In the 21st Century, Humans Have More "Feline Friends" Than Ever Before. They are precious companions that often take the place of children or significant others, and enrich the lives of millions. Highly acclaimed animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones, renowned for her groundbreaking TTouch bodywork with all animals, has finally written a hands-on guide specifically for cats. The Tellington TTouch Method (TTouch) offers cat lovers a gentle, effective way to influence the behavior, personality, and health of their feline friends. This book focuses on not only improving and maintaining the quality of cats' lives, but also deepening the bond between cats and their people. It is normally thought that feline personality cannot be changed once a cat reaches maturity. The saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," is thought to hold true for cats. However, that is not the experience of thousands of cat people who have used TTouch on their own four-legged companions.

Cats who disdain to be "lap cats," or those "scaredy cats" who disappear at the first sign of a visitor can change these patterns of behavior, often in a few short sessions. And, cats who are hyperactive or timid can emerge as calm and confident when you practice the TTouches described in this book. The challenge of introducing a new cat into your home, accustoming your resident cat to a new animal coming to live with you, or getting your cat used to a new baby can be eased with TTouches. And, grooming a longhaired cat can shift from being a dreaded, necessary chore to an enjoyable time for deepening companionship. Visits to the veterinarian become more pleasant, and aging cats can stay more fit and active with the use of your hands. Many veterinarians actually recommend that a cat's owner use TTouch for the healing of injuries and other physical disabilities. Cats in animal shelters across the western world have found new homes thanks to caring volunteers sharing TTouch. It can also contribute immensely to the reduction of stress in show cats, which in turn enhances their confidence and presentation to the judge.

It also helps both males and females in all the stages of breeding and pregnancy. This book demonstrates all the TTouches with step-by-step photo sequences, and together with case histories Linda clearly illustrates and explains when and where to use them for best effect. Book jacket.