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The Cat Who Cried For Help: Attitudes, Emotions And The Psychology of Cats
The Cat Who Cried For Help Attitudes Emotions And The Psychology of Cats
Author: Nicholas Dodman
ISBN-13: 9780553104530
ISBN-10: 0553104535
Publication Date: 9/2/1997
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 10 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Hardcover
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dawgsncats avatar reviewed The Cat Who Cried For Help: Attitudes, Emotions And The Psychology of Cats on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Dr. Dodman is widely regarded as one of the nation's foremost authorities on dog and cat behavior. I have been privileged to hear him speak several times, and he is fascinating. This book is a fascinating look at the attitudes, emotions and psychology of cats, and make help you understand your feline companions much better! (Yes, there ARE reasons they do the things they do...) An interesting and thought-provoking read for the cat lover.
JPatterson avatar reviewed The Cat Who Cried For Help: Attitudes, Emotions And The Psychology of Cats on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
In light of the Animal Planet Show "My Cat From Hell" and the star of that show, Jackson Galaxy's methods of solving cat behavior problems through behavior modification and educating cat owners about cat behavior, Dr. Dodman's solution of medication of some sort of almost every problem he encounters in this book seems outdated. The case studies are interesting, but I would love to hear Jackson Galaxy's reaction to each one.
reviewed The Cat Who Cried For Help: Attitudes, Emotions And The Psychology of Cats on + 65 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Much like the book about dog behavior by the same author, Dr. Dodman relies too much on medication to intervene and provides little "new information" to the experienced pet owner.
reviewed The Cat Who Cried For Help: Attitudes, Emotions And The Psychology of Cats on + 90 more book reviews
Very informative and interesting reading. Anyone who shares their life with a cat will benefit from this veterinarians insight into how a cat thinks. Divided into sections: Aggressive Behavior, Compulsive Behavior and Emotional Behavior.