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'Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in! And your cat will thank you for it' John Bradshaw, Sunday Times bestselling author of In Defence of Dogs and Cat Sense 'Trust me, Play with your Cat is an indispensable addition to any cat lover's library!' Jackson Galaxy, New York Times bestselling author and star of My Cat from Hell What does a cat need besides food, a comfortable home and access to a good vet? PLAY! This practical guide from leading cat behaviour scientist Mikel Delgado explains how interactive play is at the centre of your cat's overall health. Revealing how it mimics the hunting experience that shaped cats' evolution, Play With Your Cat! includes: - Advice on selecting toys and setting up your home environment for the perfect play session - Guidance on specific play techniques to exercise your cat's body and mind - Tips on engaging nonchalant, anxious and uninterested kitties - How to use play to address behavioural issues like aggression and litter-box avoidance. With charming illustrations to demonstrate different techniques and evidence-based advice to help you deepen your relationship with your furry friend, this is an essential handbook for cat owners everywhere.

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Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in! And your cat will thank you for it -- Dr John Bradshaw, Sunday Times bestselling author of IN DEFENSE OF DOGS and CAT SENSE This book is a must-have for any cat owner ... packed full of tips and tricks to individualise play for cats of all ages and abilities. After reading this book, you will be left knowing that play for cats isn't frivolous, it's essential -- Dr Sarah Ellis, feline behaviour specialist and co-author of THE TRAINABLE CAT Trust me, Play With Your Cat is an indispensable addition to any cat lover's library! ... If you want a better life for your cats and a better relationship with them, then listen to Dr Mikel Delgado and read this informational, inspirational and humorous page-turner... and, above all, PLAY WITH YOUR CAT! -- Jackson Galaxy, New York Times bestselling author of CATIFICATION A delight to read, this book is loaded with practical tips ... guaranteed to enhance the quality of life of your feline friends and your relationships with them. Every cat owner should read this book and have fun with their cat! -- Hal Herzog, author of SOME WE LOVE, SOME WE HATE, SOME WE EAT This is essential reading for those wanting to strengthen their bond with their cat! -- Hannah Shaw, New York Times bestselling author of TINY BUT MIGHTY You are about to enter a new dimension of cat-keeping. Cats love to play, it's fun to play with cats, and I really can't see any reason not to find out how in this engaging book ... If you don't think your cat is interested in play, you're about to find yourself cat-schooled -- Alexandra Horowitz, internationally bestselling author of INSIDE OF A DOG and THE YEAR OF THE PUPPY Dr Delgado's guide to cat play and behaviour will give you new insights into tapping into your cat's inner hunter - in a fun, engaging way. Just like the love of our companion animals improves our lives, we can improve theirs by providing them with regular play -- Dr Marty Becker, 'America's Veterinarian,' author and Founder of Fear Free Pets One of the most important cat behaviour books written in recent years -- Ingrid King, author of PURRS OF WISDOM and BUCKLEY'S STORY The best book I've ever read on this important aspect of environmental enrichment! Comprehensive information and practical advice for every kind of cat -- Kate Benjamin, founder of Hauspanther and co-author of CATIFICATION and CATIFY TO SATISFY Playing is good for cats of all ages in many different ways and it's important for their individual well-being. Your cat will thank you for taking Delgado's sage advice into account -- Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of DOGS DEMYSTIFIED This book is a must read for all cat lovers. Dr Delgado goes beyond play to help you understand cats better, no matter how long you have been owned by cats! -- Dr Ilona Rodan, DVM, board certified feline specialist and author of FELINE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELFARE The go-to guide to connecting with your cat's inner hunter through play. This is the resource you and your cat have been looking for! -- Kristyn Vitale, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Award-Winning Researcher in Cat Behavior Each chapter contains a wealth of information on cat behavior and a treasure trove of tips and tricks to help owners understand their cats better and match their cats' play style. Their cats will love them so much more for following the recommendations outlined in this book -- Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB In Play With Your Cat, Mikel Maria Delgado PhD explains why play is essential for cats' wellbeing and how you can make playtime even better. Everything you need to enrich your cat's life (and have fun in the process) is here -- Zazie Todd, PhD, author of PURR: THE SCIENCE OF MAKING YOUR CAT HAPPY

Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in! And your cat will thank you for it -- Dr John Bradshaw, Sunday Times bestselling author of IN DEFENSE OF DOGS and CAT SENSE This is essential reading for those wanting to strengthen their bond with their cat! -- Hannah Shaw, New York Times bestselling author of TINY BUT MIGHTY This book is a must-have for any cat owner ... packed full of tips and tricks to individualise play for cats of all ages and abilities. After reading this book, you will be left knowing that play for cats isn't frivolous, it's essential -- Dr Sarah Ellis, feline behaviour specialist and co-author of THE TRAINABLE CAT A delight to read, this book is loaded with practical tips ... guaranteed to enhance the quality of life of your feline friends and your relationships with them. Every cat owner should read this book and have fun with their cat! -- Hal Herzog, author of SOME WE LOVE, SOME WE HATE, SOME WE EAT You are about to enter a new dimension of cat-keeping. Cats love to play, it's fun to play with cats, and I really can't see any reason not to find out how in this engaging book ... If you don't think your cat is interested in play, you're about to find yourself cat-schooled -- Alexandra Horowitz, internationally bestselling author of INSIDE OF A DOG and THE YEAR OF THE PUPPY Dr Delgado's guide to cat play and behaviour will give you new insights into tapping into your cat's inner hunter - in a fun, engaging way. Just like the love of our companion animals improves our lives, we can improve theirs by providing them with regular play -- Dr Marty Becker, 'America's Veterinarian,' author and Founder of Fear Free Pets One of the most important cat behaviour books written in recent years -- Ingrid King, author of PURRS OF WISDOM and BUCKLEY'S STORY The best book I've ever read on this important aspect of environmental enrichment! Comprehensive information and practical advice for every kind of cat -- Kate Benjamin, founder of Hauspanther and co-author of CATIFICATION and CATIFY TO SATISFY Playing is good for cats of all ages in many different ways and it's important for their individual well-being. Your cat will thank you for taking Delgado's sage advice into account -- Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of DOGS DEMYSTIFIED This book is a must read for all cat lovers. Dr Delgado goes beyond play to help you understand cats better, no matter how long you have been owned by cats! -- Dr Ilona Rodan, DVM, board certified feline specialist and author of FELINE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELFARE The go-to guide to connecting with your cat's inner hunter through play. This is the resource you and your cat have been looking for! -- Kristyn Vitale, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Award-Winning Researcher in Cat Behavior Each chapter contains a wealth of information on cat behavior and a treasure trove of tips and tricks to help owners understand their cats better and match their cats' play style. Their cats will love them so much more for following the recommendations outlined in this book -- Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB In Play With Your Cat, Mikel Maria Delgado PhD explains why play is essential for cats' wellbeing and how you can make playtime even better. Everything you need to enrich your cat's life (and have fun in the process) is here -- Zazie Todd, PhD, author of PURR: THE SCIENCE OF MAKING YOUR CAT HAPPY

"Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in! And your cat will thank you for it. -- Dr. John Bradshaw, author of 'A First Guide To Cats' This is essential reading for those wanting to strengthen their bond with their cat! -- Hannah Shaw, author of the New York Times’ best seller, Tiny but Mighty This book is a must-have for any cat owner...packed full of tips and tricks to individualise play for cats of all ages and abilities. After reading this book, you will be left knowing that play for cats isn't frivolous, it's essential. -- Dr. Sarah Ellis, feline behavior specialist and co-author of The Trainable Cat Dr. Delgado's guide to cat play and behaviour will give you new insights into tapping into your cat's inner hunter - in a fun, engaging way. Just like the love of our companion animals improves our lives, we can improve theirs by providing them with regular play. -- Dr. Marty Becker, ""America's Veterinaran,"" author, and Founder of Fear Free Pets A delight to read, this book is loaded with practical tips...guaranteed to enhance the quality of life of your feline friends and your relationships with them. Every cat owner should read this book and have fun with their cat! -- Hal Herzog, author of Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard To Think Straight About Animals. You are about to enter a new dimension of cat-keeping. Cats love to play, it's fun to play with cats, and I really can't see any reason not to find out how in this engaging book...If you don't think your cat is interested in play, you're about to find yourself cat-schooled. -- Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog and The Year of the Puppy ...one of the most important cat behaviour books written in recent years... -- Ingrid King, Founder and Publisher, Purrs of Wisdom, and author of Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher. The best book I've ever read on this important aspect of environmental enrichment! Comprehensive information and practical advice for every kind of cat. -- Kate Benjamin, Founder of Hauspanther and co-author of Catification and Catify to Satisfy Playing is good for cats of all ages in many different ways and it's important for their individual well-being. Your cat will thank you for taking Delgado's sage advice into account. -- Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., author of Dogs Demystified: An A-to-Z Guide to All Things Canine and The Emotional Lives of Animals. This book is a must read for all cat lovers. Dr. Delgado goes beyond play to help you understand cats better, no matter how long you have been owned by cats! -- Dr. Ilona Rodan, DVM, board certified feline specialist and author of Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare The go-to guide to connecting with your cat's inner hunter through play. This is the resource you and your cat have been looking for! -- Kristyn Vitale, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Award-Winning Researcher in Cat Behavior Each chapter contains a wealth of information on cat behavior and a treasure trove of tips and tricks to help owners understand their cats better and match their cats' play style. Their cats will love them so much more for following the recommendations outlined in this book. -- Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB In Play With Your Cat, Mikel Maria Delgado PhD explains why play is essential for cats' wellbeing and how you can make playtime even better. Everything you need to enrich your cat's life (and have fun in the process) is here. -- Zazie Todd PhD, author of Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy"

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Dr Mikel Maria Delgado is a leading cat behaviour consultant and animal behaviour scientist, whose research has appeared in scientific journals and veterinary textbooks. She co-authored Total Cat Mojo with Jackson Galaxy and she has been featured in outlets including The New York Times, Atlantic and the BBC. Delgado lives in Sacramento, California, with her boyfriend, Scott, and their three happy rescue cats: Coriander, Professor Scribbles and Ruby.

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