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Purr

The Science of Making Your Cat Happy

by Zazie Todd
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"Definitely a book your cat would want you to read!"—Dr. Sarah Ellis, co-author of The Trainable Cat

"Zazie Todd has created a must-have guide to improving your cat's life."—Modern Cat Magazine

We all love our cats and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things—it's about finding out what matters to them. In Purr, animal behavior expert Zazie Todd addresses every stage of your cat's life and offers surprising and effective advice for even the most experienced cat owner, all with the science to back it up.

In this indispensable book, "cat lovers learn the science behind cats' petting preferences; the multiple meanings of purrs, chirrups, and meows; how to best satisfy the scratching and stalking desires for indoor cats; and even how to keep both cats and wildlife safe if your felines spend time outside.'—Cat Warren, New York Times-bestselling author

Cat lovers will also discover how to:

  • Enrich your cat's life through play and exercise
  • Reduce anxiety and fear around your absence, visitors, and trips to the vet
  • Train your kitten or cat without causing harm (i.e. don't use a spray bottle!)
  • Provide for special needs like asthma
  • Make senior cats comfortable
  • And so much more!
  • In Purr, Zazie Todd demystifies the feline-human relationship so you can form your special bond based on your cat's unique needs—all while learning lots and having fun together.


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    • Release date

      May 3, 2022

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781771648103

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        • ISBN: 9781771648103
        • File size: 3626 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Library Journal

        May 1, 2022

        Behavioral science research has long given lots of attention to dogs, but the field is now beginning to include more feline-focused guidance like this book by psychologist Todd (Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy), which combines a scientific approach with a highly readable style. Todd is known for her own evidence-based animal behavior blog Companion Animal Psychology; she also writes the Fellow Creatures blog for Psychology Today. To those who say "Cats are aloof! Cats are independent!," Todd responds: "Not always"; like all animals, cats have individual personalities and preferences. Here she explains cat behaviors using clinical and academic research, illustrated by the author's observation of her own cats. Topics include cats' desire to hunt and stalk; the meanings of cats' chirrups, purrs, and meows; and domestic cats' relationship to the outdoors--all with practical guidance on creating happier, healthier feline environments. VERDICT Even before they see the title, cat guardians will recognize the question-mark curl of a happy cat's tail on the cover of Todd's enjoyable book; it's suitable for a wide audience, from new pet parents to shelter and veterinary professionals.--Meagan Storey

        Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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