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 Don't bother-FOR BEGINNER CAT OWNERS ONLY March 1, 2006
Songbird-WI (Milwaukee, WI)
17 out of 23 found this review helpful
I have two adult female cats who don't like each other. This book didn't give me any new ideas about how to overcome this problem, and for anyone who knows their pets well, this is a complete waste of money. What REALLY irritated me is that there was a section devoted to male-male aggression but nothing about female-female or male-female problems!!
There were so many glaring omissions about basic cat "body language" and behavior, that I became more annoyed the more I read. I was VERY disappointed.
 Read this if you have more than one cat August 6, 2006
Kelly H (Austin, TX USA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
This book made me see my cats in a new light. I originally picked it up because our first cat (Shadow) has never accepted our second cat (Parker), and it's not a passive kind of rejection unfortunately. Shadow was relentless in attacking Parker, and Parker could never relax while both cats were out and about in the house. We were planning a move, so I picked this book up thinking we could take advantage of the change in territory to give the cats a fresh start, and I'm very glad I read it. Every person with a cat in their family should read this! I actually developed more respect for their cat-ness because of this book.
While we're not quite doing everything the author suggests (it's a struggle to fit in just one interactive play session on weekdays let alone multiple), we're still learning. We plan to get a cat tree to increase vertical territory and maybe some nice window perches since our new home doesn't have windowsills wide enough to sit on.
The good news is that the new home has served as a more neutral territory, and I think our daily play sessions have helped stimulate both kitties so they're not so anxious. We haven't had any fights in the new home, and I'm crossing my fingers that it'll stay that way!
 Your cats may throw a monkey wrench into this advice November 17, 2006
Jeannette Belliveau (Baltimore, MD United States)
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
Put me midway between those praising this book for its valid observations (how cats determine their heirarchy) and those disparaging it for its suggestions that would indeed chew up most of your spare time.
I eagerly sought out this book to explain why our older cat, Casey, disliked our younger cat, Olivia. Well, there is an incredibly tedious description on how to introduce new cats to each other involving many days of separation and gradual contact. This may be valid in part but I really think kittens and young cats drive dowagers crazy no matter what you do.
When we next bought baby Hanno home, he and Olivia hissed at each other for one day and then began best play buddies. Casey is allowed to retire to her favorite blanket in relative peace while the "young people" wrestle and romp.
Do read this book but realize it may not solve personality problems or conflicts when one cat has vastly higher energy than another.
Another great one August 11, 2004
Azeri (IL)
16 out of 19 found this review helpful
Cat Vs. Cat is a very informative, easy-to-read book that has will keep your interest. I've read many cat books like this, and it is just as good as any. It's great for a first-time cat owner, or for an experiencd one who has some questions or needs to brush up on there cat skills. I recommend everyone to read this even if they do not have any kitty problems!
This book can save your cat's life! March 11, 2007
Silversunbeam (Santa Fe, NM)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
If you're having "unsolvable" cat problems BUY THIS BOOK!!!! It will allow you to keep your cat if you're at your wits end. I work at a large animal shelter and Pam Johnson-Bennett's books have made life for the cats much easier. Applying her teaching means we can house 4 adult cats (who didn't know each-other before) in a 5x7 foot room without incident and our volunteers are safer because we can explain many of the quirks of our "moody" kitties. We're also able to give better troubleshooting advice and have been able to prevent several relinquishments simply by recommending Pam's methods. If you work in cat adoption, if you're having behavior problems, or if you're adding a new cat this book will be you & your cats' best friend.
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