been extensively revised to include the latest information on everything from canine healthcare to nutrition to holistic treatments. Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fourth Edition, is the definitive guide for every dog owner. It puts vital information at your fingertips, with:

• An index of signs and symptoms to help you find information fast

• Clearly written, step-by-step directions for handling common canine ailments and problems

• A chapter on emergencies that explains what to do immediately for shock, broken bones, burns, dehydration, heat stroke, poisoning, insect stings and bites, wounds, and more

• Hundreds of photos and drawings that illustrate what to look for and what to do to provide the best care for your dog

• A glossary of terms

With this guide, you'll know when to rush your pet to the vet and when you can begin treatment at home. You'll communicate more effectively with your vet. You'll have the latest information on every aspect of your dog's medical care when you need it. This is the hands-on reference you'll trust again and again.

• Characteristics to look for
• Creating a good home environment
• Feeding, grooming, and health care
• Housebreaking and basic training
• Having fun with your sometimes rambunctious pet

• Normal behavior in young, mature, and senior parrots
• Species-specific behavior: African greys, Amazons, cockatiels and cockatoos, conures, Eclectus parrots, and parakeets (budgies)
• Behaviors that indicate illness, stress, or boredom
• Caring for, training, and disciplining your bird

• Characteristics to look for
• Getting ready to bring your Chi home
• Feeding and grooming
• Healthcare and common problems
• Training and enjoying your pint-size companion

A fun design and tasty treats give this gift book the irresistible Wow! Meow! factor

Seventy-eight million cats make themselves at home in the U.S. Following on the paws of the highly successful The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook, this book contains 50 delicious recipes that have earned a seal of approval from cats and veterinarians. Recipes feature easy-to-find ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Colorful illustrations add a fun feel, while sidebars offer tips on nutrition and cooking techniques. The Ultimate Cat Treat Cookbook is an ideal gift for any kitty lover.

Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning author of more than 40 books. She has won awards from the Cat Writers' Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. Palika's work has been published in a variety of magazines, including Newsweek, the Saturday Evening Post, Dog World, Dog Fancy, and the AKC Gazette.

The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World.

50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. These inspiring, humorous, heart-breaking, or just plain weird stories reveal why cats have earned their place as our weirdest, most endearing companions, and how our fascination with them is age-old. Along the way you'll meet Félicette, the first moggy in space; Unsinkable Sam, a sea-faring feline; Tama, the railway cat who saved a community; and Snowball, the crime-solving cat.

Cats Who Changed the World celebrates the unique relationship we have with our feline best friends, from contemporary times to all throughout history.

Time spent with cats is never wasted. Comforting, cuddly, cute... What could be better than the presence of a fabulous feline fur-ball? As well as being totally adorable, cats are fiercely independent, curious and mischievous – and they make wonderful, low-maintenance companions.

Research has shown that a purring cat on your knee – or quite possibly lying across your computer keyboard! – is the perfect antidote to stress. It's no wonder these superior beings have inspired many a bon mot or wise insight over the decades. Packed full of wonderful quotes as well as fascinating snippets of information, this little book is the purr-fect gift for any cat lover.

'In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods. They have never forgotten this.' Terry Pratchett.

'Unlike a human smile, purring cannot be, as far as anyone knows, faked.' Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, The Nine Emotional Lives of Cats: A Journey Into the Feline Heart, 2002.

'Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.' Mary Bly.

'Cats have it all – admiration, endless sleep, and company only when they want it.' Rod McKuen.

Does your cat seem stressed or out of sorts, depressed or lacking in energy? Is he or she suddenly behaving badly or getting spooked easily? It could be that your animal friend's chakras need balancing.

Just like with humans, chakras can have a huge impact on your cat's wellbeing, mentally, emotionally and physically. In this natural healing guide that blends animal health and wellbeing care, you will learn how to decode your cat's behavioral signs and identify the chakras that need attention. Not only will you become more in tune with your cat's emotional wellness, physicality and spirituality, but, like the ultimate cat whisperer, you will connect with them on a deeper level and unlock your own innate psychic, intuitive and healing gifts.

Does your dog seem stressed or out of sorts, depressed or lacking in energy? Is he or she suddenly behaving badly or getting spooked easily? It could be that your animal friend's chakras need balancing.

Just like with humans, chakras can have a huge impact on your dog's wellbeing, mentally, emotionally and physically - and in fact the different states are all entwined. In this natural healing guide that blends animal health and wellbeing care, you will learn how to decode your dog's behavioral signs and identify the chakras that need attention. Not only will you become more in tune with your dog's emotional wellness, physicality and spirituality, but like the ultimate dog whisperer, you will connect with them on a deeper level and unlock your own innate psychic, intuitive and healing gifts.

A range of step-by-step healing modalities, such as massage, color therapy and crystals, help address shyness, fear, nervousness, aggression, stress and other common conditions, support the healing of injuries or illnesses, and keep your beloved animal companion happy, healthy and waggingly content.

Explore an adorable collection of loyal canine companions in this beautifully designed gift book.

The Dog features over 50 wonderful species of the world's most popular pet - from the labradoodle to the dachshund, and the stylish Chihuahua to the cherished mongrel, all of our best-loved breeds are shown in all their glorious variety.

Beautiful photography is accompanied by expertly written text by dog expert Annette Conn, with practical advice, descriptions of key characteristics, and stories of the beautiful relationship between humans and dogs.

Explore a cute and comforting collection of adorable felines in this beautifully designed gift book.

The Cat features over 50 species from around the world, displaying the sheer variety, beauty and playfulness of our favorite companion. Gorgeous felines are brought to life with an innovative paper design, allowing you to press each illustration out of the page, transforming your book into a work of art.

Beautiful photography is accompanied by a lyrical and expertly written text by cat expert Jennifer Pulling, describing the key characteristics and quirks of these much-loved pets.

Cat Care Strategies, Tips, and Secret Tricks ​

“This delightful book is great for cat parents of all ages and experience levels…I give it Four Paws Up” —Larissa Wohl, on-air pet rescue expert, producer, and host

#1 New Release in Cat Breeds

There are over 95 million pet cats in the United States, and most cat owners will tell you that they have the best cat, so why not prove it with this one-of-a-kind keepsake for cat lovers.

Claw This Journal. Following in the paw prints of Sassafras’s beloved dog keepsake, Chew This Journal, comes this creative cat care activity tracker.

Show some love for your emotional support cat. Many cat people incorporate their fur babies into their coping strategies for their emotional well-being, and since our cats do so much for us, it’s about time we support their emotional wellness too! Claw this Journal guides you on how to have fun and intentional time with your house companion.

The cat lover’s craft book. Skip the expensive cat furniture and cat carrier backpack, and instead opt to pamper your pet with exciting DIY cat care tricks like enrichment activities and cat crafts that are sure to keep even senior cats from indulging in too many cat naps!

Inside this cat care tracker you’ll find: 

• Crafts like cozy DIY cat beds, mouth-watering treats for cats, and a memory book of your pet’s milestones, silly moments, and adorable faces
• Brainbusters for your cats to ponder over such as cat puzzles, cardboard forts, and DIY cat toys
• Journaling pages to track your cat’s grooming, training, and activity progress

If you love pet training books like Chew This Journal, Who’s a Good Dog?, or Puppy Love, you’ll love Claw This Journal!

Explore the wonderful world of tortoiseshell cats and tortoiseshell cat behavior

Tortie cat behavior: With about 2 million tortoiseshell cats in the United States, these special felines tend to be strong-willed, a bit hot-tempered, and often very possessive of their humans. Other words used to describe torties are fiercely independent, feisty and unpredictable. In Tortitude: The BIG Book About Cats With a BIG Attitude, cat expert Ingrid King (The Conscious Cat) brings her professional and personal experience to explore why these cats are so special. With expert insights combined with stunning photography and passages dedicated to the cats and their passionate guardians, King offers a new perspective on these exceptional cats.