Why Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered about Feline Unfathomables, Medical Mysteries and Befuddling Behaviors

by Marty Becker, Gina Spadafori

Is My Cat Crazy? If only it were that simple! But the fact is that your cat is very sensible indeed--about cat things. She knows how to scratch upright surfaces, cough up hairballs, send messages with her pee, and party all night. To the feline mind, these are the stuff of everyday life--as important as sleeping all day and grooming for several hours using nothing but your tongue. Your clever kitty knows you very well (after all, she sits and stares at you when you're in the bathroom). But how well do you know her? Find out why cats knead against us, the best way to hold a cat, how cats can jump onto your kitchen counters without even a running start, why they chew on your sweaters. Award-winning pet experts Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori explain the ins and outs of the feline psyche. Because the better you understand cats, the easier it is to love the kitty on your couch. Can you teach an old cat new tricks? You bet! Expecting a baby? It's perfectly okay to keep your cat. What about kittens? You'll find everything you always wanted to know about feline sex but were afraid to ask. Your cat's not crazy, but she can be mysterious. Did you know cats can tell time? They talk with their tails and walk on their toes. And there are even rumors that some cats are descendents of space aliens. It's no wonder the ancient Egyptians were not the only ones who worshipped them. You'll also find the answers to questions that tend to tickle your Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark? What's in catnip that makes kitties so silly? Can curiosity really kill a cat? You've got questions? This book's got answers. Do cats always land on their feet? Find out!

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Cats, Reference

221 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Tommy Trionfetti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basically, it comes down to this: cats are awesome!

[Maïté Ismail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Een boek vol humor en waar veel boeiende vragen worden beantwoord. Echt aangenaam om te lezen en je leert veel bij.
"Vergeet het maar dat je een kat ooit volledig zult doorgronden. De kans is groter dat je de belastingwetgeving begrijpt." Pagina 11.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had cats my whole life, I currently have 6. You can learn a lot by just observing them. I found this book informative and amusing. Learned a few things I didn't know.

[MK · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some pretty good tidbits of information in here about cats, all done in a humorous and lighthearted manner. From little trivia facts, to general advice on how to take care of your cat, to whether things are fact or myth, etc. It was an enjoyable little book to read, since I’m a cat lover.

[Cathy Savage · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was both an informative and entertaining read. Although I have had cats for a very looong time I still learned something from this book of questions. Anyone new to living with felines would learn something from it. I just read this at bedtime so it took a few days but if i had the time I could have powered through it a lot faster.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative and entertaining. If you love cats, you’ll enjoy this quick little read and maybe learn a thing or two about your furry little friends.

[mark mendoza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, but not a great deal that can't be found in the Cat Lore and Catwatching classics by Desmond Morris (who is a better writer & less tainted by consumerism).

[Ewelina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fajna książka ale niestety część wiedzy jest przestarzała

[Rach · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually quite informative 😂
I ordered multiple things for my cat while reading this to hopefully improve his quality of life after learning about what cats need to be happier.

[RedGhost · Rating 2 out of 5]

Light reading, some fun facts, only few new things if you've read few more detailed ones. OK for borrowing and light afternoon read or as a gift for complete newcomers. Or for tweens/teens, its Q&A form could fit them well.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An alternate title for this book could be “Trivial Pursuit: Cats Edition”. All those weird little things cats do get explained here: what exactly is a hairball, why do cats eyes glow at night (it’s not really lasers), who invented kitty litter, why they knead on you, why they pee on your pillow when you go away for a few days. Each entry is short; one or two pages. It’s a quick, fun read for cat lovers, and the information is solid.

[Rianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

14/40 books read in 2016.
Bookshelf 2016 read: #4.

Dit is een schattig klein boekje. Het is opgedeeld in kleine hoofdstukjes, elk hoofdstuk is een vraag + antwoord. Het is wel duidelijk dat de schrijvers Amerikaans zijn. In Nederland kun je prima je kat naar buiten laten, maar in Amerika niet, dus adviseert de schrijver om katten binnen te houden. Voor de rest is dit leuk om te lezen & ik beveel het zeker aan als je van katten houd en er misschien nog niet zoveel over ze weet.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book answers a lot of cat questions (I learned from it) and if you don't know a lot about cats you'll learn a lot. It annoyed me because one of the authors also wrote Cats for Dummies, and a lot of the content was copied word for word from that book. I would've preferred more questions not from CFD so I'd get more information.

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ik vind het altijd leuk om over katten te lezen, het is het enige wat ik kan doen, want ik ben allergisch voor katten. :( Het boek was leuk, ik vond de grapjes geinig. Het was af en toe serieus, maar vaak waren er ook grapjes gemaakt over dingen.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some very interesting information that my kids and I enjoyed reading. Humor breaks up what could otherwise be a drone of information although you do have to overlook some grammatical errors that was missed by the editor.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book! Not only was it extremely informative but it also threw in some humor - which is always good! So if you're looking for a "Cats for Dummies" book, I would definitely recommend this one. If nothing else, you'll get a good laugh out of it. :) 5 stars!

[Shelley Pearson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many bad puns.

[Gwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I am not a cat person, I do love animals and this was quite informative as well as interesting; sometimes humorous too.

[JoAlice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books is worth the read. I didn't want to rush through it. Has a lot of good info.

[Aislin · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a cat lover or cat owner you can relate to these.

[Shannon Wyss · Rating 3 out of 5]

It won't change your life. But a quick, interesting read.