Complete Kitten Care

Review by Michelle Finch for Complete Kitten Care
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I picked up this book last year, and I studied it carefully before getting my first kitten, Ginny. The title doesn’t lie, “Complete Kitten Care” is exactly what you get. The three-month old female I got last August is now a happy and healthy member of my family thanks to the advice from this book. The topics covered here involve everything essential that a kitty novice needs to know, such as vet visits, spaying/neutering, adjusting to other pets, and grooming. The most important chapters that should not go unread are the sections that deal with medical emergencies (falls, drowning, and electrocution), and recognizing/treating sick kittens. I’m lucky enough not to have applied that information to my experiences with my kitten, but it’s still good to know. On the behavior front, “Complete Kitten Care” helps you understand your kitten’s way of thinking and help you fix his mistakes, particularly litterbox-related mistakes. Also very helpful is the chapter on understanding body language, and how your kitty communicates with you. I now understand all of Ginny’s moods by the size of her pupils, volume and pitch of her meow, position of her ears, and how her tail is held. This book doesn’t go without any entertainment, though. There are lots of adorable kitten photos and drawings that will easily melt your heart. In the back of the book, it has cat legends and fun facts, and there are lists of cat-related web sites, magazines, care organizations, pet supply sources, and other cat books. Highly reccomended! A+

Review by NitroStitch for Complete Kitten Care
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I purchased Complete Kitten Care in the Kindle version, since we have been used to adult cats for a long time, and wanted to brush up on raising kittens. The book is extremely well written, well organized, highly informative and a lot of fun to read. Amy Shojai has included a lot of adorable photos of kittens, and she writes with a fantastic sense of humor, so I enjoyed the book on many levels.

It is possible to be parents of kitties without such helpful advice, but you and your kittens will be much happier and have a better relationship after reading Complete Kitten Care. She covers everything from preparing to bring your kittens home, choosing your kitten(s), food and snacks, litterbox training, play, training in general, providing appropriate scratching targets and encouraging kitties in their use, health, travel, and plenty of information about emergencies. Some of the most helpful information will be the portions on understanding how kittens view their world and you and how to interpret kitten body language and behavior.

Whether you already have kittens or are planning to adopt some, please do yourself and your kitty children a favor and buy Complete Kitten Care. I know I will be referring to the book often for the kittens we will adopt soon.

Review by literaturefriend for Complete Kitten Care
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Really eased my fears and concerns about being a new cat parent. Used most techniques/suggestions and must say that my kittens are a real joy. I don’t think I would have had such a positive experience if it were not for this book.