prolog

INTRO.
What kind of animal is a cat?
01.
Let's learn about cats
Cat characteristics and personality types
5 Environmental Requirements for Cats
10 Ways to Keep Your Indoor Cat Happy
Cat Socialization: Developing Necessary Habits
To become a happy multi-cat family
02.
Let's find the cat that's right for me
cat breeds

PART 1.
Preparing for adoption
01.
Where can I get it from?
Cat adoption center
02.
Things to check before raising a cat
Guardian's living environment
Whether the guardian has a cat allergy
Dealing with Cat Shedding and House Desertification
03.
Things to prepare before bringing a cat home
If you are raising a cat for the first time
If you already have another cat at home
If you have a dog at home
* Veterinarian's Essay "Preparing to Adopt a Cat"

PART 2.
Starting Parenting
Chapter 1.
Adaptation period: approximately two weeks after bringing the dog home
01.
Adjusting to a new home
What Parents Need to Know
artificial feeding of cats
02.
Socialization training that should begin during the adaptation period
Play education
Name Education
Mobile training (Stage 1)
03.
Common diseases and coping methods during the adaptation period
Common diseases during the adaptation period
Contagious diseases that cats under 4 months of age should be aware of
* Veterinarian's Essay: "A Cat Within Two Weeks of Adoption"

Chapter 2.
Vaccination period: 8 to 24 weeks
01.
Get vaccinated
Take them to the vet
General vaccination schedule
Good vaccination knowledge for parents
02.
Basic training to be completed between weeks 8 and 24
Mobile training (Stage 2)
Handling training
Nail trimming training
Dental care education
Proper play education
03.
cat socialization
What is cat sociality?
Building trust with your guardian
The Importance of Socialization Education
04.
How to communicate with people
Name-calling training
Request training
Understanding Cat Sounds and Body Language
Understanding your cat's personality and character
05.
Common diseases and treatments during vaccination
viral diseases
skin disease
Teeth fall out
* Veterinarian's Essay "8-24 Weeks Old Cats"

Chapter 3.
Adolescence (puberty)_6 to 11 months
01.
Adolescence
Cat personality types
Is a cat's puberty a rebellious period?
Cat Behavior Problems That Must Be Addressed
Behavior that is not a problem behavior but is uncomfortable for the guardian
The importance of ongoing socialization education
02.
Neutering period
neutering surgery
03.
Hygiene care for adolescent cats
bath
Nail care
Dental care
* Veterinarian's Essay "Adolescent Cat"

Chapter 4.
Adulthood_1 to 7 years old
01.
adulthood
Behavioral changes that may occur in adulthood and how to cope with them
Hygiene care for adult cats
How to Check the General Health of an Adult Cat
Visiting the Vet for an Adult Cat
02.
Common Conditions in Adulthood and How to Deal with Them
congenital genetic diseases
Lower urinary tract diseases
hair loss disease
Dental disease
fatty liver disease
chin acne
Symptoms of addiction
Ingestion of foreign bodies
* Veterinarian's Essay "Adult Cat"

Chapter 5.
Middle Age_7 to 10 years old
01.
middle age
It's time to prepare for various adult diseases and illnesses.
02.
Common diseases and treatments for middle age
renal failure (kidney disease)
pancreatitis
diabetes
hyperthyroidism
Various tumors
03.
Health Checkups for Senior Cats
Required items for health checkups
* Veterinarian's Essay "Mature Cat"

Chapter 6.
Old age_from age 10~
01.
Old age
Behavioral changes in older cats
02.
Changes and Care to Consider in Old Age
What to Change for Your Senior Cat
Important Health Care for Senior Cats
* Veterinarian's Essay "Elderly Cats"

PART 3.
Preparing for a breakup
01.
Preparing for a breakup
Preparing for a breakup
Funeral Procedures for Pet Cats
What to Do for the Cats Left Behind in a Multi-Cat Family
02.
Petros syndrome
What is Petros Syndrome?
Overcoming Petros Syndrome
* Veterinarian's Essay "Parting with a Cat"

From your first encounter with a cat to your last moment,
A personalized guide to raising cats at each stage of their life, written by a veteran veterinarian for cat owners.

■ Introduction to basic knowledge about cats and how to prepare for adopting a companion cat

Before adopting a cat, you need to know about them first, right? This book provides easy-to-understand explanations of cat characteristics and personality types, five essential environmental requirements for cats, ten ways to keep indoor cats happy, what's needed for a happy multi-cat household, and cat breed information.
Now that you know the basics about cats, we'll guide you through how to prepare to adopt a companion cat.
We will tell you one by one about where to adopt a cat, what to check before raising a cat, and what to prepare before bringing a cat home.

■ Providing cat parenting information broken down by life cycle

The cat's life cycle is divided into six stages: adaptation period, vaccination period, adolescence (puberty), adulthood, middle age, and old age.
First, the [adaptation period] is a period of about two weeks after bringing the pet home. It introduces how to adapt to a new home, artificial feeding methods, socialization training that must be started during the adaptation period, and common diseases and how to deal with them.
[Vaccination period] is between 8 and 24 weeks. We introduce how to take your dog to the vet, the vaccination schedule, basic education and socialization education required during this period, how to communicate with people, and common diseases and coping methods during this period.
[Adolescence (Puberty)] is the period from 6 to 11 months, and introduces how to raise cats going through puberty, including neutering surgery and hygiene management.
[Adulthood] is the period from 1 to 7 years of age. This section introduces behavioral changes and coping methods that occur during this period, methods for checking health status, and common diseases and coping methods.
[Middle Age] is the period from ages 7 to 10, and provides information on common diseases and treatment methods in middle age, as well as tips on health checkups required during this period.
[Old age] is the period from the age of 10, and we introduce the changes and management methods that should be taken care of during this period.
Finally, we will tell you how to prepare for the loss of your cat, funeral procedures, and even how to overcome pet loss syndrome.


■ Includes essays written by veterinarians who have personally raised companion cats.

The author, a veteran veterinarian specializing in cats, has spent time with many companion cats.
I have been the guardian of countless cats, including my first cat, Kkamang, whom I met in college, Mari, a lab cat I brought home from the school's internal medicine lab, Ganjangi and Padda, the cat brothers I met after becoming a veterinarian, Jjakkong, whom I raised through artificial insemination, Donggeul, who was suddenly brought to the animal hospital by an elementary school student, Mejukong, whom I rescued and raised while suffering from hypothermia, and Bami and Heukimja, stray sister cats.
I have written essays based on my experiences raising many cats and included them in each chapter of each raising period.
His honest experiences as a veterinarian and guardian are filled with episodes that sometimes bring laughter and sometimes touch the heart.
If you are a guardian who raises a companion cat, you will be able to read this with particular empathy.


Through 『This is How a Vet Raises a Cat』, we hope that you will feel even more joy and happiness in raising a companion cat as a cat guardian by reading the cat-rearing knowledge and actual experiences of raising a companion cat introduced by a cat specialist veterinarian.