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
