TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 9
- Glossary of Cat Terms 11
- Chapter One: Understanding Snowshoe Cats 17
- Facts about Snowshoe Cats 18
- Quick Facts 20
- History of Snowshoe Cats 21
- Chapter Two: Before You Buy a Snowshoe 25
- License Requirements 26
- Snowshoe Cats Behavior with Children and Pets 29
- How Many Snowshoe Cats Should You Keep? 30
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Snowshoe Cat? 31
- Initial Costs 32
- Monthly Costs 36
- Pros and Cons of Snowshoe Cats 39
- Chapter Three: Tips in Buying Snowshoe Cats 41
- Finding a Reputable Snowshoe Breeder 42
- Selecting a Healthy Snowshoe 49
- Chapter Four: Maintenance for Snowshoe Cats 51
- Tips on How to Cat-Proof Your Home 52
- Environmental Requirements for Snowshoe Cats 53
- Toys and Accessories for Snowshoe Cats 54
- Tips in Keeping Your Cats Happy Indoors and 56
- Chapter Five: Nutritional Needs of Snowshoe Cats 57
- Essential Nutrients 58
- Toxic Foods to Avoid 61
- Types of Commercial Cat Foods 63
- Food Additives 64
- Tips in Selecting a High-Quality Cat Food Brand 64
- How to Feed Your Snowshoe Cats 67
- Chapter Six: Caring Guidelines for Snowshoe Cats 73
- Socializing Your Cat 74
- Training Your Snowshoe Cats 75
- Behavioral Problems 79
- Grooming Snowshoe Cats 81
- Presenting Your Snowshoe Cat 83
- Preparing Your Snowshoe Cat for Show 86
- Chapter Seven: Breeding Snowshoe Cats 89
- Basic Cat Breeding Information 90
- Mating Behavior of Cats 91
- Mating Time Period 92
- Chapter Eight: Keeping Your Cat Healthy 95
- Common Health Problems 96
- Recommended Vaccinations for Snowshoes 104
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 108
- Chapter Nine: Snowshoe Cats Checklist 111
- Basic Cat Information 112
- Nutritional Needs 113
- Breeding Information 114
- Cat Accessories 115
- Index 117
- PHOTOS 123
- REFERENCES 125
