Good Cat!: A Proven Guide to Successful Litter Box Use and Problem Solving
Stop punishing your cat and start praising them instead!
Your cat is by nature a clean, fastidious creature--so why has he stopped using the litter box? And what can you do to get him back on track? This book gives you the inside scoop on litter box protocol and how to better understand your cat's needs so you can nip problems in the bud--or prevent them before they start.
Good Cat! outlines a step-by-step retraining program for your cat that clearly explains:
- How to pinpoint the cause of the problem
- Why punishing your cat isn't the answer
- The pros and cons of various types of litter and litter boxes
- How to teach your cat litter box basics
- The best methods for removing odors and stains
- How to introduce change without upsetting your cat
Your cat is trying to tell you something when he rejects the litter box. With this book, you'll discover how to respond properly--so you can say Good Cat!
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Book details
- Author
- Shirlee Kalstone
- Imprint
- Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Pets › Cats
- Topics
- cats · litter box training · cat behavior · pet care · odor removal · cat ownership
- ISBN-13
- 9780764569364
About the author
SHIRLEE KALSTONE was an internationally recognized expert on pets who authored 15 books on pet health care, grooming, behavior, and housebreaking, including How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days.
Kalstone studied at the University of Pittsburgh. She directed one of the first grooming schools in the United States, wrote a monthly grooming column for Pet Supplies Marketing magazine for over 17 years, and served as the regular grooming columnist for Pure-Breed Dogs: The American Kennel Club Gazette.
When not writing, Kalstone worked as a trainer, groomer, humane society worker, and breeder and exhibitor of dogs, with involvement in the field spanning over 35 years. She founded Intergroom in 1981 and organized that international grooming conference for 20 years.