Happy Cat Month
Providing your cat with enough mental stimulation is one of the most important aspects of taking care of your cat. I have tried to get my cat interested in all sorts of toys over the years…from cat houses to ball tracks, but some days her favorite toy is a simple ping pong ball. I think she, like most cats, lose interest rather quickly, so it is important to introduce new toys and games often. The American Animal Hospital Association has a list of DIY Enrichment games that you can make at home and enjoy with your cat, like homemade feather toys and a toilet paper roll puzzle. Another important part of a cat’s health is hydration. A lot of cats do not drink enough water. I tried many different ways to get my cat to drink more, but I found that she prefers to only drink water from a mug on my nightstand. Just one quirk that makes me love her even more!
Check out the books below to discover new tips and tricks to keep your cat happy and healthy. Learn about the science behind your cat’s personality and how they interact with humans.
After you’ve read up on cat behavior, take a look at a few biographies and memoirs in our collection that share stories about the deep connection between cat and owner. My favorite story is about Dewey Readmore Books, a cat that lived at a local library for 19 years after being rescued by library workers.
Understanding Cat Behavior:
"Learn to identify every meow, tail swish, and slow blink in this fun, informative, illustrated guide to feline body language, from the author of Doggie Language."
Looking for ways to strengthen the bond between human and cat? From interactive games and making a scratching post to growing your own catnip, Collins offers plenty of practical activities to help you connect with your pet in the way they'll love best. -- adapted from back cover
Dr. Yuki Hattori is Japan's leading cat doctor, and to him cats are the most beautiful animals in the world. His advice comes with little illustrations showing exactly what to look for as a cat owner - including charts showing how to interpret their different meows, the direction of their whiskers and the way their tail is pointing!
"In the revised 2nd edition of The Cat Behavior Answer Book, pet expert Arden Moore answers the many questions cat owners have, from the practical aspects of training, feeding, and caring to the puzzling aspects of behavior and communication."
"Cat people, rejoice! Finally, a fun-to-read yet science-based book about cat behavior that explains how to keep your cat healthy and happy. We all love our cats, and we all want them to be happy. But making our cats happy isn't about buying them lots of things. It's about finding out what matters to them--and this book shows you how to do that, with the science to back it up.”
Cat Stories:
The charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.
“The #1 bestselling author of The Alienist, Caleb Carr, tells the extraordinary story of Masha, a half-wild rescue cat who fought off a bear, tackled Caleb like a linebacker—and bonded with him as tightly as any cat and human possibly can.”
"Cat and Bird, a 'memoir in animals, ' is anchored around Kyoko Mori's relationship with the six house cats who defined major eras of her life as a writer: Dorian, Oscar, Ernest, Algernon, Miles, and Jackson. Detailing the rhythms of their days together, she weaves a narrative tapestry out of her past...”
“The @1bike1world Instagram sensation shares the full story of his life-changing relationship with his rescue cat, Nala, and their inspiring bicycle journeys through the refugee camps, remarkable terrains and animal shelters of the world.”
When London street musician James Bowen found an injured cat curled up in the hallway of his apartment building, he had no idea how much his life was about to change.
Share your own cat stories and pictures below!
-Isabel, Ewing Branch
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