Tell Your Cat You're Pregnant: An Essential Guide for Cat Owners Who Are Expecting a Baby (downloadable MP3s included)

by Lewis Kirkham

Overview

NOTE: This ebook contains a link to download your included MP3 baby sounds and toy noises. Do you have a much-loved cat? Your 'fur kid'? Are you expecting or trying for a baby? Does your cat know? Do you want to learn how to prepare your cat for your new baby?Tell Your Cat You're Pregnant is filled with easy-to-read, practical advice for creating a loving bond between your cat and new baby. This book provides the latest behavioral knowledge and extensive information about transitioning to a larger, harmonious family. It is a must-read for any cat-owning couple expecting a baby - your cat and baby's future relationship may just depend on it.Written by renowned veterinarian and behaviorist, Dr Kirkham has packed this book full of information, helpful tips and the latest behavioral knowledge. It is a must read for any dog owning family who is expecting a baby - your dog's and baby's future relationship may just depend on it.In this step-by-step guide you will learn how to: Prepare your cat for your baby; Accustom your cat to a variety of baby and toy sounds; Protect you and your baby from cat illnesses, including toxoplasmosis; Read and interpret your cat's body language; Introduce your cat and baby for the first time; Adjust your routine and the household to keep your cat calm; Know when you need professional assistance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780994449221
Publisher:	Little Creatures Publishing Pty Ltd
Publication date:	04/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Dr Lewis Kirkham, a veterinarian with further qualifications in animal behavior, has a lifelong fascination with pets and their interaction with their owners. Since graduating as a veterinarian from the University of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, Dr Kirkham has worked in a variety of practices in both Australia and the United Kingdom. In 2004, he founded Animal Behaviour Solutions, a company that provides private counselling and behavioral advice for pet owners. Through this company, Dr Kirkham has assisted numerous pets and their owners in the assessment and management of behavior problems. He is also a consultant to local and international zoos and sanctuaries on exotic species’ behavioral problems. Dr Kirkham regularly features on TV, radio and online media regarding behavioral problems in pets. He contributes to the Age, Herald Sun, the Daily Telegraph, the Courier Mail, the Advertiser and the Australian newspapers, Dogs Life, Living and Lifestyle, Oriental BQ Weekly, Woolworths Baby and Toddler Club and Urban Animal magazines. He has also published in the Australian Veterinary Journal. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. The birth of his two daughters ignited his passion for educating expectant parents about the smooth transition from a child-free cat or dog-owning family to a larger family with a new baby. Following the worldwide success of Dr Kirkham’s first book, Tell Your Dog You’re Pregnant: An essential guide for dog owners who are expecting a baby, he became aware of the widespread demand for a book to assist pregnant owners of cats, hence the arrival of Tell Your Cat You’re Pregnant: An essential guide for cat owners who are expecting a baby. Currently Dr Kirkham divides his time between his family, private veterinary practice, companion and exotic animal behaviour referrals and online veterinary support.