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Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat | 
 enlarge | Author: Pam Johnson-bennett
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Category: Book
List Price: $15.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Sales Rank: 12150
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 0142004758
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.8
EAN: 9780142004753
ASIN: 0142004758
Publication Date: July 6, 2004
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Product Description
In this companion to her successful introduction to cat behavior Think Like a Cat, Pam Johnson-Bennett, the award-winning author and feline behaviorist, shows how adding another cat to your home does not have to be the start of a kitty apocalypse. Although cats are often misunderstood as natural loners, Johnson-Bennett shows how to plan, set up, and maintain a home environment that will help multiple catsand their ownerslive in peace. Cat vs. Cat will help readers understand the importance of territory, the specialized communication cats use to establish relationships and hierarchies, and how to interpret the so-called bad behavior that leads so many owners to needless frustration. Offering a wealth of information on how to diffuse tension, prevent squabbles and ambushes, blend two families, or help the elder kitty in your family, Cat vs. Cat is a welcome resource for both seasoned and prospective guardians of cat families large and small.
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 This book definitely helps, even if you don't have any major problems with your cats August 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is great. I got it because I was interested in understanding my cats, not for any problems, because my cats are pretty good with each other.
Reading the book, I realized I got lucky by just chucking my cats together when I adopted them.
This book has lots of great tips, like placement of food, and even how to play with your cats. (I wasn't letting them catch the rope enough)
It deals with all sorts of issues: hierarchy, toys, food, scratching posts, going outside, cat tree placement, etc etc.
And the photo on the front is freaking hilarious. I laugh every time I look at the book. The cat on the right could have a thought bubble above... "Step off, chump!"
Last but not least, I'll say that I'm really really tempted to get another of this author's books, but this book is so good, I'm not sure what the other books will have that this book doesn't. It's that good.
Excellent book July 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have learned so much about cats after reading this book that my three cats are much happier now. By the way, I am also very happy, since they are not scratching our furniture any more. This book is also very well written, making the reading experience pleasant and easy. Thank you so much, Pam. You are awesome!
Best money ever spent!! June 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Before I purchased this book, I was at my wits end. I have 8 cats and my husband and I were seriously considering getting rid of at least half of them. It was the last thing we wanted to do and we really struggled with it. We had a HUGE litterbox problem (among other things) and I'd become embarrassed to have anyone over because the urine smell in the house was just awful. Some cats had stopped using the box altogether even though I was cleaning them regularly. Everything I'd read about online and discussed with other cat owners and even veterinarians wasn't working. I tried different litters, moving the boxes, buying more boxes and anything else I came across but nothing was working. We also had an issue where 2 of the cats weren't getting along at all. They couldn't even be in the same room together or there'd be a violent confrontation. Also, my carpet, wallpaper, furniture and even door frames were being shredded on a daily basis. About a month ago, I came across this book online and decided to purchase it as a last ditch effort. We decided this would be our last attempt at correcting the problems and the next step was getting rid of them. The day I received the book, I immediately began reading it. There was one suggestion the author gave about litter box problems that I'd never heard before. In fact, I'd always heard the opposite! Anyway, I put this suggestion into play the very next day and I've never looked back! All of my cats are using the boxes and my house smells fresh and clean again. In fact, the problem was fixed immediately. I used to clean up urine and feces several times a day and I swear, I haven't had to clean up either since I got this book! Also, the issue with the 2 feuding cats has improved greatly and all the cats are now scratching where they're supposed too. The 2 cats still don't get along but we've found away around it (as suggested in the book) and everybody is much happier. I don't think I could even put a price on this book for what it's done for our family. With what I was paying for carpet cleaners, steam cleaning, paper towels, litter, more boxes...etc., this book has paid for itself a hundred times over!
Great information May 26, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've always had cats and thought I knew them well. Not so much, lol. I got this book when I introduced two new cats. It's really helped my cats (and my sanity). It sounds funny, but it helps you to think like a cat which makes understanding and dealing with them a lot easier.
 Good Cat Info May 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great little book full of information on cats. It has especially good information for introducing a new cat into the household. It's a must have in order to avoid commom mistakes most of us make when bringing a new kitty home.
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