Kittens For Dummies

by Dusty Rainbolt

Who can resist the charm of a kitten, those energetic, curious creatures whose cuteness factors fall somewhere between adorable and irresistible? But as animal shelters across the country can attest, those enchanting balls of fluff quickly mature into full-grown cats with their own requirements for healthy, happy lives. Kittens For Dummies is your source for understanding what you can expect if you decide to welcome a high energy and high maintenance four-legged friend into your home. You'll not only figure out if you're ready to fit a kitty into your lifestyle, but also how to go about Books abound about kitten care. Unlike many of themÂthose that seem to require a veterinary medicine degree to figure out Kittens For Dummies explains everything in plain, everyday English. And like the subject itself, this handy reference is full of fun. In entertaining, informative language, the friendly guide gives you the real deal on Before you take the giant leap into kitten ownershipÂa wonderful and sometimes chaotic worldÂcheck out the expert advice in a resource that's bound to become as constant a companion as your purr -fect pet. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youÂre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Kittens For Dummies (9780764541506). The book you see here shouldnÂt be considered a new or updated product. But if youÂre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. WeÂre always writing about new topics!

320 pages, Paperback

Published August 13, 2019

Reviews

[Vanessa M.]

I can tell the author is a Cat Person Extraordinaire as her writing reflects her huge heart for the feline species. I appreciated this compact guide to kittenhood. My husband and I unexpectedly welcomed a nearly 12-week old into our home last week and I'm devouring as many cat books and instructional videos as Miss Millie will allow. She is my first kitten and my husband's first cat--we have a lot to learn!

Rainbolt's guide covers the basic steps concerning readying your home for a kitten be it by purchase, adoption, rescue, or fostering. She goes through how to introduce a kitten into your home, including introducing children and the other household pets to the newbie kitty. Topics such as the litter box, foods, water, toys, carriers, and grooming items are given ample room in the chapters.

My gratitude goes to the sections concerning medical and veterinary care. I did not realize that healthy-looking kittens are so susceptible to virus and diseases and their risks of problems can be tenuous until about 16 weeks of age. I did a lot of crying while reading about what could befall a younger kitten. I personally will rest better once Millie sees the vet at her scheduled appointment.

One topic that I hoped would be covered but is not in this particular guide is cat insurance or wellness plans.

I did find the traveling with your kitten chapter to be insightful.

Recommended for new kitty caregivers/owners!

[Scott]

I’m adopting a kitten soon and had looked everywhere for a comprehensive guide to foundational kitten information. I couldn’t find anything! This book had it all, and it was written in an engaging and friendly style. Highly recommend for new kitten owners.