TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Cat Terms 3
- Chapter One: Understanding Savannah Cats 9
- Facts About Savannah Cats 10
- Summary of Savannah Cat Facts 11
- Savannah Cat Breed History 13
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Savannah Cat 17
- Do You Need a License or a Special Permit? 18
- Do Savannah Cats Get Along with Other Pets? 20
- How Many Savannah Cats Should You Keep? 21
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Savannah Cat? 22
- Initial Costs 23
- Annual Costs 24
- What are the Pros and Cons of Savannah Cats? 26
- Pros for the Savannah Cat Breed 26
- Cons for the Savannah Cat Breed 27
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Savannah Cat 29
- Where Can You Buy Savannah Cats? 30
- How to Choose a Reputable Savannah Cat Breeder 32
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Savannah Kitten 36
- Savannah-Proofing Your Home 37
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Savannah Cat 41
- Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Savannah Cats 42
- Toys and Accessories for Savannah Cats 44
- The Savannah as an Indoor Cat 45
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Savannah Cat’s Nutritional Needs 47
- The Nutritional Needs of Cats 48
- How to Select a High-Quality Cat Food Brand 51
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 54
- Chapter Six: Training Your Savannah Cat 57
- Socializing Your New Kitten 58
- Litter Training for Kittens 63
- Dealing with Problem Behaviors 65
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Savannah Cat 69
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Savannah Cats 70
- Other Grooming Tasks 71
- Trimming Your Cat’s Nails 72
- Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears 73
- Brushing Your Cat’s Teeth 74
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Savannah Cat 77
- What It Means to Breed Savannah Cats 78
- Filial Generation: (F1, F2, F3, etc.) 79
- “A-Registered”, “B-Registered,” “C-Registered” or “SBT” 80
- Difficulties Inherent in Savannah Cat Breeding 81
- Basic Cat Breeding Information 86
- The Feline Heat Cycle 88
- Pregnancy and Queening 91
- Raising and Weaning Kittens 93
- Chapter Nine: Showing Your Savannah Cat 95
- Savannah Cat Breed Standard 96
- Registering Your Savannah with TICA 101
- Preparing Your Savannah Cat for Show 102
- Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Savannah Cat Healthy 107
- Potential Health Problems Affecting Savannah Cats 108
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 109
- Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency or PKD 112
- Taurine Deficiency 114
- Smaller Livers and Ketamine 117
- Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 118
- Core Vaccines 120
- Non Core Vaccines 121
- Savannah Cat Care Sheet 123
- 1.) Basic Savannah Cat Information 124
- 2.) Nutritional Needs 126
- 3.) Breeding Information 127
- Index 129
- Photo References 139
- References 141
