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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

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