TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: The Rare and Treasured Cat 2
- Personality 4
- Living With Turkish Van Cats 5
- The Piebald Gene 7
- Are Other “Van Cats” Related to the Turkish Van? 9
- Pros and Cons of Owning a Turkish Van 11
- Pros 11
- Cons 14
- Chapter Two: The Turkish Van Cat Factor 16
- The Turkish Van Cat Factor! 17
- Owning Kittens vs. Adults 22
- Pros and Cons of Owning a Kitten 22
- Pros and Cons of Owning Adult Cats 24
- Travelling with your Pet 26
- Tips on Travelling with Your Pet 29
- Chapter Three: The Keeper’s Corner 32
- Acquiring a Cat in the United States 33
- Acquiring a Cat in the United Kingdom 35
- Choosing a Reputable Cat Breeder 36
- Things to Keep in Mind When Acquiring a Turkish Van 39
- Chapter Four: Bringing Home Your Turkish Van Cat 42
- Bringing Home Your Newfound Pet 43
- Setting Up the Right Environment for Your Turkish Van Cat 45
- Create an Enriching Home for Your Cat 50
- Introducing Your Turkish Van to Other Household Pets 55
- Chapter Five: Supplies and Nutrition for Turkish Van Cats 58
- Kitty Essentials 60
- Nutritional Needs of Cats 66
- Feeding Requirements 68
- Homemade Meal Options 70
- Chapter Six: Official Breed Standard and Showing Your Cat 72
- Official Breed Standard 73
- Showing Your Turkish Van 84
- Training Your Turkish Van for Show 85
- Chapter Seven: Health Care for Turkish Van Cats 88
- Vaccines and Vet Exams 89
- Spaying and Neutering 91
- Grooming Your Turkish Van 92
- Glossary of Cat Terms 94
- Index 100
- Photo Credits 108
- References 110
