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I got this book because I'm planning to get a kitten and I've never had a cat before. It was helpful, but also unspecific and had many chapters that didn't pertain to normal care of a cat. The "for Dummies" methodology is to make every chapter stand alone, with references to related material in other chapters, but that meant that reading through the book cover-to-cover was pretty repetitive. I do feel more confident in my ability to take care of a kitten and adult cat, and comfortable in looking I got this book because I'm planning to get a kitten and I've never had a cat before. It was helpful, but also unspecific and had many chapters that didn't pertain to normal care of a cat. The "for Dummies" methodology is to make every chapter stand alone, with references to related material in other chapters, but that meant that reading through the book cover-to-cover was pretty repetitive. I do feel more confident in my ability to take care of a kitten and adult cat, and comfortable in looking up further information. ...more

May 14, 2008 Kricket rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: hapless kitty adopters

having just adopted my first feline, i am indeed a dummy, and this book made me feel less so. especially helpful was the chapter on feline body language. the writing is a little cheesy (these people are OBSESSED with cats and i am not quite there yet) but as far as i know the advice is solid.

Feb 07, 2015 Dann rated it liked it

At times Cats for Dummies seems like it's written by a crazy cat lady, but it ends up being a wealth of information. Quite comprehensive, the book covers breeds, grooming, cat-proofing homes, healthcare, and much, much more. However, authors Gina Spadafori and Paul D. Pion pass the buck on many issues by saying "ask your veterinarian" or "see how your pet responds." Additionally, the book gets rather repetitive after a while; as each section is meant to function independently. Also, the authors At times Cats for Dummies seems like it's written by a crazy cat lady, but it ends up being a wealth of information. Quite comprehensive, the book covers breeds, grooming, cat-proofing homes, healthcare, and much, much more. However, authors Gina Spadafori and Paul D. Pion pass the buck on many issues by saying "ask your veterinarian" or "see how your pet responds." Additionally, the book gets rather repetitive after a while; as each section is meant to function independently. Also, the authors get a little over zealous with their cat love by gearing the tone more towards conforming to the desires of your cat than training a cat to be a pet. Still, Cats for Dummies is a solid pet manual that answers a lot of questions that a new owner would have. ...more

Jun 26, 2007 Katie rated it it was ok

Recommends it for: new cat owners

A very basic guide to cat care. If you are looking for in-depth health and medical information, keep looking.

Jun 07, 2011 Michelle rated it really liked it

Very informative, but a bit dated. I've had cats all my life and I still learned from this book. But it was written in 2000 so I noticed a few things that are no longer true. Very informative, but a bit dated. I've had cats all my life and I still learned from this book. But it was written in 2000 so I noticed a few things that are no longer true. ...more

Quite useful, I'll keep it just in case. Quite useful, I'll keep it just in case. ...more

Dec 13, 2019 Phil K rated it really liked it

The content was good. It had funny anecdotes. I feel like a learned a lot. I will save this book and use it for reference in the future. This book was published around the turn of the century, so I'm sure some of the technology stuff is outdated, but I'm sure the vast majority of the information is just as true today as it was 19 years ago.

This book seemed to take the position that the reasons for owning a cat were self-evident. There was nothing I read in this book that convinced me that cat o

The content was good. It had funny anecdotes. I feel like a learned a lot. I will save this book and use it for reference in the future. This book was published around the turn of the century, so I'm sure some of the technology stuff is outdated, but I'm sure the vast majority of the information is just as true today as it was 19 years ago.

This book seemed to take the position that the reasons for owning a cat were self-evident. There was nothing I read in this book that convinced me that cat ownership was a worthwhile endeavor.

But if you already have or plan to acquire a cat, then I would recommend this book to increase your knowledge. Especially helpful were insights on life-cycle, diet, getting inside the mind/motivation of cats, and the difference between cats and dogs.

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Apr 26, 2021 Cece rated it really liked it

I find "...for Dummies" book really amusing and easy to understand. Having a stand-alone style of writing, I can skip to chapters that I want to and/or have to read. This book is really useful for me especially in making sure my cat is well, happy, and healthy. I find "...for Dummies" book really amusing and easy to understand. Having a stand-alone style of writing, I can skip to chapters that I want to and/or have to read. This book is really useful for me especially in making sure my cat is well, happy, and healthy. ...more

I never understood or appreciated cats until this fun read. Another game-changing book!

Jun 21, 2009 SterlingSpider rated it really liked it

The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was because of the incredible amount of repetitiveness when it came to altering and indoor vs outdoor cats, but a lot of that has to do with the style of the series and they're important enough points I can't blame the authors too much. Extremely straightforward, not overly cloying or dismissive of issues in its attitude towards the subject matter (all too often devoted hobbyists tend to gloss over negative aspects of their favorite pet). The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was because of the incredible amount of repetitiveness when it came to altering and indoor vs outdoor cats, but a lot of that has to do with the style of the series and they're important enough points I can't blame the authors too much. Extremely straightforward, not overly cloying or dismissive of issues in its attitude towards the subject matter (all too often devoted hobbyists tend to gloss over negative aspects of their favorite pet). ...more

I suppose since I am going to be a cat owner on Friday, I should learn something about them. This is going to be an adventure :)
Soooo, I can't read an entire book about cats. I'll use this as a reference if I need help with the ole kitty, but it's so boring that I can't take it. Maybe that makes me a bad cat owner, but seriously. I suppose since I am going to be a cat owner on Friday, I should learn something about them. This is going to be an adventure :)
Soooo, I can't read an entire book about cats. I'll use this as a reference if I need help with the ole kitty, but it's so boring that I can't take it. Maybe that makes me a bad cat owner, but seriously. ...more

Feb 08, 2009 ron!e rated it it was amazing

Bought at a yard sale for a dollar. Surprisingly contains no informations pertaining to cats and christmas trees. Although the only problem i've ever encountered concerning this is that they like to sit on the presents. oddd...<3. Bought at a yard sale for a dollar. Surprisingly contains no informations pertaining to cats and christmas trees. Although the only problem i've ever encountered concerning this is that they like to sit on the presents. oddd...<3. ...more

Feb 22, 2014 Brittany Perry rated it really liked it

the photos could have been better but all in all it was not a bad book. Very informative and the section debunking cat myths was amazing. from kittens to elderly cats I would keep a copy of this book handy for reference on illness and other emergencies.

GREAT!! A must own for cat owners.

Oct 03, 2011 Lisa James rated it it was amazing

Another great book in the Dummies series. I have been a cat owner since before I can even remember, & I laughed & learned all the way through this book.

Informative and well-organized. The book's chapters can be read on their own and make total sense. A good reference book. Informative and well-organized. The book's chapters can be read on their own and make total sense. A good reference book. ...more

Dec 21, 2012 Heather rated it it was amazing

Loved it! I want to actually buy a copy to keep for reference. it was very useful info

Jul 23, 2014 Jay rated it liked it

I thought this book was informative on cats. It listed different breeds along with pictures.

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Sep 29, 2017 Jenje rated it liked it

Great information and ideas and worth a read, but in sore need of an update!

I read this book mostly for fun, but although I've had a cat for 17 years, I still learned a few things. It felt overly cautious at times and had some views they strongly advocated (like on the question of indoor/outdoor cats), but it offered enough room for your own judgement. I do think it's a valuable guide to new kitty worshippers if you close the eyes to some of those out-dated technology references like calling in on a modem to connect to the world wide web. I took that as an extra amuseme I read this book mostly for fun, but although I've had a cat for 17 years, I still learned a few things. It felt overly cautious at times and had some views they strongly advocated (like on the question of indoor/outdoor cats), but it offered enough room for your own judgement. I do think it's a valuable guide to new kitty worshippers if you close the eyes to some of those out-dated technology references like calling in on a modem to connect to the world wide web. I took that as an extra amusement. ...more

May 02, 2020 Eric rated it liked it

Like most of the "Dummies" books, this is poorly edited and only offers information on the very basics of living with a cat. Still, it's not a bad place to start, and useful as a reference tool. Like most of the "Dummies" books, this is poorly edited and only offers information on the very basics of living with a cat. Still, it's not a bad place to start, and useful as a reference tool. ...more

Spadafori adds just enough humor to make it interesting but not too much that it takes away from the seriousness of the story.

Jun 29, 2021 STAR rated it really liked it

Hope this becomes a lengthy series of beautiful novels.

Jun 30, 2021 Karol rated it really liked it

This was a wondrous story with a touch of drama and had some unique ideas.

Jul 07, 2021 Lillie rated it it was amazing

The plot of Cats for Dummies was fresh and fun to read.

Gina Spadafori has been writing about animals for more than 30 years as a reporter, syndicated columnist and book author. More recently, she signed on to work as a veterinary medical writer for Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI).

She has written 16 books, many of which have been top-sellers, co-authored with "America's Veterinarian" Dr. Marty Becker. Spadafori also wrote the first three books in the "F

Gina Spadafori has been writing about animals for more than 30 years as a reporter, syndicated columnist and book author. More recently, she signed on to work as a veterinary medical writer for Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI).

She has written 16 books, many of which have been top-sellers, co-authored with "America's Veterinarian" Dr. Marty Becker. Spadafori also wrote the first three books in the "For Dummies" pet-care line, including Dogs For Dummies. Dogs For Dummies was her first book, given the President's Award for the best writing on dogs and the Maxwell Medallion for the best general reference work, both by the Dog Writers Association of America. The award-winning Cats For Dummies, co-authored with Dr. Paul Pion, was named one of the best moments for cats in the 20th Century by Cat Fancy magazine.

She has also edited books, managed teams of journalists and provided marketing expertise for both established companies and start-ups. She has been a frequent contributor to many top publications and media platforms, and her work is read by millions every week. Her books have been translated into many languages, including French, Serbian, Danish, Japanese, Spanish, Korean and Russian.

In 2007, she was one of a small group of journalists credited with breaking open the pet-food recall story, leading to her and her work being the focus of prominent features in USA Today and the Los Angeles Times.

In the fall of 2013, she began a new career writing for the veterinary community on behalf of Veterinary Pet Insurance. The work allows her to continue one of her favorite things: Attending veterinarian conferences and staying current on both best-practice and cutting-edge veterinary medicine.

She is also working on The McKenzie Project, a genetic project intended to reduce the incidence of soft-tissue sarcoma in flat-coated retrievers.

Convinced she was born to be a farmer, Gina recently purchased a house on a small acreage with agricultural zoning and a barn. There is room for fruit trees, gardens and all her animals — dogs, cats, horses, chickens, ducks and dairy goats. This property, which will be a work in progress for the rest of her life, is now Rancho Buena Fe´, a/k/a Good Faith Ranch.

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