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This unique book offers precise, detailed observations of the behavior of cats at play, and explains in everyday language how to interpret their meaning. With clear descriptions and color photographs throughout, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand more about their cat.

Brigitte Rauth-Widmann has over 20 yearsÆ experience of dealing with dogs and cats. She has a PhD in biology and behavioural biology of wild and domestic animals, and is the author of numerous books on home and pets, as well as hundreds of articles in two high circulation German magazines, The German Dog and Cats Extra. With her easy-to-understand and refreshing writing style, Brigitte knows how to inspire readers to learn about and understand the behaviour of their own cats.

A cat's perspective	p. 6
cat-speak: What is it?	p. 10
Enigmatic creatures: The secret lives of cats	p. 12
Paws for thought: When cats sleep	p. 14
For the kids: Washing - a 'cat's lick'	p. 16
A world of their own: how cats perceive their surroundings	p. 18
Little chatterboxes: Feline vocabulary	p. 20
do you understand me?	p. 22
More than a thousand words: 'Miaow' has many meanings	p. 24
Cat-chat: When moggies miaow, coo, twitter and sing	p. 26
This is serious: Spitting, hissing and growling	p. 28
Purrfectly content: Purring	p. 30
I trust you: Kneading, head-rubbing, and more besides	p. 32
Paws for thought: Pheromones: mind-blowing aromas	p. 34
Sniffing, licking, tasting: Smells everywhere	p. 36
Scents rule the feline world: Spraying and other scent-marking	p. 38
No sweat! Panting helps your cat to stay cool	p. 40
Claw-sharpening or something else? Language of the paws	p. 42
Flick knives: Cat claws in action	p. 44
Listening with the feet: Sensory paws	p. 46
Paws for thought: The vibrissae, whiskers, and other fur	p. 48
At a glance: A day in the life of a kitten	p. 50
do you understand my body language?	p. 52
All-round flexibility: What the whiskers tell us	p. 54
Impressive moves: Speaking with the ears	p. 56
Look me in the eye little one! Language of the eyes	p. 58
For the kids: What your cat's face is saying	p. 60
Perseverance is required: Moggy on the hunt	p. 62
From fun to rough and tumble: Cat play	p. 64
Balance is the trump card: No fear of heights	p. 66
Mood barometer: Speak to the tail	p. 68
Body language: Arching the back and other gestures	p. 70
At a glance: Feline facial expressions	p. 72
Further reading	p. 74
Websites	p. 75
Index	p. 76
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Cat Speak Recognising and Understanding Behaviour

Cat Speak Recognising and Understanding Behaviour

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