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Why does my cat try to eat her blanket?

Is it true my Ragdoll can't feel pain?

Why is my Siamese so noisy?

Does Smokie need catnip rehab?

The resident pet expert on The Martha Stewart Show is recognizable by his oversized spectacles, a turtleneck shirt, and a scarlet macaw named Harry. Everyone who sees Marc Morrone on television or hears him on Martha Stewart Omnimedia's weekly radio show, Ask Marc, the Petkeeper, appreciates his years of experience with a variety of domestic (and wild) animals. Surrounded by a virtual menagerie of critters, Marc has been confidently doling out advice to thousands of pet owners for decades. Here, at last, is Marc's first book on cats, Ask the Cat Keeper, in which he offers more than 100 unique and candid answers to questions on subjects ranging from litter box faux pas to coughing up fur balls, clicker training to nail trimming-and everything in between! Marc also shares hilarious anecdotes from his life, stories that reveal both his love for animals and his unique perspective on living with our finicky feline friends.

Sometimes unconventional, often unexpected, always entertaining, Ask the Cat Keeper invites you onto the sound stage with Marc and keeps you laughing and learning in equal measure. Marc is always a smart and gracious host!

Foreword Martha Stewart 6

Introduction 9

Food 13

Q&A On Feeding, Nutrition, and Diets

Potty 27

Q&A On Litter-Box Training, Accidents, and Peculiar Potty Problems

Behavior 37

Q&A On Chasing, Chewing, and Other Challenges

Health 51

Q&A On Vaccines, Allergies, and Ailments

Grooming 67

Q&A On Bathing, Brushing, and More

School 77

Q&A On Tricks, Training, and Getting into Trouble

Body 85

Q&A On Anatomy, History, and Breed Characteristics

Care 101

Q&A On Cohabitation and Husbandry

Friends 117

Q&A On Interaction with People and Other Animals