Kittens For Dummies [Paperback]

"A huge amount of information."  (Birmingham Post, Monday 19th November 2007)

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 them – those that seem to require a veterinary medicine degree to figure out – Kittens 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 ownership – a wonderful and sometimes chaotic world – check out the expert advice in a resource that′s bound to become as constant a companion as your purr–fect pet.

Get the scoop on kitten health and behavior

Your friendly guide to bringing up a frisky feline

Kittens are undeniably cute and they have an unlimited amount of energy. From finding a kitten and visiting the vet to choosing the right food, litter boxes, and toys, this handy reference gets you through the toughest and most delightful era in your cat’s life.

Praise for Kittens For Dummies

"Few authors can boast the wisdom and experience of the Queen of Kitten Care, Dusty Rainbolt."
—Steve Dale, host of "Animal Planet Radio" and columnist for "My Pet World," Tribune Media Services

"Kittens For Dummies delivers sound, savvy advice on adopting a kitten and ensuring that it enjoys a long, playful, and healthy life. I give Dusty’s book two paws up!"
—Arden Moore, pet columnist for Prevention and editor of Catnip

Discover how to:

• Adopt or buy the right kitten for you
• Kitten–proof your home
• Introduce kitty to children and other pets
• Prevent and treat feline illnesses
• Deal with behavioral issues
• Rescue an orphaned kitten

Dusty Rainbolt is Product Reviewer for Catnip, former Product Editor for Whole Cat Journal, and an award–winning writer. She became involved in kitten rescue in 1986 when she cared for an abandoned pregnant cat. She found homes for mom and the kittens but kept her two favorites: Chani and Wretched. She had no idea that one act of kindness would later bless her with a career writing about cats. She and her husband, Weems, have been raising orphans ever since. In a small way they also helped elevate the Turkish Van breed to championship status in the Cat Fanciers′ Association.