Indoor Cat, Laura J. Moss
Indoor Cat, Laura J. Moss
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Indoor Cat
How to Enrich Their Lives and Expand Their World

Author: Laura J. Moss, Lynn Bahr

Narrator: Stephanie Richardson

Unabridged: 5 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/05/2022

Categories: Nonfiction, Pets, Reference


Synopsis

Can an indoor cat live a happy, stimulating, and active life? A veterinarian and a journalist answer this question with a resounding "yes," and offer real-life guidance for opening up your cat's world, even if they stay within the confines of your home. 

There are many myths our culture perpetuates about domestic cats: they live longer indoors, sleep all day, are easy and low-maintenance pets, and can't be trained. Even the most well-meaning kitty caregiver will be surprised to learn that these long-held beliefs aren't necessarily based on facts, but instead reflect the many ways we have adapted our feline friends to our indoor, domesticated lifestyles.

Indoor Cat, by Laura J. Moss, journalist and founder of Adventure Cats, and Lynn Bahr, a feline-only veterinarian, explores how to help cat owners understand a cat's perspective of their indoor homes, with practical ways to enhance cats' lives to the fullest and combat countless health and behavioral problems that result from indoor living, as well as raising the question: should every cat live exclusively indoors?

Together with scientific studies, expert opinions from vets and behaviorists, and firsthand accounts and interviews, this informative and engaging full-color guide strives to reach compassionate cat owners looking for new ways to care for and connect with their feline companions.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Janine on February 02, 2023

This book is confusing and troubling. I couldn't work out if this book is in favour or against indoor cats. It reads much like the authors are telling humans off for having relationships with cats because it has ultimately negatively impacted the cat as a species. The authors seem to be saying that......more

Goodreads review by Aubrie on June 06, 2022

I listened to this as an audiobook. Content warnings: can't think of any. I have two cats that I like to spoil. Figured it couldn't hurt to read a book about how to spoil them even further. Unfortunately, there wasn't much I didn't already know. What surprised me was how big the author was on having c......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 29, 2022

The authors irresponsibly promote letting cats roam outdoors freely and dispute scientific studies that demonstrate the devastating effects outdoor cats have on wildlife populations. The authors also annoyingly anthropomorphize cats. Throughout the book they make the argument that because humans are......more

Goodreads review by Ami on August 05, 2022

Made me feel very guilty even though I have a cat stroller, huge catio for them, and a screened in patio... This book is about anthropomorphic cats who need as much attention as toddlers. Goes against some vet advice, too.......more