Decoding Your Cat, American College of Veterinary Beha
Decoding Your Cat, American College of Veterinary Beha
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Decoding Your Cat
The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Cat Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent or Change Unwanted Ones

Author: American College of Veterinary Beha

Narrator: Lisa Flanagan

Unabridged: 10 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 07/21/2020

Categories: Nonfiction, Pets


Synopsis

The cutting-edge, scientifically accurate, definitive book on the most popular behavioral issues that cats face

In the United States, one of the predominant reasons that owners abandon or give up their pets (often leading to euthanasia) is because of unwanted behaviors. Many have tried to instruct proper cat training, but this is the first book of its kind to provide an in-depth understanding of the underlying reasons for a cat’s problem behavior, the essential key to unlocking the best for your cat and avoiding pitfalls. Decoding Your Cat gives owners new insight on promoting their cat’s physical and psychological health and wellness and maintaining a long and fulfilling relationship together. 

Written by the leading experts in cat behavior from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, with an introduction by animal expert Steve Dale, this book conveys the newest and best information on cat behavioral science in a fun, interesting, and understandable way. Together with anecdotes from real life situations and the science behind how cats relate to their world, Decoding Your Cat empowers owners to provide a home environment that is happy, safe, and functional, to identify and seek treatment for medical health problems, to understand how to deal with unwanted behaviors, and in general to help cats live longer and fuller lives.  

Narrated by Lisa Flanagan. Lisa Flanagan is an award-winning narrator, voice actor, stage director, improviser, opera librettist and classical singer. Her VO work includes animation, video games, and commercials. Lisa has received multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, Voice Arts Awards, and the 2019 Audie Award winner for Fantasy (Spinning Silver). She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her cats.

About American College of Veterinary Beha

The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists are the undeniable authorities when it comes to explaining why our pets do what they do, and also in dealing with the most extreme behavior problems. The ACVB is a professional organization of veterinarians who are board-certified in the specialty of veterinary behavior dedicated to advancing the behavioral health of all companion animals through education and outreach. ACVB members, known as diplomates, have undergone rigorous professional training and scrutiny, publishing peer-reviewed articles, speaking professionally around the country (many around the world) to veterinarians and others interested in behavior topics, and in general demonstrating that they are the leading experts in the field.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Briar's Reviews on August 19, 2020

Decoding Your Cat is a useful tool for those seeking more information about owning a cat. I've had cats my entire life, so a book like this was super intriguing to read. I did learn some new information (like the fact that training cats can be possible, although my cats rule the roost so I doubt that......more

Goodreads review by Marina on July 21, 2020

Did I mention I have a new kitten? So I have to read books about cats now! This one came up for review on NetGalley so I thought I’d give it a go. Decoding Your Cat is a wide-ranging book including chapters on welcoming your new cat, training them, taming ferals and living with an aging cat. Being s......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on September 16, 2020

This is an incredibly thorough guide to cats, probably the best I've read. It's written by a number of different vets affiliated with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and uses a combination of anecdotes, facts, vocabulary terms, charts and in-depth essays to teach you about everything......more

Goodreads review by Sara on May 24, 2020

Decoding your cat is an apt title for this book as it literally does just that. As a cat owner I was very interested in having most of my own theories confirmed and learning more on top of that. I like how the books presented and this would be an excellent book for any cat owner. It would make a goo......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on June 22, 2021

It took me longer than usual to read this but primarily because it's CHOCK FULL of information! I wanted to let it breathe and take some time with all the things I learned before I moved on to consuming more information and I definitely think that's the way to approach this book. It has a lot of hel......more