The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats
Dr. Nicholas Dodman, professor of behavioral pharmacology at  Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and director of the  Behavior Clinic, turns his attention to our feline friends and their  mysterious minds inThe Cat Who Cried for Help. Similar to  Dodman's discussion of dog behavioral problems in his popular first  book,The Dog Who Loved  Too Much,The Cat Who Cried for Helpexamines  aggravating cat habits and undesirable behavior, and shows how  modifications in such areas as diet, exercise, and environment cause  remarkable improvements in the majority of problem cats. Divided into  three sections, Dodman first tackles aggressive behavior, followed by  emotional behavior, and compulsive cats. With examples from his own  practice, Dodman intelligently communicates symptoms, treatment  options, and helpful tips for prevention. Vital to his treatment is  maintaining the cat's dignified and independent nature, an objective  sure to please those cat owners irritated by certain kitty traits but  concerned first and foremost for the health and well-being of their  cats. Praised by authorElizabeth Marshall Thomasas "a thoughtful and creative approach to  changing detrimental behavior,"The Cat Who Cried for Helpis perfect for cat owners interested in better understanding their  fascinating feline.