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

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