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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Knowing the Cat within the Companion | |
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Felis silvestris to Felis catus: Domestication | |
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Phylogeny (Evolutionary History) | |
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Taxonomy (Present-Day Classification) | |
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Domestication | |
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In the Beginning: Ancient Egyptians Meet the African Wildcat (Felis silvestris) | |
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From Wildcat to Pussycat: Changes due to Domestication | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Selective Breeding: Cat Breeds from the Everyday to the Unusual | |
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Natural Selection: The Cat on Its Own | |
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Selective Breeding: The Emergence of Unusual Coat Types and Colors | |
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Purebreds and the Origins of Organized Shows | |
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Associations | |
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Shorthair Breeds | |
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Longhair Breeds | |
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Rex Cats | |
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Spotted Cats | |
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Unusual Breeds | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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The Cat's Perception of the World: Structure, Movement, and Special Senses | |
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Structure | |
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Movement and Balance | |
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Special Senses | |
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Recognizing the Normal Cat | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Reproduction and Breeding Management | |
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Reproductive Anatomy of the Queen | |
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Reproductive Anatomy of the Male | |
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Estrous Cycle | |
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Breeding Management | |
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Gestation | |
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Care of Newborns | |
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Caring for Orphans | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Genetics: Why All Cats Are Tabbies | |
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Basic Genetic Principles | |
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Inheritance of Coat Color and Type in the Domestic Cat | |
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Selection of Breeding Animals | |
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Types of Breeding Systems | |
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Genetically Influenced Disorders | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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The Human-Cat Relationship: Benefits and Responsibilities | |
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The Diversity of Human-Cat Relationships | |
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The Human Side of the Bond | |
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The Cat Side of the Bond | |
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Benefits of Living with Cats | |
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Bonds That Fail: Stray Cats, Feral Cats, and Cats in Shelters | |
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Cited References | |
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References and Recommended Reading | |
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Behavior: Understanding the Domestic Cat | |
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Developmental Behavior: From Kitten to Adult | |
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Neonatal Behavior | |
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Sensitive Period of Socialization in Kittens | |
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The Mother-Kitten Relationship | |
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Play Behavior in Kittens | |
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Development of Predatory Behavior in Kittens | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Social Life: Communication Patterns, Social Relationships, and Territoriality | |
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Communication in the Domestic Cat | |
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Social Behavior | |
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Territorial Nature | |
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Predation | |
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Breed Differences in Behavior | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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How Cats Learn (or Learning to Train a Cat!) | |
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Habituation and Sensitization | |
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Classical Conditioning | |
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Operant Conditioning (Instrumental Learning) | |
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Observational (Social) Learning | |
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Behavior Modification Techniques | |
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Influences on Learning | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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The Misbehaving Cat: Behavior Problems and Solutions | |
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Identification and Diagnosis: Obtaining a Behavioral History | |
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Elimination Problems | |
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Problem Aggression | |
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Miscellaneous Behavior Problems | |
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Pharmacotherapy for Behavior Problems | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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References and Recommended Reading | |
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Health and Disease: Keeping Cats Healthy and Happy | |
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Viral Diseases | |
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Viruses | |
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Feline Upper Respiratory Disease (Viral Causes) | |
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Panleukopenia | |
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Feline Leukemia Virus | |
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Feline Coronavirus | |
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus | |
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Rabies | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Bacterial, Fungal, and Protozoan Diseases | |
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Bacteria, Chlamydia, and Rickettsia | |
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Fungal Infections | |
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Protozoan Diseases | |
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Conclusion | |
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Cited References | |
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Vaccination Guidelines | |
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Types of Immunity | |
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Vaccine Selection and Administration | |
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Adverse Reactions to Vaccination | |
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Vaccination Schedules and Guidelines | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Internal Parasites | |
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Roundworms (Ascarids) | |
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Hookworms | |
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Tapeworms (Cestodes) | |
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Liver Flukes | |
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Lungworms | |
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Heartworms | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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External Parasites | |
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Fleas | |
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Ear Mites: Otodectes cynotis | |
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Mange Mites, Walking Dandruff (Cheyletiellosis), and Lice | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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First-Aid Procedures | |
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Preparing a First-Aid Kit | |
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Immediate Procedures and Restraint | |
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Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest | |
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Shock | |
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Bleeding | |
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High-Rise Syndrome | |
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Choking | |
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Heatstroke | |
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Burns | |
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Insect Stings and Spider Bites | |
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Poisoning | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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References and Recommended Reading | |
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Nutrition: Feeding Cats for Health and Longevity | |
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The Cat as an Obligate Carnivore: Nutrient Requirements | |
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Nutritional Uniqueness | |
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Essential and Nonessential Nutrients | |
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Energy | |
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Water | |
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Carbohydrates | |
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Fat | |
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Protein | |
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Vitamins | |
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Minerals | |
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Digestion and Absorption | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Providing a Healthy Diet: Cat Food Selection and Evaluation | |
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Types of Commercial Cat Food | |
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Characteristics of an Optimal Diet | |
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Evaluation and Selection of an Appropriate Cat Food | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Feeding Management throughout the Life Cycle | |
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Feeding Behavior | |
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Feeding Regimens | |
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What to Feed (Overview) | |
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How Much to Feed | |
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Feeding during Growth | |
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Feeding for Adult Maintenance | |
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Feeding during Gestation and Lactation | |
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Weaning Kittens | |
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Feeding Geriatric Cats | |
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General Feeding Guidelines | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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Nutritionally Responsive Diseases | |
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Obesity | |
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Diabetes Mellitus | |
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Chronic Kidney Disease | |
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease | |
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Food Hypersensitivity (Allergy) | |
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Hepatic Lipidosis | |
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Conclusions | |
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Cited References | |
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References and Recommended Reading | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |