Kittens For Dummies

Who can resist the charm of a kitten, those energetic, curious creatures whose cuteness factors fall somewhere between adorable and irresistible? But as animal shelters across the country can attest, those enchanting balls of fluff quickly mature into full-grown cats with their own requirements for healthy, happy lives. Kittens For Dummies is your source for understanding what you can expect if you decide to welcome a high energy and high maintenance four-legged friend into your home. You'll not only figure out if you're ready to fit a kitty into your lifestyle, but also 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 of themÂthose that seem to require a veterinary medicine degree to figure outÂKittens For Dummies explains everything in plain, everyday English. And like the subject itself, this handy reference is full of fun. In entertaining, informative language, the friendly guide gives you the real deal on

Doling out plenty of love, attention, and patience
Deciding whether kitty will be allowed to explore the outdoors
Making your kitten comfy with the right supplies and accessories
Knowing how often to ring the dinner bell
Recognizing emergencies that call for quick trips to the veterinarian
Locating qualified caretakers when you travel
Nurturing kitty into adulthood
Before you take the giant leap into kitten ownershipÂa wonderful and sometimes chaotic worldÂcheck out the expert advice in a resource that's bound to become as constant a companion as your purr-fect pet.

P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youÂre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Kittens For Dummies (9780764541506). The book you see here shouldnÂt be considered a new or updated product. But if youÂre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. WeÂre always writing about new topics!