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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

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