TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction 1
  • Glossary of Cat Terms 2
  • Chapter One: Understanding Siberian Cats 9
  • Facts About Siberian Cats 10
  • Summary of Siberian Cat Facts 12
  • Siberian Cat Breed History 13
  • Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Siberian Cat 19
  • Do You Need a License? 20
  • Do Siberian Cats Get Along with Other Pets? 21
  • How Many Siberian Cats Should You Keep? 22
  • How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Siberian Cat? 23
  • What are the Pros and Cons of Siberian Cats? 26
  • Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Siberian Cat 29
  • Where Can You Buy Siberian Cats? 30
  • How to Choose a Reputable Siberian Cat Breeder 32
  • Tips for Selecting a Healthy Siberian Kitten 35
  • Preparing Your Home 36
  • Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Siberian Cat 41
  • Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Siberian Cats 42
  • Chapter Five: Meeting Your Siberian Cat’s Nutritional Needs 45
  • The Nutritional Needs of Cats 46
  • How to Select a High-Quality Cat Food Brand 47
  • Tips for Feeding Your Siberian Cat 50
  • Dangerous Foods to Avoid 52
  • Chapter Six: Training Your Siberian Cat 55
  • Socializing Your New Kitten 56
  • Litter Training for Kittens 58
  • Obedience Training 59
  • Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Siberian Cat 61
  • The Siberian Triple Coat 62
  • Tips for Bathing and Grooming Siberian Cats 63
  • Other Grooming Tasks 66
  • Trimming Your Cat’s Nails 66
  • Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears 67
  • Brushing Your Cat’s Teeth 68
  • Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Siberian Cat 69
  • Basic Cat Breeding Information 70
  • The Feline Heat Cycle 72
  • Pregnancy and Queening 75
  • Breeding Tips and Raising Kittens 78
  • Chapter Nine: Showing Your Siberian Cat 83
  • A General Overview of Siberian Cat Breed Standards 84
  • 1. Cat Fancier’s Association (CFA)Breed Standard for Siberian Cats 85
  • 2. Fédération Internationale Féline (or FIFe) Siberian Cat Breed Standard 87
  • 3. The International Cat Association’s (TICA) Siberian Cat Breed Standards 90
  • 4. The Siberian Cat Club Standard of Point, affiliated with and recognized by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) 92
  • 5. American Cat Fancier’s Association (ACFA) Siberian Cat Breed Standard 96
  • Preparing Your Siberian Cat for Show 99
  • Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Siberian Cat Healthy 105
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) 106
  • Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 110
  • Siberian Cat Care Sheet 113
  • 1.) Basic Siberian Cat Information 114
  • 2.) Nutritional Needs 115
  • 3.) Breeding Information 116
  • Index 119
  • Photo References 128
  • References 130

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