Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet - Brossura

Bradshaw, John

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ISBN 10: 0465064965 ISBN 13: 9780465064960

Casa editrice: Basic Books, 2014

Riassunto

Cats have been popular household pets for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise. Today there are three cats for every dog on the planet, and yet cats remain more mysterious, even to their most adoring owners. Unlike dogs, cats evolved as solitary hunters, and, while many have learned to live alongside humans and even feel affection for us, they still don't quite get us" the way dogs do, and perhaps they never will. But cats have rich emotional lives that we need to respect and understand if they are to thrive in our company. In Cat Sense , renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to dispel the myths and explain the true nature of our feline friends. Tracing the cat's evolution from lone predator to domesticated companion, Bradshaw shows that although cats and humans have been living together for at least eight thousand years, cats remain independent, predatory, and wary of contact with their own kind, qualities that often clash with our modern lifestyles. Cats still have three out of four paws firmly planted in the wild, and within only a few generations can easily revert back to the independent way of life that was the exclusive preserve of their predecessors some 10,000 years ago. Cats are astonishingly flexible, and given the right environment they can adapt to a life of domesticity with their owners,but to continue do so, they will increasingly need our help. If we're to live in harmony with our cats, Bradshaw explains, we first need to understand their inherited quirks: understanding their body language, keeping their environments,however small,sufficiently interesting, and becoming more proactive in managing both their natural hunting instincts and their relationships with other cats.A must-read for any cat lover, Cat Sense offers humane, penetrating insights about the domestic cat that challenge our most basic assumptions and promise to dramatically improve our pets' lives,and ours.

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"For any who may wonder what their feline companions are really thinking, Cat Sense, by John Bradshaw, provides the best answers that science can give."―New York Times

"A definitively guide to the origins, evolution and modern-day needs of our furry friends."―Cat Fancy

"An indispensable addition to the cat-lore canon."―NPR, Book of the Year

"[Bradshaw] cracks an enigma: the feline mind. A must for owners wondering how Fluffy really feels about them."―People

"Insightful.... Using cutting-edge research, Bradshaw takes us into the mysterious mind of the domestic cat, explaining the cat's nature and needs, and, in doing, so deepens our understanding of our wild housemates and improves our relationships with them."―Modern Cat

"In his wide-ranging new book, Cat Sense, English anthrozoologist John Bradshaw calls on all his scientific resources to interpret our enigmatic felines for the 21st century ---a restrictive era far removed from the predatory instincts of these not-quite-domesticated animals."―Globe and Mail

"[A] thoughtful, useful and utterly absorbing book."―Guardian

"[Bradshaw] deftly sums up the latest science that attempts to discover what's going on inside the kitty brain.... A careful read can help a cat owner understand why cats don't get along, guide efforts in training and even reveal what's behind kitty's favorite toy."―Science News

"[Bradshaw] offers plenty of insights into what makes your tabby purr and how those insights can make a difference in your domestic life.... The understanding you gain should make for a happier cat-human household."―Natural History

"This fascinating book will be a bible for cat owners."―Booklist, starred review

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"[Bradshaw] cracks an enigma: the feline mind. A must for owners wondering how Fluffy really feels about them."-People

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• Editore: Basic Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0465064965
• ISBN 13: 9780465064960
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 307