Original Cat Bible (eBook)

The Definitive Source for All Things Cat

Sandy Robins (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2014
544 Seiten
Companionhouse Books (Verlag)
978-1-62008-141-9 (ISBN)

Infos

The ultimate comprehensive resource for cat lovers from the editors of Cat Fancy magazine-packed with dazzling photography. The most complete and authoritative book of its kind, The Original Cat Bible delves deeply into all things feline, from the domestication of cats and their anatomy and genetics, to practical advice on pet health, to folklore and fun facts. Learn about:- A detailed history of the modern cat (including the noble big cats of the wild)- Cat welfare and rescue of stray and feral cats- The feline's place in world religions and folklore- Cats in literature, art, popular culture through the ages, and social media- The development of cat breeds and the genetics of purebred cats- Body types, coat types, colors, and patterns- A guide to choosing and caring for a pet cat, including advice on catproofing and supplies- Expansive coverage of every recognized cat breed in the world, with contributions from expert guest authors Sarah Hartwell and Lorraine Shelton- Thorough information on feline health with special veterinary chapters by Dr. Arnold Plotnick

Autor

lt;div>Sandy Robins is an awarding-winning multi-media pet lifestyle expert, author, TV and radio personality, and pet industry spokesperson. She was the 2013 recipient of the Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award presented by the American Pet Products Association. Her two cat books, Fabulous Felines: Health and Beauty Secrets for the Pampered Cat and For The Love of Cats, have both won awards from the Cat Writers Association of America, of which she is a longtime member. She is also a member of the Dog Writers Association of America and received more than 30 awards of excellence from both these organizations for her contributions to the pet world. She lives in Irvine, California.

Arnold Plotnick, MS, DVM, ACVIM, is the founder of Manhattan Cat Specialists (MCS), a cats-only veterinary facility on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. A graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Plotnick served as the vice president of the prestigious ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital before founding MCS. He contributes the Ask the Vet column for Cat Fancy magazine and also writes for Catnip magazine, catchannel.com, and Petocracy.com. He lives in New York City.
Sarah Hartwell, the originator of the messybeast.com website, is a writer on various feline-related topics, including breed history, behavior, rescue, senior cats, and care. Her articles have appeared in Cat Fancy, Cat World, The Cat, Fab, and other magazines and newsletters around the world. Sarah lives in Essex, England.

Lorraine M. Shelton is a research scientist, an author, a cat show judge for The International Cat Association (TICA), and a lecturer in the fields of avian and feline genetics. For two decades, her Featherland Cattery has specialized in rare-colored Persians, Turkish Angoras, Selkirk Rex, and Norwegian Forest Cats. She is the co-author of Robinson’s Genetics for Cat Breeders & Veterinarians. She is a regular contributor to Cat Fancy, catchannel.com and fanciers.com. She lives in Corona, California.