Play With Your Cat! (Paperback)
The expert guide to a happier and healthier feline
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Why interactive play is essential for your cat's wellbeing and how to do it well
'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 Mikel 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
Play With Your Cat! (Paperback)
The expert guide to a happier and healthier feline
Buy from
Why interactive play is essential for your cat's wellbeing and how to do it well
'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.
Play With Your Cat! (Ebook)
The expert guide to a happier and healthier feline
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Why interactive play is essential for your cat's wellbeing and how to do it well
'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.
Reviews for Play With Your Cat!
Dr John Bradshaw, Sunday Times bestselling author of IN DEFENSE OF DOGS and CAT SENSE
Dr Sarah Ellis, feline behaviour specialist and co-author of THE TRAINABLE CAT
Hal Herzog, author of SOME WE LOVE, SOME WE HATE, SOME WE EAT
Jackson Galaxy, New York Times bestselling author and star of MY CAT FROM HELL
Hannah Shaw, New York Times bestselling author of TINY BUT MIGHTY
Alexandra Horowitz, internationally bestselling author of INSIDE OF A DOG and THE YEAR OF THE PUPPY
Dr Marty Becker, 'America's Veterinarian,' author and Founder of Fear Free Pets
Ingrid King, author of PURRS OF WISDOM and BUCKLEY'S STORY
Kate Benjamin, founder of Hauspanther and co-author of CATIFICATION and CATIFY TO SATISFY
Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of DOGS DEMYSTIFIED
Dr Ilona Rodan, DVM, board certified feline specialist and author of FELINE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELFARE
Kristyn Vitale, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Award-Winning Researcher in Cat Behavior
Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB
Zazie Todd, PhD, author of PURR: THE SCIENCE OF MAKING YOUR CAT HAPPY
Mikel Maria Delgado
Dr Mikel Maria Delgado is a cat behaviour consultant and animal behaviour scientist. She is co-author, with Jackson Galaxy, of the book Total Cat Mojo. Her research on cat behaviour has appeared in cat journals and veterinary textbooks, and she has been featured in The New York Times and the BBC, among other outlets.