Play With Your Cat!

'Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in! And your cat will thank you for it' John Bradshaw, Sunday Times bestselling author of In Defence of Dogs and Cat Sense 'Trust me, Play With Your Cat is an indispensable addition to any cat lover's library!' Jackson Galaxy, New York Times bestselling author and star of My Cat from Hell What does a cat need besides food, a comfortable home and access to a good vet? PLAY! This practical guide from leading cat behaviour scientist Dr Mikel Maria Delgado explains how interactive play is at the centre of your cat's overall health. Revealing how it mimics the hunting experience that shaped cats' evolution, Play With Your Cat! includes: - Advice on selecting toys and setting up your home environment for the perfect play session - Guidance on specific play techniques to exercise your cat's body and mind - Tips on engaging nonchalant, anxious and uninterested kitties - How to use play to address behavioural issues like aggression and litter-box avoidance With charming illustrations to demonstrate different techniques and evidence-based advice to help you deepen your relationship with your furry friend, this is an essential handbook for cat owners everywhere.

'Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in! And your cat will thank you for it' John Bradshaw, Sunday Times bestselling author of In Defence of Dogs and Cat Sense 'Trust me, Play With Your Cat is an indispensable addition to any cat lover's library!' Jackson Galaxy, New York Times bestselling author and star of My Cat from Hell What does a cat need besides food, a comfortable home and access to a good vet? PLAY! This practical guide from leading cat behaviour scientist Dr Mikel Maria Delgado explains how interactive play is at the centre of your cat's overall health. Revealing how it mimics the hunting experience that shaped cats' evolution, Play With Your Cat! includes: - Advice on selecting toys and setting up your home environment for the perfect play session - Guidance on specific play techniques to exercise your cat's body and mind - Tips on engaging nonchalant, anxious and uninterested kitties - How to use play to address behavioural issues like aggression and litter-box avoidance With charming illustrations to demonstrate different techniques and evidence-based advice to help you deepen your relationship with your furry friend, this is an essential handbook for cat owners everywhere.

A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness--play! Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat! , animal behavior expert Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado shows cat parents what they may be missing: interactive play. Using an evidence-based approach and the latest scientific research, Delgado: shows why cats need play and how it is essential to their well-being provides readers with techniques on how to engage their cat in play reveals how to use play to improve problematic cat behaviors Playfully written and with fun illustrations, Play with Your Cat! is an essential read for cat parents looking to understand their feline friend--and have some fun in the process.

A fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness--play! Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue to be misunderstood by their owners. This lack of understanding can lead to bored, frustrated, and under-stimulated cats, resulting in health and behavior problems. In Play with Your Cat! , animal behavior expert Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado shows cat parents what they may be missing: interactive play. Using an evidence-based approach and the latest scientific research, Delgado: shows why cats need play and how it is essential to their well-being provides readers with techniques on how to engage their cat in play reveals how to use play to improve problematic cat behaviors Playfully written and with fun illustrations, Play with Your Cat! is an essential read for cat parents looking to understand their feline friend--and have some fun in the process.