THE COMPLETE BOOK OF CATS: FROM ANCIENT SANDS TO YOUR LIVING ROOM: History Breeds Behavior Training Folklore Mystery Everything

They domesticated themselves. We're still catching up. From ancient Egyptian gods to medieval witch trials, from ship cats who survived sinking warships to the modern Velcro cat sleeping on your laptop-this is the ultimate 500-page encyclopedia for the true cat lover. Discover why cats chose us (not the other way around), how a single papal bull caused the Black Death, and why your cat slow blinks to say "I love you." Inside this complete guide: - HISTORY - 12,000 years from the Fertile Crescent to your living room. The self-domestication theory, Egyptian worship, the Great Persecution, and how Queen Victoria made cats royal. - BREEDS - 25+ detailed profiles (Ragdoll, Maine Coon, Bengal, Sphynx, Persian, Siamese, Scottish Fold, and more). Health data, personality truths, and which breed actually likes water. - BEHAVIOR & TRAINING - Why cats knock things off shelves, the 21 vocalizations, tail language, and 15 tricks any cat can learn with clicker training (yes, even fetch). - LITTER BOX SECRETS - The 10-step protocol to stop peeing outside the box. 80% of cases are fixable. - FOLKLORE & MYSTERY - The Scottish Cat Sìth, the Maneki-neko, black cat superstitions from 30 countries, and the unsolved mystery of Oscar the nursing home cat who predicted death. - HEALTH & SENIOR CARE - Obligate carnivore nutrition, CKD, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, and when to let go (quality of life assessment). No dry textbook. No fluffy filler. Just science-backed answers, weird history, and a love letter to the 600 million cats who own us. Whether you're a first-time owner, a seasoned breeder, or just someone who wants to understand why your cat stares at empty corners-this book is for you. Observe the whiskers. Listen for the trill.

Pagina's: 442, Paperback, Independently published