HAPPY INDOOR CAT, Laetitia Barlerin

Are you dreaming of adopting a cat but still hesitating, fearing it won't tolerate living indoors in your apartment? Think again: a cat can be happy in an apartment... but under certain conditions! Veterinary doctor Laetitia Barlerin provides you with all the advice in this book to choose the right cat if it's destined to live in an apartment and keep it healthy. You'll then discover a multitude of tips and tricks to enrich its environment, entertain it, and offer it a happy life. And to give you ideas, the author has selected many accessories for you, from the simplest to the most unexpected: litter boxes, radiator hammocks, water fountains, cat trees, scratching posts, play balls... Table of contents: Can a cat live in an apartment? : The cat's private life... * Choosing the right apartment cat * Can it become claustrophobic? * The arrival of the kitten and its adaptation. The health of the apartment cat: Managing its sexuality, a necessity! * Indoor cat = obese cat? * Yes to vaccinations and deworming! * Beware of domestic accidents... * Pests and other annoyances... Arranging its indoor space: The dining area, in peace! * The resting area? resting areas! * The little corner... to maintain well * Life in height... a new space! Its daily activities: It sharpens its claws... it's a need! * It climbs on the cat tree! * Kitten or adult, it plays! * It can learn tricks! * It cuddles... and seeks affection! The arrival of a roommate: Another cat? not always easy... * A cat and a dog can be friends! * It can live with other animals! Outings and moving: Outings, yes, but on a leash! * Balcony, terrace and garden: caution! * Moving, a source of stress.