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Living with an Abyssinian isn't like ""owning a cat"" - it's sharing your life with a curious, athletic, endlessly involved little roommate. Abyssinian Cat Owner's Guide is your complete roadmap from first idea to final goodbye - so you can choose, raise, and care for this extraordinary breed with confidence and compassion. Inside, feline behaviour writer Sarah T. Thorpe combines science-based advice with real-world experience to answer the questions new and experienced cat guardians actually have: Is an Abyssinian really the right cat for my home, work schedule, and budget? Can such a high-energy cat live happily indoors or in an apartment? How do I set up my home so my Aby plays with the cat tree - not my sofa? What health issues are Abyssinians prone to, and how do I catch problems early? How do I help my cat (and my family) through the final stages of life? You'll learn how to: Understand breed history, looks, temperament and myths - including the truth about ""Egyptian temple cats"" and ""hypoallergenic"" claims. Decide if an Aby fits your lifestyle, family, other pets, and long-term plans. Prepare your home: apartment vs. house, indoor-only setups, catios, safe outdoor access, vertical space, litter box strategy and enrichment. Feed, groom and care for your Aby day-to-day, from kittenhood to senior years. Recognise and manage common health issues seen in Abyssinians, work with your vet, and make sense of vaccines, insurance and regular checkups. Train using positive methods: carrier and harness training, recall, tricks, problem-solving, and how to redirect scratching and other ""naughty"" behaviour. Handle real-life challenges - multi-pet households, busy families, separation stress, moving house, travel, end-of-life care and helping children cope with loss. Written in a warm, practical style, this guide doesn't romanticise the breed or sugar-coat the work involved. Instead, it shows you exactly what these bright, demanding, deeply affectionate cats need from us - and what we gain when we meet them halfway. If you're ready to share your life with a playful, intelligent ""velcro cat"" who will change how you think about animals forever, this book will be your companion at every stage.

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